River bed hunt pushes Sapphire Lake camp to plan new dig
In Sapphire Lake the mining camp shifts as Timmy Moon’s airplane trade and Olson’s gold finds spark rapid growth. Jack Hammond proposes a mapped campaign of test pits along Number 5 lease to locate the old river bed, while Kay Joyce anticipates a future with Bruce Kenning and a dowry plan. McKenzie Joe remains wary of scientific advice and remains Johnny-on-the-spot for Joe’s next move.
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Bruce Kenning
Hammond
Fern
Bolivia
Bruce
Kay
Jack
Seattle
Mother
Timmy
Father
Jack Hammond
McKenzie Joe
Jeanne
Joe
Sapphire Lake
Timmy Moon
Wrangell
Alaskan
Vancouver
Tommy Moon
Annie
Olson
Juneau
Sitka
Seashell Collection Sold Cheap By Auction in New York
The Miramichi Natural History Museum at Chatham, N B, bought a valuable seashell collection for 175 dollars in an auction of unclaimed freight. Thomas Wilson of Chatham made the winning bid after others offered 1 and 1.50 dollars. An Irish woman quipped she would see America before she dies.
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Miramichi Natural History Museum
Chatham
N.B
New York
Thomas Wilson
Wilson
Chestnut Trees Common for Telephone Poles
A historical note states chestnut trees are most commonly used for making telephone poles. The text emphasizes their widespread use and rustic utility in infrastructure projects.
Aspirin Tablet Disintegrates in Water in Seven Seconds
A True Story Pictures report shows an aspirin tablet instantly starts breaking apart when dropped in water, fully disintegrating within seven seconds, implying rapid readiness for effect.
Aspirin Tablets Promise Quick Headache and Pain Relief
An advertisement urges readers to keep the Aspirin image in mind as a tablet begins to dissolve in liquid and then works to relieve rheumatic pain or headaches within minutes. It emphasizes speed and rapid relief.
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Felief
Turner Valley Oil Gains Empire Status Amid Mexico Expropriation
Viscount Chaplin said Mexico's expropriation of British oil assets elevates Canada's western oil sector. He noted Turner Valley Alberta is a rising empire asset, supports further northern development, and foresaw a future pipeline to Vancouver by the British government, though current demand is limited.
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Canada
Turner Valley
Alberts
Viscount Chaplin
England
Mexico
Calgary
Vancouver
Lord Chaplin
Demolition Pace Leaves Aberdeen Families in Caravans
Hundreds of families on Aberdeen's outskirts face years in temporary wheeled shacks after a slum clearance program outpaced rebuilding. Tenement blocks were demolished before new homes were ready, leaving people in caravans for more than three years.
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Aberdeen
Scotland
Astrologer Links Sunspots to World Troubles
An astrologer claims sunspots settle global crises and celebrity deaths, suggesting they explain European turmoil and airplane accidents while Japanese newspapers cut Sunday editions to save newsprint. Russia comments on candy and ice cream factory expansion as part of broader plans.
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Japan
Russia
First real parachute leap by Hampden in 1780s history
English aeronaut Hampden made the first real parachute leap from 9000 feet above Cheltenham, landing thirteen minutes later. The piece traces early parachute mentions by Blanchard and Montgolfier, notes their wartime usefulness, and cites safety gains in World War I and modern aviation.
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Hampden
Cheltenham
Francois Blanchard
Etienne Montgolfier
Basil Hallam
London
Elsie Janis
St. Thomas Times- Journal
Westbrook Pegler on Flash as News Value
Westbrook Pegler criticizes radio commentators and advertisers for misusing the word Flash noting it signals a brief event of major importance. He explains the hierarchy of news wire reporting with flash then bulletin and stories and condemns unnecessary flashes in journalism.
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Press Association
Westbrook Pegler
New York World Telegram
Chicago
Canada’s Minorities Population Split From 1931 Census
The 1931 census shows Canada’s 10,376,786 population with British origins at 5,381,071 and French at 292,990 among other groups including German 473,544 Ukrainian 225,113 and Polish 145,503. A stray note about camels in Palestine streets is included, followed by an item on Seaton’s tiny two room school and Britain’s motor industry employing over a million.
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Canada
A Real Menace and the Call for Clean Air
A Parade piece warns that unconditioned air could be as dangerous as untreated water. It recalls historical plagues from filth and cites diseases linked to foul air such as tuberculosis bronchitis pneumonia influenza asthma and hay fever. Clean air with proper temperature and humidity could lessen disease prevalence.
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Europe
Farmers Attend Field Meetings Reach Record Attendance
Field meetings of farmers across Canada at Dominion Experimental Farms have numbered 173 this season, drawing 24,999 attendees. The total surpasses any previous year by 1,517.
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Canada
Dominion Experimental Farms
Dresses of spun aluminum made in England
Women’s dresses are reported to be crafted in England from spun aluminum, described as fine and soft as silk.
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England
Minard's Liniment Praised for Horses and Cattle
A Manitoba farmer Mr Dowd recommends Minard's Liniment for horse cuts and stable care. The note recalls a doctor-prepared formula over 60 years old and stresses its value in every stable and home.
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Dowd
Glenboro
Manitoba
Minard
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Christie's
Kenning
Kay Joyce
Jeanne Towers
Courtney Ryley Cooper
WNU Service
Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Ottawa
America
Ireland
True Story Pictures
Turner Valley Oil
Seizu
Lydia E. Pinkham
Piskbam
Palestine
Seaton
Britain
Johnson Motors
Peterboro
Farmers
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