Northern Canada mineral deposits lure prospector spirit
Dr. Charles Camsell, deputy minister of mines and resources, told a Vancouver convention that the Northwest Territories hold undiscovered mineral wealth. He cited aeroplane prospecting expanding coverage, noted 1929 as a turning point, and mentioned radium from pitchblende and gold finds near Gordon Lake with extensive prospectable areas south of Great Slave Lake.
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Northwest Territories
Canada
Charles Camsell
Camsell
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Territories
Hudson's Bay Coast
Mackenzie District
Norman
Arctic Circle
Bear Lake
Northland
Gordon Lake
Yellowknife Bay
Great Slave Lake
Death of Brigadier General Crozier Recalls Aired Dismissals
The London Evening Standard recalls Brigadier-General E. P. Crozier and his brigade in France. He conducted a cleansing process by sending many officers back to England. One officer questioned the reason and Crozier replied that the man did not fit in. The uprooted officer failed to share Devonshire cream every week as a personal habit, proving he was not the type Crozier wanted.
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England
E. P. Crozier
London Evening Standard
France
Saar Valley
Europe
Saar Valey
Germany
Edward Hunter
Coronet Magazine
Hunter
Nassweiler-Rosbruck
Fnancial Post
Something New In Time And A Clock That Struck Dimes
An Ontario farmer bought a large mantel clock that struck hours and half hours. That night the mechanism misfired and the clock kept striking beyond twelve, totaling 102. He woke his wife Mary to exclaim it was later than ever before. The piece also touches on hooch as a prohibition term and a butterfly’s resting behavior.
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Ontario
Prairie Fire and Dust Crown Alberta Pioneer Pride
The Seaforth Expositor reflects on Ontario families migrating west to Alberta, praising lush stretches and prosperity, then recalls prairie fires floods dust storms and blizzards, depicting a dramatic frontier landscape and immense grain wealth born in a single generation. Brooks, Alberta Bulletin.
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Ontario
Prairies
Seaforth Expositor
Huron County
Boreas
Rocky Mountains
Cobra rescues mistress by killing raider in village tale
Reported in Indian press a pet cobra killed a dacoit who assaulted its owner in Gunpur village, allowing the woman to escape. The cobra lured the attacker into a rat hole and struck when she was bound, dropping him dead. Another Kohat tale cites a snake scaring women at a spring before a wall collapse killed three and injured four.
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Gunpur
Kohat
Frontier Province
Proved Old Tradition True Woodcock Carrying Young
The British Trust for Ornithology confirms that woodcocks carry their young on their backs. One hundred four observers witnessed chicks between wings, while eighteen saw adults return to the nest with a second chick. Ringing shows August departures are not emigration but a vacation, and late October returns involve both resident and visiting birds.
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British Trust For Ornithology
Britain
Three Things Needful Teachings From Aunty
A gentleman asks how a colored cook’s sons grew up useful. The cook replies she educated them in three things only: prayers, manners, and to work. The piece notes the first transatlantic cablegram sent from London to New York on August 28, 1857.
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London
New York
Trade With The Orient Endorsed By BC Readers
Vancouver Sun article argues Canada's trading future lies in direct contact with Oriental consumers and Asia’s wealthy class. It contends Sino-Japanese war should not deter expansion, noting China’s market remains strong despite regional conflict. It adds a maritime proverb about captain and pilot control.
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British Columbia
R. E. Thorne
Montreal
Canada
Asia
Japan
China
Shanghai
Vancouver Sun
The Camera and the Truth in an Old Family Album
A writer asserts the camera never lies while an old family album reveals harsh truths that disturb some observers. The collection of images challenges beliefs about memory and reality, exposing hidden tensions and secrets long kept from view.
Crochet Pup and Duck Toy Pattern 5944
Enterprising crochet pattern 5944 offers a pup and a duck toy. Instructions include loop stitch and single crochet in two identical pieces joined with a crocheted band. Laundering is easy. remove covering to wash. Send 20 cents to the Household Arts Dept. Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Network of Air Lines To Weld More Firmly The Empire
The British empire channels air routes to bind dominions from Hong Kong to Vancouver. New schedules halve India and Singapore travel times, with 28 flying boats and 12 landplanes under construction. Imperial Airways links England with Africa, India, Australia, and beyond while Europe builds extensive services.
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British Empire
Hong Kong
Vancouver
Great Britain
Dominions
Commonwealth
Southampton
India
Singapore
Cape Town
Port Darwin
Australia
North Atlantic
Canada
United States
New Zealand
Germany
Britain
France
Brazil
Italy
Netherlands
Empire Aviation
Imperial Airways, Ltd
Imperial Airways
England
Egypt
Palestine
Iraq
Burma
Malaya
Sudan
Uganda
Kenya
Tanganyika
Rhodesia
Bones Turn To Stone Case At World Radiology Congress
A young Cleveland man with bones and joints turning to stone presented by Dr. Eugene Freedman at the International Congress of Radiology. Three thousand X ray and radium experts were urged to consult to diagnose the elusive disease and offer treatment options.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Eugene Freedman
International Congress of Radiology
Alberta Crops Promise Record Yield Since 1929
Alberta production in 1937 is forecast to reach about 170 million dollars, the highest since 1929, aided by July rains and favorable weather. The Journal notes improved yields across principal farm sectors compared with 1936 and 1933, amid high prices and strong prospects despite earlier heavy rainfall.
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Alberta
Edmonton Journal
First Military Bands And Their Origin
The article traces the emergence of military bands from royal pageantry to formal regimental roles. It notes Germany first added bands to regiments about 200 years ago and that bands aided marching and fatigue reduction. It mentions German influence in early British Army bands and the Knellar Hall training school for musicians.
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Germany
British War Office
Knellar Hall
St. Thomas
Curious Exchange Sparks Quiet Tension
In a brief conversation the man asks what would be said if he kissed her. She responds that true curiosity would already reveal the answer, implying restraint and mutual awareness in their exchange.
United States Tops Cheese Production Worldwide
The United States remains the largest cheese producer among nations, highlighting its dominant role in global dairy output. The second statement reflects a positive outlook as a general outlook rather than a report on dairy.
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The
United States
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