Royal Society Of Canada Marks Fifty Years Of Existence
The Royal Society of Canada celebrates its 50th anniversary with a meeting in Ottawa on a heritage tied to Britain’s Royal Society. It lists achievements including national archives, the National Gallery and Museum, and the push for the National Research Council. The organization has about 250 members across five sections with presidents and officers named, and a small parliamentary grant funds publishing.
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Ottawa
Royal Society of Canada
Reys Society of
London
Cans- Glan Society
Canada
Society For the Advancement of Science
Britain
Europe
Royal Society
Charles
Marquis of
Lorne
Govenor-General
Dominion Archives
National Gallery
National Museum
National Research Council
Society
Sir Robert Falconer
Toronto University
Fred Burpee
International Joint Commission
G. A. Young
Geological Survey
Prairie Provinces
L. A. Preudhomme
St. Boniface
Walter Murray
Saskatchewan University
E. H. Oliver
United Churches Theological College
Frank Allen
Manitoba University
J. W. Dafoe
the Free Press
R. J. Lang
Alberta University
William Boyd
A. H. R. Buller
A. T. Cameron
Francis J. Lewis
Robert Newton
W. P. Thompson
Museum of Sound in Berlin to open with voices of world figures
Berlin plans a museum of sound as Professor Duegen curates records of famous personages voices from many nations. The collection includes Ramsay MacDonald Pankhurst and the German Kaiser. Much material dates from World War I era when he gathered dialects and languages in prisoner camps.
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Berlin
Professor Duegen
Great Britain
Ramsay MacDonald
Miss Pankhurst
Professor Doegens
Simple youth dress pattern 417 offers slim raglan shoulders
The pattern markets a wrap bodice with hip bow and slim raglan shoulders as flattering for youth. It notes sizes 14 to 38 bust, yardage for fabric and ribbon, and options in crepe silk or chiffon. Price 25 cents. wrap coin and careful packing advised.
Patterns Order Address in Winnipeg News Paper
The WinnipegPattern issue lists ordering details from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 McDermot Ave. The pattern number and town name appear with instruction to place orders through the union.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Thief Abroad Sparks Blunt Exchange in Courtroom
A remark about a stolen umbrella leads to a comic exchange with a thief claiming the act before a judge. A teacher assesses a girl’s reading as backward, prompting a quip about finishing the last chapter first.
Canadian Women Critiqued by Guest Author Lady Terrington
Lady Terrington, daughter of Erin and Fleet Street journalist, tours Canada gathering material for a book. She offers blunt views on Canadian women, praising dress and grooming but criticizing men for pampering them. She notes Canadians’ helpfulness and strong friendships, hinting at possible residence in Canada.
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Rena Terrington
Erin
Ireland
Canada
Dominion
William Shapland-Swiney
Fleet Street
Lady Terrington
Guide For Public Speakers Gestures Described By Dr Cowan
Dr John F Cowan catalogs around fifty seven gestures for public speakers including hand pocketing, clenching lapels, pounding desks, brushing hair, slapping flies, full and half arm motions, finger pointing, mustache twisting, paper fumbling, vest pulling, snapping and even miming wood sawing to emphasize points. The vivid account lists numerous positions and movements used to underscore spoken truth during a presentation.
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John F. Cowan
Horse Defeats Locomotive in 1830 Race Incident
In 1830 a race between a horse and a locomotive went awry as the engine faltered while the horse surged ahead to win. The mishap highlighted early railway challenges and the horse’s surprising speed.
Canada Honey Exports Rise With UK Leading Purchaser
In 1931 Canada shipped 2,589,269 pounds of honey abroad. The United Kingdom was the principal buyer, followed by the Netherlands and Germany in that order.
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Canada
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Germany
Stainless steel girdles for Holy Sepulchre dome
The article notes Sheffield steel works assembling five girdles of stainless steel to encircle Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre dome. It recalls iron chains once used on St Pauls and links stainless steel origins to wartime rifle-barrel research, highlighting cross century steel connections.
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Sheffield
Britain
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Jerusalem
Christopher Wren
St. Paul's
Are You Going Camping Are you going camping this summer
This pamphlet titled Methods of Protection from Mosquitoes Blackflies and Similar Pests in the Forest offers practical guidance for campers including locations protective gear clothing and effective steps to keep pests away. It is prepared under the Dominion Entomologist for those who work or enjoy nature and is free on request as Pamphlet 55 N.S.
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N.S
Dominion
German scientists harness 18 million volt cloud strike
German researchers report capturing electric currents exceeding 18,000,000 volts from thunderclouds above their Swiss Mountain plant during a storm. The feat marks a landmark in high voltage atmospheric electricity collection.
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Swiss Mountains
Washington Birthday Lesson Sparks School Banter
In a schoolroom exchange an inspector questions display of George Washington’s birthday while a pupil quips he never told a lie. The lighthearted dialogue highlights classroom humor around national figures and character.
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George Washington
Sunspot Fluctuations Tied to Life and Economy Effects
The Dominion Observatory links eleven year sunspot cycles to changes in sunlight, climate, and ecological impacts. It notes grasshoppers, birds, trees, and crops showing patterns. price fluctuations in commodities reflect these celestial cycles and human actions.
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Dominion Observatory
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Manitoba
Europe
United States
Canada
British Columbia
Teapot Dated 1729 Sells in London for 350 Dollars
A small silver teapot dated 1729 was sold in London for 350 dollars. The artifact’s age and modest size likely appealed to collectors of antique tableware in the recent sale.
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London
Mind Your Own Business A Fading Virtue Across Society
A reflection on the poor state of personal discretion in society. The piece criticizes education, parental influence, and human nature for failing to teach individuals to mind their own affairs. It argues this lack of privacy harms social conduct and personal responsibility.
Conscience and lawyers feature in Dijon crypt remark
A quip contrasts optimism and pessimism about law amid a mention of Dijon France and an eleventh century crypt. The brief notes a historical crypt location, inviting curiosity about medieval Dijon.
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Dijon
France
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der Gemutliche Sachse
Leipzig
A Museum of Sound
Vetces
Pameus
Kikh
Cherem
Atderasaler
Brooklands
England
John Cobb
Delage
G. E. T. Eyston
Panhard
Eystone
Churchill
Vancouver
E. B. Ramsay
Board of Grain Commissioners For Canada
Hudson Bay
Ramsay
Fort William
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Hudson
Pacific Coast
Aquarium
de Notenkraker
Amsterdam
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