Grasshopper control debate spans provinces and borders
The article discusses Hon W. Fr. Motherwell’s Saskatchewan remarks on grasshopper pests, arguing for proactive control over nature. It cites past successes with poison bait and cultural measures, notes farmers’ losses in Saskatchewan, and calls for a Canada United States round table to coordinate wide scale control and potential legislation.
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W. FR. Motherwell
Regina
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Prairie
Cotton bolt weevil arrives from Mexico to United States
A detailed dusting of agricultural pest news notes that the cotton bolt weevil has entered the United States from Mexico, signaling potential impact on cotton production and quarantine measures.
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Unite States
Mexico
How To Get A Post Office Disney Oklahoma Story
Civic-minded residents along the Grand River damsite in Oklahoma answered newspaper and magazine appeals about a new post office. They wrote thousands of letters and the mail carrier carried bales of literature until Disney secured a post office.
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Disney
Grand River
Oklahoma
Tim London’s telephon e time announcer hits 240000 weekly
London’s automatic telephone time announcer “Tim” is rung up at an average rate of 240000 calls per week, reflecting high public demand and widespread use of the time service. The figure underscores growing reliance on automated time signals in everyday life.
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Tim
London
Dominion survey to study living expenses in Canada
The Dominion bureau of statistics will begin the first nationwide survey of nutrition and family living expenditures. Led by Hon W D Euler, it targets wage-earning urban families in Charlottetown Halifax Saint John Quebec Montreal Ottawa Toronto London Winnipeg Saskatoon Vancouver and more. Data will compare living standards with other nations and help adjust wage scales.
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n_nton Bureau of Statistics
W. D. Euler
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Charlottetown
Halifax
Saint John
Quebec
Montreal
Toronto
London
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Fimonton
Vancouver
China Leads in War Material Purchases in Canada
China has been the heaviest purchaser of war materials in Canada since the Sino-Japanese conflict began, with shipments of lead, zinc, copper and nickel mainly going to China. Canada officials doubt Japan has funds or facilities for large munitions purchases as reported and note no embargoes are in effect.
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Canada
Department of External Affairs
Shina
Japan
China
First Assignment Leads Reporter to Bazaar Controversy
A new staffer covers a village sale with caution after warnings about truth in print. The report notes Mrs Brown allegedly opens the bazaar and is described as Councillor Brown's wife, supported by a local vicar and other reputed townspeople.
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Brown
Musk ox relatives zebras sheep and cattle not closely allied
The musk ox sits between sheep and cattle groups, more akin to sheep than oxen, though related to both cattle and sheep. The connection to either side is not close.
Pineapple Jell-O Mold with Cucumber Garnish
Dissolve Lime Jell-O in hot water. Arrange pineapple wedges in the bottom of a mold. Pour Jell-O over them without displacing the fruit. Add diced cucumber, chill until firm, unmold on crisp lettuce. Garnish with mayonnaise. Serves six people, cut in portions.
Birds Tap On Windows Seen In East Africa Theory
A London Spectator excerpt notes that birds such as rocks warblers wagtails and sparrows tap on house windows. The East Africa theory suggests the habit aims to locate nesting sites though not convincingly. Others cite reflections on glass or interior lights as possible causes.
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East
Africa
England
London Spectator
Radish Cream Mold for Ham Service
Recipe fragment for a lemony horse radish cream mold. Dissolve gelatin in hot water add vinegar and salt, chill until slightly thickened then fold in horseradish and whipped cream. Mold and serve with sliced ham. Makes about ten servings.
Will Pierce Through Fog With Radio Lights For Runways
Purdue University engineers R. H. George and H. J. Heim announce a radio light system to let pilots see runways miles away even when ground is obscured. Developed at the engineering experiment station, the technique aims to guide landing on a distant strip despite thick fog or clouds.
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Purdue University
Lafayette
Indiana
R. H. George
H. J. Heim
Engineering Experiment Station
Peculiar timber burns evenly when wet in North Queensland
A peculiar hardwood timber found only in North Queensland reportedly burns as well when wet as when dry. When a wet stick is ignited water is expelled as steam from the end, indicating unusual combustion properties.
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Queensland
Australia
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