Canadian Wild Life Conference in Ottawa Discusses Protection
In Ottawa on December 6 to 8 1927 a round table conference on wildlife protection brought together federal and provincial game officers and voluntary groups. The delegates urged a nationwide educational campaign and uniform hunting laws, with measures against illegal shipments and a system for gun licenses, aiming to preserve Canada’s fur bearing animals birds and marine mammals as a perpetual national asset.
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Canada
Ottawa
Canadian National Parke
Department of the Interior
Charles Blewart
Interior
J. i King
United States
Prominion
Big Geme
Ladder climbed by the ambitious across nations
A Lethbridge Herald editorial argues that opportunity favors the young man with ambition and brains. It notes Bonar Law and several U S leaders rose from humble beginnings, while wealth alone seldom guarantees top status. The piece stresses courage as the key to climbing from the bottom rung.
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Soap Box
Bonar Law
Great Britain
Moner
United States
Harding
Lethbridge Herald
Pushing Dobbin Aside In Trade Report On Horses
A trade report notes the gasoline meter replacing Old Dobbin on farms and in cities. It states Ht brings less than half his valuation of two years ago, regardless of health. An eastern province analysis shows horses averaging $90 now, versus $150 to $200 two years ago. Vancouver Province.
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Vancouver
Forty Years of Grain Growth in Western Canada
The Lethbridge Herald notes Western Canada's grain output rising from 1.5 million to 380 million bushels in forty years and predicts further progress. It envisions grain handling turning pretentious on the Pacific coast and Hudson Bay as it is at the head of the lakes, asserting the era will be well worth witnessing.
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Western Canada
Pacific
Hudson Bay
Head of the Lakes
Lethbridge Herald
Channel Tunnel urged to link London with Europe
In a letter to the London Times, Mr Robert Ronald urges government support for a Channel Tunnel. He argues prewar costs at £12 million should be doubled, notes deeper bed requirements and depth charge protection, and says the project would shorten London Paris travel to five hours, boost railway traffic, create work for thousands, and require joint England France Belgium control with private financing potential.
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Robert Ronald
Londen Times
Dovernment
Channel Tunnel
Ite
Doves
London
Thames
Charing Cross
Europe
Paris
France
England
Belgium
Intelligence and the future of genius, Terman's claim debated
The New York World discusses Prof. Terman of Stanford and his two bleak conclusions that genius is born not made and humanity’s average intelligence may decline. The piece questions data sufficiency, argues against inevitability of decline, and notes great minds persisted after Plato and possibly after Terman.
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Prof. Terman
Stanford University
Orster
Mr. Terman
Plato
Pilato
Prof
Terman
New York World
Canadians Should Not Need to Seek Jobs Abroad
A Toronto despatch highlights Prof J McLennan's liquefaction of helium gas from natural gas in Canada, boosting its industrial potential. It also notes Dr F G Banting's insulin extract for diabetes, hailed worldwide as a breakthrough. The piece argues Canada must support scientific research to retain talent and harness resources at home.
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Toronto
J. (. McLennan
Canada
United States
F. G. Banting
Toronto University
Banting
Suchields
Mazitoba
That's Different Mrs OToole Fightin Again
Fragmentary dialogue shows a confrontation with Mrs OToole and Mr OToole discussing a fight. Casey comments on the injury and the scene hints at ongoing domestic dispute. The exchange centers on a black eye and alleged justification for the scuffle.
Leaders From the Country Shape Future Leaders
James Morgan notes that most great figures born in New York rise from country roots. He argues city life inflates fame while country training builds initiative, independence, and industry. Home, school, and church must address rural limits to cultivate leadership. Manitoba Free Press supports this view.
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James Morgan
Loosevelt
America
New York
Mr. Morgan
Manitoba Free Press
British chemists unveil transparent tough rubber for windows
After four years and significant expense two British chemists create a rubber that is as strong and elastic as ordinary rubber yet as clear as glass. Tests show it resists ordinary impacts without shattering though heavy strikes can tear it. Potential uses include transparent waterproof bathing caps that keep hair dry while visible.
Brazil coffee crop for 1922-23 forecast at 6.5 million bags
The 1922 23 Brazil coffee crop is expected to reach about 6 500 000 bags of 132 pounds each.
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Brazil
Athletics and Crime in Quebec Judges Back Amateur Sports
In Quebec both Judge Choquette and Judge John A. Jackson urge amateur athletics as a remedy for juvenile crime. They cite high theft rates among 17 to 22 year olds and argue sport provides moral and physical benefits, warranting citizen support for amateur athletic movements.
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Choquette
Toronto
John A. Jackson
C. Lethbridge
Alberta
Delta Club
Quebec
Quebec Chronicle
Taking Care of Shoes
A thrift magazine note advises prolonging leather shoes life by careful drying of wet shoes away from heat and using shoe trees to preserve shape. It recommends rotating two pairs to outwear three worn consecutively, citing economy and longevity.
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Thrift Magazine
Linoleum Polished with Shellac Reduces Slipperiness
Linoleum painted with shellac yields a brilliant polish that prevents a slippery surface and eliminates the need for daily cleaning.
California Dried Peach Yield Stands at 95 Percent
California contributes a 95 percent yield from dried peaches compared to the national average, reflecting strong production performance in the state. The data highlights California’s significant role in the overall U S dried peach industry.
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California
United States
Waterpower potential in Canada linked to mineral wealth
Canada’s waterpower and mineral wealth are presented as a vital asset for industrial growth. The Waterpower Branch of the Interior Department oversees development, showing progressive policy and rapid electrical power delivery to consumers. Electric appliances and farm machinery increasingly rely on hydro power, with British industry benefiting from clean, reliable energy at low costs.
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Canada
Great Britain
Department of the Interior
Eengineering
The Boredom of Talkativeness in Society
In The Yorkshire Post, a critique of habitual talkers notes a time for silence, contrasting quiet wisdom with those who speak for mere display. It laments wasted conversation and urges modest restraint when among elders and experts, stressing the value of listening over needless chatter.
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Bishop Butler
Powerful X Ray Machine Sparks Hope And Risk
Report describes a highly powerful X ray device built by electricians. It operates at 200000 volts and is claimed to pierce two foot brick walls and image bones a hundred yards away. It may kill cancer cells but will also harm normal tissue, delaying therapeutic use until selective effects are achieved.
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