Ancient Vancouver Island rock carvings puzzle archaeologists
Petroglyphs near Becher Bay west of Victoria include a six foot sea serpent and a whale carved on rock. Indigenous legends link the marks to ancient art, with experts deeming them centuries old. A brass plate preserves the findings under the Historic Objects Preservation Act.
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Vancouver Island
Victoria
B.C
Amy Cadborossurus
Becher Bay
Henry Kellett
HMS
Herald
Wolf
Cub
Nootka
George Vancouver
Iakim
Phrenologist Chooses Chefs for Sydney Boarding House
A phrenologist evaluated 50 applicants at a boarding house near Sydney Australia by reading the bump of cooking. The expert selected two cooks and the proprietress says the method has proved most satisfactory and is the only reliable way to choose staff.
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Sydney
Australia
Proprietess
Twe
Igiop the Polar Dog Traversed Two Earth Poles
Igiop, the constant companion of Admiral Byrd, stands as the only dog to have journeyed to both of the earth's poles, sharing a unique place in polar exploration history.
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Igiop
Admiral Byrd
Poles
Chin Ping Yen recalls Prince of Wales dining on chop suey
Chin Ping Yen, a rush hour Toronto cook, recalls serving chop suey to the Prince of Wales at Calgary in 1922. He says Lady Lougheed asked for a dish different from the usual turkey and notes the prince praised the meal, while Yen cooked with about 20 ingredients and quickly spoke to all guests.
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Toronto
King Edward
Prince of Wales
Prince
Lady Lougheed
Man
Chin Ping Yen
Sir James
Calgary
Bright Future for West Predicts Westward Growth
J. M. Davidson of Winnipeg, secretary of the Industrial Development Board of Winnipeg, told reporters in Montreal that Western Canada is moving toward full economic recovery despite the drought. He predicted a growth period surpassing the last decade.
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Western Canada
J. M. Davidson
Winnipeg
Industrial Development Board of Winnipeg
Montreal
West
Mecklenberg Enacts Youth Smoking Ban in Public Places
The police decree bans smoking by anyone under 18 in restaurants cafes parks streets and other public areas in Mecklenberg Germany. Offenders face two weeks in prison or a 62.50 penalty in fines and enforcement.
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Mecklenberg
Germany
Long Canal Links Leningrad to Far Frontier
A vast waterway extends about 4,500 miles from Leningrad toward the Chinese frontier, ranking among the world’s longest canals.
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Leningrad
China
Railways Emphasize Sleeping and Dining Car Services
A. A. Gardiner of the Canadian National Railways spoke at the American Association of Superintendents of Dining Cars convention in Toronto. He noted rising passenger traffic and the role of sleeping and dining staff in attracting and retaining travelers, citing recent fare legislation that boosted rail travel and the campaign to keep passengers train-conscious.
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A. A. Gardiner
Canadian National Railways
American Association of Superintendents
Toronto
Canada
United States
Gardiner
Noisy People Classified as Imbeciles Say Psychiatrist
Dr. Clarence A. Neumann of Northwestern University told the City Club that unnecessary noise comes from morons and imbeciles. He proposed the slogan Be an imbecile and you can be noisy. He said noisy people seek to press their presence on perceived superiors to feel important.
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Clarence A. Neumann
Northwestern University
City Club
A Modern World Pestilence on the Highway
A Toronto Telegram editorial argues that modern plagues have shifted from old diseases to automobile accidents. It urges scientists and authorities, with public support, to join a campaign to reduce traffic deaths as effectively as past disease campaigns.
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Toronto Telegram
Defies Scourges Kaffir Corn Hybrid Grows in Midwest
An Illinois Agriculture Department employee and his father report a drought resistant grain and forage crop, a three way cross of kaffir corn and ribbon cane, grown with Fred Groff in Oklahoma. The claim notes it as the first such crop in the Midwest. The article also mentions Jupiter moons moving north south and south north.
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Ellsberg O’hair
Illinois State Department of Agriculture
H. Z. O Hair
Rushton
Corn
Fred Groff
Oklahoma
Horses Prove Cheapest Transport Over Short Distances
A British expert calculates that horses remain the most economical means of travel for journeys of up to three miles. The finding emphasizes horse use for short trips and contrasts with other common transport options.
Eight Thousand Milk Delivery Routes In New York City
An estimate counts about eight thousand milk delivery routes operating across New York City. The bustling dairy distribution network connects suppliers with households and businesses, sustaining daily milk service citywide.
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New York City
Exclusive Alice Brooks Design for a Colorful Rug
A simple square joined into a rug pattern 5699 offers complete instructions and charts with materials and stitches. Produced in Germantown, the design also suits cushions or chair sets. Send 20 cents plus stamps to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for this pattern.
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Germantown
Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave E
Winnipeg
Indian Lore and A Name For The Key Province Of Canadian West
Mustard control requires patience and labor as seeds endure years. Hand pulling helps before seeding, while iron sulphate sprayed early in calm weather destroys plants without crop harm. A 20 percent mix, prepared with 80 pounds iron sulphate per 40 gallons water, is applied via spray pump. Re-spray is needed after rain. use broad cast sprayers for large areas. The article also reflects on Manitou and Manitoba's naming linked to Manitoba's sacred lakes and indigenous customs.
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Manitoba Island
Narrows
Lake Manitoba
Manitou
Western
Prairies
Pierre Gaultier de Varennes
Sieur de la Verandrye
Wapah
Manitoba
Hebron Moar
Alexis
Moor
Pills cannot replace meals says Columbia doctor
Dr Milton A Bridges of Columbia University argues calories cannot be supplied by pills. He insists humans will not eat pills for meals and that a four course dinner requires actual food to provide caloric volume.
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Milton A. Bridges
Columbia University and Dietics Authority
Dr. Bridges
Scourge of Nagging Husbands and Wives Warned
A newspapered remark notes the Medical Research Council report suggesting nagging may weaken resistance to disease. The Manchester Sunday Chronicle cites the line that a sensible argument helps, while senseless wrangling harms both sides and is a public menace.
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Manchester Sunday Chronicle
Medical Research Council
The
Sunday Chronicle
Kitchener
Eskimo Learns English Greeting After Week in Hospital
An Eskimo named Inwokshoo, brought from the sub Arctics aboard the Nascopie, quickly learned to count to ten and play cards while in hospital at Hali fax. Fellow patients taught him English and now he greets visitors with a cheerful Hi yah.
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Halifax
Inwokshoo
Arctic
Hudson Bay Company
Dahlia prize showcase to travel from London to Newcastle
A block of 40 prize dahlias from the National Dahlia Society show will be shipped from London to Newcastle Australia for display next March. The move highlights the society’s international exchange program and showcases top award winners.
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National Dahlia Society
London
Newcastle
Australia
Trade With Britain Evidence the Empire is Still Major Buyer
The US chamber of commerce analysis shows the British Empire took 41 percent of American exports in the first half of the year and supplied 35 percent of imports. The UK purchased $187,872,000 of American goods, up 17 percent from the prior year, with Canada as the second largest buyer at 15 percent more, totaling $182,773,000.
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United States
Chamber of Commerce
United Kingdom
Canada
Man’s Word Is Good on Insurance Claim for Ship Loss
Paddy Carver, whose goods were lost when the freighter Avon River foundered in Hudson Bay, says he expects an easy insurance settlement. He notes in Ireland a man’s word is always taken and would not be insulted by doubt.
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Paddy Carver
Hudson Bay
Ireland
Paddy
Carrier Pigeon Saves 130 Lives in Japanese Storm
In Fukuoka Japan a carrier pigeon is credited with saving 130 lives after a small ship, without wireless, met a deadly storm. Passenger Risaburo Ishibashi released the bird with a request for aid, prompting timely rescue efforts.
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Fukuoka
Japan
Risaburo Ishibashi
Palm crab native to East Indies consumes coconuts
The palm or coconut crab lives almost entirely on coconuts. The creature is a native of the East Indies.
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East Indies
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B. F. Forward
Calgary Seed Laboratory
Dominion Department of Agriculture
King
Cook
First Order
U.S
Jupiter
Alice Brooks
Key
Canadian West
Britain
British Empire
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