Population Decline Prompts Debate On Democratic Virtues
The article discusses fears that population decline in advanced nations may threaten democracy and lead to a simpler, more humane society. It cites Josiah Cox Russell of the University of California, who argues smaller populations could reduce government and restore simpler virtues, while noting transitional period hardships and differing viewpoints on liberty and happiness.
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Dect
Josiah Cox Russell
Univ California
Russell
Howey
Raven Keeps Ring Mystery at Merseburg Castle
A medieval tale from Merseburg near Halle describes a raven guarding a stolen ring once belonging to Bishop Thilo of Trotha. After the bird’s death a replacement raven is installed immediately to continue the custom and preserve the perceived justice.
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Merseburg Castle
Halle
Germany
Thilo of
Trotha
Seven year old John Coughlan oldest to fly Montreal
John Coughlan, a seven year old Vancouver shipbuilder, booked a flight to Montreal marking him the oldest person to make the Trans-Canada Air Lines trip. He recalls longer journeys by rail, noting no transcontinental railroads when he first traveled east to the coast. He was in a hurry to fly this time.
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John Coughlan
Vancouver
Montreal
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Coughlan
English coins dated during Edward VI reign first
English coinage earliest examples were dated in the period of Edward VI, marking the start of a new royal era in the mid 16th century. The reference notes the transitional monetary design and authority under Edward VI.
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Edward VI
Polish Railways Merged Into German System Decree
The official gazette publishes a decree uniting Polish state railways under the German railway administration. It also allows the Reich minister of communications to take control of lines in conquered Polish territory. Soldiers face wash costs for personal items and certain bedding. Japan withholds bravery decorations. The puffin is noted to dive underwater.
Rawalpindi sinks after gallant stand in North Atlantic action
The Rawalpindi, a passenger vessel armed as a cruiser, fights off German pocket battleship Deutschland but sinks with colors flying. Captain Kennedy and crew endure heavy damage yet refuse to surrender, a tale of gallantry praised by the Admiralty as part of Britain’s naval history. Under wartime, Canadian Rhodes scholars will be chosen in January 1940, with distribution across provinces and wartime suspensions noted.
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Rawalpindi
Kennedy
Tennyson
Kipling
Rhodes
DO Ro Michener
Canada
Rhodes Scholarship Trust
Ontario
Quebec
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan
Oxford
Banknotes in Canada Reach Highest Circulation Yet
Bank of Canada reports October daily average active note circulation at 251 million dollars, up from 207 million in August and 220 million a year ago. Bank notes include 154 million from the Bank of Canada and the rest from chartered banks. Experts say the rise reflects war spending and a wheat surge, not inflation.
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Canada
Bank of Canada
Chartered Bank
ABC
Ottawa
United States
U.S
Selected Recipes Cup Cakes From Swans Down Flour
Sift flour once measure and sift with baking powder and salt three times. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Alternate adding flour and milk until smooth. Divide into two parts. To one part add spices and molasses. Fill greased cups and bake 375.
Grape Nuts Raisin Cookies Recipe
Recipe for grape nuts raisin cookies with instructions to cream butter sugar add egg raisins alternate flour and milk then bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes yields about four dozen cookies.
Territorial figures and world powers in a fragmented exchange
The excerpt cites Tanganyika in Africa with 380000 square miles and a 450 mile coast, alongside a remark about forgiveness. It then lists Germany and France with 17000000 and 7500000 evehsts, respectively. The fragmented lines suggest a travel or colonial statistics context.
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Tanganyika
Africa
Health Project Aims Nutrition Education For Girls In Toronto
A Health League of Canada initiative in Toronto plans six demonstrations to train school girls in nutrition and domestic science. The program, supported by major women’s groups, will start with district lectures in January led by nutrition experts and will serve as a model for nationwide projects.
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Toronto
Dominion
Health League of Canada
Cal
British Merchant Seamen Enduring Core of War Effort
A naval officer lauds British merchant seamen as the war’s key force. He notes their centuries old training, discipline, and readiness for hardship. Wartime danger from torpedoes, gunfire, mines and bombs adds to their resolve and makes them a vital bulwark for Britain.
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National Defence Department
Furs Left Behind For Byrd Arctic Boots Found In Boston
Three hundred pounds of expedition furs were left in Boston as the Bear voyage sailed. Rear Admiral Richard F Byrd’s men recovered the hides and planned quick delivery by air to catch the expedition or, failing that, by rail to Panama where the Bear would stop after Norfolk.
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Boston
Richard F. Byrd
Byrd
Antarctica
Norfolk
Pansima
Kind Hearted Farmer Befriends Deer Herd in Saskatchewan
Gunnar Varfeldt of Duval Saskatchewan fed two deer years ago and the pair stayed near him. A larger herd of fifteen later appeared and he tried to deter them by burning hides with salt rounds. The deer instead sought his protection and petting.
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Gunnar Varfeldt
Duval, Sask
Varfeldt
Britain’s police forces and population contrasts
Britain has 250 separate police forces, with about one third of all personnel in the Metropolitan Police in London. A quirky claim notes brunettes resist septic infections more than blondes or redheads. The United States reportedly has more Japanese than Chinese residents.
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Great Britain
Metropolitan Police Force of
London
United States
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Rene
Tri
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Appleford Paper Products Ltd
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Calgary
Edmonton
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