Cancer Fights and Public Education Shift in Disease Control
A long overview notes Canada's gains against tuberculosis through prevention and inspection, contrasts with cancer which remains hard to conquer due to unknown cause and late diagnosis. It highlights education campaigns, fear as barrier, and reports from The American Society for the Control of Cancer on earlier diagnosis improving outcomes and decreasing late-stage cases across several studies.
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Canada
Dominion
Lord Moynihan
Frank E. Adair
Bulletin of the American Society For the Control of Cancer
Dr. Adair
Decline of Taxi Dancers in Tokyo Amid China Turmoil
The Japan Times Weekly reports taxi dancers in Tokyo and other cities dwindling since the China trouble began. Many have quit, turning to other work as wartime conditions press on. Previously top dancers earned over 00 yen monthly. now the peak is below 60 yen. Officials attribute the drop to dancing being viewed as frivolous while men fight in China.
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Japan Times Weekly
Tokyo
China
Salvador Expects 1939 Coffee Crop To Weigh 130 Million Pounds
Salvador projects its 1939 coffee harvest reaching 130000000 pounds with buyers eyeing the crop as drought and price factors influence output. Local growers anticipate steady demand and market stability across export channels.
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Salvador
How Times Change and Travel Advances Across Canada
A dated reflection contrasts early long journeys with a modern flight from Lethbridge to Calgary in just 20 minutes. The piece notes the 1874 NWMP trek from Bismarck to Fort Macleod, the 1875 Fort Calgary stage ride, and a 10 day bull-team freight haul from Fort Benton to Fort Macleod, highlighting rapid travel progress.
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Lethbridge
Calgary
North West Mounted Police
Bismark
North Dakota
North West Territories
Canada
Fort Macleod
Fort Calgary
Macleod
Fort Benton
Montana
Alberta
Bull
Lethbridge Herald
Theft of 154 ton Willamette meteorite in 1903
The Willamette meteorite weighing 154 tons was stolen in 1903 and relocated nearly a mile from its original resting place. The incident marks a rare and historic theft in meteorite lore.
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Willamette
Switzerland Strengthens Army With Referendum Backing
In 1815 Switzerland’s neutral status was guaranteed by major powers, yet the nation continues to arm for defense. Parliament revised the national service program and accepted it without a referendum, reflecting popular will. A recent referendum approved a 90 million dollar rearmament and public works plan, with 444,000 votes for and 199,000 against, nearing four fifths of the 1937 budget.
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Switzerland
Austria
Great Britain
Portugal
Prussia
Russia
New York Sun
Selected Recipes Two Eggs Cake with Raisin Nut Filling
A two layer cake recipe using Swans Down cake flour Calumet baking powder and spices followed by a walnut raisin filling and lemon butter frosting. Steps include creaming butter and sugar adding eggs and molasses, then alternating flour and milk baked in two 9 inch pans at 375. Makes filling for between layers.
Western Agriculture Why Wheat Is Necessarily The Staple Crop In The West
Western Canadian farmers grow wheat as the staple due to better yield in light-priority prairies. Wheat resists drought, outproduces other grains, and flax faces weed competition and weak markets. Restoring pasture and soil fertility is urged to sustain long term yields and land value, as decades of cropping deplete soils. Calgary Herald.
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Western
Canada
Prairies
Calgary Herald
Vast Canadian wilds promise game for hunters
Parties planning a hunting trip should consider Canada with over 1,000,000 square miles of forest hosting nearly all native wild game. Countless lakes and sloughs provide nesting grounds for ducks geese and other game birds across the region.
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Canada
Royal couple donate at Hyde Park church collection
King George and Queen Elizabeth placed United States bills on the collection plate as it passed before them in a Hyde Park church. Newsmen failed to learn the amount donated as the collectors refused to discuss the matter.
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King George
Queen Elizabeth
United States
Church
Hyde Park
N.Y
Geographer Shokaisky Honored with Major Geographic Names
Russian geographer Shokaisky is commemorated by toponymic honors including an island, a strait, two glaciers, a peak, and multiple other features named for him.
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Shokaisky
Gold Bust of Roman Emperor Anthony Discovered in Vaud
A gold bust believed to depict the Roman Emperor Anthony the Pious from around 161 CE was unearthed in Vaud, Switzerland. The artifact’s origin and significance are being examined by researchers and local authorities.
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Anthony the Pious
Vaud
Switzerland
Royal message praises Canadian Boy Scout tour presence
King George expresses warm thanks to Chief Scout for Canada and the Boy Scouts and Wolf Cubs for their role in his Canadian tour. He commends their smart appearance, strong numbers, and the maintenance of Scout tradition, wishing them the best of luck.
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Ottawa
King George
Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
Boy Scouts’ Association
Dominion
Boy Scout Movement
Porcupine Prospectors Mark 30th Gold Discovery Anniversary
A Porcupine Prospectors Associa tion event marks the 30th anniversary of the district s first gold discovery. A letter from E M Burwash, Toronto geologist, notes the Ontario Bureau of Mines sent him to explore in 1896 and he observed white quartz veins with small amounts of free gold. In 1896 only Buffalo the Indian chief and Angus McLeod lived there, McLeod married to Buffalo s daughter and largely withdrew from civilization.
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Porcupine Prospectors' Association
Porcupine District
E. M. Burwash
Toronto
Ontario Bureau of Mines
Burwash
Porcupine Area
Buffalo
Angus McLeod
Hudson's Bay Company
McLeod
Chief Buffalo
Sault Ste. Marie
Real salesman arrested over bail in Eau Claire case
Oil burner salesman W. B. West was unable to post a $20 bail bond in Eau Claire Wisconsin. He allegedly obtained the money by persuading the desk sergeant to issue a $20 down payment on an oil burner.
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Eau Claire
Wisconsin
W. B. West
Arctic Tern Sets Long-Distance Flight Record
The Arctic tern holds the record for long migrations, flying each season from the Arctic north to the Antarctic coasts, covering roughly 7 000 miles.
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Antarctic
Television in US Placed in Private Hands
In the United States television development rests with private enterprise backed by thousands of stockholders, contrasting with Europe where state officials control the medium.
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United States
Europe
Telegram Translation Delivers To London Hotel
A Cardiff telegram addressed in Welsh to The Hotel with the Four Towers overlooking the Park was translated by a Welsh worker at the London general post office. The postal staff then sent it promptly to Grosvenor House where it arrived correctly and on time.
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London General Post Office
Cardiff
London
Park
Grosvenor House
King George V Rearing Budgerigars Hobby Highlight
The late King George V pursued a hobby breeding budgerigars, the vivid Australian love birds, showcasing his interest beyond royal duties.
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George V
Lamp of Many Flaws Becomes Gift at Whist Drive
Young Mr. Benderbury returns home late from a whist drive with a prize oil lamp. He presents it to his sister who notes its looks and flaws. She warns it is unstable on its legs, likely to explode when half oiled, and tends to flare up and smoke at night.
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Benderbury
Children Should Not Perform On Radio Says Psychologist
A psychologist warns that child performers may face long term harm, suggesting many youths who work in radio grow into adults ill suited for public roles or sensitive work. The commentary argues for oversight and protective measures for young talent.
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Bronx
Ogden
Ogden's
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Porcupine Prospectors
Paan VM
Durham
St. Lawrence Starch Co. Limited
Appleford Paper Products
Appleford Paper Products Ltd
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Regina
Saskatoon
Edmonton
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