Soviet Claim to Overtake Canada in Gold Sparks Skepticism
British and American writers question Soviet assertions that Russia surpassed Canada to become the world’s No. 2 gold producer. Critics say Moscow’s figures overstate gains, note old gold reclamation, and cite Dr Nazaroff who argues Russian fields would not rival South Africa without enormous cost and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
Canada
Lenin
Stalin
Britain
América
Alan Monkhouse
England
South Africa
P. S. Nazaroff
Chimney soot yields gold at New York Assay Office
The U S government dollar devaluation boosted gold value. New York Assay Office uses a fame precipitator to capture soot particles in the chimney at Old Slip and South Street. Workers collect residue twice yearly, reclaiming about 10 000 to 15 000 dollars in gold, with even wall dust salvaged for gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Assay
New York
Old Slip
South Street
Between You and I Debate Sparks Grammatical Reminder
Fasy notes the ongoing debate over pronoun usage focusing on the phrase between you and I. He argues the correct form is between you and me and urges reversal to learn proper grammar, highlighting common errors from various speakers.
Drugs In Garden Flowers The Hidden Medical Value
Gardens hold plants with medical uses foxglove provides digitalin for heart disease dropsy crocus yields goat remedies lobelia aids whooping cough monkshood or aconitum hides a lethal poison yet in controlled form treats fevers and acute neuralgia with caution.
Dominion approves over million for Canada’s national parks
The Dominion government authorizes expenditures exceeding 1 000 000 for projects in Canada’s national parks. Individual grants range from 2000 to 175 000 with work split between contract and day labor. Prince Albert National Park Saskatchewan includes 25 000 for buildings museum garage recreation and staff quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Prince Albert National Park
Saskatchewan
Africa Holds One Fifth Of Humankind, Report Notes
A report states that about one fifth of the global population lives on the African continent establishing its significance in world demographics. It highlights Africa as a major center for growth and cultural diversity within global population trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Earth
Africa
Recollections of Two Rebellions on Prairie Trails
Charles F. Stewart recalls frontier Alberta during two uprisings. He describes mail couriers, 1885 Saskatchewan and 1885 Red River conflict, and an era when highwaymen and mounted police shaped the west. The piece diverges into a Balkan tale of Panaghurishte and Gabrovo about parsimony and frugal customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
First Northwest Mounted Police
Charles F. Stewart
Edmonton
Prairies
Hudson's Bay Co
Fort Garry
Winnipeg
Tax on Noise Proposed to Spare UK Nerves
Leslie Hore-Belisha proposes a noise tax to curb unnecessary urban noise. He notes new heavy cars use pneumatic tires since 1933 and taxes favor replacing solid tires. Regulations would ban horn use in certain hours and zones, while the ministry seeks scientific help and industry cooperation to identify noise sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Leslie Hore-Belisha
Anti-Noise League
Oxford
Reconstructed Viking Boat Unearthed In Danzig Dig
Workmen in Oliva dig five feet to uncover a thirty foot Viking longship believed to be from a thousand years ago. The oak planks remain sturdy enough to allow a full reconstruction. The vessel features eighteen oar positions and retains iron nails and wooden pegs. Gunwales and rowlocks survive along with moss-packed seams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danzig
Oliva
Champagne Rule Tightens as Region Defines Origin
A recent clarification states that only wine from a restricted French area may be labeled champagne. The rule emphasizes geographic origin, protecting the term from broader use in international markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Million Miles Her Objective
Mrs. Ella G. Munson of East Rockaway Long Island has sailed from Montreal adding Saguenay to her travels. With about 700 000 miles logged she hopes to reach 1 000 000. She crossed 53 Atlantic and 10 Pacific trips and never had a serious storm or accident. She has tried camels elephants and rickshaws but never flown unless invited by Lindbergh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella G. Munson
East Rockaway
Long Island
Montreal
Saguenay
Munson
Atlantic
Pacific
Mrs. Munson
John Munson
Munsons
Massachusetts
Golfer Delayed by Chimney Sweep Claimed by Mistress
A golfer set out in old clothes with clubs on his shoulder and encountered a woman at her garden gate who accuses him of being late for chimney sweeping. He defends himself, surprised by the misinterpretation of the time and task.
Franconia to Circulate 35 Ports on 139 Day World Cruise
The Cunard White Star liner Franconia will start from New York on January 12 for a 139 day Around the World Cruise visiting Kingston Jamaica Panama City Honolulu Apia Bali Java Singapore Madras Ceylon Port Victoria Kilindini Mombasa Zanzibar Durban Montevideo Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro Barbados and 35 ports in total. The voyage covers 37070 miles with stops in Tahiti Bali and the South Seas including Siva native dances and mek e tribal displays along the way. The ship is currently running a New York St Lawrence cruise pattern with Newfoundland Saguenay and Quebec calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Cunard
New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Spanish Town
Panama
Cristobal
Panama Canal
Colon
Ancon
Panama City
Old Panama
Franconia
San Pedro
California
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Beverley Hills
Pacific
Hawaiian Islands
Hilo
Honolulu
Lave Tubes
Kilauea
Fern Forest
Diamond Head
Waikiki Beach
Society Islands
Papeete
Tahiti
Cook Islands
Rarotonga
Avarua
Louis Stevenson
Vailima
Apia
Samoan Islands
Fiji Islands
Australasia
New Zealand
Auckland
Rotorua
Thermal
Australia
Sydney
New Bridge
Koala Bear Farm
Zoo
la Peruse
Blue Mountains
Mount Victoria
Jenolan
Port Moresby
Papua
New Guinea
Hanabanda
Lesser Sunda Islands
Kalabahai
Bali
Telok Padang
Java
Semarang
Batavia
Buitenzorg
Botanical Gardens
Singapore
Malay Straits
Penang Hill
South India
Madras
Ceylon
Colombo
Mt. Lavinia
Kandy
Port Victoria
Seychelle Islands
Mahe
Kenya
Mombasa
Kilindini
Zanzibar
Madagascar
Majunga
Indian Ocean
Union of South Africa
Durban
Pietermaritzburg
Port Elizabeth
Cape Town
South Atlantic
River Plate
Montevideo
Uruguay
Buenos Aires
Santos
Rio de Janeiro
Barbados
St. Lawrence
Newfoundland
Saguenay
Quebec
Decline in Canada Cheese Exports to Britain
The Bureau of Statistics in Ottawa reports Canada’s cheese exports to Britain fell in the first half of the year to 30 842 cwt, placing Canada fifth behind New Zealand Australia the Netherlands and Italy. Canada’s 1933 factory cheese output dropped eight percent to 111 044 628 pounds while creamery butter rose two percent to 218 532 307 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United Kingdom
Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Atlantic
New Zealand
Australia
Netherlands
Italy
Holland
Great Britain
Bureau
Dominion
Brockville Recorder and Times
Eight death-dealing rays identified by female scientist
Dr. Florence E Meier of the Smithsonian identifies eight ultra violet rays that kill green algae in lakes and rivers. The rays are described as black sheep among the violet group that cures rickets, but pose no threat to humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence E. Meier
Smithsonian Institu
Miss Meier
Car security debate sparks provincial exchange
In two papers the stance shifts from caution to irony as editors mock unlockable vehicles. The St Thomas Times Journal warns drivers leave keys convenient inviting theft while the Woodstock Sentinel Review questions the need to lock a horse and buggy, echoing a broader debate on personal responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Woodstock Sentinel-Review
New Machine Measures Razor Sharpness and Dullness
A device now classifies razor blades by sharpness, wear from shaving, and effectiveness of resharpening. The system quantifies edge retention and restoration in controlled tests to compare blade performance.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ogden
Me. Jones
Lou Skuce
Me Jones
Jim
Omay
Ogdens
US. Assay Office
Dr. Fowler
Bulgaria
Balkan
Panaghurishte
Gabrovo
Viking Boat
Haby
Around the World
White Star
Tion
Andrews
Cppleford Paper
Crsoue’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!