Surgeon Calls U S Immigrant Intelligence Tests Inadequate
Dr Lawrence Kolb reports before the American Association that current nonverbal immigrant IQ tests misrepresent ability. Based on 3000 European entrants, results show environment and education influence scores, with illiterate women scoring below 50 yet not all feeble minded. Men from southern Italy yield eight year old levels despite lawful, self-supporting status.
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Lawrence Kolb
U.S. Public Health Service
American Association For
Kolb
United States
Europe
Italy
Pedestrians’ Rights Association Proposed in Ottawa
A Ottawa group of barristers has applied for incorporation to form The Pedestrians’ Rights Association. Its aims cover protecting pedestrians on highways and streets, promoting public awareness, improving laws and their enforcement, and educating citizens to report traffic infractions.
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Pedestrians’ Rights Association
Ottawa
Construction of Public Works In France Increases
French infrastructure activity rises as public works projects expand across regions. Government programs spur new road, bridge, and sewer line work, boosting local employment and regional development.
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France
Turkish Public Baths Deprived Of Water
About fifteen thousand Ourfa residents lack public bath facilities after a tax dispute between the town government and bath owners prompted the mayor to cut water to all bath houses. Women in Durfa loudly protest as bath day is a social staple, with families relying on public pools for cleanliness and communal leisure.
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Ourfa
Durfa
Paris model shines in smart crepe top styles
A fashion description praises a becoming Paris model with a sheer crepe print top and plain crepe, noting its fit for businesswomen and daytime wear. Style No. 454 covers sizes 16 to 42 inches bust, with fabric yardage and a 25 cent pattern price.
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Paris
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Pattern No
Winnipeg newspaper notice provides ordering guidance for patterns from the Pattern No. listing. It lists the agent at Union and address details with McDermot Avenue in Winnipeg for pattern requests.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Ls McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Moosonee: Ontario Seaport Townsite Opens Northward Rail Link
The Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway reaches Moose Factory area and Moosonee plans a 5000 population townsite on the Moose River shore. Water comes from Stone Creek. a 300 acre site will host schools hotels a hospital and sports field. The line enables fishing river trips and fur trade access with rich brook trout and potential sturgeon on nearby streams.
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Hudson Bay
Manitoba
Nelson River
Churchill
Ontario
Moosonee
Moosenee
Stone Creek
Moose River
Abitibi
Missinaibi
Mattagami
Bay
European nations vow no new tariffs and gradual cuts
Holland Belgium and Luxembourg sign a reciprocal tariff pact with annual 10 percent reductions toward a defined level. They promise no new import export restrictions among themselves and invite other states to join equally. The move aims to restore monetary stability and world credit alongside broader trade liberalization.
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Holland
Belgium
Luxemburg
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Strange bird bath links Ottawa to Canada's unique finds
In Ottawa a novelty bird bath claims to be the most unique in Canada, carved from a dinosaur footprint found at Peace River and duplicated in cement. The footprint exceeds two feet in length with a depth of five to six inches and rests on museum grounds for public viewing. France reports about one third of its adult male population as bachelors.
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Ottawa
Canada
Peace River
National Museum of Canada
Capital
Rocky Mountains
Plains
Former Crown Prince Seen as Hindenburg Heir in Rumors
Berlin reports circulated by a leading Hugenberg group claim President Hindenburg will retire on his 85th birthday and back former Crown Prince Wilhelm as successor. Observers note Junker influence rising in the New Republic with Franz von Papen's appointment seen as evidence.
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Germany
Berlin
Alfred Hugenberg
von Hindenburg
Paul von Hindenburg
Wilhelm
Waterton Glacier Peace Park Dedication Strengthens Canada United States Ties
International friendship grows as Canada and United States dedicate the Waterton Glacier Peace Park marking 117 years of goodwill. Sir Charles Mander presided with Rotary leaders and clergy as messages from Prime Minister Bennett and President Hoover were read by Lt Governor Walsh and Governor Erickson. Alberta Premier Brownlee led officials including Senator Buchanan as Montana bands and choirs perform.
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Canada
United States
Waterton-Glacier Peace Park
Charles Mander, Bart
Wolverhampton
England
Rotary
Great Britain
Rotary International
Bennett
Hoover
Walsh
Alberta
John E. Erickson
Montana
J. E. Brownlee
W. A. Buchanan
Mara’s Nest and the Nightmare Tale origin
The early Saxons believed in the Mara a monster perched on sleepers chests giving rise to the term nightmare. The legend held Mara’s nest lined with gold where treasure seekers searched. The phrase mare’s nest denotes a grand discovery that proves nothing.
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Mara
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Pedestrian’s Rights
N. U
James Bay
Canadian Institute of International Affairs
Toronto
The
N. W. Rowell
Institute
Escott Reid
Mr. Reid
Toronto University
Trinity College
Christ Church, Oxford
Hallifax
Montreal
Regina
Edmonton
Vancouver
J. W. Dafoe
May
Esa Rownt
Prince Freverrex Wine
Aveert Hucenberg
London
Kasper
Stockholm
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