Decline of Conversation Noted in Modern Busy Life
Suzanne Silvercruya Farnam, Belgian judge’s daughter and sculptress, argues Americans neglect the art of conversation. Prof. Andre Morize warns of loss of originality humor and sociability in favor of games and rapid social forms.
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New York
Suzanne Silvercruya Farnam
Supreme Court
Belgium
Europe
Andre Morize
Bordeaux
Harvard
Morize
Ottawa
England
France
New World
Mollison Debate Questions Value of Record Flights
James Mollison and wife Amy Mollison argue over the usefulness of record-breaking flights. Amy Mollison says the era ended with the Australia air race, while purely experimental flying should be funded by companies. James favors pursuing stratosphere ambitions with a wealthy backer.
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James Mollison
Amy
Women’s Engineering Society
London
England
Molisons
Australia
Scott and Black
Mollison
British Isles regulate cattle and meat imports post March 1935
After March 1935 beef and meat imports will be regulated under terms with main supplying countries both Empire and foreign. Canadian bacon gets an annual quota of 286000000 pounds until 1937, though less than half of the quota was filled in 1934.
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British Isles
Treacle Glass Talk: Syrup Used to Make Window Objects
A historical note explains treacle or syrup from refined sugar can form windows and other transparent items. It describes treacle being blown molded or rolled like glass, highlighting its potential use in making glassy articles.
Leafless trees reveal beauty of design and harmony on hill
The Christian Science Monitor essay argues that leafless trees on a hill, seen in sunset, reveal their form and intrinsic design. It praises oaks for sturdiness and cottonwoods for slender grace, noting how seasons alter perception and instill lasting appreciation.
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Christian Science Monitor
Hardly Worth The Risk Test Highlights City Driving Trade-Offs
A Hamilton Ontario efficiency test shows seven miles saved by reckless driving amounts to one minute, urging motorists to avoid endangering others for 60 seconds. The Border Cities Star adds caution that reckless driving serves little purpose and harms both others and the driver. Amber described as fossil resin from extinct trees. note on character and quality of work.
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Hamilton
Ontario
Border Cities Star
Canada Sugar Beet Output Rises on Ontario Growth
In 1934 Ontario beet acreage reached 37 600 up from 31 900 in 1933 with production up to 376 000 tons from 319 000. Canadawide provisional estimates show 533 000 tons produced in 1934 versus 457 000 in 1933, with a five year average of 446 000 tons from 48 800 acres. Alberta acreage rose to 14 500 from 14 100. Prices for raw sugar fell through 1934 affecting 1935 planning under grower-manufacturer contracts. A Norwegian chemical process preserves fish for a month. A tame seal near Girvin Scotland can be handled like a kitten.
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Canada
Ontario
Alberta
Mystery Falls of Iceland Reveals Hidden Waterfall Power
Explorers say the Secret Falls near Hagavatn in Iceland were created five years ago when a glacier dam burst releasing 70 million tons of water. The lake reformed and now feeds a river 70 yards wide with a three step 200 foot drop.
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Iceland
Hagavatn
Bees Imported to Canada Rise in 1934 Despite Price Hike
More package bees entered Canada in 1934 than in prior years despite a 60 percent price increase. The imports aimed to replace winter losses and show growing interest in honey production, even though honey crops were light. France plans to curb wheat acreage expansion.
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Canada
Illustration Stations Link Farm Problems Across Canada
The 207 Illustration Stations connect outlying farm districts with Dominion Experimental Farms. Canada hosts stations in Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia on privately owned farms through cooperative efforts with owners. In the last summer 142 field days drew 14 600 visitors to learn from station staff about agricultural knowledge and practical farming advances.
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Canada
Dominion
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Dominion Minister of Agriculture
Last Wild Horse Herd Roams Wood Mountain Border Region
A black stallion leads the final herd of wild horses in southern Saskatchewan near Wood Mountain. The 25 horses roam the hills and have been seen in northern Montana. Cowboys hunted the band in 1934 with others pursuing similar leaders in past years, but the herd remains elusive and incursions near the Canadian border continue to be reported.
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Saskatchewan
Wood Mountain
Montana
Willow Bunch
Flyer's Fame: Jimmy Doolittle as America’s Leading Aviator
The piece lauds Jimmy Doolittle as America’s top aviator and aeronautical engineer. It notes his MIT degree, aircraft and motor work, and Doolittle’s pioneer role from the 1930s, including fog flying and test flights. It contrasts him with Lindbergh Earhart Post and Pangborn.
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America
Charles Lindbergh
Amelia Earhart
Wiley Post
Clyde Pangborn
Jimmy Doolittle
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Doolittle
Aviation
New York Post
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