Eradication of Tuberculosis on the Prairie Provinces
The article surveys progress against tuberculosis in Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta noting lower death rates and reduced hospital strain but warns of two remaining hazards: tuberculosis among Indian populations and bovine tuberculosis in cattle. It urges federal action and stronger public demand for compulsory cattle testing and slaughter of reactors.
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Prairie
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League
Manitoba
Alberta
T. B
Dominion
Prairies
Prairie Provinces
Ottawa
Move Woolwich Arsenal Debate Heats London Air Defense Fears
Reports say the government weighs relocating Woolwich arsenal to remote British sites heightening fears of air attacks on London. Churchill compares the capital to a vulnerable target while defenders push strengthened RAF and anti air measures amid ongoing public debate.
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London
Woolwich Arsenal
British Isles
Winston Churchill
Royal Air Force
King Edward to Ride at Head of Troops on 42nd Birthday
King Edward will celebrate his 42nd birthday on June 23 by riding at the head of his troops. The royal salute of 21 guns will be fired at stations as ships dress for the occasion. A Trooping of the Colors on Horse Guards parade will mark the day with ceremonial parades by land forces.
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Edward
London
Royal Navy
Army
Royal Air Force
Horse Guards
George
San Marino at War With Turkey Again
A Turkish agricultural institute manager touring Europe was arrested in San Marino as an undesirable national during wartime. San Marino joined Italy against Turkey in 1915 but missed participation in peace talks and Lausanne signing. Subjects of San Marino in Turkey were treated as Italian nationals.
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Republic of
San Marino
Turkey
Europe
Italy
Lausanne
Concession To Indians Allows Potlatch Ceremony
In British Columbia the Alert Bay Kwakiutl may continue potlatch practices under a House of Commons decision. The ceremony, once a ritual orgy, now a controlled gift exchange, faced stricter laws and jail terms under the Indian Act. Minister Crerar proposed tighter measures but anti potlatch amendments were dropped. The house preserves enforcement yet enables education to reduce the custom.
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Alert Bay
British Columbia
House of Commons
Kwawkwelth
Pacific Coast
Crerar
A. W. Neill
Ind
Comox-Alberni
Harness with 80 years of use may be claimed in Saskatchewan district
A record appears to exist for a harness said to be about 80 years old, reaching the United States in 1870 and traveling via Minnesota to the Orkney district of Saskatchewan. It was once used to decorate thoroughbred horses and mares and is now used to pull ponies that transport children to school Egg Pedlar quips to Florabel about selling eggs dated September 10th while it is only September 1st.
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Orkney
Saskatchewan
United States
Minnesota
Florabel
Nickel hammered to read through five thin layers
A note describes nickel metal being hammered and pressed until so thin that light or text could be read through five layers spaced a short distance apart.
King's English draws notice of speech at coronation address
Port Arthur News Chronicle notes King Edward VII's March 1 address to his people marks his first since becoming monarch. Commentary focuses on his language choices and pronunciation including 'radio' and 'broadcast' as used in North America, and his effort amid nervousness before the microphone.
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Edward Viiit
Canada
United States
Port Arthur
Chicago women urge calm at League of Nations council
Just before the March 17 session at St James Palace a messenger boy delivered 14 urgent cablegrams from two Chicago women to delegation heads. The messages urged calm and thoughtful statesmanship in handling the ticklish situation facing the council.
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League of Nations’ Council
St. James’ Palace
Chicago
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