A Worthy Objective
Jack Miner, Canada's pioneer conservationist, has inspired wildlife protection across North America. His Kingsville sanctuary nurtures waterfowl and provides breeding stock for sport, with tagging data supporting its continental role. The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Foundation seeks funds to perpetuate the refuge after his passing, urging donors to sustain this living asset for future generations.
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Jack Miner
Canada
Kingsville
Ontario
United States
Miner
Jack Miner's
Cats and foxes doomed Sable Island wildlife history
Rats overran Sable Island Nova Scotia prompting import of cats to control them. Cats reduced rats and rabbits but foxes were introduced to curb cats and, in turn, killed cats and birds. People petitioned the government to ex terminate the foxes.
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Sable Island
Nova Scotia
World War Adds 6000 Words To English Lexicon
A historical note records that World War entries expanded English vocabulary by about 6000 new terms. The development reflects wartime communication, technology, and social change shaping language.
Canadian Fur Auction Reports Modest Decline in Montreal Sale
The January Montreal fur auction showed a moderate decline from the December special sale. Ermine sales rose versus the fall sale in September while muskrat held steady. Ranch mink fell 10 percent with 20,548 skins offered and 37 percent sold. Best ermine grade up 10 percent. lower grades unchanged with 67 percent of 23,184 skins sold.
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Montreal
Bread Etiquette Among Muslims Cited
A brief note explains that true Muslims do not waste bread. Clean pieces found are eaten. soiled bread should be burnt or given to a cat or dog. The statement reflects cultural rules on handling bread waste with religious considerations.
Sun-spot Cycle Evident in Ancient Tree Weather Records
Weather records preserved in ancient trees reveal an 11.5 year sun-spot cycle. Researchers note growth rings align with historical solar activity, suggesting long term climate links and potential insights for paleoclimate dating.
Saskatchewan Farm Outlook Sees Higher 1939 Income
University of Saskatchewan foresees 1939 farm income higher than 1938 as western Canada boosts production. Professor E C Hope and Hadley Van Vliet released Farm Outlook for Saskatchewan 1939, noting expected global demand rise and eased trade restrictions under an upturn cycle. Senator Duncan Marshall describes Canadian chilled beef shipping to Smithfield London and the shift to “red calves” in moving higher prices.
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Canada
The
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatchwan Agricultural Societies Association
E. C. Hope
Farm Management Department
Saskatchewan
Hope
Hadley van Vliet
United States
London
Smithfield
Duncan Marshall
Peel
Senate
Marshall
A. M. Shaw
Dominion Agriculture Department
Atlantic
Toronto
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Calgary
Seaboard
Liverpool
Masaryk Opens U. S. Lectures With Civic Hope Claim
Jan Masaryk son of the founder of the Czecho Slovak republic arrives in New York for a U S lecture tour. In his opening talk he declares this country a great beacon for civilization and urges Americans to oppose dangerous doctrines. He warns at Columbia University that though far from Europe, the United States must stay vigilant.
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Jan Masaryk
Czecho-Slovak Republic
Great Britain
Munich
New York
United States
Masaryk
Europe
Columbia University
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Swastika Used by Finland on Aircraft Long Before Nazi Era
A photograph of a British plane with a swastika on its fuselage caused confusion in England until it was revealed the aircraft was built for the Latvian army. The swastika had been used by Finland on its airplanes for years, showing the symbol's broader historical use beyond Hitler.
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Hitler
Finland
England
Shoes Misdelivery Delays Welsh Wedding panic
Bribe bridesmaids waited at a church in Ogmore Vale Wales as the groom paced his room in stockings. His new shoes were delivered to the wrong house before being traced. He dashed to the church arriving just as the bride was about to leave.
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Ogmore Vale
Wales
England population by gender and insect dangers noted
The report estimates England's population at 40 645 000 with 19 500 000 males and 21 145 000 females. It notes flies as the most numerous and dangerous enemy of man. An expert says noise rarely disturbs the person making it. Dory fish possess telescopic mouths to catch prey.
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England
Favorite Prescription Aids Postpartum Weakness Claims
After motherhood left Mrs. Maurice Tobin of 41 Frank St Peterboro Ontario with backache headaches nerves and weakness, she reports improved health after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She says it restored strength and relieved facial pallor and side pains. Consumers are urged to ask a druggist for liquid or tablet forms.
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de. Piesce
Hitler's Study Reveals Vast Desk and Loyal Details
The chamber described as Hitler's office includes nine colorful pencils, a magnifying glass, and an eyewear case on a large desk in a vast chancellery study. Books listed include Mein Kampf and a German law directory while a bust of Von Hindenburg sits in a corner in a room measuring 88 by 45 feet with an 82 foot ceiling.
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Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Hans Frank
Reichstag
von Hindenburg
Selected Recipes Creamy Jell-O Ice Cream Mix
Reading from a recipe sheet details combining Chocolate Jell-O Ice Cream powder sugar and cinnamon with eight cups milk and one cup heavy cream. Mix thoroughly then freeze to yield about 115 quarts of ice cream.
Custard Cups with Coconut Bake in Slow Oven
Combine 3 eggs or 6 yolks with sugar salt nutmeg and shredded coconut. Stir in cup milk gradually then pour into custard cups set in a pan of hot water and bake at 325 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes until a knife comes out clean. Chill before serving. yields six portions.
Valuable Glove Collection At The Metropolitan Museum
The Metropolitan Museum of New York houses a small but precious glove collection dating to the Elizabethan era. Leather gloves are richly decorated with embroidery, heraldic emblems and miniature pictures.
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Metropolitan Museum of New York
England
Seven Stars of the Big Dip Per Seem 70 Light-Years Away
The seven stars of the Big Dipper are about 70 light-years distant. Light travels at roughly 186000 miles per second, taking about 70 years to reach Earth from these stars.
Little Boy Confesses Truancy on Saturday
An elderly man asks why the boy cries and the child replies he has skipped school all day because he just remembered it is Saturday. The exchange captures a quiet moment of discipline and humor.
Royal Bank of Canada 70th Annual Meeting Highlights
Morris W. Wilson reviews Canada’s economy and the global scene at the Royal Bank of Canada's 70th annual meeting. He cautions on totalitarian policies, praises new trade agreements, notes steady Canadian recovery, record gold production, Turner Valley oil gains, and tourism gains. Sydney G. Dobson discusses a high balance sheet, tax burdens, and the bank’s role in credit and public education.
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Morris W. Wilson
Canada
Germany
Italy
Royal Bank of Canada
Wilson
United States
Turner Valley
Alberta
Sydney G. Dobson
Debt burden and Australia 1931 debt conversion
Mr Wilson argues against drastic debt relief measures noting Australia cut its average interest rate on debt by 25 percent after its 1931 debt conversion while Canada reduced rates by 29 percent. He says maintaining high credit quality keeps borrowing costs low compared with first class nations.
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Australia
Wilson
Canada
Canada Sees Encouraging Outlook Despite Global Recession
Mr. Dobson stated Canada escaped the severe US recession that began about eighteen months earlier. He noted Canada remained comparatively stable with 1938 results reasonably satisfactory and expressed confidence in a promising future.
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Canada
United States
Dobson
London School Swimming Association Turns 30 Years
More than 1,000,000 school children have been taught to swim in London since the formation of a school swimming association in 1893. The milestone marks long term efforts to promote aquatic safety and skill, with schools nationwide expanding programs and facilities.
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London
Caddis Fly Grub Builds Curious Case from Found Debris
The grub of a caddis fly constructs a protective case from shells sand sticks and stones. This portable domicile uses available materials to camouflage and shield the developing larva as it matures in aquatic habitats.
Porpoises Declared Royal Fish by British Government
The government has ruled that porpoises are royal fish and any porpoises caught in British waters by a British-flagged vessel become property of the state. The declaration changes legal rights over marine mammals and could affect fisheries policy and enforcement.
London magistrate asks what a woman wants with frocks
A London magistrate, who wondered why a woman would need a dozen new frocks, has been informed the woman simply wants a dozen new hats instead.
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London
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