Canadian Radium War Resource Pact Details Emergence
The Northern Miner reports that Canada places radium uranium and related metals at the British government’s disposal for the war duration. Eldorado Gold Mines notes ample Canadian supplies and refinery capacity, with shipments halted to prevent enemy reach. Eldorado’s Port Hope refinery can produce radium if needed, and a year’s ore stockpiles are secured at Waterways Fort Smith and Great Bear Lake. Pitchblende discoveries at No 1 vein extend 160 feet, with No 2 vein showing a new 100 foot extensions.
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Dominion
Eldorado Gold Mines, Limited
British War Ministry
Eldorado
Port Hope
Ontario
Waterways
Fort Smith
Great Bear Lake
Tuberculosis Outlook in Western Canada Warns of Two Danger Sources
The piece warns that two infection sources threaten progress against tuberculosis in the Dominion. It cites declining death rates in Canada and Saskatchewan, notes one third of Saskatchewan deaths in 1937 were among Indians, and flags immigrants from high prevalence regions as a second hazard. It discusses Indian boarding school history, survival of the fittest remarks, and health-unit efforts on two reserves to curb infection.
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Dominion
Canada
Saskatchewan
Saskachewan
Christian Smith
Saskachewan Anti-Tuberculosis League
Mr. Smith
T.B
Farewell Jest Bequeaths Hat Revealing Hidden Deposit
Italian clown Farewell Joke Gilberto Venturelli bequeaths his top hat to his son. The hat shatters and reveals a 30 000 lre deposit receipt in the son s name. Venturelli now runs a restaurant and preserves the hat in a glass case. A radio era note says tunes have shortened lifespans from a year to a month.
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Gilberto Venturelli
Italy
Venturelli
Mrs Bloyd Simon Recovers With Favorite Prescription
A New Woman rantford report quotes Mrs Bloyd Simon of 9 Walter St saying she endured sleeplessness weakness and poor health before using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She credits renewed energy weight and sleep to the remedy and notes a return to normal health.
Neutron Magnetic Strength Measured by Two Physicists
Prof. Felix Bloch and Prof. Luis Alvarez report a neutron magnetic moment of 1.93 nuclear magnetons using a 75 ton instrument. They estimate it would take one quintillion neutrons to equal the field of a small horseshoe magnet, highlighting neutron magnetism in atomic structure.
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Felix Bloch
Sanford University
Luis Alvarez
University of California
Valve grinding accuracy test described by bounce test
A valve seated properly should bounce back when dropped into its seat. If it does not bounce, the grinding is likely improper, indicating an inaccurate valve seating.
Notable journalist Robert Lipsett dies in Ottawa hospital
Prominent Toronto Daily Star parliamentary correspondent Robert Lipsett died in Ottawa hospital after a lengthy career across Canada. Lipsett, 49, served as press gallery president and worked for the Winnipeg Telegram, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Montreal papers before joining the Toronto Mail and Empire, Saturday Night and the Toronto Daily Star. He was born in Toronto and educated in Winnipeg at the University of Manitoba.
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Robert Lipsett
Toronto Daily Star
Ottawa
Lipsett
Press Gallery
Toronto
Winnipeg
Montreal
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg Telegram
Calgary
Edmonton
Vancouver
Conservative Party
Toronto Mail and Empire
Toronto Saturday Night
Hard Labourers Get Double Meat Rations Cited
Foreign correspondents report the German Government classed them as hard labourers. They were told their weekly meat supply would be doubled to just over two pounds, as hard laborers receive twice the meat ration of white collar workers under the ration system.
Cow theft leads to 18 month road work sentence
In Orangeburg South Carolina a suspect was arrested on a theft charge after police traced trails left by a stolen cow. The man admitted placing shoes on the animal to mislead pursuers and received an 18 month road work sentence.
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Orangeburg
S.C
Origin of Old Terms Longitude and Latitude
The article traces the origins of longitude and latitude to ancient beliefs centering on the Mediterranean. It explains longitude as an east west direction term tied to the sea’s expanse and notes how early geography framed global coordinates.
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Mediterranean Sea
Trenches Dug on King's School Cricket Green
Turf long undisturbed in the Green Court near Canterbury Cathedral gives way as trenches are dug on the old cricket green of King's School, signaling disruption to a historic playing surface.
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Canterbury Cathedral
King’s School
Cactus Spread by Collectors Worldwide After Origins in Americas
The cactus, once native to the American continents, has been distributed globally by plant hobbyists and collectors, expanding from its original range to many regions worldwide.
Fortifications at Maginot and Siegfried Lines Face Breakthrough
The Maginot line in France and the Siegfried line in Germany stand as vast defences costing billions. France claims superiority with underground earthscrapers, tunnels, and air force hangars, while Germany boasts 22,000 bunkers and moved mountains to clear firing vistas. Both sides tout strength and readiness.
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France
Germany
Limes
Hitler
Belgium
Switzerland
Netherlands
Special mum plants and marmalade delivered after order
The Toronto store advertised chrysanthemum plants for indoor or outdoor decor during a recent weekend special. A woman sent an order labeled one orange mum. A large pail of orange marmalade was promptly delivered.
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Toronto
Fire Prevention Lessons From Tragic 1937 38 Losses In Canada Harlem Split Ends In Violent Seizure
The article notes 263 fire victims in Canada last year and 105 children lost to fire in 1937 and 118 in 1938. It blames parental neglect and urges strict fire safety training for children plus keeping matches away from kids. It also recounts Herbert L. Bruce dissolving a nine year Harlem restaurant partnership with Miles Duncan in a violent partitioning act.
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Canada
Herbert L. Bruce
Miles Duncan
Harlem
Bruce
Tammany Hall
Ottawa women seek mechanic training for ambulance work
More than 30 women applied to Ottawa Technical School night classes for automobile mechanics, aiming to become ambulance drivers. Registration was not yet complete. Feminine interest predates Canada's war declaration with Germany. earlier courses were men-only, but the collegiate board later allowed women to enroll.
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Ottawa
Survey Claims Modern Car Life Is 814 Years
A survey reports the average lifespan of a modern automobile as 814 years, a figure likely misprinted or sensationalized, raising questions about data methodology and plausibility.
Revival Sparks for The Returning Musician
A veteran artist unexpected comeback revives interest as fans await new work. The musician, once deemed finished, announces a fresh project and live dates inspiring renewed attention from media and audiences.
Antonio of Sexsmith Wins Family Sweepstake
Antonio of Sexsmith a Pole and member of the Edmonton Regiment won a family sweepstake that prevented all the boys from leaving at once due to farm work. He then went to Edmonton and enlisted.
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Is. Antonio
Sexsmith
Edmonton Regiment
Antonio
Edmonton
Cabbage Rose Cultivated in Europe for 2000 Years
The cabbage rose with numerous petals has been cultivated in Europe for two millennia, reflecting its enduring ornamental and horticultural value.
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Europe
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Metals
Maginot and Siegfried Lines
Mickie
Aati
Royal
Aay Beatae
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Appleford Paper Products Limited
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Appleford Paper Products Ltd
Winnipeg - Regina
Saskatoon
Monton
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