White traders praised for Arctic Eskimo transformation
L F Semmier a free trader with three fur posts on Coronation Gulf argues white men raised Eskimo living standards by teaching trapping and supplying goods. He cites ineffectual inland transport and urges an independent Arctic transport line to deliver yearly supplies from Vancouver, enabling natives to trap more and live better. Captain Peterson of Seattle already makes annual supply trips.
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Arctic
L. F Semmier
Coronation Gulf
Extmonton
Semmer
Poertland
Ore
Sommier
Coppermine
Western Arctic
Licensed Women Aviators Hit 444 In U S Register
Washington records show 444 licensed women pilots in the United States including heiresses, actresses, mothers and working women. Forty four have 1000 plus hours, 71 in transport class, and California houses over a quarter of licensees with Edith B. Clark, 59, Santa Monica the oldest.
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United States
Washington Bureau of Commerce
Calfornia
Bureau
Edith B. Clark
Santa Monica
Unusual Order Targets Live Wolf for Tourist Camp
A Nipissing district operator faces pressure from a peculiar order to round up a live wolf for a hunting visit. The directive insists on finding a single wolf within rifle range, potentially borrowing one from Algoma. The tale also notes a medical aside on liver’s role in blood coagulation.
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Nipissing
Algoma
Trials Of A Circus Pioneer Mr Frank A Cook
Frank A Cook known as Mr Fixit of the Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey circus died. In thirty years of touring he handled many disputes and arranged permits for imported acts including Ubangi belles from the French Congo at Ellis Island. He acted as guardian for numerous exotic show figures and solved countless temperaments and obstacles.
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Frank A. Cook
Fixit
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey Circus
Cook
Circus
French Congo
Ellis Island
United States
Washington
Rome Subway Plan Abandoned After Ground Surveys
Plans for Rome second subway construction were abandoned after Premier Benito Mussolini broke ground when engineers advised against the project. Ground surveys showed unsuitable geology along the intended route, prompting cancellation.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
Duck Struts With Odd Walk During Country Visit
A visitor notes a duck on a country outing that walks oddly as the child exclaims to her mother. The scene captures a simple rural moment with a touch of whimsy.
Camouflaged Chequers Library Holds Cromwell Relics
A Glasgow Herald description of the Chequers library home to Ramsay MacDonald notes its camouflaged main door hidden by shelves and a sprung Cromwell exercise seat. The room houses Cromwell relics including sword, clock, furniture pieces and deathmask with grounds featuring ancient ruins linked to Cymbeline.
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Chequers
Ramsay MacDonald
The
Glasgow Herald
Oliver Cromwell
Casiana Maiden Cruise Nets 19 Gun Salute Story
Manila Times reports the presidential yacht Casiana with President Quezon aboard made its maiden cruise through southern Philippine islands. A British cruiser saluted with 19 guns as Casiana entered Manila harbor prompting Quezon’s aide-de-camp to fire 19 shots into the air with a revolver.
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Manila
London Times
Quezon
Philippine Islands
Manila Harbor
Has Seen Great Changes Hugh Neilson 93 in Toronto
Hugh Neilson of Toronto at 93 recalls early phones. He built his Carlton Street home in 1877 and helped install one of the citys first telephones. He later led the Toronto branch of the Bell Telephone Company before retiring 31 years ago. Italy has increased silk cocoon production 0 per cent in year.
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Hugh Neilson
Toronto
Carlton Street
Neilson
Hugh
Carlton Midway
Alexander Graham Bell
Ontario
Brantford
Paris
Mr. Neilson
Bell Telephone Company
Toronto Telephone and Despatch Company
Bell Telephone
Italy
Trapping Embraces Air Travel And Radio Aid
The article notes how airplanes and portable radios transformed trapping and other frontier professions. Trappers can reach distant posts quickly, receive daily world news and fur market quotes, summon aid by wireless, and stay as informed as city dwellers, signaling progress for civilization. Toronto Globe and Mail.
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Wilds
Toronto Globe and Mail
Discipline And Patience In Education Debate
The Carnegie report questions teacher competence and asks whether many capable minds avoid teaching. Dr William S Learned asserts teachers are poorly prepared. those who teach are often average minds suited to managing classes with discipline and patience. The piece argues for a middle ground and valuing tactful guidance over pure theory.
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Carnegie
William S. Learned
Foundation
Detroit
New German Travel Ruling Limits Cash for Travelers
Germany adopts a new regulation restricting currency carried into the country. Passengers may import coins up to 30 Reichsmarks, plus unlimited traveler’s cheques and foreign currency.
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Germany
Heron Stands Motionless to Catch Frogs and Fish
A heron hunts by remaining perfectly still in the water, feeding primarily on frogs and fish. This patient approach enables the bird to surprise prey with a sudden strike.
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Rodney
Khalifat Djelloul Ben Lakhdar
Algiers
Britain
Arundel Castle
Belfast
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