Insect Control Methods For Dealing With Proots In Homes
Dr Arthur Glheor, Dominion Entomologist, notes global insect diversity and stresses vigilance against houseflies which spread diseases like typhoid and cholera. He outlines risks to clothing, furniture, and foods from clothes moths, carpet beetles, bedbugs, fleas, cockroaches, silverfish, and ants and covers control methods and safety notes.
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Arthur Glheor
Dominion
Canada
Division of Entomology
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
A Puzzling World What a world this is
Science writers report inventions that simplify labour and multiply goods. Wool from skimmed milk and rubber from sulphur craft a future of abundance. Artificial fibers and fuels come from unlikely sources while violet rays ripen beef. Yet hunger and homelessness persist amid plenty and wary merchants face weak demand.
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Toronto Star
White Filephant and the shrinking kitchen trend
A reader seeks the meaning of White Filephant, cited as a rare albino Indian elephant valued in Siam and Burma and a burdensome possession. The note compares modern kitchens needing less space and mentions a new $4,000,000 German firm formed to back cotton growth in Southeastern Europe.
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Siam
Burma
Europe
A Man Of Genius On Lawrence Of Arabia In 1920s View
Lord Tweedsmuir told the Montreal United Services Institution that Lawrence as a living figure would lead the British Empire’s imperfect defences. He praised Lawrence as a genius who inspired indirect warfare against the Turks and suggested no successor could match him.
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Lawrence of Arabia
Lord Tweedsmuir
Montreal
Lawrence
Napoleon
Birds honour Jack Miner on 74th birthday at Kingsville estate
The Montreal Gazette notes Jack Miner’s 74th birthday marked by geese ducks and swans gathering at his Kingsville estate at 5 a.m. The birds’ presence signals appreciation for his kindness and well wishes for more happy returns of the day.
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Jack Miner
Kingsville
Montreal Gazette
German refugee scholars reestablished in many countries
Recent figures show 27 German refugee scholars have been permanently re established in 37 countries while 290 are temporarily placed in 25 countries.
Film reading machines expand library access worldwide
The Victoria Times notes a new film reproduction system lowers costs and expands access to rare books and newspapers. Each library can obtain unlimited copies, preserving originals while storing and indexing films for readers. The technology may become standard library equipment as usage grows.
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Victoria Times
Thoughtful Man and Canary Question in Sunday Scene
A quiet Sunday afternoon unfolds with a couple in domestic tranquility. A brief quip about a canary emerges while one wonders if practical care was given as they reflect on a long standing English pastime and its origins in quoits.
CBC awards prizes in nationwide radio plays contest
The CBC announced first prize of 250 to Noel Watts of Victoria for Hang the Poets at Dawn. Marjorie Jordan of Brantford won 150 for The Doctor's Wife, while E. G. Archibald of Timmins earned 100 for White Acacias. Fourth prize of 50 went to Mary Turner and Charlies Carruthers of London for Some Must Watch. Officials praised the contest to foster radio writing in the Dominion.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Noel Watts
Victoria
CBC
Marjorie Jordan
Brantford
Ont
E. G. Archibald
Timmins
Mary Turner
Charlies Carruthers
London
Upper Canada
Local Stores Best for Purchases Warned Against Door Sales
The piece urges buying from local stores as the wiser choice. It cautions that door to door sales lack guarantee of quality and quantity and notes local shopkeepers protect their reputations while traveling salespeople may be out of town before defects are found.
Guise Used Nuts in Cannons During Metz Defense
Francis Duke of Guise relied on nut ammunition to bombard Spanish forces at Metz in 1552. He conserved cannon balls for anticipated large scale assaults.
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Metz
Francis
Duke of Guise
Christopher Columbus Sets Out on Voyage of Discovery
The article notes that Christopher Columbus began his historic voyage on a Friday as he sailed to find a western route to Asia, seeking new lands, trade routes, and potential alliances.
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Christopher Columbus
Elk Transfer From Buffalo Park To Saskatchewan
The Department of Mines and Resources reports 21 elk shipped from Wainwright Alberta to Shipman Saskatchewan for release northeast of Prince Albert. Animals loaded in four compartments with a park warden to ensure safe delivery. This follows a 25 elk shipment two years ago to Cypress Park. farmers report the first group rising to 37. A further 25 female elk are planned for Cypress Park to aid conservation and use surplus grazing capacity.
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Buffalo National Park
Saskatchewan
Department of Mines and Resources
Ottawa
Wainwright
Alberts
Shipman
Prince Albert
Cypress Park
Cypress Hills
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Deserved Promotion for G C Monture at DoMinion Bureau
G C Monture editor in chief of the Department of Mines and Resources is named chief of the economics division at the Dominion Bureau of Mines. At 42, he has had a long public service career and is a native of the Six Nations Reserve Brantford, a great grandson of Iroquois chief Joseph Brant. His appointment highlights opportunity and ability beyond race in Canada.
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G. C. Monture
Department of Mines and Resources
Dominion Bureau of Mines
Monture
Six Nations
Brantford
Joseph Brant
Brant
London Free Press
Native Wheat Supplies Reported Small in Belgium
A brief item notes that Belgium is experiencing limited native wheat supplies, impacting local markets and farmers. No additional details on cause or exact figures are provided in the readable text.
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Belgium
Reunion Island Holds Abd el Krim Exile Leader on Remote Base
Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean houses Abd el Krim the Rif leader since 1926. The French exile him with his family and 36 household members to deter unrest in Morocco while considering a possible pardon that could end his exile and bring him to Paris.
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Indian Ocean
France
St. Helena
Reunion
Madagascar
Abd-el-Krim
Morocco
Abd
Military Academy
St. Cyr
French Chamber of Deputies
Paris
Pan American Clipper Flight Demonstrates Dependable Service
Captain Harold E. Gray recounts the Yankee Clipper's 11,000 mile inspection trip to Europe with 21 passengers. The New York Sun notes no boastful gesture, highlighting thorough prep, cabin heater install, base facilities, and precise weather forecasts, proving reliability for regular schedules.
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Harold E. Gray
Europe
Pan American Airways
New York Sun
Regina nurse tends isolated British Columbia coast outpost population
R A McPhee, a Regina graduate nurse, serves as hospital head for the Canadian Red Cross at Kyuquot on Vancouver Island. She treats Trappers, fishermen, and Indians daily with limited local medical access, often routing emergencies by radio to Baballos or plane. A new note records bird life within 26 miles of St Pauls Cathedral, London.
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R. A. McPhee
Regina
Kyuquot
B.C
Vancouver Island
Canadian Red Cross Society
Vancouver
Alness
Baballos
New Gold
Camp Town
Port Alice
Cape Cook
Miss McPhee
Pias
Car Bolt Loose Sparks Concern as Driver Faces Tight Nut Behind Wheel
A loose bolt in a vehicle raises safety concerns while the driver contends with a stubborn nut behind the wheel. Authorities caution drivers to inspect under the hood and ensure fasteners are secure.
Japan Begins Growth of Virgin Tobacco With Success
Japan reports initial success in cultivating Virgin tobacco varieties. Researchers note promising leaf quality and potential for market diversification. Experts caution that long term yields and export viability require further trials and regulatory approvals.
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Great Britain
Lancashire
Rootes
Film Industry
England
The
New York’s World's Fair
New York
Reunion Island
Red Cross
West Coast
3 Paul's Cathedral
Japan
Zou
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