Amateur builds observatory and studies sunspots influence
Bert Topham, Castlefield Ontario's noted amateur astronomer, charts sunspots and granulation, builds and maintains a private observatory with a 64 inch telescope. He observes for Harvard University and the American Academy of Science, noting sunspot activity amid weather theories.
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Bert Topham
Castlefield
Canada
Bert
Harvard University
American Academy of Science
American International Academy
Topham
Ypres
Royal Montreal
Regent St
Toronto
Castlefield Ra
York Township
Lone Shieling Unveiled by Nova Scotia Premier at Cape Breton Park
Chief Flora of McLeod unveils the Lone Shieling in Cape Breton Highlands National Park Nova Scotia Premier A L MacDonald gives the principal address Attendees include MLA John M Campbell M L A M H MacKinnon and John MacIntosh family The shieling echoes Scottish shepherds huts and honors Professor MacIntosh Dalhousie University whose will bequeathed land near Pleasant Bay for the park and the monument.
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Flora
McLeod of McLeod
Isle of Syke
Scotland
Cape Breton Highlands National Park
Nova Scotia
A. L. MacDonald
John M. Campbell
M. H. MacKinnon
John MacIntosh
MacIntosh
Scottish Highlands
Islands
Professor MacIntosh
Dalhousie University
Pleasant Bay
Australia Trends in Duckskin Handbags
Sydney report notes ducks contribute to Australian fashion with duckskin handbags shown at the federal poultry conference in Adelaide. Members agreed properly treated skins can be both attractive and marketable.
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Sydney
Federal
Poultrymen
Adelaide
South Australia
Smile of the Week Lawyer and Defendant Clash
In a courtroom exchange the lawyer accuses the defendant of malice aforethought, while the defendant insists he struck with a brick on purpose and denies any mallets or premeditated intent. The dialogue highlights a dramatic confrontation over the element of intent.
Russia plans electrified irrigation for central grain area
The Soviet Union council of ministers approves a plan to electrify all collective farms in the central grain region. The initiative includes irrigation of 1,500,008 acres by 1952 and expansion of hydro-electric facilities to support agriculture nationwide.
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Russia
Council of Ministers
Soviet Union
Aquamarine Gem Worth Millions Floated From Brazil
The United States Bureau of Mines reports an aquamarine nearly a foot square sent to New York from Brazil. Found last October near Resplendor Minas Gerais the rough hexagonal prism weighed 56 pounds and stood 11 inches high and 10 inches in diameter. Insured for 500000 dollars the gem could yield about 2500000 dollars in cut stones.
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Washington
United States Bureau of Mines
New York
Brazil
Resplendor
Minas Gerais
Spider claimed as highest living inhabitant on Everest
The attid spider is found at 22 000 feet above sea level on Mount Everest and is said to be the highest living inhabitant of the world.
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Mount
Everest
Wind tunnel device saved hay crop in Nova Scotia
In Port Williams Nova Scotia George Chase owner of several Minas Basin farms used an aviation style wind tunnel to dry 175 tons of newly cut hay in eight days. An electric fan forced air through stored hay in barns drying it while still green preventing mould and spontaneous combustion.
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Port Williams
N.S
Nova Scotia
George Chase
Minas Basin
Pupils Describe Shortcomings Of Teacher At Northwestern
Northwestern University clinic head Professor Paul A. Witty reports responses from several thousand grade school pupils listing undesirable traits in teachers. Ill temper intolerance unfairness favoritism lack of interest in the individual pupil unreasonable demands gloominess unfriendliness sarcasm inconsistency instability impatience inflexibility talking excessively talking down to the child overbearing conceit and lack of humor. Some pupils used general terms such as old grouch crab and sourpuss.
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Evanston, II
Paul A. Witty
Northwestern University
Witty
Lin Yutang claims new Mingkwai Chinese typewriter
Lin Yutang announces a Mingkwai typewriter that prints 90 000 Chinese characters and many words not yet created. The device, about the size of a standard typewriter, can also type English Japanese and Russian and promises mass production. It surpasses earlier machines which handled only about 5 400 symbols.
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New York
Lin Yutang
Lin
Two Boys Capture Salmon With Bare Hands At Bristol
Lyall Mc Lean and Desmond Meed, aged 11 and 12, spotted a tired salmon in a Bristol pool. They dragged the fish ashore with their hands and took it home for dinner after a nearby angler failed to land the same prize with hundreds of dollars of tackle. The tale cites fishermen's luck and even compares humans to bears in salmon catching.
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Bristol
Lyall McLean
Desmond Meed
Earliest Volunteers Form Fire Department in New York
The earliest volunteer fire department in the country was organized in New York by Peter Stuyvesant in 1659. Leather buckets and a supply of hooks and ladders were purchased.
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New York
Peter Stuyvesant
Powered wood splitter from old gas engine design
A detailed plan for converting a worn stationary gas engine into a wood splitter. It describes mounting on a skid, forming a splitting block with boiler plate, securing an axe head to the fly wheel rim, and using a 6 to 10 hp engine for 60 to 80 strokes per minute. It notes operation and safe bolt tension, with the machine easing firewood chores.
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Spesso Asport 60
How Canadians Can Eliminate Waste
The piece urges Canadians to reduce bread waste to increase food supply. It notes one wasted slice equates to massive flour losses and calls for using every crumb and buying only needed amounts to help feed the hungry.
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Dominion
New Radar Machine Trap For Speeders
The Boston Post reports a new radar device to measure automobile speeds on highways will largely bar defenses of speeding drivers. It will empower judges with precise data, deterring reckless motorists as the instrument spreads for widespread use.
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The
Boston Post
Connecticut
Helpful Home Safety Tips From Everyday Advice
Practical guidance on child safety, cooking measurements, drying umbrellas, home maintenance, and clock placement for sick rooms. Includes tips to keep a baby away from heat, use tiny spice amounts, avoid water spills on waxed floors, and protect a clock near a patient.
Inventor Builds Unsinkable Lifeboat Since Titanic Era
Londoner Harold E. Gaskin, son of an inventor, has developed an unsinkable lifeboat using milk-can principles. After 35 years of work the craft is now under construction at King's Lynn Norfolk and is planned to sail the Atlantic, being shipped halfway to New York before completing the 1,500 mile voyage under its own power.
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London
King’s Lynn
Norfolk
Harold E. Gaskin
Atlantic
New York
Pansy and Pineapple Filet Crochet Doilies Pattern 7110
Crochet pattern for filet work doilies with pansy and pineapple edging. Includes 2 doilies border and easy charts with photos. Send 25 cents to Household Arts Depart Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg Man with name address and pattern number.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
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Ditan
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