Eradication of Tuberculosis in Prairie Provinces
Great strides have reduced tuberculosis tolls in Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta yet two hazards persist. Indians and cattle carry high infection rates requiring Ottawa action and stronger cattle inspection and slaughter policies to finish eradicating the disease.
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Prairie Provinces
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London Faces Air Raid Threat Over Woolwich Arsenal Move
Reports say the government weighs relocating sections of the Woolwich arsenal to remote British Isles sites to bolster London’s air defense. Critics cite London’s vulnerability to bombing and Churchill’s grim comparisons, while supporters note RAF expansion and new anti aircraft tech as safeguards.
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London
Woolwich Arsenal
British Isles
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Winston Churchill
Royal Air Force
King's Birthday Ceremony to Mark Sovereign's June 23
King Edward will ride at the head of his troops for the first time as sovereign to mark his 42nd birthday on June 23. The royal birthday will be celebrated in London and at navy army and air force stations worldwide with trooping of the colors at Horse Guards and 21 gun salutes. Land forces will hold ceremonial parades.
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London
Royal Navy
Army
Royal Air Force
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Sermorial
San Marino Still at War With Turkey Says Report
A Turkish agricultural institute manager touring Europe was jailed in San Marino as an unwelcome national of a country at war with the republic. San Marino joined Italy against Turkey in 1915 but was not included in peace talks or Lausanne signing.
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Turkey
Europe
Italy
Republic of
Potlatch Ceremony to Be Allowed by House of Commons
In British Columbia the Alert Bay Kwakwakw'akw tribe may continue the potlatch as a ceremonial practice under new parliamentary leniency. The act had banned potlatch with jail terms still on the books, but education progress encouraged continued evolution of the tradition.
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British Columbia
Alert Bay
House of Commons
Indiana
Crerar
A. W. Neill
Harness with 80 Years of Service Trips Across Continents
In Orkney Saskatchewan a claim is made for a set of harness used nearly daily for around eight decades. The piece, dating back to 1870 in the United States, traveled via Minnesota to Saskatchewan. Once used on thoroughbreds, it now outfits ponies that pull children to school.
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Orkney
Saskatchewan
United States
Minnesota
Egg Pedlar Trade Prompted by Misdated Lot Claim
A fragmented dialogue shows an egg peddler accusing his wife Florabel of selling the wrong item. He references a dated lot from September 10 while noting it is only September 1. The text also mentions nickel can be hammered extremely thin to allow reading through multiple layers.
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King Edward VIII Address Draws Notice on Language
The Port Arthur News Chronicle notes King Edward VIII's March 1 address, praising his language choices and pronunciation. Critics point to his use of radio over wireless and broadcast with the American Canadian short vowels, while affirming overall correctness and nerves before the microphone on the throne’s first public broadcast.
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Edward VIII
Canada
United States
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Port Arthur
Chicago Women Cable Calmness to League Delegates
Two Chicago women sent 14 urgent cablegrams to League of Nations delegates at St James Palace on March 17 urging calm, thoughtful statesmanship as the council prepared to begin sessions.
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League of Nations’ Council
St. James’ Palace
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