New Mineral Sleepieite Found in Dry Borax Lake California
A natural sample named Sleepieite, a sodium borate chloride, was discovered in Borax Lake California as it dried. The crystal mass formed in a central salt bed about two acres, with largest salt bodies around 60 feet long. Donated to the Smithsonian Institution, it may be the only natural sample for some time.
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Dreath
California
Borax Lake
Nature
John E. Teese
Smithsoran Institution
Adventurous Trip Narrative Through Alaska to New York
A voyage from Fairbanks to New York via San Francisco with a stay in Whitehorse and a southern leg through key points began nearly three months ago. Stine Wit and John Logan joined the journey across Alaska and drew attention as they aimed to promote a proposed British Columbia Alaska highway.
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Modorevlisig
Fairbanks
Alaska
New York
San Francisco
Whitehorse
Coc Stine Wit
Aoddutes
Washington DC
John Logan
Iuten
Drewes VT
Gbouk
Miles
Wiliams
Scientist scouts hyena bites to read prehistoric bones
A German scientist studies how zoo hyenas gnaw bones from oxen horses and deer to sharpen methods for distinguishing bones gnawed by cave men from those gnawed by ancient armorers in prehistoric trash heaps.
Postcard Postage Confusion Across British Empire and Canada
A Bermuda visit highlights postage mix ups as recipients paid two cents on cards that should have one cent. The British Empire uses three cents for cards and letters, with air mail changing rates to six and four cents. Canada US card rates differ and confusion arises for travelers.
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Bermuda
British Empire
British Isles
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
India
Egypt
Canada
United States
St. Thomas
Spanish Decree Demands Family Budgets and Oversight
A nationalist government enforces a decree requiring families to present budgets showing income, expenses, and food consumption. Citizens receive a budget book and must record finances with honesty. The ministry aims to reshape social structure, assess food use, and guide future worker security. A note on a French bat migrates to Japan in winter.
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Ministry of Labor
National Service
Dieree
Spain
Describes Chamberlain's critics and pro peace stance
The piece argues critics of Chamberlain were those who urged arms and opposed peace. It credits him with averting war, buying time, and preparing to fight if needed, while noting opponents who demanded immediate armament warned Britain was weak when crisis hit. Toronto Telegram reflects this view.
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Chamberlain
Theas
Britain
Lloyd George
France
Toronto Telegram
Governors General Terms in Canada Highlight Extended Appointments
The Brockville Recorder and Times notes several Governors General have served over five years in Canada. Lord Dufferin and Lord Minto exceeded six years, while Earl Grey was also prominent. Earl of Bessborough and Lord Tweedsmuir had shorter terms, and Tweedsmuir could face a second term if urged, with precedent and public support likely.
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Canada
Brockville
Lord Dufferin
Lord Minto
Earl Grey
Earl of Bessborough
Lord Tweedsmuir
Bee
Hothouses In Iceland Boost Cold Climate Farming Venture
Iceland expands vegetable production using hot springs to heat greenhouses. Arni G. Eylands, director of the government fertilizer and vegetables department, says hothouse farms begun a decade ago will meet domestic needs and save about 190000 dollars yearly. He spoke in Winnipeg during a tour of North American farming methods.
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Arni G. Eylands
Wholesale Department of Fertilizers and Vegetables
Winnipeg
Eylands
Canada
United States
Soldier’s excuse on steamroller charge drawn from Shanghai episode
Four British soldiers in Shanghai faced a charge of driving a municipal steamroller without authorization. Their commanding officer, Reuters States, dismissed the case with the quip that the defense was the best he had heard in a long time.
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the News of the World
Shanghai
Reuter
City Jailer Keeps 44th Summer With No Vacation
In Columbia South Carolina City Jailer Mo P L Kramer reflects on 44 consecutive summers serving the police department without a break and says he would rather work than be away. He admits a quirky stance on taking time off.
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Kramer
Columbia
S.C
Police Department
Tips Banned Ja Itary Visitera Praise
The article praises new Truly for several changes including the abolition of tipping. Warnings in a museum context promise immediate dismissal for attendants receiving gratuities and for visitors offering tips to leave the premises. It notes that at the deepest ocean depths the pressure reaches six tongs per square inch of surface.
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Visitera
A Joy Forever The Butchart Gardens Preserved For Posterity
Mr and Mrs R P Butchart of Victoria plan to preserve their famed gardens in perpetuity. Their work turned a barren quarry into the Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island, aiding tourism and bringing happiness to many visitors.
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Butchart
R. P. Butchart
Victoria
Saanich
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Sun
Laws Against Eating From Edward III To 1856
The Manchester Guardian notes England kept sumptuary laws for centuries restricting meals and foods. Until 1856 it was unlawful to have more than two courses at dinner, with three allowed only on festive occasions. Edward III's statutes and later rulers enforced class-based eating limits, denying the poor certain foods and reserving better fare for the wealthier.
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England
Edward III
Edward TV
Henry
Coronation carpet sells privately to J P Getty
The sixteenth century Ispahan carpet from the Mackay collection sold privately for £6300 to J P Getty, American collector. At Christies London the same carpet was bid to £6500 and was bought in. The piece previously appeared in a Metropolitan Museum of Art loan show in 1935 and was part lent for Edward VII’s coronation in Westminster Abbey in 1910.
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Clarence Mackay
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
J. P. Getty
Mackay
Christies
London
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York
Blind Gold Miner Breaks Ground in Wasatch Mountains Mine
A bachelor miner named Newman tunnels into a hillside mine east of Salt Lake City. He has carved an eight foot high shaft and ten foot reach, drilling blasting and mucking with only friends to describe promising rock. He has taken some gold but the elusive strike remains.
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Haa
Wasatch Mountains
Salt Lake City
Newman
Nesses
Strange Tribe Hints at Lost Chinese Colony on Vancouver Island
Historians watch Wass Lake area on central Vancouver Island for clues to the fate of Britain's first Chinese settlers sent to Nootka 150 years ago. Capt. John Meares says Spaniards forced them to mine gold. legend says they withdrew inland, took native wives, and spoke a west coast dialect.
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Wass Lake
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
Nootka
John Meares
Dozing Behind the Wheel Warned in Aging Traffic
The article warns that drivers who fall asleep at the wheel cause crashes and injuries. It urges stopping in a quiet place and resting a few minutes before continuing. It notes traffic is heavier now than in horse and buggy days and urges fatigue awareness.
Japanese military training plan for girl students
A brief item notes Japan debating military training for female students. No further details or dates are provided.
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Japan
No Good For Souvenirs New Vyepr Hotel Towel
A Cleveland hotelier invents a modular four by five foot bath towel that can be replaced in sections to curb souvenir theft. The design aims to save housekeeping costs while deterring guests from stealing whole towels and may become a notable feature in hotel linen history.
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Vyepr
Cleveland
St. Thomas
Arithmetic of driving warns against distracted driving
A Kansas author warns that dividing attention while driving multiplies tragedies and harms others. The message from A. L. Potter of Independence emphasizes keeping focus on the road to preserve safety, peace, and happiness for all.
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A. L. Potter
Independence
Kansas
Dull Jobs Become Worthwhile When Executed Well
The note contrasts tedious work done sloppily with the value of completing tasks properly. It suggests diligence elevates even routine duties and highlights the satisfaction of quality results.
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