Snow Cruiser to Aid South Pole Expedition Mobile Camp
The Snow Cruiser, designed by Dr. Thomas C. Poulter, debuts as a mobile Antarctic camp and transport for four scientists. It weighs 224 tons, costs about 150000 dollars, and powers four wheel pairs for maneuverability and sidewise travel. It includes an engine room, machine shop, kitchen, dark room, store, living quarters, and a back four passenger plane. It can bridge crevasses, carry yearlong provisions, and log 5000 miles on fuel giants, to support the United States Antarctic Service expedition led by Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pole
Armcar Institute of Technology
Chicago
Pathfinder
United States Antarctic Service
Byrd
Antarctica
Thomas C. Poulter
Armour Institute
Research Foundation
Poulter
Lenin Lived Elsewhere? London House Plaque Debate
The Argonaut notes rumors of Lenin living in a London house 36 years ago. Paris authorities doubted the claim, but the Russian Trade Organization in London photographed the residence for the Museum of the Revolution. A plaque may be placed, though London resists rapid redevelopment.
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Lenin
Russia
London
London County Council
Paris
New York
The
Argonaut
Mineral Mixture Improves Dairy Herd at Frank Pettitt Farm
Good Mineral Mixture is compiled in Oxford County Ontario for dairy cows and has shown excellent results after years of use in Frank Pettitt’s herd. The formula lists 100 pounds of salted bone meal and other minerals, with small amounts of copper sulphate iron sulphate potassium iodide. Joseph Wilson Swan, the English inventor, patented the first artificial silk process in 1883. A new wooden roller device now mashes and strains foods in one operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pettitt
Oxford Co. Ont
Long Journey Ends as British Brother Reunites with Farm Home
An 18 year old from Newcastle England returned to visit his three younger brothers at Fairbridge Farm school near Duncan BC after hitch hiking across Canada. Bob Conion left an English shipping office to work on farms in Ontario and British Columbia then reunited with Peter 13 Pat 11 and Paul 10 in a family of seven supported on 29 shillings weekly.
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Newcastle
England
Vancouver Island
Canada
Bob” Conion
Fairbridge Farm
Duncan
Peter
Pat
Paul
Bob
Fairbridge Foundation
Henley-on-Thames
Ontario
British Columbia
Newcastle-on-Tyne
Mystery blue flower on Eriskay linked to Bonnie Prince Charlie
The Edinburgh era tale notes a blue flower on Eriskay since 1745 with two legends: sown by Prince Charlie or driftwood seeds from the Doutelle. Locals call it Charlie's Flower and warn against transplanting as ill luck follows.
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London
Hebridean
Eriskay
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Prince Charlie
Prince's
Manchester Guardian
Authority on Farm Problems Dr J H Grisdale Dies
Dr J H Grisdale former deputy minister of agriculture died at Iroquois Ontario aged 69 He retired to a farm in Iroquois in 1932 Born in Ste Marthe Quebec he was educated at Vanbeek Albert College Belleville Ontario Agricultural College University of Toronto and Iowa State College He served at central experimental farm Ottawa 1899 to 1911 became director of the farm in 1911 and deputy minister in 1919 He was a noted authority on farm problems and markets and advised government on marketing after retirement including trips to Britain and South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Marthe
Que
Britain
South America
Great is the Hen and Poultry Industry Gains Notice
A Kansas farm survey of 300 hens shows poultry accounting for 18 percent of income, hogs 18 percent, and beef cattle 9 percent. The United States poultry industry totals a billion dollars while Canada reaches about a hundred million. The early Romans used fresco mosaic and marble in murals. The zebu remains the Orient’s main milk producer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
United States
Canada
Ivory Carvers of Delhi Preserve Ancient Craft Behind Juma Masjid
The Indian Press Union notes ivory carvers thriving near Delhi's Juma Masjid. Pieces take 10 to 15 years to finish with prices from a few rupees to Rs 10,000. a 25 year ivory furniture suite sells for Rs three lakhs. The craft remains secret, passed father to son since 1630, with four hour workdays to protect workers' nerves and eyesight.
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Juma Masjid
Delhi
Indian Press Union
Krishna
Royal Pictures Autographed By King and Queen Sent North
King George and Queen Elizabeth autographed photographs now hang in the Craig Harbor post office on Ellesmere Island the northernmost post office. Major McKeand of the eastern Arctic patrol arranged the autographs during Ottawa visit last May and government house consented. On August 22 the Nascope ice-breaker reached harbor and police carried the photographs over pack ice to the Mounted Police stables watch.
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King George
Queen Elizabeth
Craig Harbor
Ellesmere Island
North Pole
Ottawa
D. L. McKeand
Eastern Arctic Patrol
Government House
Canada
Nascopie
McKeand
Timken Bearings Cut Train Friction and Jerk
The article explains Timken roller bearings made to reduce start friction by about 88 percent, letting locomotives roll away smoothly without engine jerk. Since 1930 the first bearing locomotive proved idling and driving wheel gains of 12 to 50 percent, while crowds watched children move a large locomotive unassisted.
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Christian Science Monitor
Ottawa plans duplicate Montreal Vancouver air service
Transport minister Hon. C. D. Howe said a second Daily air mail and passenger service between Montreal and Vancouver will be inaugurated at once once sufficient pilots are available. Training at the Trans-Canada Airways school in Winnipeg is being stepped up and personnel will be available shortly with extensions to add international schedules between Toronto Buffalo and Toronto Detroit.
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Montreal
Vancouver
C. D. Howe
Ottawa
Trans-Canada Airways
Winnipeg
TCA
Toronto
Buffalo
Detroit
Man Finds Potato Seeds on Tomato Plant in Ontario
Herbert Muir of Belleville Ontario believed his plant bore tomatoes but experts declared the red growths potato seeds, a botanic rarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Muir
Belleville
Ont
Police officer trapped inside Northhampton business
Patrolman John J. O'Donnell entered an open window in Northampton Mass to investigate a business. He found he could not exit and called headquarters while officers alerted the owner who released him with a pass key. Separate note recalls colonial children standing during meals.
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John J. O'Donnell
Northampton
Mass
O'Donnell
Doily Pattern 6350 Promotes Home Crochet Craft
The notice advertises Pattern 6350 for crocheted doilies as indispensable housewife items. It includes instructions and stitch illustrations, with a photo of required materials. Send 20 cents to the Household Arts Department, Winnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 McDermot Ave. E. Winnipeg. claims no Alice Brooks pattern book exists.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
New Ottawa Court Building Plans Highlighted by Exchequer Ground Floor
The article outlines a planned Ottawa courthouse project including the Exchequer Court on ground level and Supreme Court offices on the first floor. The building features a monumental staircase, a 40 by 55 foot Supreme Court room with six high windows, and a second floor for justices and a Chief Justice conference/reception room. Sir Lyman Duff’s term extension aids reorganization of judiciary as some senior judges near retirement or health constraints.
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Washington
Exchequer Court
Supreme Court
Lyman Duff
St. Thomas
One Of The Best Governor Generals Tweedsmuir Praised
The Ottawa Journal agrees Lord Tweedsmuir is among Canada’s best Governors General and notes his democratic personality, travel, and influence. The Lethbridge Herald says Canada would be sorry to part with him and would support a second term.
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Ottawa Journal
Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
Ward Price
Rideau Hall
Dominion
Empire
Lethbridge Herald
New Chief Elected Salvation Army Commander in Canada
George L. Carpenter named commander of the Salvation Army in Canada succeeding General Evangeline Booth who retires at age limit. Carpenter, appointed territorial commander for Canada in May 1937, previously served in South America and was born in Australia where he began his army career 45 years ago. His wife, an Australian, writes army biographies.
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George L. Carpenter
Canada
Salvation Army
Evangeline Booth
Carpenter
South America
Australia
Prizes For Peace Poems Attract Bombay Women’s Council
The Women's Council at Bombay offers prizes for an alphabet in rhyme promoting peace to be printed and colored by children. The item highlights a contest encouraging peaceful international relations through poetry. The United States post office has contracted for airmail carriage since 1926.
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Women's Council
Bombay
India
United States Post Office
Paradise and Tropical Valleys described as Arctic to Pacific climate
The passage portrays Paradise Valley and Tropical Valley with extreme climates and scenic allure. It notes wild game including caribou moose and wolves, mentions hot springs and warmer water, and discusses air travel growth, high prices, and airfield plans about 100 miles apart to link Canada and the United States with the Orient on a 3,000 mile shorter route.
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Paradise Vic
Paradise Valley
Canada
United States
Orient
Lion Seizes Deck Aboard Dutch Freighter Amazone
A lion broke from its cage and terrorized the Amazone for hours as 9 passengers and 30 seamen hid on board. Marines and coast guard riflemen engaged the animal near Cape May, ultimately killing it after the freighter steamed 80 miles toward port.
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Marine Corp
Coast Guard
Cape May
Cape
Michael Peskan
Marine Corps Rifle Range
Coast Guards
John Williams
Lost Diaries of a King Messenger and Distant Flights
The diaries of Sir Park Goff are described as lost after being sent to Marshal Foch and Sir Henry Wilson who have since died. In Lanzo Italy a mother swallow was tagged and released 79 miles from her nest with an average speed of 108.5 miles per hour. Bombay tightens driving license tests as a policy update.
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Sir Park Goff
London
Park
Marshal Foch
Sir Henry Wilson
Lanzo
Italy
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Bat
Minister of Transport
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America
Cornerstone
Eeeb
Mont
Volt Radios
General Dry Batteries OF Canada Limited
Comissioner
Salvation
Qans
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Wes
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