Nobel declines Peace Prize for 1939
The Nobel committee will not award a peace prize this year. A £100,000 gift from the Nizam of Hyderabad funds a Royal Air Force fighter squadron. Substantial war risk insurance rate reductions are announced by Britain. Directors of the Canadian Jersey Cattle Club for 1940 are elected by mail ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Howe
War Supply Board
J. L. Ralston
Canadian Jersey Cattle Club
W. 8. Wainwright
Vancouver
British Columbia
T. A. McCusker
Regina
Prairie Provinces
Byrd Antarctic Expedition Marks Ambitious Push for Little America
The New York Times notes a government sponsored 125 man expedition led by Admiral Byrd to the polar regions. It plans colonization alongside exploration with snowmobiles tanks planes prefabricated houses tents and heavy mineral surveys including anthracite deposits.
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North Star
Boston
South Pole
Germany
Murmansk
Admiral Byrd
Antarctic
State Department
Little
America
United States
New York Times
Canada grants UK honey export permit after war restrictions
Canada explains that honey exports to the United Kingdom will be permitted without individual licenses. Since WWII began, UK restrictions halted shipments from Canada, which previously supplied about 25 percent of UK honey. 1938 exports to the UK exceeded 4.5 million pounds, with 37 million pounds produced in Canada last year and an anticipated 25 to 26 million pounds this year. Canadian honey has held a leading position in the British market for quality and flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Dominion Departeent of Agriculture
Dominion
Canada
Eight foot salamanders inhabit ancient swamp earth
Fossil evidence suggests eight-foot salamander like creatures roamed a swampy Earth millions of years ago. Researchers describe large aquatic amphibians with elongated bodies and broad heads, adapting to swamp conditions.
Mammal Diversity Highlighted by Scientists
A science briefing notes that about 14 000 mammal forms are recognized today. Researchers catalog species across continents, detailing variations in size, habitat, and behavior. The count reflects active discovery and taxonomic updates from zoologists.
Button Trimmed Dutch Frock Pattern 4296
Anne Adams Pattern 4296 offers a young princess style with a Dutch collar bishop sleeves and double button rows on the bodice mirrored at the pockets. Options include a buckled belt back sash or plain waistline and sizes 14 through 42. Send 20 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg for details.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newpaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Evacuation of Tate paintings described by Dr. Rothenstein
Dr. John Rothenstein recounts in Toronto how London’s Tate Gallery valuables worth about 100 million pounds were moved to safety just before Britain declared war. He details a three section removal and rapid deployment of works to secure venues in North America and ongoing exhibitions for Canada.
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John Rothenstein
Tate Art Gallery
London
England
Toronto
Britain
Germany
Rothenstein
Scotland
Germain
Moscow
Tate
New York
San Francisco
Canada
Lord Riverdale Portrayed as John Bull in Canada Visit
A Canadian article describes Lord Riverdale as the living embodiment of John Bull. It portrays him as medium height stocky ruddy faced bald and good humored, noting his role in a grim mission to keep the world free. The piece links his traits to Britain's historic persona.
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Lord Riverdale
John Bull
Britain
Canada
Belgian Gate Changes War Pace and Fat Fishes Spotlight
The Belgian gate described as a mobile steel barrier could slow tanks by pushing rather than being breached, potentially immobilizing advancing units under shellfire. The discussion shifts to fat fishes like herring pilchards and salmon, noting their vitamin A content and fat value, with guidance on preparing and cooking herrings. A Scotsman’s invention of bagpipes that play when plugged into a light socket is mentioned as a light note on invention prompted by need.
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New York Times
Printing origins traced to China not Germany
The text claims printing began in China long before Gutenberg and cites 1540 as the movable type invention date. It also notes over 15 million people attend England's greyhound racing tracks each year.
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Germany
China
Gutenberg
England
England Lost Plague After Five Epidemics in 140 Years
The account notes plague vanished in England around 1680 following five outbreaks over 140 years while correcting a common myth that the bald eagle is truly bald, explaining it has white head feathers.
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England
Leaf-nosed bat of the West Indies earns its name from nose leaf
The leaf-nosed bat of the West Indies is named for a leaf-like nasal appendage. Its tongue is roughened like a file to rasp fruit, aiding its feeding.
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West Indies
Admiral Byrd’s World Circumnavigation at Age Ten
The text claims Admiral Byrd completed a solo world trip at age ten, noting the rarity of wild animals dying of old age and instead dying from injury disease enemies or starvation.
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Admiral Byrd
The Bulwark of Saskatchewan 7 Defense Against Tuberculosis
The Christmas Seal campaign in Saskatchewan funds tuberculosis preventive work. Anti tuberculosis workers rally to eradicate the disease, asserting its elimination is achievable with ongoing support. Community groups urge generous donations to finance preventive programs.
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Saskatchewan
Christmas Seals
No Home Is Safe From Tuberculosis Education Drive
The Christmas Seal sponsors an extensive campaign across the province via press, radio, pulpit, schools, universities, clubs and organizations to educate about the cause, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis. Have you contributed?
Christmas Seals Battle Tuberculosis War Effort in Saskatchewan
A 1940 appeal urges citizens to buy Christmas Seals to fund the Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League. The campaign emphasizes education, clinic maintenance, x ray exams, and a traveling clinic unit to reach rural areas. Seals support fort Qu Appelle Saskatoon Prince Albert and multiple city clinics with funds for examination, treatment and prevention.
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War Office
Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League
Fort Qu’Appelle
Saskatoon
Prince Albert
Regina
Moose Jaw
Swift Current
North Battleford
Canora
Yorkton
Melfort
Tisdale
Wadena
League
Fort San
Sask
Tuberculosis Death Rates Fall but Remain a Major Issue
In the early 1900s Canada faced a TB death rate of 200 per 100 000, falling to 58 by 1938. Saskatchewan reports the lowest rate in the Dominion. TB can be prevented and wiped out, with Christmas Seals funding an intensive program. Buy your Christmas Seals today.
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Canada
Chewan
Dominion
Heavier Demands Pressed on Tuberculosis Fight
Saskatchewan touts a strong record against a disease killing many youths. The text calls for a concentrated program to curb TB deaths, anticipating heavier demands in 1940 and stating Christmas Seals will meet the need.
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Saskatchewan
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text
The reading centers on Matthew 11 28 to 30 inviting burdensed souls to come to Jesus for rest. It invites taking his yoke and learning from him highlighting meekness and lowliness of heart. Devotional references include Isaiah 53 7 12 for context and Matthew chapters 11 and 12.
The Gracious Invitation Rest for the Burdened Soul
The piece reflects on Matthew 11 28 30, contrasting burdens under strict law with Christ’s rest for the soul. It cites Jesus offering rest to those laboring under life’s heavy load and presents Christ’s life as turmoil outwardly but inner calm, a model for interpreting life by his principles.
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Jesus
Christ
Henry Drummond
Left Handedness Tied to Stuttering, Says Doctor
Dr. James Sennett Greene of the National Hospital for Speech Disorders reports an investigation of 1,200 stutterers showing about seven percent are left handed, a figure only slightly above the general population. He warns that forcing right-handedness may cause nervous strain and worsen stuttering.
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James Sennett Greene
National Hospital For
Greene
Britain’s Canning Industry War Drives Global Tin Packed Goods
The article notes wartime demand for canned foods in Britain as millions of tins supply Army and RAF canteens in France. It highlights the Welsh tinplate industry feeding this export demand, with decorative tins promoting Britain abroad, and mentions large overseas sales to Empire nations and the U.S.A. including royal imagery. It oddly ends with unrelated lines about domestic scenes and animal facts.
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Army
R.A.F
France
Great Britain
South Wales
Empire Countries
U.S.A
Britain
Wales
Preventing Accidents Among Canada and United States Elderly
The article notes about eight million people aged 65 or over in Canada and the United States, about 6 percent of the population, and that one quarter of the 110,000 annual fatal accident deaths involve the elderly. It discusses why older people suffer higher mortality, common accident types, and the need for early prevention through health education in primary schools for future generations.
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Canada
United States
Editorial Note on McCullough Cancer Articles Availability
Readers may obtain the complete set of Dr McCullough cancer articles by writing to The Health League of Canada at 105 Bond St Toronto Ont. The notice invites inquiries from the public seeking full access to the series.
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Dr. McCullough
Health League of Canada
Bond St
Toronto
Ont
Europe may yet save us by imagination and will
Dorothy Thompson urges cautious US involvement in European affairs and warns against withdrawal from the war debate. She argues Allies seek sympathetic interest and economic collaboration, while warning that American intellect and spirit could miss a defining century adventure if isolation persists. An ice boat speed record cites 143 mph official and 163 mph unofficial marks.
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United States
Britain
Europe
America
Dorothy Thompson
U 8
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Far West
War Risk Office
Institute of London
Berlin
Tate Gallery
Belgium
Health League
DR. J. W. S. McCullough
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