British visit may open Alberta oil market for aviation fuel
A surprise visit by Sir Edward Ellington of the Royal Air Force to Turner Valley Alberta fuels hopes that high octane Alberta crude, properly processed, could supply Britain or other markets with aviation fuel. Producers cite the field’s large capacity and UK interest, exploring contracts or subsidized pipelines to eastern Canada and Great Lakes ports to absorb surplus oil and boost regional industries.
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Marshall
Eward Ellington
London
England
Royal Air Force
Turner Valley
Alberta
Sir Edward
Great Britain
Edward
Sir Edward Ellington
Prairie Provinces
British Empire
Britain
Great Lakes
Churchill
Hudson's Bay
Canada
No Use For Revolvers A Perfect Specimen
Ottawa Journal notes contrast between Canadian gun culture and the United States where revolvers remain common. It cites a British physiologist praising a vegetarian boy as a “most perfect specimen” for his diet and health, detailing his daily routine and meals.
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Canada
United States
Ottawa Journal
Sun’s heat on Earth measured by coal power and light
The sun delivers immense energy to Earth with one acre receiving heat equivalent to 250 tons of coal every three months. Across the globe sunlight falls at seven tons per hour as it travels at 186000 miles per second. A British wool shrinking prevention process gains traction among English textile firms.
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England
Niagara Falls
Tomato sherbert and vegetable flavors spark debate
Irvington New Jersey inventor Philip Winger claims his tomato sherbet is ice cream while public opinion tests the label. He expects other vegetable flavors such as lima bean green pea and spinach to follow. A Versailles bread gift by Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette leads to the nickname The Baker and The Baker's Wife.
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Philip Winger
Irvington
New Jersey
Wenger
Versailles
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
France
Lutine Bell and Bar Recovered After Long Sea Sleep
The London Times notes the Lutine Bell at Lloyds was struck twice as a bar of gold was recovered from the Lutine, a coincidence that heightens the moment. The bell dates to 1859 and the bar lay at sea for 139 years before recovery, while the bell rested 60 years underwater before its call to news.
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Lutine Bell
London Times
Lloyd's
They All Advertise By Ellis Hayes
A satirical verse noting animals advertise in various ways yet humans hesitate to advertise. The poem contrasts animal calls with man’s reluctance to promote himself, suggesting people often miss chances to promote their talents or status.
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Ellis Hayes
Meat Magnate Flies for Steaks to Miami
Meat cost plenty Walker P Inman wealthy sportsman flies private plane from Georgetown South Carolina to Miami Florida to buy steaks and lamb chops after sampling meat on his yacht. He and his Negro cook loaded sir loins prime ribs and 40 pounds of lamb chops into the ship. Gasoline cost 83.04 dollars for the 600 mile round trip and the bill totaled 125 dollars before returning to Georgetown.
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Walker P. Inman
Miami
Fla
Georgetown
S.C
Honest Man Repays Five Cent Shortfall
In Woodstock Ontario a man fined ten dollars for drunkenness could pay only nine dollars and ninety five cents. The police chief covered the remaining nickel to balance the books, and later the man returned to repay the five cent deficit. The Maharajah of Kashmir reportedly earns ten million dollars annually from his personal estate.
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Woodstock
Ont
Kashmir
India
Turkey rises in importance in Europe’s peace and war plans
Turkey becomes a central factor in European negotiations as it builds defensive alliances and arms. The Balkan Entente partners Yugoslavia Greece Romania and Bulgaria could field up to ten million soldiers with Ataturk steering a widening circle of pacts from Mid Asia to Mid Europe. Britain and France deepen ties while a 16 million pound British credit funds munitions and warships. Turkey fortifies the Dardanelles and Bosphorus to guard Black Sea routes to the Mediterranean.
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Turkey
Mid-Asia
Mid-Europe
Kemal Ataturk
Yugoslavia
Greece
Rumania
Bulgaria
Russia
Iraq
Iran
Afghanistan
Great Britain
France
Europe
Germany
Britain
Sanjak
Alexandretta
Balkans
Dardanslles
Bosphorus
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Bread Myths and Traditions Across the World
A. C. Williams reports from a world tour detailing bread varieties and rituals in 30 countries. He describes camel bakers in Egypt, sun bread in Hungary, and a Czech wedding custom where the bride distributes bread to symbolize abundance.
The Duke of Devonshire’s Travel Answer
A witty reply from the Duke of Devonshire explains why he travels third class. He notes there is no fourth class, despite his wealth and noble status.
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Duke of
Devonshire
New Tiny Sun Lamp Produces 1000 Watts at Nela Park
General Electric unveils a minuscule mercury arc lamp housed in a glass cartridge sized device. A tiny sun generates 1000 watts while a constant three-quart-per-minute water fall cools the quartz and permits ultraviolet transmission for potential medical and photo-engraving uses.
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General Electric Company Laboratories
Nela Park
Cleveland
General Electric
Selected Recipes for Muffins and Variations
Mix dry ingredients, add milk to beaten egg, form a well in flour, pour liquids, combine and add melted butter. Beat lightly, fill well buttered muffin tins, bake 350 to 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Variations include bacon, cheese, raisins or dates, spice, or blueberries.
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St. Lawrence
Durham
Cream Pie with Raisins and Meringue Bake
Scald 2 cups milk in a double boiler. Mix sugar with corn starch and moisten with 1/4 cup milk. Add egg yolks and blend thoroughly. Pour into hot milk and cook until thick. Stir in raisins butter and heat through. Remove from heat add vanilla and fill a baked pastry shell. Top with meringue and bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
Frozen bread use reported from Fairbanks Alaska
Practical bread handling details show freshly baked loaves quick frozen at 20 degree F and shipped by train or air to retailers who store them until order then defrost. In Kenya the rainy season known as the long rains was delayed until late May causing widespread anxiety as rains began only at end of May across the land.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Kenya
Jellyfish Water Content Range
Jellyfish consist of roughly ninety to ninety eight percent water. This high water content shapes their buoyant, gelatinous bodies and influences their ecological role in marine environments.
Royal Visit Records Swift Paris London Call
A royal visit to France set a record as Paris telephonists linked the Queen to London in 16 seconds. The Queen made morning calls to the Princesses before ceremonies with swift connections. In Pittsburgh a gasoline station hires girl attendants, hoping the idea spreads based on smiles per gallon. Mussolini orders all civilian government employees to wear uniforms during working hours.
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France
Paris
London
Pittsburgh
Mussolini
Britain has Long Purses in Arms Race Says Simon
In Parliament Sir John Simon cites armament costs showing destroyers cruisers and battleships have grown vastly since 1912. Modern ships cost millions with aeroplanes rising in price as weapons grow in complexity. Britain boasts the largest purse in Europe and large resources will influence who wins if peace holds.
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Great Britain
House of Commons
John Simon
Britain
Europe
Japan
United States
Toronto Telegram
Exhibits From Canada At Cardiff Show Attract Attention
Canadian fox furs and farming implements drew wide interest at the Royal Agricultural Society show in Cardiff Wales. Visitors included agriculturists from Canada the United States Argentina Australia New Zealand and South Africa. The Statue of Liberty cost 700000 and its repair costs 1700000 highlighting antique value.
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Royal Agriculural Society
Cardiff
Wales
Canada
United States
Argentina
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
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Leonard Hill
St. John Clinic
Institute of Physical Medicine
British Medical Journal
del Ares
Ogden
Ogden's
Ogden’s
Chantecler
Vogue
Aus
Ottoman Empire
A. C. Williams
Toronto Globe-Trotter
Mr. Williams
Long Foundation of Food Research
Museum of Science and Industry
Rockefeller Foundation
New York
Hortabagy
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
San A
Appleford Paper Products Ltd
Winnipeg - Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
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