Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary Earns International Regard
Western Canada honors Jack Miner of Kingsville Ontario whose bird sanctuary gains global recognition. The article notes his influence on conservation, tourism, and wildlife education, and urges a million dollar endowment plus funds for expansion to ensure the sanctuary’s future.
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Canada
Ontario
Kingsvi
Kingsville
Jack Miner
Jack Miners
Europe
United States
Czechoslovakia
Arthur Jensen
Essex County
Henry Ford
Rockefeller Foundation
Fortune Magazine
Canada-U.s
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Miner
Winnipeg board eyes Western provincial research council
Research Council J. M. Davidson announced steps by the Winnipeg Industrial Development Board toward forming a provincial council for scientific study of waste products and surpluses in Western agriculture. He noted National Research Council work on organic materials but said eastern influence may limit Western interests and urged revival of industrial and agricultural research in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Davidson
Winnipeg Industrial Development Board
National Research Council
Industrial Development Board
Canada
Britain
Empire migration problem discussed in British Commons
Sir Charles Malcolm Barcley-Harvey MP argues that Dominions resist new migrants due to unemployment and Britain's social protections that secure workers. He favors Empire migration but warns modern Britons value security, making emigration less appealing than in the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominions
Chares Malcolm Barclay-Harvey
House of Commons
Kincardine
West Aberdeen
Britain
Bridegroom Reconsiders Plans After Licenses Freeze
Seattle County Auditor Earl Milliken blocks a marriage license refund for a man who had sought a money back option after changing his wedding plans. The suitor then asked to use the license for another girl, receiving the same answer. He exclaimed in frustration and then vowed to return to the first engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Milliken
Seattle
Hymn 362 Recited After Watch Found at Bridgetown Church
In Bridgetown Barbados the sexton found a lady's wrist watch after morning services at the Church of England. The parson announced the find at the next service and said the owner could reclaim at the vestry. Hymn 362 titled Lord her watch thy Church is keeping was announced.
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Church of England
Bridgetown
Barbados
Giraffe Calves at Whipsnade Grow Fast in London Zoo
A newborn Birango giraffe at Whipsnade zoo London born December 26 to Peter and Rosie Birango grew ten inches in one day and reached six feet within 24 hours. A separate contract for 44 locomotives for South African Railways was placed in Glasgow at £560000.
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Whipsnade Zoo
London
Peter
Rosie
Glasgow
Scotland
Italy’s Naval Arms Push Stirs British Admiralty
London observers view Italy’s accelerated naval program as a signal for Britain to further strengthen its growing fleet. Warnings that keel-laying this year for 46 000 to 52 000 ton battleships could alter Mediterranean power balance. The Hood at 42 000 tons with 15 inch guns looms as a benchmark in reactions.
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Italy
London
Great Britain
Rome
Admiralty
Mussolini
Mediterranean
Snow in Texas Proves Unusual Yet Hazardous
W L Clark from Windsor Star recalls a long snowstorm across West Texas, describing soft slush turning to ice and roads becoming skating rinks. He notes such weather is rare, yet the impact mirrors snow elsewhere and disrupts travel.
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Texas
W. L. Clark
Windsor Star
Transportation firms drive record freight in Northwest Territories 1937
Freight movement in the Northwest Territories reached a new peak in 1937 with four main transportation firms using steam and diesel boats carrying 23,000 tons to and from Waterways Alberta at the end of steel. Two major air services handled about 600 tons, and mining activity is expected to boost shipments further in 1938.
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Northwest Territories
Alta
Federal Department of Mines and Resources
Trailers boast home comforts with shower baths and hot water
The latest trailer models include shower baths and hot water providing comforts of home even as they reveal plumbing troubles.
Alice Stevens Recipes For Soft Hands In Cold Weather
Daily care tips include a non-greasy hand lotion made of glycerine boiling water gum tragacanth and oil of bitter almonds. Use vinegar lemon tomatoes rhubarb juice cucumber or cornmeal with buttermilk for nails. Vaseline pumice cuticle care warm oil for brittle nails and dishpan hands treated with mild soap and warm water. Mutton tallow and flax seed suggested for oil.
New Cold Storage Method for Chickens Demonstrated
A new poultry cold storage method by Dr. W. H Cook was proven at NRC Ottawa. A box of frozen chickens stayed 14 months with no freezer burn, thanks to a wax paper lining fully sealed in the packing box. This technique aims to improve saleability by preventing pock marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Research Council
Ottawa
W. H Cook
Record Canadian Poultry Exports Reach New Heights in 1937
The Department of Agriculture reported a 79.96 percent rise in dressed poultry exports for 1937, totaling 88,996 boxes and over 2,687 tons. Live poultry exports to the United States also set a record, with 1,157,768 birds shipped in the first eleven months, far exceeding 1936 and 1935 figures.
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Department of Agriculture
Canada
United States
Home Cooking Tips and Substitutes from Winnipeg Union
When making applesauce keep the apples covered to trap steam and soften them before adding sugar. For apple pies use a strong under heat to prevent soggy unders. Carrots can substitute for pumpkins in pies. Readers may write to Alice Stevens Home Service for free cooking advice. letters addressed to Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermott Ave E Winnipeg Man.
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Alice Stevens
Home Service
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermott Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
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Weet
Ramsay Company
Sank Street
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