Gardening Notes on Soil, Seeds, and Safe Mushroom Harvests
Lime is not a cure all for lawns and should be used sparingly. Rich soil, good drainage, and adequate sunlight promote a dark green sward. Use high nitrogen fertilizer carefully and consider pulverized sheep manure to avoid weed seeds. Buy plants locally, store roots in damp soil, and avoid sun exposure. Seed quality matters. use Canada adapted varieties. Beware mushroom safety. grow or learn from government bulletins and seed stores for safe cultivation.
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States
England
Canada
The Milkman Across the World
The milkman appears in many lands with varied transport and methods. In Canada he uses a spotless wagon, horse or gasoline power. Holland features a two wheeled dog drawn cart. Southern Europe offers goat’s milk delivered door to door. Costa Rica uses a horse mounted rider with milk cans. In San Jose riders shield milk with umbrellas in the sun.
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Canada
Holland
Europe
Costa Rica
San Jose
Poor but Honest Mexican Peon Dies After Bakery Sleep
A Mexican laborer in Mexico City, unable to find work, slept in a bakery for warmth. He was found dead from starvation inside the shop. Bakery owner Victor Teller testified that nothing was missing, denying any theft.
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Mexico City
Victor Teller
Leather cut from kidneys proves toughest in tests
Tests at the United States Bureau of Standards show sole leather cut from over the kidneys of a steer outwears leather from any other portion of the hide.
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United States Bureau of Standards
Views on Weapons Of Warfare Differ
A Naval Commission report from the disarmament conference shows major powers clashing on offensive versus defensive arms. Britain US and Japan back defensive battleships and carriers while smaller nations urge subs or deem battleships offensive. Argentina splits, backing battleships but agreeing with carriers stance.
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Naval Commission
Great Britain
United States
Japan
Argentina
Britain
Treatment Of Pneumonia Revival From Toronto Discovery
Toronto physician Dr M M Brown announced at the Canadian Public Health Association meeting a rapid method to analyze pneumonia types enabling serum tailored to prevent developments. Dr D T Fraser from Connaught laboratories reported a serum discovery expected to aid prevention and treatment of whooping cough.
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Toronto
Connaught Laboratories
Canadian Public Health Association
M. M. Brown
Brown
D. T. Fraser
Steam launch Jhelum still in use after 82 years
After 82 years service on the River Indus with no engine screw replaced the steam launch Jhelum continues to operate in India. Separately reports say the Soviet Union intends to construct the world’s largest copper producing plant in eastern Siberia. Floods cause damage along the Seine in Paris locations.
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Indus
India
Soviet Union
Siberia
Sermon Urges Military Help to Fight Rising Underworld
Rev. Dr Henry Howard at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian in New York warns lawlessness could become an overworld threat. He cites the Lindbergh baby murder and calls for decisive action to hunt down criminals, urging citizens to vote and stand with the law to protect children everywhere.
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Dr Henry Howard
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York
Howard
Lindbergh
Babson Links Economic Slump to Business Character
Boston statistician Roger W. Babson pins the downturn on deficient business morals, debt, and scant saving. He urges religious education and Sunday observance by executives, limits on borrowing, and mandatory savings, blaming Calvin Coolidge for the crisis by uplifting then toppling business confidence.
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Roger W. Babson
Boston
Babson
Calvin Coolidge
Hoover
Coolidge
Museum workers craft false teeth for saber toothed tiger exhibit
Workers re constructing a long extinct saber toothed tiger devised monel metal false teeth to enhance realism. The note cites their clever approach to improving the model while museum displays evolve.
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Karikaturen, Osio
Buckinghamshire
Office of Works
Ramsay MacDonald
Paris
U.S
Redcar
Berlin
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