Fire control urged to save timber and wildlife in Northland
Biologists and engineers from Ducks Unlimited warn that fires in Alberta Northland devastate forests and wildlife. Article cites 60 percent of nearby forests destroyed by recent fires and notes crews spent 38 percent of June fighting flames, stressing need for organized fire control to protect timber, waterfowl, fur bearers, and Indigenous livelihoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducks Unlimited
Alberta
Wendel Borthwick
Forest and Outdoors
Canadian Forestry Association
Great Northland
Prairie Provinces
MacKay Lakes
Gordon Lake
A. D. Bajkov
Northland
D.U
Lloyd Bunting
Newcomen
D.A
Garson Lake
Alberta-Saskatchewan
Gypsy Lake
Col. Newcomen
Word Counts Stir Debate on Women's Speech
An oddly phrased remark hints at a discussion about women's vocabulary size and turnover in language use. The line references an average figure of about 500 words and contrasts it with ideas of word turnover, suggesting a debate over linguistic diversity and usage.
Gillett's Pure Flake Lye for Cleaner Closets
Advertising copy promotes Gillett's Pure Flake Lye as a easy weekly product to keep closets clean and odor free without emptying contents. It claims lye cleans pots pans clears drains and cuts grease saving time and energy. Keep a tin handy for home cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillett
Gillett’s
Gillett’s Lye
Stamford Brands Ltd
Fraser Ave
Liberty Street
Toronto
Ont
Shape Of Human Frame Study Links Body Shape To Lifespan
A National Academy report notes average life extension of about 25 years for men linked to body frame and chest size. Research by Dr Raymond Pearl and Dr Edwin Moffett of Johns Hopkins found overweight men at higher premature death risk, while high pulse rate forecast early deaths and elevated blood pressure surprisingly correlated with longer life in heart cases.
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National Academy of Sciences
Raymond Pearl
John Hopkins University
Edwin Moffett
John Hopkins
Unanimous Vote for New Pastor Amid Silence and Tradition
The text depicts a church assembly where a preacher urges the congregation to elect a new pastor as his term ends. A voice says silence gives consent and he is chosen for another year, reflecting vocal endorsement norms. An aside notes a theoretical rabbit lineage showing rapid population growth.
Invention of Stainless Gauge for Butter Measurement
A stainless steel gauge has been invented to measure butter for cooking. The device promises precise portions and consistent recipes, aiming to reduce waste and improve kitchen efficiency.
Western Canada Fairs Plan Meetings In Winnipeg And Chicago
Sid W. Johns announces dates for major fairs organizations. The International Association of Fairs and Expositions meets in Chicago on December 5 and 6 alongside the International Livestock Show. Western Canada Association of Exhibitions gathers in Winnipeg January 15 to 17 to select attractions and set class A fair dates.
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Sid W. Johns
Saskatoon
International Association of Fairs and Expositions
Chicago
Western Canadian Association of Exhibitions
Johns
Winnipeg
Canada
Canadian Association of Exhibitions
Ottawa
Toronto
Western Canada
Studying Indian Customs Questioned By Police
Ernest Young of Wheaton Illinois, researching Indian customs in British Columbia and Alberta, says BC provincial police detained him as a suspected spy near Prince Rupert. He was questioned for about an hour, credentials verified, then released. Young excavated near an old village and reports finding buried Indian relics and unnoted coastal customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Young
Wheaton, II
British Columbia
Alberta
Prince Rupert
Edmonton
Young
Ice box demand noted by Alaskan traders in Iowa visit
Olsen brothers run a Bethel Alaska trading post and report steady demand for ice boxes among Eskimos due to summer supplies and perishables. He and his brother say the product sells well and supplies must be kept cool. A new electrical vibrator is claimed to mix paint cans more thoroughly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlot Olsen
Bethel
Alaska
Clarinda
Iowa
Olsen
Queen's poignant moment with veteran moves Canadian tour
Nancy Pyper recounts during a Guelph address how the Queen, during the royal tour in Canada last spring, approached veterans including a face familiar from a brother's wartime photo. A poignant moment at Vancouver station followed as the Queen comforted an armless veteran, saying I touched you when you could not touch me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Guelph
Nancy Pyper
German ersatz soap scheme surfaces in wartime report
An American correspondent cites Nazi Germany propaganda on a German Women’s Work Organization project in Leipzig. The research group claims an ersatz laundry system uses water from potato peels for lightly colored items and ivy-leaf water for woolens and gloves, presented as effective amid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Reich
German Women's Work Organization of
Leipzig
Hamilton Spectator
Walla Walla Named Twice For Its Many Waters
The city of Walla Walla in Washington state earned its double name from a native meaning of many waters. Early settlers reportedly chose to repeat the name to show affection for the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State
Walla Walla
Walla
Smiles for smiles and the math of aging
A reflective note asks whether exchanging smiles yields big returns. It then states that only about one in 166 people lives to die of old age, implying rarity of reaching extreme old age.
BBC Enables Front Line Broadcasts To Home Front
The British Broadcasting Company will enable soldiers with the British Expeditionary Force in France to broadcast to Britain for the first time in history. A mobile unit will transmit from the front via discs sent to London by air, with initial broadcasts planned from the front line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
British Broadcasting Company
Great Britain
B.B.C
London
World population housed in Illinois argues a theory
A columnist notes a statistic that 1.5 billion people could fit in Illinois at 1000 square feet each and a 50 by 100 foot lot per five-person family, suggesting skyscrapers could free space for usual civic needs. It also mentions Sir Patrick Hastings leaving a lucrative London practice to join the Royal Air Force and cites Britain and France naval strength at five times Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
W. Feather
Santa Fe Magazine
Patrick Hastings
K.C
London
Royal Air Force
Mystery of the Short Man Named Mr Lawrence
Vincent Sheean learns at a cocktail party that he met Lawrence of Arabia by mistake, as Gordon Foster reveals the supposed minor guest was actually the famous wanderer. The anecdote highlights how the iconic figure disguised himself to avoid attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Lyons
New York Post
Vincent Sheean
London
Gordon Foster
Lawrence of Arabia
Foster
Sheean
Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Paderewski Loses Farm Now Oil Field Mystery
The famed pianist Ignace Paderewski once invested heavily in a Santa Maria California nut-raising farm. The venture failed and he lost his fortune. Now reports claim the property has become a lucrative oil field yielding millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignace Paderewski
Poland
Paderewski
Santa Maria
California
Toronto Telegram
Cold Air Becomes Liquid Then Boils at Extreme Temperatures
A scientific note explains that air cooled to 216 degrees below zero Fahrenheit turns liquid. If further reduced to 310 degrees below zero, the liquid air begins to boil, a phenomenon explained in simple terms for lay readers.
Gentle Orsini vipers become Balkan children's pets
Though possessing fangs and poison glands, Orsini vipers are described as gentle and popular with children as pets in various Balkan states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balkan States
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Sewakers
B.C
Wheaton College
Department of Anthropology
The
Illinois College
Dry Batteries of Canada, Limited
Tee
Britain
Para-San
Appleford Paper Products Limited
Appleford Paper PI
Ameril Ofs
Winnipeg - Regina - Saskato
Roducts Ltd
Calgary
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