Banting elected to Royal Society fellowship in England
Sir Frederick Banting of Toronto University has been elected a fellow of the Royal Society of England. Proclamations announce May 6 as Jubilee Day in Canada with a royal proclamation from the secretary of state.
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Royal Society of England
United Kingdom
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Manitoba
India
Maharajah of
Old People Feeln Young From Wincarnis Drink
A garbled advertisement touts Wincarnis as a youth restoring tonic. It claims vigorous vitality by stimulating blood and overall health, promising almost magical effects and endorsed by purported medical professionals.
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Jost Vecaum
Wincarnis
Aged Explorer Dies at Cape Grant in Franz Josef Land
Devon England mourns W. A. Grant a 4 year old explorer and big game hunter who died after a long illness. He advocated euthanasia by doctors and had planned a celebratory swan dance and champagne party in 1934 inviting 500 friends. His last message praised health as a goal greater than the north pole. Cape Grant in Franz Josef Land now bears his name.
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Franstouf
Devon
England
W. 3. A. Grant
Grant
North Pole
Franz-Josef Land
Canaas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
bUnke
UGS
Art Brown
Methane and Hydrocarbons From Carbon Compounds
Scientists note carbon forms more compounds than any element with over 300000 discovered to date. Hydrogen combines with carbon to yield hundreds of hydrocarbons, including gases liquids and solids. Methane, the first methane series member, is marsh gas and a natural gas component.
Hazing Costs Revealed in Alberta University Case
A detailed legislative statement shows total hazing costs tied to the Powlett action against the University of Alberta totaling 50 051 dollars. The province covers 48 701 dollars, students’ medical service contributes 1 350 dollars, and the Powlett family will receive 28 228 dollars in 1935 36 including a 20 000 dollar judgment and 8 228 dollars in costs.
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University of Alberta
Powlett
Costa
Get Rid of the Crows Crow Control by Back Miner
The article discusses crow diets and a farmer expert Back Miner shares methods to reduce crow numbers. He argues corn and carrion attract crows, endorses a homemade net trap baited heavily, and describes winter catches and practical setup costs and tactics to prevent others from interfering.
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Ad
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for nervousness irritability and blues. It claims 98 out of 100 women report benefit and promises extra energy making life seem worth living again. Two bottles available from your druggist.
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Lydia E. Pickham
Sunday School Lesson March 24 Devotional on Unity in Christ
Golden text from I Peter 3 15 and lesson on I Peter 3 8 18 emphasize unity amid diversity. Peter urges compassion humility and blessing over evil and reviling with love guiding daily life toward common devotion to Christ. The commentary cites Psalm 34 12 16 and notes the difficulty of achieving perfect oneness while urging believers to adopt these injunctions as daily conduct.
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Christ
Lord
I. Peter
Peter
F. B. Meyer
Moffatt
Dummelow
Plausible Story Links Pica to Overseas Empire Founding
Dr Thomas W M Cameron of Mcdonald College Quebec asserts a plausible chain from a flea causing the European Black Death to ruined English agriculture, growth in wool and broadcloth, and the need to seek foreign markets, leading to the founding of an overseas empire.
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Pica
Alea
Thomas W. M. Cameron
Mcdonald College
Quebec
Europe
England
Coal’s yearly burn could light the nation for 176 years
A single year’s coal consumption could deliver enough energy to illuminate the entire United States for 176 years, highlighting the vast scale of fossil fuel use in powering growth and modern life.
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United States
Tide Versus Rain: Bay of Fundy Water vs United States Rains
In six hours the Bay of Fundy tides deliver water equivalent to a full week of rainfall over the United States, illustrating the vast disparity between tidal volume and continental precipitation.
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Bay of Fundy
United States
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