Problem for China leprosy treatment found severely inadequate
Delegates to the Third National Leprosy Conference in Nankin warned China has at least 1,000,000 lepers while facilities treat no more than 2,000. They urged the Nankin colleges to expand training and services. The Shanghai leprosarium reported room for 180 patients but limited funding allowed only 75 treated. Shanghai hosts 2,000 lepers in open conditions.
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Naional
Nankin
China
Shanghai
Prairie rehabilitation plans promise long term soil renewal
The article argues for broad support of federal drought area rehabilitation in the prairie provinces, noting diverse expert views but stressing moisture conservation and soil fertility as core aims. It previews a multi year effort requiring patience, costly but potentially transformative for western agriculture and self sufficiency.
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Prairie
Rome
Plana
Prairies
Chinese aid to rayon industry expansion noted
A report states that the Chinese government is aiding the establishment of a rayon industry, signaling intensified economic development and government backing for textile production. The initiative positions China to expand domestic manufacturing capacity and export potential in fibers and textiles.
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Rayon Indus
August Road Crash Toll Stands Out Amid Yearly Slump
August records reveal higher road accident tolls, with authorities noting rapid traffic, congested highways, and risky driving patterns. The month tops concerns for safety campaigns as emergency crews respond to multiple wrecks across the region.
Luggage Burden for Coronation Travellers
London-bound royalty and their suites overwhelm English railway porters with heavy cargo. The Sultan of Trengganu arrives bearing 20 boxes of headgear while the Maharajah of Dharddanga travels with 16 attendants including a bodyguard of eight.
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London
Trengganu
Dharddanga
Sympathy From Ex Kaiser Urges Zeppelin Work To Continue
Former Kaiser Wilhelm sent a message of sympathy to the Zeppelin works saying he was deeply grieved by the loss of the Hindenburg but airship building must be continued. The widow of a victim mailed her wedding ring to the Zeppelin works to aid in building a new Hindenburg.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Zeppelin
Hindenburg
Zeppelin Works
Profited By Mistakes Dirigible Builders Making Progress
The German dirigible builders have come a long way since Count Zeppelin. Each setback has been turned into progress as they continue work, undeterred by failures, showing determination to push forward in airship development.
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Tman
Dirigible
Count Zeppelin
Detroit Free Press
Best landing to walk away from, says Wiley Post
The New Orleans Item-Tribune reviewer Mrs. Clark Paiman recalls meeting famed pilot Wiley Post who summarized his philosophy of landing with the blunt remark that the best landing is the one you can walk away from. The piece also notes historical trivia about the Boston News Letter’s early American publication and a rough astronomical aside about Jupiter’s size if it blocked the earth-moon line.
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Clark Paiman
New Orleans
Jupiter
Earth
Moon
Werves Went to Pieces find Dr. Pierce's Favorite
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Dr. Pierce
Corn starch linked to potential cancer counteractive study
The fourth annual report of the International Cancer Research Foundation notes corn starch and oil of wintergreen showed potential against cancer in lab mice. Dr Robert Chambers and NYU researchers injected corn starch into tumor bearing mice, curing them in 30 days though findings are preliminary. Royal Cancer Hospital researchers identify potent cancer producing compounds but note no tumors formed in mice.
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Scientif Laboratories
International Cancer Research Foundation
Robert Chambers
New York University
Foundation
Royal Cancer Hospital
London
Selected Recipes Chocolate Blanc Mange
A recipe for chocolate blanc mange uses sugar cocoa Benson's Corn Starch and Crown Brand Corn Syrup. Scald milk and make a paste with the dry ingredients and syrup then stir into hot milk until thick. Cook covered for 15 minutes, then mould and chill before serving with whipped cream or ice cream.
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Benson
Theory Correct Pilot Tests Spin to Probe Nose Dives
In wartime Farnborough experimental pilot suidemann tested spin dangers by lifting aircraft and deliberately entering a spin to verify theory. Professor Lindemann, an expert on air defence, argues it is feasible to prevent enemy aircraft from crossing British shores.
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Suidemann
Farnborough
Lindemann
Xton
Turkeys Ready to Adapt After New Porter Load Law
Fearing disruption from a 70000 strong labor force, Turkish workers respond to a ban on heavy back loads by forming a transport company for motor carrying and another group planning to use handcarts. The move reflects rapid adaptation to regulatory changes.
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Turkey
Forming & Company
Save The Bluenose Preserved As A National Memorial
Halifax Herald urges federal and provincial authorities to preserve the famed Bluenose as a national or provincial memorial. The letter argues the schooner’s sentimental value outweighs any monetary measure and warns of potential loss as historic vessels disappear. It notes other old ships faded from memory while Bluenose remains a Nova Scotian icon.
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Nova Scotian
Halifax Herald
Notable Career of Stanley Bruce in Australian Politics
The Right Honourable Stanley Melbourne Bruce, High Commissioner of the Australian Commonwealth in London, aged S1, earned his birthplace in his name. Educated in England, he rowed for Cambridge to a victory over Oxford in 1904. After distinguished war service he entered politics in 1918 and became prime minister within five years, building a record of continuous federal leadership for over five years.
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Stanley Bruce
Stanley Melbourne Bruce
Australian Commonwealth
London
England
Cambridge
Oxford
Smith College president marks 20th anniversary
The head of the largest women’s college, Smith College, President W. A. Neilson, celebrates his twentieth anniversary as president. A railway anecdote features a salesman asking a traveler his line, “What do you do? My line in skirts.” Flowery bees in the United States must yield about 500 million pounds of honey annually for their own use.
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Largem
United States
W. A. Neilson
Smith College
Neilson
Flowey Bees
How to Overcome Itching Piles
A brief note describes remedies for itchy hemorrhoids with general guidance. It mentions seeking relief and suggests steps for soothing symptoms, avoiding aggravating actions, and consulting medical advice for persistent discomfort.
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