John Bull nickname origin tied to Arbuthnot and satire
The piece argues John Bull’s name was likely coined and popularized by Scot John Arbuthnot near the end of Britain’s wars, not by the English. It notes Irving’s contrasting view, and describes John Bull as a sturdy, loyal, sometimes obstinate figure, with a frank homegrown character and steadfast friendships.
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John Bull
Washington Irving
Mr Bull
Irving
John
John Arbuthnot
Queen Anne
Britain
Arbuthnot
Lewis Baboon
Nice Frog
Lord Strutt
Victoria Daily Colonist
Fairs urged to continue during war by Canadian delegates
Dr Horace Barton deputy federal minister of agriculture urged in a speech before the 16th annual convention of the Canadian Association of Fairs and Expositions that fairs continue during the war. He called for focus on agricultural development as production supports Canada's war effort. over 30 delegates from nine provinces attended led by president Emery Boucher of Quebec.
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Horace Barton
Canadian Association of Fairs and Expositions
Canada
Emery Boucher
Quebec
Auto industry to use more sheet steel in 1940 cars
The 1940 auto industry expects 17 square feet more sheet steel per car than in 1939, with increased use of mohair wool cotton and rubber among other materials. You never tell me when I’m doing anything wrong, caddie is noted. Eight of every ten homes in America have at least one pet.
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Caddie
Talker
America
Cockcrow
Publius Clodius Pulcher
Apollo
Mercury
Pythagoras
Suppression of The Globe by Britain’s War Office Silence
In November 1915 during World War I Britain silenced The Globe London paper over false resignation claims by Lori Kitchener. Sir Basil Thomson and Scotland Yard insiders seized the issue, and a foreman briefly disabled the printing presses by removing a small metal piece, halting production.
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England
Globe’ London
Lori Kitchener
War Office
Globe
Sir Basil Thomson
Scotland Yard
Sir Basil
Refugee Children to be Brought to Canada for Foster Care
The Canadian national committee on refugees negotiates with provincial agencies to bring 100 refugee children from the United Kingdom when safe to sail, possibly next spring. Senator Catrine Wilson says British Columbia will receive them at once and negotiations proceed in other provinces. Children aged three to 13 will be placed in foster homes, potentially for adoption, and selected from European regions under the German Reich.
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Canadian National Committee On Refugees and
United Kingdom
Catrine Wilson
British Columbia
Great Britain
Europe
Women Auxiliary Fire Service Do Three Minute Readiness Test
The London News Chronicle reports 4000 women from diverse civilian roles join the Women’s Auxiliary Fire Service ready to report in after three minutes. They work two days and nights per three, sleep anywhere if needed, and even cook at stations. Many leave higher paying jobs for £2 pay, yet stay cheerful and confident their work is essential.
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London News Chronicle
Women's Auxiliary Fire Service
London Fire Brigade
London Scottish recruits spark Scotland tension
The Greenock MP's question about London Scottish recruits with no Scottish links prompts tales of interlopers. Enlistment rules allegedly required Scottish birth or property, and a Perth dye works trick reportedly evaded the second rule. A Glasgow tale recalls a 19th century London Scottish march ending with a George Square greeting.
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Greenock
London Scottish
Scotland
London
Perth
Glasgow
Londers
George Square
Banffshire
Germicidal UV Lighting in Toronto Pediatric Ward
In Toronto at the Hospital for Sick Children germicidal ultraviolet light guards six infant cubicles in the new ward. Dr E Chant Robertson reports the lights kill germs quickly with a preliminary 98 percent reduction in bacteria and notes its use in preventing cross ward infection as seen in US centers. He adds surgeons routinely use germicidal lamps during operations.
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Toronto
E. Chant Robertson
Department of Pediatrics
Illuminating Engineering Society
Robertson
United States
The Farmer And The War Address At Winnipeg
Hon J G Gardiner declares farmers sustain national effort in war as rural enlistments surge across services. He notes farmers support production while others man front line trenches, reflecting widespread rural contribution to Canada’s war effort. The feature also mentions motor cars with two horns and a note on horse origins in Asia.
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Canada
J. G. Gardiner
Dominion
United Grain Growers
Winnipeg
Easy Afghan in Two Shades for Beginners Pattern 6505
Simple two shade Afghan pattern for beginners uses single crochet and a ribbed herringbone design. Includes stitches, materials, color schemes, and a photo. send 20 cents to Household Arts Department at Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the pattern.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Fastest planes to use 42 cylinder liquid cooled motor says ASME
At the ASME annual convention Dr Alexander Kiemin quoted a major engine maker developing a 42 cylinder liquid cooled motor for ultra fast planes. Authorities expect speeds over 400 mph and near vertical takeoffs. An Italian 48 cylinder engine claimed over 450 mph but is not yet deployed for military use.
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American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Alexander Kiemin
New York University
An Expensive Hobby of Abe Pickus Diplomatic Calls
Abe Pickus a Russian born Cleveland oil company head uses long distance calls to influence foreign affairs. He says he aims for peace not negotiation and has reached leaders including Hitler Mussolini and the Japanese secretary to the emperor and Helsinki where Finland’s Foreign Minister Erkko thanked him. The calls cost 29.75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Pickus
Cleveland Oil Company
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Japan
Pickus
Helsinki
Finland
Elias Erkko
Russia
New York Times
Smellies could replace talkies in world cinema
A young Swiss inventor in Berne demonstrates a device behind the screen that emits and neutralizes 4000 odors. In the first show roses and narcissus scents fill the theater while a rose garden and narcissus field appear on screen, and viewers later smell fresh shavings during a carpenter scene.
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Berne
Reaching Old Age and Magnesium Facts
The excerpt notes a Toledo woman Mrs. Robert Nicol celebrating her 95th birthday with grace and health. It then cites U S magnesium stock at 3,000 short tons with high demand and compares magnesium to aluminum. It closes with insect wingbeat rates for a fly bee wasp dragonfly and butterfly.
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Park Avenue
Robert Nicol
Toledo
New York Times
United States
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