Universe expanding and growing says three leading scientists
Observations and theory converge that the universe doubles in size roughly every 1.3 billion years. Sir Arthur Eddington notes growth rates match astronomical expansion, while Sir James Jeans says future telescopes may reveal the universe’s size. Dr. Edwin Hubble cites the 100 inch telescope seeing 500 million light years with about 100 million nebulae, suggesting no observable void or frontier.
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Sir Arthur Eddington
James Jeans
Edwin Hubble
Mount Wilson Observatory
U.S.A
Arthur Eddington
Royal Institution
London
Yale University
May Be Good Market for Canadian Pearl Barley in Hong Kong
The Agricultural Department of the Canadian National Railways notes a growing market for Canadian pearl barley in Hong Kong due to German barley shortages. Canada and the United States hold roughly equal shares, with Canada slightly ahead. German barley remains cheaper but North American grain is praised for uniformity and lower dust, while North American barley faces concerns over color and oval shape.
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Hongkong
Germany
Holland
Canada
United States
Agricultural Department
Canadian National Railways
North America
Egg-eating cow becomes famed in Komgha South Africa
A Cape Province cow roams villages in Komgha eating eggs from open nests. It shows no fear of hens and even kills one hen defending its eggs. Bulls react with rage to unfamiliar white objects, a color-driven fear noted by locals.
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Komgha
Cape Province
South Africa
Belongs To Bean Family The Peanut A Vegetable Not A Nut
The peanut is a vegetable, not a nut, from the bean family. It grows to one to two feet, flowers, then bends its stalk underground where pods mature. Texans rely on peanuts as a crop bringing 2 to 4 million dollars annually to farmers.
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Texas
Alberta faces seed shortages for spring sowing
Alberta officials estimate the province will need over 1 million bushels of seed oats 300000 bushels of barley and large wheat quantities for spring seeding. O S Longman told Calgary farmers, frosts worsened the seed supply prompting outside barley imports. the seed situation is the worst in 20 years per G M Stewart.
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Alberta
O. S. Longman
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Calgary and
Calgary
G. M. Stewart
Dominion Seed Branch
New Clinic Idea Sparks Interest in Jealousy Research
Viena researchers led by Dr Wilhelm Stekel report a rise in jealousy since the world crisis. He links unemployment and idle time to heightened ego focus and discovery of imagined faults. Stekel plans a clinic to help patients discuss their case and overcome unfounded fears.
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Vienna
Wilhelm Stekel
Stekel
Spanish tycoon burns fortune to spite heirs
Ramon Ibanez the richest man in El Pobo Spain set fire to 3000 dollars of his wealth and emptied a jar of coins into his well. When asked why he replied he did it so none would enjoy income from his sweat.
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Ramon Ibanez
el Pobo
Spain
G B Burgin at 80 Undertakes 114th Novel Work
Record novelist G B Burgin of Highgate London, famed as the living author with the most books, is at work on his 114th novel after celebrating his 80th birthday. He has reportedly averaged two novels yearly for 56 years.
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G. B. Burgin
Highgate
London
Dairymen Meet May Set Canada Wide Milk Prices
Canadian dairy officials from five provinces gathered in Montreal for a three day conference to discuss shared problems in the milk trade. Manitoba officials described Winnipeg's 1931 price stabilizing scheme and hopes for a uniform yearly price across provinces.
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Montreal
Queebe
J. A. Grenier
D. L. Mellish
Municipal and Public Utility Board of
Manitoba
Saskatchewan Milk Control Board
Greater
Winnipeg
Municipal and Public Utilities Board
Mellish
Removal of Stanley Parks “big tree” Stump
Vancouver parks board approved W. M. Sellens suggestion to remove the old stump in Stanley Park. The once famous landmark rotted and became an eye sore though many tourists remember it from photos and visits.
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Stanley Park
Vancouver
Vancouver Sun
Vancouver Parks Board
W. M. Sellens
It Isn't Your Position That Brings Happiness
A concise reflection states happiness stems from personal disposition rather than rank or status, suggesting inner attitude drives well being over external station.
Prince Edward Island Parliament Building a Dominion Treasure
The Prince Edward Island colonial parliament building, built in 1847 for 75000, is praised for historic richness across Canada. Its galleries hold royal governors portraits, wartime flags, and relics, while Premier Walter Lea once convened the first empire parliament session without an official opposition.
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Prince Edward Islands
Canada
Dominion
Sidney Harvest
Gloucester Mansions
London
Confederation Chamber
Charles Douglas Smith
Island
Walter Patterson
Patterson
Margaret Gordon
Charlottetown
Thomas Carlyle
Prince Edward Island
Kirkaldy
Scotland
Carlyle
Froude
Blumine
Bannerman
Government House
Margaret Patterson
John A. Macdonald
John
Maritime Province
France
Walter Lea
British Empire
The King’s Horses Lease Brings King George Runners to Derby
King Edward retains royal ties to racing by leasing the 19 horses of the late King George to Lord Derby for the season. The horses race under the late monarch’s purple and scarlet colors with gold braid and a black velvet cap. Prince of Wales supports steeplechasing and hunting and remains a racing enthusiast. The arrangement does not end royal involvement in horse racing.
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Edward
King George
Lord Derby
Prince of Wales
Nowise
Chaplains Issue Pocket Aids to Curb Swearing
Military chaplains present a compact fully illustrated book of short and fragrant anecdotes to every Italian soldier. The pocket-sized manual aims to discourage profanity while improving conduct and efficiency among troops.
Simple Patches Create Pansy Quilt Applique
Pansies with velvety petals inspire a quick appliqué quilt. Each flower is one piece, easy to apply, using scraps in yellow and purple to achieve a lifelike look. Pattern 5264 includes block chart yardage and layout diagrams for single or double bed sizes, and a 20 cent pattern request to 4-Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Miner sets up barber shop in Goldfields frontier
North Jake Benton arrived at McMurray by aeroplane from Athabaska Alta with his barber chair. He planned a mobile start and the chair and barber were flown to Goldfields Alta where the barber will start a business.
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Jake Benton
McMurray
Athabaska
Alta
Goldfields
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House of Lords
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Alice Brooks
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