Could Afford To Withdraw In Mediterranean Crisis Say Naval Expert
London naval critic Hector Bywater argues Britain could withdraw from the Mediterranean in a war without crippling its economy or security. He states vital British strength lies in the Eastern Atlantic and Western Pacific and that canal routes and Cape navigation offer safer war logistics.
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Royal Institute
Mediterranean
Britain
United Kingdom
Suez
Cape
Admiralty
Bywater
High Seas
Pacific
Canary Follows Bank Official To Desk At Corn Exchange
A canary bird escaped from a 340 Park Avenue woman and later appeared on the desk of Mr Bird at the Corn Exchange Bank. He questioned depositors about the bird, which had been borrowed from Mario's restaurant nearby. This marks the second canary linked to Mr Bird.
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Park Avenue
Corn Exchange Bank
Mr. Bird
Mario
Birds Lock to Perches by Curious Leg Tendon
Most birds sleep perched with legs bent and tendons stretched to lock their feet. This aerodynamic adaptation keeps them from falling during rest and is common among tree sleeping species.
Face powder adoption rises among English women
A report notes that 95 of every 100 women in England now use face powder. The statistic highlights a high market penetration and changing beauty habits across the country.
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England
Piland Glass Lets Medicines Go Down Pleasantly
The Piland glass partitions a dose into a pleasant liquid then the medicine then another pleasant liquid so the bitter drug goes down without tasting. The device is a trap for both patient and doctor and is credited to Newbern E Piland of Chapel Hill North Carolina.
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Newbern E. Piland
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Piland
Newbrew E. Piland
N.C
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Real Tragedy at School Over Dog Bite
A grim anecdote describes a teacher forcing a child named Jimmy to wash his face at school. On returning home, his dog failed to recognize him and bit him. The tale underscores a troubling incident affecting a student and a pet.
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Jimmy
London District Messenger Service Expands to 34 Officers
The London District Messenger Service reports staffing growth to 34 officers and 350 boys amid ongoing operations. In a brief notice, officials confirm the numbers as the service continues to handle deliveries across the city.
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London
Fingernail Growth Rate Surprises Readers
A reader notes nails grow at about 20 percent of an inch per year, with fingernails on the right hand growing faster than those on the left. The claim suggests roughly four inches of nail growth per year across the body.
Glory Of The Sunrise And Bird Flight Records
The text explains sunrise color formation as light passes through the atmosphere and reddening from scattering. It notes the Arctic tern as the longest distance migrator at about 11 000 miles from the Far North to Antarctica. It adds the albatross struggles in calm air, flight slowing without strong currents.
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Earth
Monthly Weather Review
Antarctic
Revival Of Drama In National Drama Festival Planned
A national drama revival grows from the First National Convention of the Legitimate Theatre held in New York. Lady Tupper of Winnipeg spoke on Canada’s situation and Ottawa’s aim for a National Theatre. Delegates voted funds for dramatic scholarships and to expand legitimate theatre, with plans to hold a National Drama Festival in New York in 1938 and possibly invite Canadian winners to compete.
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New York
New Hig York
Lady Tupper
Winnipeg
Ottawa
Vetton
Lawrence
Representipeg Players’ Guild
Hotel Astor
North America
Tupper
Canada
Ottawa Journal
Radio and Mankind a Force in Canada’s Unity
The Winnipeg Free Press asserts that advances in radio and especially shortwave broadcasting connect Canada’s far corners and distant communities. It argues radio will deepen national cohesion, improve mutual understanding, and enhance Canada’s presence in the world through wider, better use of this communications tool.
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Canada
Winnipeg Free Press
Ancient Cathedral Ceiling Paintings Revealed in Peterboro
Cindi P Cave, fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, used a powerful spotlight and telescopic camera to capture for the first time the nave ceiling of Peterborough Cathedral England. He displays large diamond shaped panels with seven foot figures many of whom play musical instruments. The designs imitate wood paneling newly introduced in England then. Dr Tancred Borenius suggests dates as early as 1220.
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Cindi P. Cave
Society of Antiquaries
Peterboro
England
Henry II
Tancred Borenius
Michigan scientists capture solar jets to 100000 miles high
University of Michigan researchers release films showing dramatic solar jets erupting from the sun’s surface reaching about 100000 miles. The visuals aim to illuminate solar activity and magnetic energy release.
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University of Michigan
Moon Covers Sun During Total Eclipse
The moon aligns nearly perfectly with the sun during a total solar eclipse, with the sun about 400 times larger yet also about 400 times farther away, creating a striking celestial pairing.
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