Hudson Bay shipping cuts marine insurance rates and urges gyro compasses
The imperial shipping committee reports a 14 percent reduction in marine insurance for Hudson Bay voyages, down from 17 shillings and sixpence to 15 shillings on insured value. The change, cited as an inducement to fit gyro compasses, saves over $5,000 on four ships valued at $259,900 for three voyages, with details on other 1936 routes, weather, and vessel performance.
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Hudson Bay
Sth
Imperial Shipping Committee
Says & Treport
Transport Department
Avon River
Churchill
Hudson Strait
Resolution Island
Montreal
Mansel Island
Labrador
Strait of
Belle Isle
Nottingham Island
M. V
Jean L D
Churchyl
Empire Origin Dominates UK Fruit Imports in 1936
A 1936 Imperial Economic Committee survey shows 55 percent of UK fruit imports came from Empire sources, a new high. South Africa expands shipments as Australia and New Zealand rise, Canada and other regions fall. Raw fruit per person reaches 89 pounds, signaling postwar consumption growth. Canada supplies apples mainly, but its share drops from 1934.
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United Kingdom
Imperial Economic Committee
South Africa
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
British West Indies
Dominion
Letters To Editors And The Cranks In The Times
A discussion of unsolicited letters to editors highlighting anonymous long missives, complaints about neighbors dogs and noise, and the habit of writers venting grievances in newspapers. The New York Times is cited as receiving such letters, none signed, with examples of extreme formats and exaggerated claims.
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New York Times
New York
the Times
Big mosquitoes harmless says zoologist on bites
Prof Trevor Kincaid of the University of Washington, an authority on mosquitoes, explains that large mosquitoes are harmless and do not bite humans as they feed only on plant juices, though small mosquitoes near salt marshes may signal caution.
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Trevor Kincaid
University of Washington Zoologist
Kincaid
Road hog seen at theatre blocks seat space
A patron describes a loud theatre encounter where the man’s elbows span both armrests, occupying extra room and drawing complaints from nearby audience members.
Not Real Seamanship in Newport Toy Races
The Ottawa Journal critiques Newport's Million Dollar Toy Race linking Vanderbilt to a social display rather than true seamanship. It notes Swede crews, mock sails, and a culture of champagne dinners as reporters and society attendances redefine sailors as a social spectacle rather than real mariners.
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Harold S. Vanderbilt
Sopwith
Newport
Park Avenue
Long Island
Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Commodore
New York
New Jersey
Maine
Cape Cod
Lunenburg
Gloucester
Wall Street
Ottawa Journal
World Poultry Congress Set for Cleveland in 1939
The Seventh World Poultry Congress will convene in Cleveland from July 25 to August 11, 1939. Canada plans a national educational exhibit and live bird displays, with 2000 to 3000 Canadian delegates and many visitors expected.
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Cleveland
Leipzic
Germany
United States
US Poultry Congress Committee
Canadian Congress Commtee
Canada
Seventh World Poultry Congress Committee
Hague
Holland
Barcelona
Spain
Ottawa
London
England
Rome
Italy
Harvesting Barley and Kernel Protection Warned by Wisconsin Experts
Wisconsin professors Leith Shands and Moore urge delaying barley harvest until full ripeness to protect malting quality and maximize yield. They warn against high cylinder speeds worn teeth and tight concave settings that cause kernel skinning in threshing. The note also mentions new smooth bearded barley and leaf nest spiders nesting in leaves.
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Leith, Shands
Moore
Wisconsin
Four Strands of String Rug Crochet Pattern 5927
Four strand cotton rug pattern features a diamond design with medallions. Includes instructions charts material needs photos and color suggestions. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Dutch East Indies air armada grows with US bombers
Lieut.-Col. A. D. C. van Oyen declared Singapore that the Dutch government is buying American aeroplanes to build a strong East Indies air force. More than 50 Glenn Martin bombers will join, with a squadron already in place, while the naval air service undergoes modernization including 18 Fokker long range machines. The Indies fleet already operates 40 Dorniers, 24 Fokkers, and 24 seaplanes with warships, and Dutch air power is said to outstrip British strength at Singapore.
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Holland
East Indies
A. D. C. van Oyen
Dutch East Indies Army Air Service
Singapore
United States
Dutch Naval
Indies
Fast Indies
Western optimism endures drought and rust on the prairies
A Calgary despatch asserts resilience of Westerners despite drought and hardship, insisting the wheat belt will recover and remain a strong force. The piece notes Westerners are "next year" people, temporarily down but never out. Windsor Star also cites a jewelry guide for a well dressed gentleman with items like a watch and cuff links.
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Prairies
West
Calgary
Windsor Star
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McLean
Fairway
Kathleen Norris
Rotarian Magazine
Alice Brooks
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