Canadian Mines Department Drives Laboratory and Field Work
The Canadian Department of Mines reports a broad program of laboratory and field investigations across Canada's mineral sector. Tests cover coal utilization, gold milling refinements, ceramic ware quality, limestone and fire clay surveys, industrial minerals in Quebec and the Prairies, and mineral products for shingle bricks and sandblasting.
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Canadian Department of Mines
Canada
Ontario
British Columbia
Quebec
Prairie Provinces
Signs Manitoba Faces Early, Harsh Winter Ahead
Weather lore observers predict a long winter with signs of an early cold season. Canada geese arrive before harvest moon, ducks move to stubble fields early, squirrels stockpile food, and mud chimney crab dwellings are larger, signaling harsher cold.
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Prairies
Traffic Order Bans Swerving to Save Animals
England's traffic ministry bans swerving to avoid animals after a motorist fined for dangerous driving argued he swerved to miss a dog. Judges warn drivers that such maneuvers risk human lives, while pet owners seek changes. Also notes Canadian poultry exports to the British West Indies and Soviet Russia gold mining centers rising to 1.209.
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England
Humane Societies
Barley Versus Oats for Wintering Ewes Lambs
Do minion Experimental Station at Scott Saskatchewan tested barley and oats for wintering female lambs. Two groups of fifteen lambs fed identical rations with one group receiving oats and the other barley. Average daily grain about one pound. trials averaged 91 days. Gains were 14 pounds with barley and 12.43 pounds with oats, quality affecting results. Conclusion: price and quality govern use for growing ewe lambs.
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Dominion
Scott
Saskatchewan
Unique sea creature death on liner sparks chatter
On the Empress of Japan a two foot flying fish leaped through a stateroom porthole near Hong Kong and died after smashing into the ceiling. British Lt. Elliott and wife in stateroom 154 showed the tail and fins and blood stained ceilings as Captain Patrick called the event unique in his 40 years at sea.
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Vancouver
Hawaii
Far East
G. H. Eliott
Hong Kong
J. F. Patrick
Another Name For Worry As A Habit Of Fear And Inaction
The article argues worry parallels fear and stems from powerless situations. It claims brooding over uncontrollable matters drains energy, blocks inspiration and courage, and leaves individuals unfit to handle challenges. It stresses personal choice shapes one’s response to life’s cup.
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Rochester Times- Union
Emperor Haile Selassie Seeks French Racing Details
The Ethiopian emperor asks the French Racing Association for full information on pari mutuel betting as he plans a race track despite war threats. The association has provided the requested details to the emperor.
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Emperor Haile Selassie
Ethiopia
Discovery of the most powerful ray mars ever produced
A report reveals a newly produced ray with extraordinary power able to penetrate a two inch lead pipe, likened to light passing through tissue paper. The finding highlights advances in ray research and its potential implications.
Counterfeit Coin Tale Returns Through Holland Tunnel
A Montclair motorist traveling through the Holland Tunnel says a guard claimed her 50 cent piece passed the Jersey entrance as counterfeit. She prepared to pay again but a second guard stopped her, noting the coin had already been palmed on another man.
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Montclair
Holland Tunnel
Manhattan
Jersey
The
New Yorker
Death sentence for chocolate theft at Leningrad factory
A female worker at a Leningrad chocolate factory was sentenced to death for stealing chocolate to sell publicly. Her husband received ten years in prison as accomplice. Three factory watchmen were jailed for one to two years, and three other women workers received three to seven years.
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Leningrad
Freedom of the Press Cited As Key To Liberty
The Hamilton Ontario Herald warns that without press freedom Mussolini would lack half his power and that Canadians should resist any effort to muzzle newspapers. Freedom is vital like air and water and should be valued before it vanishes.
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Mussolini
Hamilton
Ont
Herald
Simple locomotive making explained by curious young woman
A young lady visited a locomotive works and described the process in blunt, humorous detail. She says workers pour sand into boxes, melt metal in a furnace, form parts in sand, and assemble them while noting the boiler’s heavy pounding and final testing before drafting a blueprint.
A Law Unto Itself
Dr Alexis Carrol states that great men arise from unexpected places and science may one day produce supermen. He notes genius acts as a private law, likely to persist, while higher economic well being can elevate humanity and foster mental improvement.
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Alexis Carrol
Castle’s six century standing teased by cautious guest
A visitor notes the fortress has stood 600 years with no changes to its stones while a guide emphasizes its unchanged state. The visitor quips about sharing the same landlord, implying similar ownership.
Sunset landscapes and moonlit ideas for snapshots
Amateur photographers are urged to observe autumn skies for sunset and moonlight effects. Guidance covers foregrounds, cloud conditions, exposure suggestions, and printing tips, with emphasis on patience and practice. JOHN VAN GUILDER.
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John van Guilder
Apex rust resistant wheat originated at University of Saskatchewan
The article explains Apex, a highly rust resistant wheat developed at the University of Saskatchewan after nine years of breeding led by Dr. J. B. Harrington. It traces Apex back to H-44 and Double Cross, with lineage through Marquis, and notes superior yield and straw quality versus Marquis in Saskatchewan tests. Thatcher, related in pedigree, offers strong straw and disease resistance. together with No 716, they may replace Marquis by 1938 in rust-prone regions.
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Apex
University of Saskatchewan
J. B. Harrington
U. of S
Marquis
Saskatchewan
Scott Experimental Farm
Saskatoon
Thatcher
Minnesota
Humboldt and
Bruno
University
Harrington
National Research Council of Canada
Kelso Test
Saltcoats
Doctor Harrington
EF. S. McFadden
South Dakota
H. K. Hayes
Yaroslav Emmer
Manitoba
Dominion Rust Laboratory
Winnipeg
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Wll
Fruit exports share small in most nations warns report
The Imperial Economic Committee report on fruit notes apples account for about 2 percent of Canada’s and 1.5 percent of Australia and New Zealand’s export trade in 1933. Oranges reach 15 percent of Spain’s and over 50 percent of Palestine’s export trade in 1928–32. Bananas dominate Honduras Canary Islands Jamaica Panama. wine exports significant in Algeria and Portugal. currants about one fifth of Greece’s trade. Malaya is the only country with canned fruit exports over one percent.
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Imperial Economic Committee
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Spain
Palestine
Republic of Honduras
Canary Islands
Jamaica
Panama
Algeria
Portugal
Greece
Malaya
St. Thomas Times- Journal
Black and White Farm Brightly Dressed in Wisconsin
A La Grange farm near Elkhorn owned by Chicago maker Hugh R. Adams is adorned in black and white. Livestock includes Dutch belted cattle, spotted Polands hogs, two black and white goats, and black Sumatras. Turkeys, chickens, dogs, and horses match the palette, with white buildings, white fence posts with black caps, and whitewashed trees.
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la Grange
Elkhorn
Wisconsin
Hugh R. Adams
Chicago
Coliseum in Rome Seats 87 000 of 100 000
The coliseum at Rome housed about 100000 spectators with 87000 seated. The arena measured 182 feet across and 285 feet long, describing the vast ancient venue’s capacity and dimensions.
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Rome
Deepest Atlantic Spot Found Off Rio de la Plata
Researchers report the Atlantic Ocean’s deepest point lies offshore near the Rio de la Plata, estimated at more than eight miles in depth, while the Pacific’s deepest trench near the Philippines reaches about 32 988 feet.
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Atlantic Ocean
Rio de la Plata
Pacific
Philippines
Youth Must Be Served Toronto Proposes Horn Ban
Toronto considers a ban on honking between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. The proposed rule seeks quiet hours for residents with critics joking that enforcement would force some youths to knock on doors to wake neighbors.
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Toronto
Plants Develop Fever in Illness, Experts Find
Experiments by researchers at College Station Texas show plants exhibit fever responses when unwell. The study documents elevated heat in damaged or infected plant tissues as part of a defense mechanism.
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College Station, Tex
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