British Firms Roll Out Ultra Fast Civil Airliners
British aircraft factories have delivered a wave of speedy civil planes in 12 months none slower than 170 mph and many approaching 200 mph The Diana four engined airliner designed for Empire routes Singapore to Brisbane has outpaced rivals in trials A twin engined DH 89 matches its speed and efficiency Three more new ultra fast models are nearing completion all powered by two engines Monoplanes with retractable gear and a biplane mail carrier design aim to carry six to ten passengers plus a two man crew
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Singapore
Brisbane
New South Wales
Detroit urged to test new weather machine by city leaders
Joseph A. Shires of Denver claims a perfected weather machine can curb extremes, dust and odors in Detroit, proposing cylindrical units installed in alleys or across streets. He outlines cooling and filtering in summer and heating in winter and notes foreign powers have sought to study the device.
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Detroit
Joseph A. Shires
Denver
Colo
Shires
Young Nelson divers unearth small finds from lake dive
Not finding much treasure on Nelson lake bottom, George Munroe and Ras tus Woolf explore using homemade gear a glass windowed pail and garden hose air line. They descend 25 to 30 feet for five to ten minutes and recover a hammer cans and gravel as their treasure.
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Nelson Lake
George Munroe
Rastus” Woolf
Nelson
B.c
Good Food For Sheep In Canada Feeding Practices
Canadian sheep on small farm flocks eat less grain than in many countries. Summer pastures, hay meadows, and grain stubble feed flocks, while winter may include outdoor grazing with hay and straw. Range flocks rely on summer pasture and minimal grain in winter unless severe weather. A. A. Mac Millan notes more home grown grains like oats and barley could boost lamb and mutton production, with milling by-products and bran as a key protein supplement for pregnant ewes and post lambing ewes.
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Canada
A. A. MacMillan
Dominion Livestock Branch
Versatile Cape Wrap Dress in Maize Eyelet Batiste
The cape design offers a transforming wrap over with sleeves at the front and a slimming effect for larger figures. Maize eyelet batiste provides a cool, original look, with other fabrics like chiffon cotton voile and linen prints recommended for selection. Style No. 381 covers sizes 36 to 48 inches bust, requiring 3 14 yards of 39 inch material for size 36, pattern priced 20 cents.
Lonelier Than Crusoe In Australia Retires After 52 Years
W Holtze ends a 52 year career guarding Australia’s overhead telegraph line from Ade laide to Darwin. Linesmen endure long solitary spells with camel aided travel, desert posts and small gardens while maintaining constant supervision for breakages. Mme Carrie is noted for busy actions rather than words.
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W. Holtze
Australia
Robinson Crusoe
Adelaide
Darwin
Mme
Carrie
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern details list Pattern No Name Town Size at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. The ad notes a wary warning that the clever leader who guides into trouble may escape while you remain.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Scientific farming to boost crops with chemicals and tech
The article surveys growth of crops through chemical aids, artificial light, and electricity. It notes salted hay reduces heat and mold, boosts nutrition, and that cows need salt for milk. It highlights Dr Spangenberg's green fodder, cabinet systems, and potential double harvests, with wide implications for future agriculture.
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Dr. Spangenberg
Spangenberg
Earth
Ingenious River Mail Bellies But German Net Ended It
During the 1870 siege of Paris the French used small zinc globe mail drops in the Seine. The Germans blocked this by spanning a net at Villeneuve Saint Georges. About 20 years ago a fisherman found zinc globes with December 1870 letters. 300 letters were legible and delivered after 30 years in the river.
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Paris
Post Office Administration
Seine
Villeneuve Saint Georges
Villeneuve
University of Pennsylvania Builds Giant Differential Analyzer
A machine weighing over three tons and faster than the human brain is under construction at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The differential analyzer is the second of its kind, measuring 26 by 10 feet, and can complete in 15 minutes work that would take twelve expert mathematicians a week. It will serve all engineering fields with special use in calculating firing ranges for the army and navy.
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Army
Navy
Canada Expands Leather Exports Amid Industrial Push
The industrial department of the Canadian National Railways reports Canada is producing some of the finest leather in the world and competing well abroad. Patent leather is especially in demand as a Canadian product.
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Canada
Canadian National Railways
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