Community Farm Rehabilitation Drive Encouraged Across Western Canada
The Prairie Farm Rehabilitation program promotes cooperative work among Agricultural Improvement Associations to combat drought and soil drifting. In 1937-38 there were 109 associations with 14 015 members, 312 meetings, and government support for farm advice, water development, seed, grass cover, and shelterbelts, with grants up to 100 dollars per association and 50 cents per member beyond 100.
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Canada
Dominion Experimental Farms
Dominion
Water Development Committee
Imperial Airways Speeds Up Empire Flight Routes
Imperial Airways announces faster empire services using a new fleet of flying boats. Effective April 10, the speed-up cuts England to Alexandria to about 1 day 3 hours and Singapore to 5 days 2 hours, with further improvements to Bangkok Hong Kong and Canada mail delivery.
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Egypt
India
Australia
South Africa
Imperial Airways
England
Alexandria
Singapore
Brisbane
Bangkok
Hong Kong
Malaya
China
Africa
Dolls' houses found in Chinese tomb at Chungking
Discoveries at Chungking China reveal two complete dolls' houses with six inch high figures including women slaves and musicians in an ancient tomb opened on school grounds. Dr David Graham of West China Union University leads examination as researchers note dolls have roots dating to ancient Egypt and classical Greece.
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Chungking
China
David Graham
University Museum of the West China Union University
Chengtu
Ancient
Egypt
Greece
Rome
Preference for orange machine among workers
A Mid-Western manufacturer painted three identical handmilling machines red orange and gray. The orange colored machine quickly proved most popular with the workmen, followed by the red and then the gray.
Italy Drops Inter Allied Medal From Military Dress
A decree law excludes the Inter Allied Medal commemorating the Great War from the 32 decorations that soldiers may wear. The move severs one of Italy’s remaining symbolic ties with its World War I allies. The world’s largest copper mine is located in Arizona.
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Italy
the State
Arizona
French School Children After King George Visit Question England Friendship
Paris teachers test French students on Great Britain after the George and Elizabeth visit. Most say England is France's friend for reasons including Alsace Lorraine, naval help, and trade. Some doubt remain about allies versus personal views, citing Joan of Arc.
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France
Great Britain
George
Elizabeth
Paris
Provinces
Joan of Arc
Radio setup at government reindeer station east of Mackenzie
The Mines and Resources Department announces installation of radio transmitting and receiving gear at the government reindeer station east of the Mackenzie river delta to link with the national defence station at Aklavik. The herd now numbers about 5 000 and Dr J A Urquhart will visit Ottawa this fall to discuss herd policy with Minister Crerar.
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Mackenzie River Delta
Mines and Resources Department
National Defence
Aklavik
N.W.T
J A. Urquhart
Ottawa
T. A. Crerar
Gooseberry Pioneer in Toledo Oregon Reaps Huge Berries
John Q. Gage, a retired sawmill man in Toledo Oregon, tests a gooseberry theory claiming large berries attract attention. He reports his 1938 crop averaged 32 inches in circumference and enables easier traditional gooseberry pies for mothers and grandmothers.
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Toledo
Oregon
John Q. Gage
Gage
Underground Post Office Draws Philatelist Interest at Coober Pedy
Foreign stamp collectors flock to Coober Pedy in remote South Australia where the town hosts the world's only underground post office. Prospectors live in earth dug rooms while the underground bank and post office serve as a unique mail hub prompting demand for envelopes and mail coverings with the underground postmark.
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Coober Pedy
Won Mason Trophy for Best All Round Paper
The Penticton Herald of Penticton, British Columbia won the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Mason Trophy for the best all round paper in the over 2 000 circulation class. Ninety four papers competed with wins spread across provinces. a national appeal for 2 500 000 pounds to save the boy scout movement was reported from England after three years of losses.
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Penticton Herald
Penticton, B.C
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
John C. Kirkwood
Herald
Boy Scout Movement
England
Paraffin Wax Can Surpass Steel Hardness Under Extreme Pressure
A claim describes paraffin wax becoming harder than steel when subjected to 200000 pounds per square inch of pressure. The note emphasizes extreme conditions and compares material hardness under high compressive stress.
Percentage of longtime drivers in fatal accidents cited
The article states that more than 97 percent of American motorists in fatal auto crashes have driven for over one year. It notes experience correlates with crash involvement without detailing causes.
Prose Fragments On Fear And Marriage In Morning Hours
A brief fragment notes women reacting to a man prowling near a house at four am. It contrasts frightened individuals with others who are married to men who fish. The line hints at social attitudes and nightly danger without detailing events or names.
Philosophy And Public Life Through A Tornado Of Life
The piece blends social commentary on manners and reputation with a wry column by Telephone Echo. It cites how wealth, politics, charity, church work, affection, spending, and aging shape judgment, ending with a jokey note comparing a tornado to a mortgage. It also recalls a Chinese emperor’s failed reforms in 9 A.D. due to government inertia.
Tomb of Roman Baker Nonius Zethus Showcases Bread Imagery
The grave of Publius Nonius Zethus features a basket flour mull a sister and various containers and baking molds carved into the tomb in honor of the baker's craft.
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Publius Nonius Zethus
Pattern 6202 Dog Toy Pattern for Sewers
Pattern 6202 offers a washable calico dog toy with simple directions and materials list. Send 20 cents to the Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the pattern and instructions.
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Calico
Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermott Ave. E
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Canadian mineral boom cited in 1938 reports and sun myths
The article notes Canada's rising mineral output in 1938 with gold copper lead and platinum records, predicting a possible 175 to 160 million dollar year and a mining boom across the country. It also discusses hatless fashion and sun exposure risks, and suggests moderation in habits including sun tan and hair health.
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Galt
Canada
Russia
Colombia
South Africa
Dentist Dodds Delivers Care Across Arctic Wilderness
Edmonton dentist Dr. Lee R. Dodds operates the world’s largest practice in scope by flying three months each summer to reach patients from Mc Murray to the Arctic coast. He travels about 3 500 miles yearly treating miners missionaries and traders in villages like Coppermine Yellowknife and Cameron Bay by air. He supplies plates bridges and fittings by air mail to Northwest Territories residents.
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Edmonton
Lee R. Dodds
Arctic Ocean
Dr. Dodds
Europe
McMurray
Fort Smith
Yellowknife
3Zordon Lake
Fort Rae
Cameron Bay
Arctic
Northwest Territories
B. T Richardson
Post Office Receives Rush Letter About Miss White
A Centralia Illinois post office received a letter addressed to Miss Rachel White whose married surname is unknown. The note says she likely married an oil man recently and requests rush-delivery. The town of Centralia has about two thousand residents amid an oil boom.
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Centralia
Rachel White
Ill
Ancient leather used for tents and clothing items
Leather served many purposes in ancient times including tents beds carpets armor saddlery boats bow strings drums shoes and various garments. This material provided versatile applications across daily life and military needs in early societies.
Girdling the planet by airplane in record time
A travel note remarks that circumnavigating the globe by air in record speed is impressive but not a leisurely pursuit. The idea contrasts thrills of speed with recreation.
Sapulpa Woman Aims For First Time At Age 106
Lizzie Devers of Sapulpa Oklahoma, soon to be 106, plans firsts in a day including a soda at a drug store fountain, a movie at a picture show, and a drive home without comment. She lives alone on a hill above a busy highway and says she no longer needs friends but wants a few acquaintances.
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Lizzie Devers
Sapulpa
Oklahoma
Complaints Rule Timmins Police Book Completion Speed
Police in Timmins Ontario compiled a 200 page complaint book in 27 days starting July 11. The force averages ten such books annually. Zoo visitors in New York praise the bongo as the most beautiful antelope among many. The top challenge is not waking a healthy boy but getting him to bed the night before.
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Timmins
Ont
New York
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Royal Bank of Canada
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