Costa Rica monkey trade booms due to U S demand
The article reports rising US demand for white face monkeys as pets, fueling a large, illegal shipment operation from Costa Rica via San Jose. It notes at least 10 American hunters involved, native capture methods, and high prices paid by US buyers. It also quotes local collectors on supply, ethics, and market profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa Rica
Nicaragua
Air Force
Charles Hudson
Santa Barbara
Calif
San Jose
Clyde Lowe
U.S
Lowe
United States
Animal
Pan American Hotel
Fatalities from accidents higher among boys in childhood
A Health League synthesis notes 6000 annual U S child deaths from accidents. It shows boys aged 5 to 14 suffer far more than girls, with motor vehicle crashes and drownings top causes, and warns that many fatalities occur at home. It urges parental safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Metropolitan Information Service
Health League of Canada
Santa Claus and fall skirt patterns advertised for home crafters
Vintage ad copy outlines patterns for a Santa on a roof wooden toy set and a Misses Waist skirt pattern. It promotes easy tracing, painting directions, and minimal tools. Prices are 1.50 for the toy pattern and 0.35 for the skirt pattern, with mailing details and address in Vancouver and Toronto.
32 Inch Big Eared Bunny Pattern Buy
Alice Brooks promotes a 32 inch bunny pattern 7313 with easy directions for making a stuffed toy. The ad invites readers to send twenty five cents in coins to obtain the pattern and notes heavy flannel and cotton batting as materials.
Man Charged In Okmulgee Whisky Mash Case
Okmulgee resident George Willie Hall was charged by federal agents with operating a still after alcohol tax officers spotted whisky mash on his moustache. Investigations near his home found two barrels of mash and a 55 gallon cooker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
Okla
George Willie Hall
Alcohol Tax Unit
John Stocking
Bill Gibson
Hall
Grauballe Man Exhibit Highlights Danish Archaeology
The Grauballe man, a 4000 year old Danish ancestor, is shown at Aarhus museum in new preservation. Discovered in Jutland by peat workers three years ago, the figure rests in peat soil with hands so delicate fingerprints were taken. Authorities suggest he was a noble voluntary sacrifice to Nerthsu, contrasting with the Tolland man which deteriorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aarhite Museum
Denmark
Kedelmere
Jutland
Tolland
Nerthsu
Canada praised as world’s best in education review
Dr Moustafa Fahmy of Cairo education ministry returns in December after a study tour of Canada and the United States. He lauds Canada’s school system as a happy medium between European and American models and recommends remodelling Egypt’s system to its mould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Moustafa Fahmy
Cairo
United States
Banana-filled Marine recruit joins after banana binge
Roy L. Gish, 17, of McCook Nebraska, boarded a train to basic training in Omaha after boosting his weight from 98 to 105 pounds by eating bananas. He weighed 102 before the bananas and later hit 105 while at the naval personnel center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Omaha
Neb
Roy L. Gish
McCook
Marines
Naval Personnel Centre
Power of gasoline claimed as explosive by old report
A historical note asserts that one gallon of gasoline holds power comparable to 43 pounds of dynamite, reflecting sensational caution about fuel hazards in early coverage.
Alice Brooks Needle Craft Catalogue Ad
Plainly write your name address and pattern number to order the Alice Brooks Needle Craft Catalogue. Enjoy pages of new knitting crochet embroidery iron ons toys and novelties. Send 25 cents for a copy and you will want to order every design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks Needlecraft
Grayling Thrive In Lac la Ronge In Saskatchewan Stocking
Prince Albert Saskatchewan fisheries director George Couldwell reports success from seven years of stocking Lac la Ronge and tributaries with Arctic grayling. A 12 inch, 14 ounce fish aged three to four years was caught in a commercial net near the Bow River outlet by Mc Ivor McAuley, indicating establishment of the species for sport anglers and future checks through fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan
George Couldwell
Lac la Ronge
Bow River
McIvor McAuley
la Ronge
Couldwell
Big
Fingernail Growth Facts for Health Readers
A healthy person’s fingernails grow about an inch and a half per year while ill or undernourished nails grow slower. The middle finger’s nail grows slightly faster, and it takes four and a half months to reach full length. A seventy year old man has renewed his fingernails about 186 times.
Saskatchewan Yorkshire hogs sent to United States as foundation breeding stock
Fifteen head of purebred Yorkshire hogs from Saskatchewan herds were shipped to the United States to serve as foundation breeding stock for bacon hog production. Dr. S. L. Curtis selected animals from several farmers for high AR test scores and strong Yorkshire traits, with potential for future shipments and growing demand in Canada and the U.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Saskatchewan
United States
S. L. Curtis
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Howard Henry
Westhope
North Dakota
Curtis
Henry
A.R
Kernaleguen
Canada
O H A rookies boost Canadian junior hockey league
The O H A Junior A League gains prominence with five rookies who played there last season. Chicago Black Hawks add two rookies who previously played in the O H A. Hank Ciesla and Hee Lalonde have past stints in the league, while Larry Hillman moved from Hamilton to Detroit. Toronto rookies Billy Harris and Dickie Duff also shone in O H A alumni teams.
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Oh.a
Canada
N.hll
O.H.A
Chicago Black Hawks
Toronto
Billy Harris
Toronto Marlboros
Dickie Duff
FC Michaels
Camel Temperature Rises Nearly 12 Degrees Before Sweating
The article notes a camel’s body heat climbs about 11 to 12 degrees Fahrenheit prior to the onset of sweating. It highlights how camels manage heat with adaptations that delay sweating and conserve water.
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Santa Claus
Santa
Home Workshop Pattern Service
Department P.P.L
West Fifth Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
P.P.L
Front Street W
Household Arts Department
Alice Brooks
MacDonald
Camacla
Notre Dame Cathedral
Paris
Farmers’ Rice Growers Co-operative
West Sacramento
Household Arts
Dr. Curtis
Archie Anderson
Alingly
Peter Scotheim
Spruce Home
Viggo Jensen
Fir Ridge
A. H. Dyck
Borden
Paul Kernaleguen
St. Brieux
Charlies Harlton and Son
Belle Plaine
Dodd
Kay
Queen City Curling Stone CO
Battleman Apts
Sask
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