Inventor Nanni Demonstrates Catapult Lifeboat
Menotti Nanni showcased a 30 foot catapult lifeboat that launches from two ground rods into the water using a compressed carbon dioxide tank. He predicted future tests from the George Washington Bridge and a larger steamship deck as possible heights. The device aims to render ship davits obsolete and improve emergency egress in fires or other urgent departures.
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Menotti
Nanni
George Washington
New York
World Happenings Briefly Told
Death in Quebec of Senator Emile Fortin narrowed the Conservative majority in the Senate to 27. Montreal marked its 204th birthday with wreaths at Maisonneuve Monument. German editors must prove Aryan ancestry to 1800 under new rules. Emden crew paid tribute to Canadian dead in Mount Royal and Cote des Neiges cemeteries. Haile Selassie villa inspection at Vevey fuels talk of retreat. Mount Allison University grads included Helen Winifred Baines and Frederick White Matthews. Edmonton paper hints Philippe Roy may be Alberta’s next lieutenant governor. Canadian Teachers’ Federation set Saskatoon conference dates August 3–7.
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Quebec
Emile Fortin
Montreal
Maisonneuve
Place d'Armes
New Press
Emden
Canada
Mount Royal
Cote Des, 1 Neiges
Haile Selassie
Vevey
Switzerland
Wold de Mariam
Ethiopia
Geneva
Mount Allison University
Truro
N.S
Helen Winifred Baines
Battleford
Frederick White
Matthews
Leney
Edmonton Bulletin
Philippe v Roy
Edmonton
France
Alberta
Saskatoon
Canadian Teachers’ Federation
J. H. Sturdy
Saskatchewan Teachers’ Group
The Red Wolf Of The Forest Effort To Lessen Forest Loss
Efforts across the Dominion aim to reduce forest fires with disciplined camping fire controls and strict outlawing of unsafe practices. Substantial support from Australia backs a marine life expedition along the Great Barrier Reef spanning 1,300 miles.
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Leesen
Australia
Great Barrier Reef
Insland
Pension Applications Backlog Shrinks Under Canadian Quorums
Justice Fawcett G. Taylor told the House of Commons committee that as of May 1 this year 2,600 pension applications remained for travelling quorums, down from 4,500 a year earlier. He said administrative weaknesses were corrected over two years and noted limited diary use for problem cases.
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Fawcett G. Taylor
Canadian Pension Commission
House ‘of Commons
Justice Taylor
Istrict
Ottawa
Armless American Wins Tap-Dancing Contest
Lupe, an armless 18 year old from McAllen Texas, won first prize in a San Antonio tap-dancing contest. He was crippled by a train accident and has since learned to do most tasks alone. He has rescued four people from drowning and is noted as an excellent swimmer and wrestler.
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Boy Wonder
Supe Barate
McAllen
Tex
San Antonio
Lupe
Paschal Feast and the Lord's Supper Teachings
A devotional study on Luke 22 19 20 and Luke 22 14 18 explains the Paschal feast as a family yet unfamiliar gathering. It discusses Jesus words at the Last Supper, the instituted new covenant in his blood, and links to Exodus and Jeremiah with Garvie noting symbolic cups and the memorial meal.
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Morgan
Jesus
Luke
Garvie
Marconi Claims Short-Wave Therapy Fights Fatigue
In Rome Senator Marconi touts short-wave wireless rays as a remedy for tiredness. He says the therapy revives his energy and that safe instruments exist to apply the rays to himself after work. He credits the treatment with removing fatigue and restoring vitality.
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Marconi
Rome
Crochet Set Pattern 597 for Beret and Bag
Pattern 5597 provides complete instructions for a matching beret and bag with decorative ribs. Includes fan illustration and all stitches, with material requirements. Send 20 cents in stamps or coin to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 173 McDermot Ave E Winnipeg.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Oldest and Best Razor Allegedly Found in Miles City
Harry A. Dickson of Miles City Montana says he owns the most ancient and finest razor in America. He claims the blade is 146 years old, forged in Sheffield England in 1790, brought to the continent by Luther Bybee in 1792, and passed down through generations to Luther Bybee Jr.
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Harry A. Dickson
Miles City
Mont
America
Sheffield
England
Luther Bybee
Miniature violin crafted by Max Lang in Raymore
Max Lang of Raymore Sask completes a tiny violin weighing under two ounces. The model with its case weighs 145 grains by itself and one and three quarter ounces in the case.
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Max Lang
Raymore, Sask
Window Box Garden Techniques For Small Spaces
The guide explains intensive window box gardening with seven inch soil depth and full sun protection for a day or two. It covers drainage, soil layers, plant choices like Nasturtiums and Petunias, and a long shallow box. it also advises frequent cultivation and watering to keep tender vegetables and salads productive during dry spells.
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Red Wolf of
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Biushed
Coun
Calgary
Regina
Winsipes
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