Arctic supply ship voyage and notable world briefs
The item lists various world happenings including the Arctic supply ship Nascopters' scheduled July voyage from Montreal, Henry Leggatt Thompson's death and Copp Clark Co. retirement, Dr. Hugo Eckener's cross Atlantic airship notes, Miss Pearl Wong’s Ontario art degree, Frank E. Hand elected supreme chief ranger, tuberculosis death toll claims by Lord Horder, Mrs. Mary Coote’s death in Leduc, Col. Wilfrid Bovey resigning from CBC board, Ramsey MacDonald money security, Sir Alexander Grand trust income for MacDonald, Dr. H J Merkley elected Western Canada Dental Society president and officers.
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Arctic
Nascopters Tue
Montreal
Leo
Henry Leggatt Thompson
Copp Clark Company
Toronto
Frm
Hugo Eckener
United States Congress
Atlantic
Pearl Wong
China
Canada
University of Western Ontario
Frank E. Hand
Independent Order of Forresters
Vancouver
Lord Horder
Empire
J. W. Dixon
Calgary
P. W. Winthrope
Saskatoon
C. D. McLeod
Winnipeg
C. H. Moore
Winnipes
Living fossil insect keeps on ice to survive
E Walker of the University of Toronto described Grylloblatta a high mountain insect at the Royal Society of Canada meeting. The creature is a slow growing cannibal that lives near glaciers and must be kept cold or in ice to survive captivity.
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Royal Socety of
Canada
E. Walker
University of Toronto
Society
Banff
Alta
Jean
Government film touts barnyard hen as heroine
A three reel sound Agriculture Department movie shows how hens can be raised healthier to lay more eggs and boost fried chicken output. Scientists say a talking picture helps teach farmers better hen care and egg production.
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United States
Agriculture Department
Tre
Scripps tests ocean currents with 6000 bottle drift study
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography will drop 6000 sand‑filled wine bottles into the sea at three currents points to trace movement of currents. Each bottle includes notes in English and Spanish asking finders to report where and when found, aiding comparison of California and Japanese sardine movements.
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography
California
Japan
Pacific
Attractive Hobby Draws Brandon Women Potters
In Brandon a female led pottery studio gathers 18 potters who mold Saskatchewan clay into vases bowls and teapots using only hand formed methods. They work as business women across hospitals offices and studios finding leisure in the craft amid industrial surroundings. Glazing materials come from England as they experiment with clays and seek a future field for Brandon pottery.
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Brandon
Norman Elliot
Winnipeg Free Press
England
Baldwin Remembered for Simplicity and Humanity
The Melbourne Argus hails Baldwin as possibly the most beloved among Britain’s wartime leaders for his charm and plainspoken talks on books farming pigs locomotives and the English countryside. He saved his party from disintegration in 1922 by opposing Lloyd George.
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Baldwin
Salisbury
Balfour
Campbell-Bannerman
Asquith
Livya George
Bonar Law
Ramsay
MacDonald
Lloyd George
Melbourne Argus
Summer Jacket Ensemble Pattern 4317 Ad
Flattering Anne Adams jacket ensemble for summer wardrobes. Features include a slimming frock with flutter sleeves and a contrasting jacket, raglan sleeves, bow accents, and pleated skirt. Pattern 4317 available in misses sizes with yardage details and illustrated instructions. Send 20 cents and size name address to Union Winnipeg.
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Anne Adaims
Anne Adams
Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Joseph and Judah testing brothers and Japan cherry blossom rite
The article blends a biblical lesson on Joseph testing his brothers with a devotional tale about Genesis 42 to 45 and a cultural note on Japan’s spring symbolism. It contrasts Joseph’s recognition scene with Judah’s plea and God’s plan, then describes Japan’s plum and cherry blossoms and the cherry viewing custom in April. It highlights the symbolic meaning of blossoms for perseverance and youth in Japanese culture.
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Joseph
Egypt
Egy
Benjamin
Jacob
Simeon
Erypt
Judah
Judah Genesis
Ben
Genesis
Goshen
Epring
Japan
Izu Peninsula
Tokyo
Hiro Lam
Christian Science Monitor
London Underground Lifts Coronation Crowds With Ease
The Ottawa Journal notes London's Underground carried over 6,000,000 passengers in 36 hours around coronation events with no mishaps and trains within four minutes of schedule. It highlights vast international and domestic crowds, praising British order and efficiency.
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London
Canada
London Underground
Quebec
Ontario
Europe
Scotland
Bri- Ui
Ottawa Journal
Vancouver hospital to burn names on babies backs
Vancouver General hospital directors announce a system to mark newborns with a water cooled quartz lamp causing a temporary sunburned name on the back lasting six months. The lamp replaces the current neck necklace name badge to prevent wrong-parent mix ups.
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Vancouver
Vancouver General Hospital
Yawning benefits and roommate quip highlight campus chat
A discussion notes yawning helps balance ear pressure and induces relaxation. A freshman asks about the idea behind yawning while a roommate jokes about not wanting a new suit to get wet, reflecting light campus banter.
Sombrero Name Tied to Spanish Word Sombre Meaning Shade
A note on etymology explains the hat known as the sombrero derives its name from the Spanish word sombre meaning shade. The brief linguistic aside highlights how a headwear term reflects its purpose and origin.
Stiff Rules For Women Entering Scotland Yard Police
Scotland Yard advertises for women recruits citing high standards of virtue intellect and beauty. Applicants from diverse backgrounds face exacting requirements including physical fitness hearing speech and health, plus neat appearance and versatile dress sense.
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Scotland Yard
Metropolitan
Diphtheria Inoculation Seen Safe for Years
A medical note claims one diphtheria shot can guard against the disease for several years, suggesting lasting protection and reduced need for frequent boosters.
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