Developing Hudson's Bay Route Prompts Rail Links to Churchill Growth
The On-to-the-Bay Association pursues direct northern rail connections from Churchill to Winnipeg Saskatoon Prince Albert Edmonton and Vancouver to expand Hudson's Bay trade. Proposals promise shorter freight routes lower costs and stronger ties with Britain Europe and North America while boosting mineral development tourism and local prairie markets. The group formed in 1923 and aims to secure lower rates and stronger business via a growing northern network.
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Churchill
Hudson's Bay
Bay
Pacific Coast
Winnipeg
Pas
Big River
Saskatchewan
Lake Athabaska
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Alberta Great Waterways Railway
Edmonton
Calgary
Vancouver
C.N.R
Alberta
B.C. Coast
Peace River Country
Prairie Provinces
Europe
Orient
Pacific
Canada
Great Britain
Northland
United States
Seaboard
Oldest coin ex tant said to be from 235 B.C.
A Bactrian piece attributed to 235 B.C. is described as the oldest coin ex tant. It was hammered from a crude copper-nickel alloy of Chinese origin.
Did Not Act The Part
A quoted exchange reveals a secretary’s surprise at her boss’s behavior at Goldplated Securities. She explains the vice president was not a real VP and the work environment deteriorated after a short time. The dialogue hints at undervalued duties and poor leadership as the reason for leaving.
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Goldplated Securities
Smeaton Elected President of Alberta Municipalities Union
Alderman Andrew Smeaton former Lethbridge MLA was elected president of the Union of Alberta Municipalities at the convention closing in Lethbridge. Edmonton chosen as the 1937 convention host city.
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Andrew Smeaton
Lethbridge
Union of Alberta
Edmonton
Noticing Fear Some Prefer Blocking Others In Short Sighted Way
A compact remark about people who choose to push others aside to stand out. It notes a tendency to seek attention by stepping into others’ paths rather than using restraint or cooperation.
Antarctic Winds Could Power Global Cities
Professor Frank Debenham, director of the Scott Polar Research Institute, envisions Antarctic gales powering wind generators to illuminate every home. He notes the vast uninhabited region could host future power stations but says radio transmission is needed to connect this energy. He also imagines subterranean Antarctic cities with artificial sunlight and climate control.
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Frank Debenham
Captain Scott
Scott Polar Research Institute
Cambridge
England
Debenham
South Polar
Antarctic
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Reinforces Bile Flow Claim
An old advertisement touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a gentle remedy to wake the liver and improve digestion. It argues bile should flow freely to relieve gas, constipation, and a tired feeling, claiming the product works without calomel or mercury.
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Carter
Allantoin Drug Touted for Burns and Ulcers Treatment
The United States Department of Agriculture announced outstanding progress in the year using the new drug allantoin for burns chronic ulcers and other non healing wounds. Dr William Robinson noted remarkable results from physicians nationwide while urging caution against overstatement.
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United States Department of Agriculture
William Robinson
Robinson
Canadian official to unveil national Vimy memorial
Walter S. Woods Ottawa vice-chairman of the national Vimy pilgrimage committee reports a message from an official looking forward to visiting King Edward VIII. He expects to meet former Canadian Corps comrades on Vimy Ridge and to unveil Canada’s national memorial there on July 26.
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Edward VIII
Vimy Ridge
Canada
Walter S. Woods
Ottawa
National Council of Women Chooses Vancouver for 1937 Convention
Delegates at the 1936 Halifax session decide the 44th annual convention will meet in Vancouver next year with invitations from both Vancouver and Halifax, the Pacific coast preferred by a standing vote. Frost predictions note wind or clouds prevent frost. clear still nights after rain favor frost formation.
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National Council of Women
Vancouver
Halifax
Pacific Coast
Great Road Across Arctic Would Link Alaska and Siberia
The Buffalo Courier-Express reports plans for a Arctic highway to cross the Bering Strait via a tunnel linking Yukon Alaska with Siberia. Proponents cite vast mineral wealth including pitchblende gold silver and copper and longtime dream of a truly global motor tour. Estimated cost cited at about half a billion dollars with financiers in both regions showing interest.
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Arctic
Yukon
Alaska
Siberia
Bering Straits
Northland
sub-Arctic
Passage on thirst for knowledge from father and mother
A quip contrasts a son's desire to learn with a father's thirst, and a mother explains the source of each trait. The line highlights family dynamics and a playful exchange about intellect and desire.
McGill Scientist Seeks New Uses for Farm Produce
Dr. Harold Hibbert of McGill University outlines chemurgy as a union of chemical and agricultural sciences. He notes straw remains unsuitable for paper making due to mineral content, but science may overcome this shortly. Canada’s vast wood-pulp reserves limit straw use while researchers pursue farm product by products.
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Canada
Harold Hibbert
McGill University
Edmonton
McGill
Hibbert
Arctic agronomist grows vegetables year round under electric light
Russian agronomist Alexandrov reports lettuce, cabbage, and parsley thriving under electric light on Dickson Island in the Arctic. Preparations proceed to plant cucumbers tomatoes and eggplant. Dill cabbage sprouts and radishes will be raised in hothouses.
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Arctic
Alexandrov
Dickson Island
Russia
Movies Spotlight Actors With Standout Relief Effects
The piece notes films using experimental apparatus to make actors “stand out from the screen” and appear in relief. It discusses technical aims, production methods, and the impact on visual perception in cinema history.
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Hocrest
Lemeson
Lewes
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Buffalo Courier-Express
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Crisbrown
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Christie Biscuit
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