Prairie rehabilitation plans urged for national drought relief
The piece argues for broad support of federal drought rehabilitation plans in the prairie provinces. It notes uncertainties among experts but emphasizes conservation of moisture and soil fertility as essential. It warns reforms will be costly and lengthy, with potential regional variation in results, and calls for patience and long term commitment.
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Prairie Provinces
Rome
Prairie
Prairies
August Drive Toll Raises Road Safety Concerns
The report notes August as the worst month for road accidents with authorities in China assisting a rayon industry initiative. Local data points to heightened crash risk during the peak month.
Appeal for Expanded Leprosy Fight in China
Delegates at the Third National Leprosy Conference urged the Chinese National Government to intensify detection and treatment. They estimated China has at least 1,000,000 lepers while facilities treat only about 2,000. 850 physicians urged leprosy training in medical colleges. The Shanghai leprosarium reported room for 180 patients but funds limited treatment to 75.
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Nankin
China
Shanghai
Royal travelers burdened London porters with luggage
Eastern potentates headed for the coronation in London, bringing bulky baggage. The Sultan of Trengganu arrived with 20 boxes of headgear while the Maharajah of Dharddanga arrived with 16 attendants, including eight tall bodyguards in white turbans red jackets and white jodhpurs.
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London
Trengganu
Dharddanga
Sympathy from Ex Kaiser After Hindenburg Loss
Former Kaiser Wilhelm sent a message of sympathy to the Zeppelin works and urged continued airship construction after the Hindenburg disaster. The widow of a crash victim mailed her wedding ring to aid in building a new Hindenburg.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Zeppelin Works
Hindenburg
Prolific spirit of early air pioneers and pilots
The piece notes German dirigible builders profiting from failures and quotes Mrs. Clark Salmon on flying with famous pilots. It recalls Wiley Post on landings and cites historical facts about the Boston News Letter and the vast size of Jupiter, highlighting enduring progress and notable figures.
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Clark Salmon
New Orleans Item-Tribune
Wiley Post
Preservation urged for Bluenose as memorial not just vessel
The Halifax Herald argues to seize and preserve the famed fishing schooner Bluenose as a national or provincial memorial. It notes the ship’s sentimental value surpasses any monetary worth and warns against loss as vessels fade from memory. It also references cancer research notes from a separate report and cautions against false cures.
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Nova Scotian
Halifax Herald
Selected Chocolate Blanc Mange Recipe
A vintage recipe for chocolate blanc mange uses milk sugar salt Benson's starch cocoa and corn syrup. The mixture is cooked in a double boiler until thick then moulded and chilled served with whipped cream or ice cream.
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Benson's Corn
Theory Proves Lindemann’s Spin Test at Farnborough
Professor F A Lindemann conducted wind tunnel theory and in flight spin tests at Farnborough during the war. His experiments aimed to explain why aircraft spin nose-dives occur, confirming the theory. He is also cited as an air defence expert believing enemy aircraft can be prevented from crossing British shores.
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F. A. Lindemann
Farnborough
Lindemann
Turks Seek New Ways to Move Loads Under Law
Turks fear the new rule restricting porters from heavy back loads will disrupt work. About 5,000 plan to form four companies to haul cargo by motor vehicles while others will purchase hand carts to adapt.
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Turkey
Right Hon Stanley Bruce of Australia A longtime leader
The text profiles the Right Hon Stanley Melbourne Bruce aged 51, Australian High Commissioner in London. Born in Australia and educated in England, he rowed in Cambridge’s 1904 victory over Oxford. After notable WWI service he entered politics in 1918 and rose to prime minister within five years, later leading a continuous federal government for over five years.
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Stanley Melbourne Bruce
Australian Commonwealth
London
England
Cambridge
Oxford
Smith College president marks twenty years in office
The Smith College president W. A. Neilson, head of the largest women’s college in the U S, celebrates twenty years as leader. A train conversation about a salesman’s line reveals a playful exchange. Honey bees in the United States must produce about 500 million pounds of honey annually for their own use.
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United States
Presdent
W. A. Neilson
Smith College
President Neilse
How to Overcome Itching Piles
Annoying itching and rectal soreness warned against neglecting treatment. Hemioid, taken as directed, is claimed to quickly relieve itching and soreness, reducing the risk of operation and offering a simple, inexpensive remedy.
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Hemicid Ww & Physicians
Anyon
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Mount Vernon
Saom
Cis
Far East
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Count Zeppelin
Detroit Free Press
Boston News Letter
America
John Campbell
Boston
Jupiter
Earth
Moon
Montreal
Canada
Toronto
Winnipeg
Calgary
Vancouver
Cancer Research
International Cancer Research Foundation
Robert Chambers
New York University Biology Department
Foundation
Royal Cancer Hospital, London
Gow
Chocolate Blanc
Stanley Bruce
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