Lord Tweedsmuir Praises Adult Education For Canada
In Ottawa at the Chateau Laurier, Lord Tweedsmuir told the Canadian Association for Adult Education that he has written far too many books but urged that education remains vital. He argued adult education builds national unity, makes better citizens, broadens horizons, and supports personal happiness and advancement beyond school years.
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Canada
The Tourist Has Vanished in Wartime Japan
The London Observer notes a drastic drop in foreign visitors to Japan. Tourism revenue that once reached millions now nearly vanishes, with expectations this year under one thousand visitors, excluding transit and permanent residents.
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Pacific
China
London Observer
The Wrong Language
The minister pursues golf with lessons and practice new to him. After a miss and a second shot that falls behind the ball the caddie chides him and quips that he cannot learn golf in that language.
Grandfather Braving Winter Timber Work Story
A grandfather cuts firewood in freezing timber, walks beside a wagon, and carries lines to fend off the cold. His grandson now complains about driving a heaterless sedan, mistaking hardship for roughing it.
Skating Rink Carved Into Alpine Glacier Near Jungfrau
A skating rink has been carved inside a glacier high near the Jungfrau, offering a rare seasonal attraction for visitors. In a separate note, scholars estimate about 400000 Christian hymns are in existence today.
Glowing Vitality In Alberta Rural Life
Edmonton Journal reports Alberta communities show revived spirit seen in weekly papers. Farmers enjoy autumn weather good crops and social events like weddings and showers. Residents plan improvements and look forward to winter with traditional optimism after years of slower growth.
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Edmonton Journal
Sulphuric Acid Sprays Fight Weeds in California Fields
Scientific American reports weed control by spraying sulphuric acid in grain fields. Tests span years and thousands of acres with California leading adoption, over 6,000 acres currently treated. The method aims to kill weeds without harming grain, with potential expansion across California and beyond to the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. France already uses the technique on over 500,000 acres, and growth continues in England and the Continent.
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California
Midwest
Pacific Northwest
France
England
Scientific American
Two Boston Girls Speak Of Harvard Fathers
In Boston a teacher overhears two young girls discussing their families. One says my father went to Harvard and the other confirms his Harvard background, asking if there is any other place to go. The exchange highlights pride in prestigious education within families.
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Harvard
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Humorous Britain Dog Ownership Figures and Police Horse
The article notes Mounted Policeman Wilbur Nelson’s horse in Cleveland disregards typical commands until specific orders. It adds that highly educated dogs are common in Britain with about four million dogs in the country indicating widespread pet ownership and training.
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Cleveland
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Great Britain
Midnight sun seen beyond polar circles
Observation notes that the midnight sun extends beyond the polar regions, appearing south of the Arctic circle and north of the Antarctic circle, indicating unusual twilight phenomena.
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Arctic Circle
Antarctic Circle
Western Canada youth training programs show progress
Labour Minister Rogers toured the West and praised youth training projects run jointly by Dominion and provincial governments. Canada funded 1.5 million dollars with provinces matching, about 55 000 youths in training last year and roughly 25 per cent placed in jobs on completion. BC leads in Denmark based physical training with 90 units. Alberta 40 centres and Saskatchewan following, plus depots for forest, mining, carpentry, welding, electricity, auto and aviation mechanics and home service. Rural centres attract youths to scientific farming and citizenship education for farm girls.
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British Columbia
Denmark
Ian Eisenhardt
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Gasoline Use Rises with Speed From 35 to 55 MPH
An automobile driven at 55 mph uses one quarter more gasoline than at 35 mph, per statistics.
Port of New York Heralded as Vast Protected Harbor
The Port of New York is celebrated for its immense protected anchorage making it one of the world’s finest natural harbors.
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New York
Omaha Law Bans Sharing Food in Restaurants
In Omaha Nebraska a municipal rule prohibits giving any portion of a meal to another person in a restaurant. The ordinance aims to enforce dining sufficiency rules and outlines penalties for violations.
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Neb
Debunking Somme Casualty Claims in Miles Official History
The preface to 1916 Volume Two of the official Great War history edited by Captain Wilfrid Miles outlines Allied casualties at 623,907 and German losses at 680,000. Brig General Sir James Edmonds notes British undercounting due to inexperience and initial errors, while acknowledging true achievement seldom recognized.
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Nobel Peace Prize Goes to Nansen Office for Refugees
The 1938 award honors the Nansen Office for Refugees in Geneva marking the fourth year the prize has gone to an institution rather than a person. The 1922 prize was awarded posthumously to Fridtjof Nansen of Norway, whose name the office carries.
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Geneva
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The Spectator Excludes News From Its Pages
The Spectator, a daily paper from two centuries ago, barred news content to keep pages focused on other material. The policy marks its historical stance on information sharing in early journalism.
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Spectator
Trains Must Stop For Signal And Aid Distressed
A decree of Arizona law requires trains to halt at signals and provide water or aid to anyone in distress, outlining mandated safety and courtesy obligations for rail operators and crews.
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Arizona
Continental Drift Theory Cited By Writers And Scientists
A Glasgow Bulletin writer links continental drift to Earth's shaping in a discussion of Canada’s governor general and Rideau Hall. Sir Thomas Holland of Edinburgh University presents Africa South America India Australia Europe North America drift theory with plate movement and fossil and rock similarities supporting continental drift.
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Edinburg University
Guy's Hospital Medical School
London
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South America
India
Australia
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Europe
Asia
Antarctic
Falkland Island
Asiatic
Madagascar
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Missing Haydn Symphony Found at Edinburgh University
A symphony believed to be by Haydn and dated 1770 was found in Edinburgh University’s music library by Dr. Hans Gal. The three movement work is not in the complete Haydn edition and runs about ten minutes. Gal has already conducted it here and plans further research in British musical volumes and manuscripts as his life's work.
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Music Library
Edinburgh University
Hans Gal
Britain
Gal
Interest Compounds to 300 Trillion in Court Case
A San Jose man lent $100 to a friend and, 25 years later, won a judgment for over 300 trillion dollars. The loan note stated monthly compounding and the lender collected just $19.69, dying with $2,500 total. The Los Angeles Times weighs the implications for savings banks.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles Times
Duplications Flood Mail With Misdirected Addresses
The piece notes that about 100000 letters last year lacked state designations leading to misdelivery. It lists many common city names with multiple U S duplicates such as 11 Hollywoods 22 Clevelands and 14 Brooklyns, plus several foreign city names also reused. The Commentator cites confusion across the nation.
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Boston
Vice-Regal Christmas Cards From Rideau Hall Photos
The Governor-General and Lady Tweedsmuir choose two Rideau Hall photographs for their Christmas cards. Arthur S. Redfern, Tweedsmuir’s secretary, shot the images, one a spring Rideau Hall view and the other titled Winter Thaw. The cards feature a gold Vice-Regal crest and reveal the photos when opened.
Precious metals ranking through history
In the dark and middle ages metals were classed noble and base with gold the most noble. Silver ranked second while platinum was unknown. Today these metals are called precious due to rarity and value.
Mistletoe Seen Growing on Telegraph Wires in Ceylon
Reports describe mistletoe growing on telegraph wires in Ceylon. Birds peck at the plants and wipe the seeds from their bills as the mistletoe briefly thrives on the wires.
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