Eradication of Tuberculosis on the Prairie Provinces
Great strides are cited in Saskatchewan Manitoba and Alberta against tuberculosis through state medicine sanatoria and public funds with Christmas seals. Yet hazards persist from Indian and cow sources. advocates urge federal action cattle testing and reactor slaughter to curb bovine TB and protect communities.
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Prairie
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League
Manitoba
Alberta
T. B
Dominion
Prairie Provinces
Ottawa
T.B. Free Zones
Move Woolwich Arsenal Acknowledged as London Vulnerability
The article notes discussions to relocate Woolwich Arsenal to reduce London’s risk at bombing. It describes public alarm and parliamentary debate on London's air defences, Churchill’s harsh metaphor about London, and the push to expand the RAF while counterclaims warn the arsenal as a weak point.
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London
Ressen
Woolwich Arsenal
British Isles
Winston Churchill
Royal Air Force
Sklea
King's Birthday Celebration Set With Trooping Ceremony
King Edward will ride at head of his troops for the first time as sovereign on his 42nd birthday June 23. The birthday will be observed across London and all royal services with the trooping of the color and 21 gun salutes. Ships will dress overall and land forces will parade in ceremonial tribute.
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Edward
London
Royal Navy
Army
Royal Air Force
Horse Guards
George
War Omission Keeps San Marino at War With Turkey
A San Marino incident shows the republic remains at war with Turkey due to an omission in peace talks. A Turkish institute manager studying in Europe was arrested as an undesirable national of a country still at war. San Marino had joined Italy in 1915 against Turkey but did not participate in Lausanne negotiations.
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San Marino
Turkey
Europe
Italy
Republic of
Harness 80-Year-Old Record Still in Daily Use in Orkney
An 80-year-old harness, said to have arrived in the United States in 1870 and traveled via Minnesota to Saskatchewan, Orkney district, is still in near daily service. It was once used to decorate thoroughbred horses and mares and now draws ponies that bring children to school.
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Orkney
Saskatchewan
United States
Minnesota
BBC to Stage Hear and See Tests From Alexandra Palace
Britain moves toward television with Alexandra Palace test broadcasts and plans to televise King Edward VIII at Christmas. If successful, coronation coverage may air from Westminster Abbey next spring. Receivers priced 85 to 350 dollars. public viewing at halls until sets are common.
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Edward VIII
Empire
Westminster Abbey
Alexandra Palace
London
Post Office
Birmingham
B.B.C
England
Potlatch Ceremony Allowed to Continue in British Columbia
The House of Commons decided to permit continuing potlatch practices among Alert Bay Indigenous people in British Columbia, despite past laws penalizing the ceremony. Proposals to strengthen anti potlatch provisions were dropped after opposition, though jail terms remain for practitioners. The move reflects education-driven shifts reducing the custom.
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Alert Bay
British Columbia
House of Commons
Indiana
Pacific Coast
Crerar
A. W. Neill
Ind
Comox-Albernis
Air Conditioned Trains On Canadian National Railways
The 1936 annual report to Parliament notes CN Railways will air condition principal lines. No wholesale equipment replacement due to lack of economics or funds, but main passenger trains will be equipped. In 1935, 16 912 obsolete units retired at a loss of 23 234 857 dollars. 100 gondola cars were ordered for Grand Trunk Western. Peeled peaches discolor unless blanching briefly in boiling water.
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Canadian National Railways
House of Commons
Board of Trustees
Grand Trunk Western
Life in Russia Labeled Similar to Other Countries
Miss Hebe Spaull of the League of Nations told Ottawa's Women's Canadian Club that Russian home life mirrors Western norms despite severe overcrowding. She described vast apartment blocks and growing cities, creches and kindergartens, working mothers supported by clubs for adults and children, and compulsory education from seven to 17. Regulating marriages tightens after the state notes past mistakes with child welfare as a central aim.
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Russia
Women’s
Ottawa
Hebe Spaull
League of Nations
London
Spaull
Windsor artisan builds violin from match sticks
John Swiatkowski of Windsor Ontario spent a year crafting a violin from match sticks and toothpicks, assembling over 15 000 sections to create a usable instrument with tone and quality. He 23 and an artist, includes on the reverse a portrait of a beautiful woman made of wood pieces, and designs embedded along the grain for strength and beauty.
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John Swiatkowski
Windsor
Ont
John
Leprosy Not Contagious Says California Doctor
Dr A J Salle of the University of California reports that leprosy causative organism is non contagious after clinical tests. He bases conclusions on work at Kalihi Leprosy Hospital Honolulu and six months at the Federal Leprosarium Carville Louisiana.
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A. J. Salle
University of California
Kalih{ Leprosy Hospital
Honolulu
Salle
Carville
British Scientists Test Snake Venom as Epilepsy Treatment
British researchers are exploring snake venom compounds as a potential therapy for epilepsy. The work examines venom peptides' effects on nerve signaling and seizure activity to identify new drug candidates.
King Edward VIII Address Praised for Pronunciation and Style
The Port Arthur News Chronicle notes the King’s March speech as his first since ascending the throne. Commentators discuss his language choices radio rather than wireless and broadcast with Canadian US pronunciations. They praise his pronunciation and clothing, while noting nerves at the microphone during the auspicious broadcast.
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Edward VIII
Canada
United States
Port Arthur
Medals For Scouts From Alberta And Nova Scotia Honored
Lord Tweedsmuir, chief scout for Canada, awarded medals and certificates to two Alberta and three Nova Scotia Scouts for life saving gallantry. Tony Orton and George McCallum of High River received certificates of merit for rescuing a boy exhausted and frightened while learning to swim in Baker creek. C. B. Young of Hantsport received the aliver cross, and B. Kirkpatrick and W. Hancock of Hantsport received the gilt cross for the rescue of two sisters, 11 and 13, from an undertow near a steamship on the Avon river.
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Ottawa
Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Tony Orton
George McCallum
High River
Alta
Baker Creek
C. B. Young
Hantsport
N.S
B. Kirkpatrick
W. Hancock
Avon River
Advice From Chicago To League Delegates
A messenger boy delivered 14 urgent cablegrams from two Chicago women urging calm thoughtful statesmanship at the League of Nations council session opening March 17. The note contrasts human gullibility with a sign reading Fresh Paint and cites Ontario Safety League guidance on safe container placement.
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League of Nations’ Council
St. James’ Palace
Chicago
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