Stratosphere Secrets Probed By Polar Ascents And Bells
Scientists discuss stratosphere exploration with Piccard and Unwin, noting Arctic Polar Year potential and high altitude challenges. Bell casting for Hamilton Cathedral carillon underway at Whitechapel, famed for Big Ben chimes and hemisphere bells.
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Piccard
Arctic
Hudson Bay
Scien Usta
C. F
Unwins
Hamilton Cathedral
Canada
Whitechapel
London
England
Canterbury
Winchester
Durham
St. Paul's
Hamilton
Has Many Occupations King Albert of Belgium Was Once Newspaper Reporter
The article notes King Albert of Belgium trained as a newspaper reporter before ruling. He wrote on shipping for a Belgian paper, briefly worked at a New York paper undercover, and later held varied jobs such as dock laborer, locomotive driver, steel works foreman, and coal seam miner.
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Albert
Belgium
Europe
America
New York
Antwerp
Newspaper offices as factories delivering on time
Hector Charleeworth, Chairman of the Canadian Radio Commission, told an audience that newspaper offices are factories that must deliver on time. He stressed that every worker, regardless of role, must adopt the discipline of punctual newspaper delivery to the doorstep each morning.
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Hector Charleeworth
Canadian Radio Commission
Oranges Grew in California in 1877
A brief historical note records that oranges were grown in California during the year 1877. It mentions California's horticultural activity and citrus production in that era.
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California
Jury duty fairness and the Ontario judge’s exemption stance
The Ottawa Journal argues a judge erred in denying a man’s jury duty exemption, noting 22 workers would lose wages to cover his service. It urges courts to balance civic obligation with jurors’ financial and personal burdens for smoother judicial operation.
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Ontario
Ottawa Journal
Who Gets the Four and Whales in the Antarctic
The piece contrasts currency quotations for New York funds and Canadian dollars with a Canadian traveler exchanging $100 and receiving $80 if the rate is a 20 percent discount. It notes the return value would be 96 Canadian dollars, and at least a 25 percent premium would return the full $100. It then mentions the Antarctic whale catch exceeding 10,000 annually.
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New York
United States
New Radio Policy Adopted From British Model
Canad radio commission may mirror Britain's handling of election speeches. Hector Charlesworth, chair, says parties should agree on broadcasting periods to avoid interfering with other programs. Advertising content limited to five percent, with consideration for Canadian vs. U S advertisers. He proposes no Canadian station air ads for non Canadian products or foreign branch products.
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Radio Commission of Canad
British Broadcasting Company
Hector Charlesworth
United Kingdom
Charlesworth
U.S
Principles Of Grading In Dominion Live Stock
The Dominion Live Stock Branch uses grading to help consumers recognize quality products and ensure price premiums reach producers. Grading incentives have driven higher quality production and improved prices for producers through a trusted classification system.
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Dominion Live Stock
Polynesian voyagers visit Santa Cruz group from Tikopia
A. Thorycroft, a New Zealand naturalist, filmed eight Polynesian men arriving at Vanikxoro after a 120 mile dugout canoe voyage from Tikopia. The men, heavily tattooed and blond from lime exposure, contrast with Melanesians who have long hair stained yellow.
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A. Thorycroft
New Zealand
Santa Cruz Group
Islands
Vanikxoro
Tikopia
US Motor Accidents Cost Insurance Firms Large Sum
The year saw US motor accidents cost American insurers about 500 million pounds. Alaska's area is nearly equal to the combined size of Texas California Montana Maryland and Delaware.
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United States
Alaska
Texas
California
Montana
Maryland
Delaware
Australia Struggles to Exterminate Rabbit Pest
A long report details Australia’s failed efforts to curb a rabbit boom. It cites Mencken on American literature, describes rabbits multiplying into millions, and outlines methods tried like poison, fences, and predators. It notes historic introductions near Melbourne and large bounties offered in New South Wales.
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Australia
T. S. Gordon
Sydney
New York
England
Mies von Gordon
Melbourne
Gordon
Carinthia
Western Australia
New South Wales
Smallest Quantity of Light Measured at Rice Institute
The Rice Institute in Houston, Texas reports detecting an extremely small amount of light. Using a Photoslectite cell and a cosmic ray counter, Gordon L. Locher describes the measurement in Physical Review.
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Rice Institute
Houston
Texas
Gordon L. Locher
The
Institute
Bartel Research Foundation
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Tom Thumb Elicits Queen Victoria’s Laughs at Court
Amusing reminiscence from Bob Sherwood in Hold Yer Hosses recounts Tom Thumb pleasing Queen Victoria by singing Yankee Doodle. Each verse notice ends with the tiny performer glancing at a tiny Shetland pony outside, prompting a royal gesture.
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Tom Thumb
Bob Sherwood
Barnum
Queen Victoria
Tom
Her Majesty
Tor
The Hunter's Primer and The Penalty for Killing
A historical note argues hunters should study a simple primer before licensing. The piece compares a hunter’s license cost to Al Capone’s crime, then contends that a man who kills should face years of punishment as the minimal penalty.
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al Capone
New York
Back In Through the Door Clears Fogged Glasses
The Alva Review Courter editor sought scientific advice on foggy spectacles when entering a warm room from cold air. The suggested fix is to back in through the door and it reportedly works.
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Alva Review Courter
Cross Form Crevice Landmark In Holy Cross National Forest
A natural cross shape appears on a snow filled crevice on a Colorado mountain side in Holy Cross National Forest. The feature is visible for miles and draws travelers and locals to its unique formation.
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Holy Cross National Forest
Colorado
Present Day Opportunities Through Advertising
Prices on nearly all goods are at attractively low levels creating a strong buying chance for the public. The text urges continuous advertising to inform people of these bargains, arguing timely, well placed ads will help goods move despite the era.
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Publc
Berlin Judge Rules Sleepers Must Accept Outdoor Noise
A Berliner sued to stop street noise disturbing sleep but a court ruling stated the sleeper may tolerate the noise or shut the window. The article notes the decision and cites a contrast with Australia’s population decline since 1788. It also mentions Denmark weighing a ban on overtime work.
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Berin
Germany
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League of Nations Assembly
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Australa
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