Seed growers hear plan for better registered seed methods
Dr. Goulden of the Dominion rust laboratory in Winnipeg urged delegates at the Canadian Seed Growers Association convention to adopt a flexible, rapid method for producing elite stock. He proposed elite stock be grown by trusted foundation stock from the originator, with a system to replace old stocks quickly when superior new strains are proven.
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H Goulden
Dominion
Winnipes
Winnipeg Laboratory
Canada
Goulden
Prague notes Czech Legion of 18000 in Poland
Ottawa Journal describes a Prague despatch on the organization of a Czech Legion in Poland, claimed to be 18 000 strong with aims of reviving the Czech nation. It argues Hitler cannot permanently crush Czech memory and history, a point illustrated by a Prague audience singing the national anthem.
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Prague
Poland
Adolf Hitler
National Theatre
Ottawa
One Way by Co operation across Canada to greet Royalty
An editorial praises national cooperation during May and early June as a model for solving rail, employment, and social issues. It argues concerted effort could heal railway messes and workers’ hardship while redeeming many lives. The piece contrasts this with broader geographic notes on Australia and Antarctica being entirely south of the equator.
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Tre
Canada
Farmer’s Advocate
Titanic Era Ice Patrol Began in 1912
The International Ice Patrol commenced in 1912, the same year as the Titanic disaster prompted international maritime safety reforms. The agency was established to monitor North Atlantic ice danger and guide ships to safer routes.
Living In The Orient A Far East Household Tale
Mrs. J H Byer notes life in the Far East offers easier living for many women with abundant servants and flexible meal times. She praises Chinese servants for punctuality and efficiency while warning of the daily accounting battle over expenses and the common practice of tipping or squeezing a master’s income.
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J H Byer
the Listener
East
England
Malaya
Far East
Remembering Sermon on Newspaper Silence at Midland Assembly
In Midland Ontario at the Presbyterian General Assembly a delegate objected to remarks about another denomination’s zeal for proselytizing. The Moderator advised keeping such comments out of newspapers, arguing better to refrain from saying them. The piece cites Owen Sour from the Sun-Times urging self-censorship amid prior scandals.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
Midland
Ont
Dr Parker
Owen Sour
Sun-Times
New York Street Cleaners Plan Long Island Country Club
Sanitation Commissioner William Carey announced the purchase of the 441 acre estate of Otto Kahn on Long Island to serve as a recreational center for the department 15000 employees. The property includes a golf course.
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New York
Country Club
William Carey
Long Island
Otto Kahn
Sanitation Department
New Air Plane Shown in England Flies for Novice
Exhibition in England promotes a new air plane claimed to be operable by a novice and capable of automatic landing. The report notes President Calvin Coolidge made 42,121 appointments, the largest total for any U S leader.
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England
Calvin Coolidge
United States
French Airplanes Progress Strengthens Production Gains
The French aviation industry shows progress with aims to reach 250 machines monthly, highlighted by a Nantes assembly plant producing 100 aircraft per month and plans for expansion. Other factories in the north are under construction with seven more to start, though engine output lags frames. Renaut Renault reports a notable rise in individual worker productivity.
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N.p.‘S
Northolt
M. Guy la Chambre
Nantes
Renault
London Spectator
Writers praise Canada after brief journalist tour
British and American writers express affection for Canada noting Jasper and Banff impressed them. Dixie Tighe of the New York Post and Frank King of the Associated Press say they would return for a longer visit to learn more, while Their Majesties are said to share the idea.
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Britain
United States
Canada
Dixie Tighe
New York Post
Frank King
Associated Press
Jasper
Banff
Pataud Decrees End to Lapel Buttonholes
A Paris designer proposes abolishing coat buttonholes on men's jackets. The move would remove this relic from the era of neck buttoning, leaving lapels free of any buttonhole. The suggestion sparks sharp reactions about style and tradition.
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Pataud
Paris
Booth
Joys of Newsprint and the World’s Fair Visitors
The Vineyard Gazette notes many strangers in New York for the World’s Fair and wonders how papers can identify arrivals. The piece contrasts city anonymity with Martha’s Vineyard where strangers would be easily recognized by purpose.
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New York
Vinyard Gazette
Edgartown
Mass
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Martha's Vineyard
Measured Golf Ball Impact Speeds and Arab Population Estimate
A report notes the speed of a driver hitting a golf ball ranges from 70 to 125 mph via special apparatus. It also cites an estimate that more than 35 million Arabs live in the Near East region.
Perfection in Greek Life Cited in Art and Moderation
The ancient Greeks set a model of balance in art and daily life. They valued moderation, proportion, and poise, kept regular hours, ate sparingly, lived openly, and enjoyed debate on philosophy and citizenship. Their diet favored bread wine meat and greens, and they avoided drinking water whenever other beverages were available.
No Chance At All Some Years Ago Churchill Trains Story
Winston Churchill, en route to dine with Lord Leitrim, was delayed at a station on the Tralee Lis towel Ballybunion Railway. He announced his identity to the porter in hope of faster service, but the porter replied no exception would be made. A note on ships uses stainless silver alloy steel for barnacle resistance.
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Winston Churchill
Tralee-Listowel
Ballybunion
Churchill
Lord Leitrim
A Splendid Tribute To King George VI And Queen Elizabeth
Washington DC Star lauds King George VI and Queen Elizabeth for ending their visit to the capital, praising their charm, constitutional demeanor, and shared ideal of liberty. The article notes their solemn duties at Mount Vernon and Arlington, highlighting their impact on peace, harmony, and the bond between Britain and the United States.
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Halifax
Canada
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Dominion
King George VI
Elizabeth
United States
Washington
Great Britain
District of Columbia
George
Mount Vernon
Arlington
England
Star
British Officers Pay a Hotel Bill in Hong Kong Dollars
In a Bermuda hotel a bill for 12 dollars sparked a currency dispute as two British naval officers paid with Hong Kong dollars. They argued dollars were not shown on menus or the bill and noted Bermuda is a British colony. The incident left the staff puzzled as the exchange rate put 12 dollarsMex about 4 US dollars.
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Hong Kong
United States
Prove It History in the Movies Praised by Brandon Sun
The Brandon Sun applauds Prove It History in the Movies while noting future viewers may view Don Amecies as the first to cover the telephone. Clark Gable in The Mississippi and Raymond Massey in Lincoln are cited as pioneering screen presences.
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Brandon Sun
Don Amecies
Clark Gable
Mississippi
Raymond Massey
Lincoln
Wasp and ant venoms used as remedies report
The article notes that vespa wasp venom and formica ant venom are cited as cures for various human ailments. It also reports Japan endured 600 earthquakes in a recent month with only 24 prompting evacuations.
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Japan
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Antarctica
Orient
Street Cleaners’ Club
Aeroplane
Royal Train
Barnacles
Barnacle Bill the Sailor
U.S
Bermuda
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