England's Gold Hoarding Policy Seen As Hidden Strength
The Argonaut notes Britain allows private gold hoarding while the U S prosecutes a citizen for refusing to turn in gold. Observers see a deliberate policy where individuals buy and keep gold as a precaution, not for banks or industry, providing a potential government credit reserve ready to mobilize if needed.
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Rug Making Turns Mortgage Bust to Business Success
Estelle Withers of Granville Nova Scotia faced foreclosure four years ago with no money to pay her mortgage. She turned to rug hooking, built a thriving side business selling mats and rugs, and paid off debts. A Halifax firm placed a large order and she now expects steady winter work.
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Protest Against Civil Service Age Rule Reaches Roosevelt
Chairman Cochran of the House Committee on Expenditures in Government departments presents a protest to President Roosevelt against the Civil Service Commission ruling that 40 is the maximum age for federal job applicants. Psychologists support the claim that workers perform best from ages 40 to 60.
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Reward for audience that can sing O Canada at 22 percent
A witty remark proposes offering a reward or trophy to find an audience capable of singing 16 percent of any version of O Canada. The comment highlights difficulty of locating such a group and uses humor to critique performance variety.
Taming Humming Birds Becomes Mrs Evans Life Work
Mrs Vila Evans of Kansas City gains fame for training several wild hummingbirds visiting her flower garden. The birds drink from a test tube and some, like her bird My Lady, enter the house for meals. Northwestern University and Canadian observatories will test the drift theory with long term data.
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How To Avoid Topping Balls Golf Advice
A golfer approaches a pro in distress about topping every shot. The pro replies with a dry tip to turn the ball upside down to hit from the same spot, offering a humorous take on common swing faults.
Italy Sees Lottery Tax Boost Revenue This Year
Italy's lottery tax has added millions to state revenue this year, increasing fiscal intake as gambling proceeds rise. Officials note stronger collections across draws and gains from higher ticket sales amid steady demand.
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Italy
Rock throwing seal amuses crew off Vancouver
A visiting Scot recalls a seaside tale aboard a Campbell town fishing boat on the west coast of Scotland. A seal rose beside the port bow and hurled a rock at the vessel, then clapped its flippers, swam off when tired, leaving the crew to witness the frolic.
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Prairies
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Scotland
Teacher Smith and pupil clash over whispered remark
The exchange centers on a whispered insult by a student to a teacher labeled silly by both sides. Officials describe the incident as a minor classroom disruption with verbal rebuke and no physical harm reported.
Electric safety razors gain popularity in Netherland India
Report notes rising use of electric safety razors in Netherland India with buyers citing convenience and efficiency. Retailers see strengthened demand across major cities as consumers shift away from manual blades.
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Netherland India
Two drug traffickers nabbed near border in Canada and U S
The Niagara Falls Review reports two drug traffickers arrested across the border. One in Montreal was sentenced to fourteen years in a penitentiary with twenty five lashes and a $3,000 fine. The other, tried across the line, was freed on a technicality.
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Niagara Falls Review
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Country Boy and City Boy Crying Over a Cuckoo Clock
A brief comic exchange has Country Boy alerting Jimmy to hearing a cuckoo and City Boy reacting with surprise about the clock it came from. The dialogue captures playful rural urban contrasts in a single line.
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Jimmy
England Sees Rise in Drug Habit and Smuggling
Drug-taking and smuggling are increasing in England. Extra customs officials are posted at ports to foil continental drug rings, aided by French and German police. Scotland Yard tracks traffickers with ongoing consultations. A schoolgirl’s book bag contained morphine, showing smugglers’ methods. Doctor prescriptions are faked as demand grows.
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England
Scotland Yard
Continental
London
Midlands
Poison Ivy Study Links Contact to Skin Reaction
Wesleyan University scientists collaborating with the National Research Council of Canada report that mere proximity to poison ivy does not cause reactions. The study identifies a tangible carrier substance in the plant oil and describes processing nine hundred pounds of ivy leaves at Middleton, Connecticut for chemical analysis.
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National Research Council of Canada
Wesleyan
Middleton
Conn
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R. H. F. Manske
National Research Council
G. Albert Hill
The Danger Of Consistency
Walter Lippmann argues that publishing a speech or article corrupts inquiry and narrows truth. He warns audiences demand infallible guidance while speakers seek vanity, and adversaries quote past statements, creating a cycle where one clings to a fixed story.
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Walter Lippman
New York Tribune
Gar Wood’s superstition guides race starts
Racing legend Gar Wood refuses to start a race unless his speedboat holds two tiny teddy bear dolls. The quirky habit underscores his belief in lucky charms during competitions.
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