Be Careful On Dominion Day Highway Tragedy Urges Safety
A letter condemns the Regina riot and Ontario traffic tolls as examples of law disregard. It argues motorists must self discipline, obey stop signs, maintain brakes and tires, and act safety minded to reduce deaths and injuries on Canada’s roads. Public opinion should push for stricter rules and real safety practice.
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Regina
Great Britain
House of Commons
Ontario
Fand
Human slate kin of Toronto boy registers writ
A Toronto youth, John Darch, 17, can leave visible marks on skin by writing with a stick. The marks resemble chalk on a blackboard and fade with changing pressure. The writing duration varies with pressure applied.
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Kin
Toronto
John Darch
Joan
If you want to know the time ask a policeman
A humorous old London piece notes how recruits to the Metropolitan police faced tricky questions in an hour. It lists varied topics from hire purchase to shipbuilding and cricket terms, illustrating the broad range of knowledge expected of new officers.
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London
Metropolitan Force
Sun Spots Seen In Large Whirlpools Across Sun
Regina optometrist and amateur astronomer H. S. McClung described sun spots as whirlpools or whirlwinds on the sun’s outer layers. He reported a small group near one edge and a large spot on the opposite side of the 850,000 mile disk and noted a nine year period of activity may follow a recent cycle. Some attribute Earth weather effects to sun spots and possible northern lights displays.
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H. S. McClung
Regina
Saskatchewan water survey crews begin field work
Senior engineering students from the University of Saskatchewan join 20 sub parties traveling in motor trucks to study water resources across about 100000 square miles in southern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta. Dr. B R MacKay directs the project extending from the Manitoba boundary to near Lethbridge and from the international boundary to near Saskatoon.
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Geological Survey
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan University
Alberta
B. R. MacKay
Dominion
Manitoba Boundary
Lethbridge
International Boundary
Saskatoon
Delighful nine jacket pattern in Win nipeg fashion ad
A vintage Winnipeg pattern advertisement promotes a sleeveless dress with raglan jacket in sky blue shantung and navy dots. It lists Style No. 938 for sizes 14 to 40 bust, material yardages, 15¢ patterns, and mail order details from the Pattern Department at Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Nine
Pattern Department
Winnipeg Newsppper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
D. D. D. Relief for Mosquito Bites and Itching
An advertisement touts D D D as a fast acting remedy for mosquito bites and skin irritations. It promises rapid soothing relief, grease free, stainless, and effective for intense itching with a money back guarantee. The product is sold nationwide through drug stores.
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B.D. D
Lions Escape Cage After Circus Truck Crash in Dallas
A circus truck in Dallas Texas broke loose from its restraints and crashed into a ditch. The cage door opened but three lions were found inside the cage by police who arrived at the scene. driver A Thomas went for help.
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Dallas
Texas
A .Thomas
Fifty to One Hundred Men Return to Work in Birmingham
A news note reports that seventy on every hundred idle men in Birmingham have returned to employment, signaling a shift in local labor conditions and economic activity. The item highlights job gains amid broader regional recovery efforts.
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Birmingham
Fairey Fantome Heaviest Armed Air Fighter Revealed
Britain prepares to display the mystery aircraft Fairey Fantome from Hendon hangar to Society of British Aircraft Constructors. The craft carries four machine guns on wings and fuselage, a 20 millimeter quick firing gun with 60 shell magazine, and aims for 250 mph. It is built to compete in the international fighting plane competition in Belgium in July.
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Fairey Fantome
Hendon
Society of British Air Craft Constructors
Belgium
Australia to Run Canada Essay Contest for Students
Australian students will be invited to write essays on Canada with a prize of a trip to Canada for the best essay. Hon. R B Hanson notes funds grant this program and cites a previous successful Canada competition where the winner is now touring Canada.
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Dominion
Canada
R. B. Hanson
Seaweed Shows Surprising Insulating Qualities
Researchers find seaweed insulation excels at blocking cold and noise and even water and fire. A half inch mat reportedly outperforms a brick wall twelve inches thick, providing strong insulation with only one fourth the weight of standard materials.
Sylvania Location Relative to Prince Albert
Sylvania lies about 100 miles southeast of Prince Albert, establishing its geographic relation to the city and marking the approximate travel distance between them.
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Sylvania
Prince Albert
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