Enormous Gains Targeted By New Agrobiology Methods
Dr O W Willcox promotes Agro biology predicting vast soil productivity increases from new techniques. California researcher Dr W Gerecke reports tomato plants fifteen feet high and tobacco twenty feet high with 217 tons of tomatoes per acre and 2465 bushels of potatoes, using liquid nourishments in shallow tanks and a screening cover.
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O. W. Willcox
Wallace
Willcox
Calfornia
W . Gerecke
University of California
Gerecke
United States
Gericke
California
H. G. Wells
New York
New Republic
British Farmers March On London Over Tithes Relief Demand
A 5000 strong farmers protest winding a three mile route through London during rush hour demanding relief from tithes collected under Queen Anne's Bounty. They converge on the House of Commons to press MPs on halting the land tax, after banners attack church royalties diverted to the Church of England.
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London
Church of England
House of Commons
Soviet Doctors Invent Gas-Proof Baby Cradles
Moscow Sanitary Chemical Institute researchers unveil gas proof cradles that enclose the infant in a bag with filters. A tube connects to the mother’s mask so her breathable air is purified for both.
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Moscow Sanitary Chemical Institute
Evolution of English second person plural forms
The passage discusses how the archaic form you was once the royal plural used with plural verbs when addressing a king. It explains that this form corresponds to the kingly we and is known as a plural of courtesy. The term Bow is noted as being commonly used today.
Flea Spread of Bubonic Plague Warned at Vancouver
Dr Karl F Meyer of UC San Francisco warned the Western branch of the American Public Health Association about fleas on rats carrying bubonic plague across North America. He urged Canada to station inspectors at the border to monitor rodent migrations and begin a rat and flea survey for imported infection. Dr J W McIntosh at Vancouver urged Ottawa to create a protective service now.
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Vancouver
Karl F. Meyer
San Francisco
University of California Medical School
International Boundary Line
Dominion
American Public Health Association
Meyer
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
J. W. MclIntosh
Ottawa
Major share of national advertising goes to newspapers
The American Newspaper Publishers Association reports 1935 ad expenditures among 387 companies totaling $231,107,948. Newspapers attracted $134,440,000 or 58.2 percent, magazines $61,943,228 or 26.8 percent, and chain broadcasting $34,724,720 or 15 percent. Twenty-two of 33 trade groups favored newspapers.
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Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Prince Edward VIII Refuses Autograph Sign
The Prince of Wales King Edward VIII declines to sign autographs amid crowds citing polite humor His staff says his hand is too tired for signatures during public appearances, reflecting his characteristic courtesy and restraint.
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Edward VIII
Prince of Wales
Revised Dairy Industry Act Regulations In Effect
The Dairy Industry Act regulations have been revised and renumbered and are now in effect. Changes include new methods of identification for butter packaging and requirements for dates of manufacture on all graded butter. First grade certificates for butter over two percent salt carry a cautionary note and limits on export or domestic sale without a purchaser’s salt preference. Copies of the full text are available from the Dairy and Cold Storage Commissioner in Ottawa.
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Dairy Industry Act of Canada
Dairy and Cold Storage Commissioner
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
New Humane Trap Aids Wildlife By Vernon Bailey
Vernon Bailey of the U S Biological Survey has invented a flat chain trap in three sizes that can catch barn owls to grizzly bears without harming the prey. He demonstrated by placing his finger inside the device before an audience.
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Vernon Bailey
U.S. Biological Survey
Bailey
Canadian Commemorative Stamp Attracts Attention To Vastness Of Dominion
A Canadian government special delivery stamp for 1867 commemorations is praised for depicting Canada’s vastness through five mail transport methods. The design features horse riders, a swift train, a dog sled, ocean liners, and a high flying airliner with Mount Assiniboine in the background. The pane uses a window frame from Parliament and reflects bilingual inscription.
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New York World-Telegram
United States
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Assiniboine
America
Banff
Kootenay National Park
House of Parliament
Ottawa
Dominion
Talkie teachers to bring films into South African schools
Officials of the Union Education Department plan a film based teaching system this year. Special positions will employ experts to implement the program which will cover the entire curriculum with graded films from various countries. When stable, South Africa may produce some films locally with private enterprise also participating.
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South Africa
Union Education Department
Take time out to stitch adorable dog cross stitches
Pattern 5549 offers a 12x12 inch dog cross stitch transfer with a color chart and stitches. Include material needs and clear illustrations. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg for pattern.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Lord Loughborough Ends Press Speech Debate
A quote attributed to Lord Loughborough deflates newspaper error. Asked if he delivered the reported speech he replied it contains many things he did say and many more he wishes he had said.
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Lord Loughborough
Innocent-Face Question Sparks Parental Alarm
A visitor notes an innocent look on a girl as the mother realizes Dorothy has been up to something, prompting a tense exchange about her actions.
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Dorothy
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Alice Brooks
Vattern
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