Canada Receives Seal Skins From Pribilofs In 1936 Treaty Deal
Canada will ship 7 867 Pribilof fur seal pelts to Great Britain for a London auction under the Pelagic Sealing Treaty. The sale aims to boost the Canadian treasury, with Japan and U S provisions sharing portions of the annual catch and a long term goal of conservation. The Pribilof herd is now about 1 500 000 seals, up from 125 000 when the treaty began in 1911.
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Great Britain
London
Ottawa
Dominion
United States
Washington
Japan
Forest City of London Revealed by Ancient Tree Beds
A Port of London Authority Magazine correspondent reports submerged forests found during King George V dock excavation and the Illumstead Marshes sewer works. Old forest beds stretch miles from Erith to the River Lea under the Thames with oak pine and yew trunks and peat deposits.
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Old London
Charing Cross
Strand
London
King George V. Dock
Port of London Authority
Lumstead
Erith
River Lea
Thames
Stoneness
Essex
St. Thomas
Miracles Of The Bible Seen As Sensible First Aid
New York surgeon Dr Robert H Kennedy told a graduate conclave at the New York Academy of Medicine that many biblical miracles were likely examples of sensible first aid. He noted regret a comprehensive history of fluids had not been written but cited an early resuscitation example in Kings.
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New York
Robert H. Kennedy
New York Academy of Medicine
South Africa Extends Air Defence to South-West Africa
South Africa broadens its air defence zone to cover South-West Africa, expanding regional security measures and signaling increased military coordination with neighboring territories.
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South Africa
South-West Africa
The Price of Beauty and Canned Porridge Trends
At a national hairdressers convention Frances A. McMullen says beauty is a necessity not a luxury with two dollars a week for upkeep, while some society women spend over a thousand annually for similar results. Separately, reports describe English bread canning after two years of work preserves loaf in a can and suggests porridge and haggis may follow, alongside military supply details for the Palestine expedition.
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Frances A. McMullen
Pittsburg
London News Chronicle
Empire
London
Palestine Expeditionary Force
Milton’s Cottage at Chalfont St Giles to be preserved
Milton’s Cottage, a near fifty year old public Milton museum run by trustees, faces threat to its view from a nearby field named the green. Sherman A. Boyce of American Express Travel Service says trustees aim to protect the site, which housed Milton during the plague and inspired Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained. The cottage draws many visitors, with a book noting numerous distinguished names.
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Milton
Chalfont St. Giles
Sherman A. Boyce
American Express Travel Service
London
Origin of Blue Monday Mirrors Timely Europe News
The Financial Post notes the curious labeling of Monday as Blue Monday and contrasts it with Sunday when European dictators convene families to threaten war. It observes Sunday traffic as people seek rest while Monday papers rush cables and report accidents, blaming restless headlines on madcap drivers.
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Europe
Financial Post
Orange Blossoms as Bridal Wreath Symbol of Prosperity
An article notes orange blossoms first used in Arab bridal wreaths and describes the orange branch as a symbol of prosperity since fruit and flowers bloom together. It also mentions S Vsessviatsky's theory on comets arising from Jupiter eruptions and remarks on hornbill roars deceiving newcomers in Malay regions. India and China supply 55 percent of goat and kid skins.
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S. Vsessviatsky
The
Astronomical Institute of Moscow
Jupiter
India
China
Visitor asks for Lamb letters at village library
A visitor asks for the Letters of Charles Lamb at the village library. The new clerk redirects him, correctly noting the post office is across the street.
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Charles Lamb
Real Turkey Ranch Tops Continent with 4500 Turkeys
C Fardly Wilmot, once Belleville mayor and RAF officer, runs Grove Farm Tutela Heights near Brantford Ontario where 4500 turkeys are raised for Christmas. The birds roost in 15ft high bleachers, eat nearly two tons of food daily, and weigh up to 23 or 24 pounds. losses run about 8 percent. Wilmot plans 6000 to 7000 next year and a long-term goal of 10000 birds. Two guards and two dogs patrol at night, with shotguns on site to deter thieves.
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C. Fardly Wilmot
Mr. Wilmot
Belleville
Ont
R.F.C
R.A F
Wilmot
Grove Farm
Tutela Heights
R.R. Ee
Brantford
R.A.F
England
Texas
South America
Value Of Fairs Friendly Competition Elevates Production
A discussion on Canadian fairs and their reflection of district life argues fairs educate attendees and raise exhibit quality. It notes British Columbia favors fairs but needs more.
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British Columbia
Ontario Holds Nearly Half of Canada Radio Licenses
A Canadian report shows about half of radio receiver licenses are held in Ontario with others scattered across Quebec British Columbia and Alberta. The finding highlights Ontario’s concentration of licensed services and regulatory activity.
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Canada
Ontario
Hampton Court Grapevine Confirms 500 Bunch Yield
In its 168th year the Hampton Court Palace grape vine will yield 500 bunches this season. The historic vine at London’s royal residence continues a long tradition of viticulture dating back centuries.
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Castle Mews
Buckingham Palace
George IV
Castle
London
Hampton Court Palace
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