Isolationism debated in New York Times editorial letters
Regina Leader-Post reproduces New York Times editorial urging the United States to accept limited relations and shared responsibility as a world power. Letters from Abraham Green of New York and Paul Rowland of Shelter Island argue isolationism endangers peace, and favor joining international law and the League of Nations for global security.
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United States
New York Times
New York
Abraham Green
Paul Rowland
Shelter Island
League of Nations
Regina
Lou Lee Tracks Two Robbery Suspects Through Harlem
Chinese laundryman Lou Lee chased two African American robbers across Morningside Heights and Harlem after they stole two watches and $58. Police later held each suspect on robbery charges in felony court with bail set at 7,500 dollars. Lou Lee quipped on the case as the trail persisted.
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Lou Lee
Charlie Chan
Morningside Heights
New York
116Th Street
Hartem-ward
Harlem
From Barbarian Food to Ice Cream in Shanghai
A short history notes the shift in Shanghai from skepticism toward ice cream to wide adoption. Chinese consumers, led by returning students with freezers, gradually embraced frozen treats as ice cream spread across the country.
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Shanghai
China
Has Lot To Learn Today Barber Training Hours
A barber must complete at least 1,000 hours of study in a reputable barbering school. Subjects include hygiene bacteriology histology of hair skin and nails chemistry diseases of skin hair glands nails massage cutting shaving cosmetic therapy and hair coloring and tinting.
Nail in a tree preserves height through growth
A nail driven into a tree at about five feet above the ground will stay at that height as the tree grows taller. The phenomenon demonstrates how tree growth occurs at the tips while the trunk expands outward.
The Curious Bamboo Its rapid growth and varied uses across cultures
Bamboo grows astonishing amounts, with one Ceylon species noted at 16 inches daily. In six weeks a shoot can reach 20 feet, while some reach 120 feet tall. Europeans use it as walking sticks, Mafiya pickles shoots, others salt or serve like asparagus, and bamboo manna once valued in the East for medicine and optics.
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Ceylon
Europe
Mafiya
Motorist questions gas estimate in cents and gallons
A motorist challenges a price estimate by noting how five gallons at 20 cents per gallon should total a dollar and four cents, with 22 cents remaining before the final two gallons. The exchange hints at pricing confusion in a local fuel market.
Dutch Travelers Introduced Tea to Europe in the 16th Century
History notes indicate Dutch merchants brought tea to Europe in the 16th century, spreading its use across courts and ports. The event marked a turning point in global trade and beverage culture as tea rituals spread beyond Asia.
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Europe
Mormons Ready Stores for Lean Years
The Detroit Free Press notes the Mormon community quietly prepares storehouses of food and clothing to aid their members if hard times arrive. Leaders avoid prophecies or economic forecasts, yet emphasize readiness, thrift, and foresight.
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Detroit Free Press
Pigs Tail Curl Mystery Settled by U S Agriculture
The U S Department of Agriculture’s Swine division reports a 200 pig sample with 98 right tail curls, 98 left curls, and four borderline cases. The finding ends a long running tail curl debate among researchers.
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United States Agriculture Department
J. H. Zeller
Bureau of Animal Industry
Ontario Health Service Scheme Gains 324 Subscribers
A voluntary non profit health plan in Ontario reports 324 subscribers since Aug 1. Fees start at $2 monthly and members receive comprehensive medical care including surgeries and hospitalization after two months. Dr J A Hanna announced the program with 415 Toronto physicians agreeing to participate.
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Ontario
Associated Medical Services Incorporated
J. A. Hanna
Ontario Department of Health
Toronto
McGill Scholarship Award to John Calder
John Calder, Alexander High School graduate from Medicine Hat Alta, won a four year free tuition scholarship at McGill University. Announcement made by F J Curtis, CP Railway staff registrar. Scholarship open to male employees under 21 or their minor sons.
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McGill University
John Calder
Alexander High School
Medicine Hat
Alta
F. J. Curtis
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian 1937 grain crop totals and regional breakdowns
The first official estimate places Canada's 1937 total wheat and grain production at 188 191 000 bushels. Spring wheat 168 999 000 bushels, fall wheat 19 192 000. Prairie Spring wheat totals show Manitoba 53m, Saskatchewan 35m, Alberta 76m. Oats 282 065 000, barley 87 781 000, flaxseed greatly reduced, fall rye 4 588 000, spring rye 1 450 000. Ontario up, Quebec down, prairie provinces generally lower.
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Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Ontario
Modern Noahs Ark Brings Animals To US Zoo
A Silver Line freighter named Silverash arrived in Halifax harbor carrying a cargo of 1000 plus mammals snakes and birds from Sumatra Borneo and Java. The voyage was organized by the National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian Institution for the United States government zoo in Washington. The ship halted before entering port to load 600 bananas as a snack for the animals.
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Halifax Harbor
Silver Line
United States Government
Washington
Sumatra
Borneo
Java
National Geographic Society
Smithsonian Institute
Island Horse Feed Nonexistent At Parry Sound Farm
A lonely horse on a barren island west of Parry Sound Ontario was misjudged by an aviator. An investigation showed the island half rock and half pasture with a well cared for horse under Mrs Mary Moreau s care. The owner tends a cow a dog a cat a drake and a second horse.
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Parry Sound
Ontario
Mary Moreau
Editor Linked to Newsboy in Longtime Partnership
Messenger asks which swell the boy was speaking to and learns the editor of one of the papers works with the boy. The exchange highlights a lasting professional relationship between the editor and the newsboy.
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Newsboy
Jimmie
Gasoline Production Would Last Just Over An Hour Today
The statement notes that if the 1900 gasoline production total were produced today, it would burn for a little more than an hour, illustrating the scale of modern fuel consumption.
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U.S
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