New Helicopter Tested by John Hess in B C
John Hess of New Westminster B C is testing a novel helicopter described as the first practical model. The 210 horsepower machine weighs about two tons and uses two umbrella shaped four blade propellers on vertical shafts with a forward shaft that can angle to propel the craft. This is Hess's third helicopter, following earlier models and experiments with a 100 horsepower engine.
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John Hess
New Westminster
B.C
Hess
Homework limits seen as positive education trend
The push to curb external exams in public and high schools aims to reduce after school homework, especially for early teens, to protect health and allow more recreation. Authorities cite studies from the Canadian Education Association and historic notes from England and Pennsylvania on balancing work, meals, sleep, and exercise with learning.
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Canadian Education Association
Regina
Prairie Provinces
London (England) County
State Department of Public Instruction of Pennsylvania
Hygeia
J. F. Rogers
Japan extends compulsory education to eight years
Japan has fixed the period of compulsory education at eight years instead of six. The change broadens schooling for children, aligning with long term educational reforms.
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Japan
Queer Broadcast Music Baffles Road Workers Near Dodds Alta
Four road workers near Dodds Alberta about forty miles southeast of Edmonton heard mysterious music described as a radio program from Edmonton with no receiving sets within five miles. They located Mrs. G Sanstrom at a distant farm who also heard the tune and feared to mention it. The music ceased as they investigated, continuing earlier as they moved toward the farm. The report echoes other odd tunes from appliances and sinks elsewhere.
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Dodds
Alta
Edmonton
A. J. Thorsley
R. Gjerde
H. Vergette
R. Flotree
Kruschen Salts Relieves Rheumatic Pain Says User
A longtime user reports taking Kruschen for over a year and finding stairs no longer painful. She notes reduced knee and back pain and head discomfort, saying she feels healthier than in years and credits the salts with dissolving uric acid and aiding its expulsion.
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Kruschen
Kruchen
G.M
Railways Drive Canada’s Development Says CN Rail Official
N B Walton general superintendent of transportation for Canadian National Railways western region told Vancouver board of trade members railways spurred growth in Vancouver and all of Canada during a meeting marking the 100th anniversary of steam railway transport in Canada.
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Vancouver
Canada
N. B. Walton
Canadian National Railways
Western Region
Transportation and Customs Bureau
Vancouver Board of Trade
Tail wagging: cats angry dogs pleased cows hit milker
A humorous observation notes tail wagging in animals: cats react angrily, dogs wag with pleasure, cows thump tails to disrupt milking. The item presents a light, informal take on animal behavior.
France to Add 1500 Planes to Air Defenses
Paris reports cabinet and air ministry plans to boost France to 4000 modern planes and 50000 personnel. Immediate additions include 10000 men and 1000 officers drawn from current air, army and navy non commissioned officers and air corps reserves.
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France
Air Ministry
Paris
Air
Army
Color of horses linked to heat sensitivity in reports
A claim circulates that black horses suffer more from heat than horses of other colors. The report notes color as a factor but provides no scientific evidence.
Prairie cattle market steadies as open fall favors herds
The Lethbridge Herald notes the cattle spectre in the southern prairie is fading this winter. Many cattle have moved to markets east west and south for slaughter or feeding. Open fall lets remaining cattle find their own living and signals a better livestock outlook than expected.
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Lethbridge Herald
No exact scientific definition of an intoxicating drink
A quoted line notes that defining an intoxicating drink scientifically is impossible. The remark underscores the subjective and varying standards used in classification across contexts and eras.
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Wey
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P.S
Amdeniaees
Coleman
Coleman Lamp and Stove Co., Ltd
Toronto
Shaw Higher Accountancy
Shaw Schools Limited
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