Millikin on Reason as Guard for Democracy and Press Role
A discussion of Dr. Robert Millikin's call for rational, scientific analysis to solve social and economic problems. He warns against emotional overreach and urges use of logic, with newspapers identified as a key adult educational influence and free speech as a democracy safeguard. The piece notes Western Canada’s politics and the broader need for objective inquiry.
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Robert Millikin
American Institute
New York
United States
Western
Canada
Millikin
Moon and monarchs loom in celestial theories and praise
The Mayfield Messenger argues the moon and other celestial bodies may influence earthly events including crops and people. It notes peace for George V, while the New York Post says a king cannot win higher praise amid era of dethronements, assassinations, exile, and dictators ruled by fear.
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Mayfield
Kentucky
Earth
Pacific
Atlantic
George V
New York Post
Magic baking powder praised by Canadian experts
Canada’s leading cookery experts endorse Magic baking powder for dependable leavening and perfect cakes. They note it costs little to use and delivers a delicious result, urging readers to ask their grocer for Magic.
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Canada
Believed Link With Hittites Found in Asia Minor
Archaeologists report a 4000 year old tomb discovery in Asia Minor yielding a seven inch bull statue plated with gold. The finely crafted silver work suggests a cultured Hittite civilization, challenging prior beliefs. The relic was shown in London drawing European interest.
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Asia Minor
London
Rare heart stab wound saved by own blood transfusion
A rare operation saved a stab wound victim by transfusing his own blood after sponging it from the lung cavity. Pittsburg physicians Dr. Charles M. Watson and Dr. James R. Watson described the case in the Journal of the American Medical Association, calling it the first of its kind in medical annals.
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Journal of the
American Medical Association
Pittsburg
Charles M. Watson
James R. Watson
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Lifts Bile to Aid Digestion
An old advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills claiming they wake the liver to produce two pounds of bile daily. It warns that blocked bile causes gas, constipation, and sour feelings, asserting the pills work like calomel without mercury and cost 25 cents.
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Carter
Collisions Between Automobiles And Trains Show Increase
In Bohemia a questionable case spreads to tax duty questions as Robert Guenzi argues he is alive to avoid death taxes on his late wife’s estate. Officials insist on proof of life via a certificate despite missing church records.
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Robert Guenzi Ceater
Bohemia
Guenzi
Basic Sponge Roll Recipe with Rising Steps
A basic sponge batter uses cups flour milk eggs sugar and shortening. Add salt and milk to the sponge then knead with flour until smooth. Let rise until doubled, shape into rolls, proof, and bake about 25 minutes in a hot oven.
Highway crossing accidents rise in 1935 report
A 1935 railway commission report shows 213 motor vehicle train collision accidents at highway crossings, up from 182 in 1934. Of 1935 incidents 61 involved vehicles striking train sides, with 13 killed and 90 injured, versus 5 such crashes in 1934 causing 7 deaths and 76 injuries.
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Board of Railway Commissioners
Toronto Doctor Elected President Of Rheumatism Society
Will Study Rheumatism Dr A A Fletcher of Toronto was elected president of a national society for study and control of rheumatism formed at Ottawa during a meeting of physicians from many parts of the country. Dr Frederick Cadman Manitoba bacteriologist was named second vice president.
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A. A. Fletcher
Toronto
National Society For Study and Control
Ottawa
Frederick Cadman
Manitoba
Autumn Declaration for the Crown Opens New Session
The king is expected to subscribe to the accession declaration in autumn. The oath to uphold the Protestant religion must be taken on the first parliament meeting after accession or at coronation, whichever occurs first. Parliament will likely enter a new session before coronation, so the declaration will be made and repeated at the session opening.
Pencil A Lifetime Tool From Halifax Inventor
Wynn E Eisenhauer of Halifax developed a lead pencil designed to last a lifetime without refills or sharpening. He is secretary of the Maritime Teachers' Bureau and the device forms the basis of a US patent issued in Washington. The article notes an estimated 20 000 Mohammedans in North America.
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Wynn E. Eisenhauer
Halifax
Eisenhauer
Maritime Teachers’ Bureau
United States Patent Office
Washington
North America
Artificial lemon oil hits the market
A new artificial lemon oil product enters the market signaling a shift in flavor enhancers. Companies expect consumer interest as the item becomes available in supermarkets and specialty shops nationwide.
One Officer and 20 Men Guard Ocean Island
The Ocean Island Defence on Gilbert and Ellice consists of one officer and 20 other ranks. This tiny British force holds a strategic post on the Pacific island group, reflecting a minimalist military presence in a remote area.
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Pacific Islands
Gilbert and Ellice
Ocean Island
Rheumatism Driven Out by Phosterine Reported
An advertisement touts Phosterine as a cure for rheumatism claiming it moves poisonous acids in the system to liquefy and expel crystals from joints. A customer testimonial from Mrs. Sh Brewster of Hall describes her husband’s relief after using Phosterine and regaining pain free walking.
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Sh Brewster
Greek Street
Hall
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