War of 1812 memory cited in Amherst dedication ceremony
The Buffalo Courier-Express reprints remarks by Representative James W. Wadeworth praising U S Canadian friendship. It recalls Polk's 1844 slogan Fifty four forty or Fight and the eventual compromise at 43rd parallel. The piece notes Americans attended King George VI speech in Victoria and reflects on peaceful settlement and frontier development.
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George Apeak
Woctorta
Amherst
Cannon
Bevis
Niagara
Falcott Creek Road
Mervice
James W. Wadeworth
Caneta Tieday
United States
Air
Wadsworth
Polk
British Columbia
Canada
Oregon
Washington
George VI
Victoria
Buffalo Courier-Express
Germans and Austrians in Canada urged to register
Otto Janssen acting German consul for western Canada announced that Germans born 1920 and Austrians born 1914 to 1919 resident in Canada and Newfoundland must register at German consulates for military and labor service in the Reich. The rule targets non British nationals and may allow exemptions for those needed at home or lacking funds. Germans 17 to 75 may volunteer for service starting October 15, 1940.
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Canadas
Newfoundland
Reich
Otto Janssen
Western
Canada
Janssen
Winnipeg
Britain opens first oil from coal waste plant in Derbyshire
Britain unveils its first plant to extract crude oil from coal distillation waste in Derbyshire with a 10 million gallon annual capacity. The output is already spoken for by industrial firms and a second unit is planned.
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Britain
Derbyshire
Acbiend
StHyy
Pos
Jury clears Charley Foss of Phoenix Kidnapping Case
The New York World Telegram notes Gustav Blair is identified as Charley Rossa, the boy who disappeared in Phoenix in 18T4. The jury ends the manhunt and speculation, declaring the missing child’s case resolved though he remains a memory in Victorian folklore.
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Hariew
Elnce
Carter
Sibin
Charley Russ
Charley Area
New York World Telegram
Grow Better Wheat Says Canadian Trade Official
J A Strong Canadian trade commissioner to Buenos Aires argues Canada should emphasize quality over price to compete with Argentina. He notes Argentina farmers own land and enjoy cheap living, while Canada has nature on its side and will promote western wheat production to improve world standing.
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Canada
J. A. Strong
Strong
Buenos Aires
Smart Ties for Calgary Veterans Move Aboard Trans Canada
In Calgary the King and Queen were greeted by 300 Canadian Legion members wearing new ties. A Montreal factory made the silk ties, woven specially and shipped overnight from New York. The ties flew west on a Trans-Canada Air Lines plane to Calgary for the veterans’ royal display.
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Canadian Legion
Montreal
New York
Trans-Canada Air Lines
Calgary
Queen Elizabeth Seeks Calgary Rodeo During Visit
Mayor Andrew Davison told the Alberta Pharmaceutical Association banquet that the Queen and King enjoyed an Indian display. The Queen reportedly said they wanted to see a rodeo and the King laughed at portions in dialect, asking for clarification from the mayor.
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Elizabeth
Calgary
Andrew Davison
Alberta Pharmaceutical Association
Davison
Delphi Unearths Gold Deep in Sacred Way Excavation
From Delphi an excavation by Prof. Delacorte for the French School of Archaeology at Athens uncovers a dust covered cavity in the Stoa of the Athenians containing gold artifacts and a carbonized ivory chryselephantine statue. A second cavity northward yields bronze and copper objects dating to around 500 BC.
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Athens
Delphi
Delacorte
The
Times
Apollo
Nature
White cattle of Chil Lingham Castle saved from extinction
A herd of white cattle in Chil Lingham Castle park in Northumberland has been preserved from extinction. The animals have occupied the land for about 700 years, with the herd now around 50 after descending from a single pair. Calves are hidden by cows and approached. legends claim descent from ancient British wild cattle linked to the aurochs.
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Chillingham Castle
Northumberland
Wonderful Invention Aids Deaf Children Speech
A South African device by Mrs. Tilkvar Asher of Johannesburg aims to help deaf children speak correctly. The thyra tion inflection developer uses a beam of light to produce voice inflections, promising easier teaching of vocal cord use after years of research in America.
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Tilkvar Asher
Johannesburg
America
Just the usual dope for a wedding gift card
A casual exchange suggests a playful gift note idea for newlyweds. A survey cited in the discussion notes a bicycle revival with 8 million bikes owned in the United States.
Style changes reshape men’s shoe fashion in future
The Cleveland Plain Dealer imagines a day when men like Henry walk with toes exposed and heels bare due to missing risers and worn soles. It predicts sock merchants may thrive as domestic darning gains inspection appeal.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Henry
Bis
Inconspicuous Spider Weaves Glittering Deceptive Nest
A wary spider designs a jewelry-like snare to lure prey, weaving a glittering trap that remains nearly invisible to cautious flies. The craft aims to trap insects by mimicking valuable glitter.
Repulse exercises with home fleet off Portland
Tests show cot tonseed yields vary widely from 80 pounds to 3865 pounds. Report covers naval training maneuvers conducted by the home fleet off Portland, with emphasis on coastal defense and readiness.
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Wall
Portland
HMLS
Canada
Wheat home consumption grows with Canada’s population
In 1868 Canada with a population of 3,511,000 consumed 22,822,000 bushels of wheat at home. In 1937 with 11,120,009 people the home consumption reached 105,901,000 bushels. The peak home consumption was 139,487,000 bushels in 1930 at a population of 10,208,000.
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Canada
Creating Good or Evil Shapes a Person
The quote warns that what you create governs who you become. It argues creativity can elevate character when used for good and corrupt character when misused for evil.
As It Should Be Americans Not Fearful When Cana dian Troops Cross Border
The Detroit Free Press praises calm U S view of Canadian troops crossing the border for a Windsor Essex Regiment parade to St Pauls Cathedral Detroit. It lauds close ties, shared language and similar ideals fostering mutual respect and gratitude between nations.
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Essex Scottish Regiment
Windsor
St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral
Detroit
Europe
United States
Canada
Age Of Science debate at Ohio University convocation
Dr. Anton Josus Carlson of the University of Chicago, speaking at Athens Ohio, challenged naming this century the age of science. He argued few people make inventions and discoveries and that many modern creations are gadgets to improve existing machines or methods.
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Ohio University
Athens
Anton
Josus Carlson
University of Chicago
Wand Said Needed To Place Pastors In Right Charges
The retiring president of the Toronto United Church conference notes a magician-like wand is needed to assign pastors to proper charges. The Toronto Star adds that congregations are not always as enchanted by the wand as expected.
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Toronto United Church Conference
The
Toronto Star
Queen Mary and Royal Daughters Deliver Short Speeches
Queen Mary the Princess Royal and the Duchess of Gloucester each gave brief public speeches during a royal event. The trio addressed attendees with concise remarks reflecting on the occasion and royal duties.
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Queen Mary
Princess Royal
Duchess of Gloucester
Producing Clean Milk Guidance From Dominion Agriculture
The bulletin from the Dominion Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, stresses preventing contamination to produce clean milk. It highlights that clean pails, coverings, and a clean cow are essential, while minor sources matter less but not neglected, and notes the bulletin offers methods and illustrations on milking practices.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Leminion Agricultural Bacteriologist
Souvera
Lamnatien
Rlker
Bulletin
Ottawa
Toronto chemist denies miracles let man live longer
Prof J W Bain of Toronto, a standout Canadian chemist, tells a reporter the age of miracles is not here. He says men will stay bald, need glasses, lose teeth, and women will rely on cosmetics and corsets.
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J. W. Bain
Toronto
Professor Bain
Publicity and the Brantford Quints Interview
In an Ottawa Journal interview Dr. A. R. Dafoe says the press and public bring constant publicity for the quintuplets. He notes the doctors balance their duty to the children with pressures from speculators advertisers and newspapers. Brantford Expositor reports the doctor has dropped other practice and now earns 210 a pediatrician.
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A. R. Dafoe
Ottawa Journal
Ratury
Brantford
Progress Of Civilization In Atturas Calif
A garbled notice describes Sheldon Harden a high school fullback refusing to be outdone by a goldfish swallower and devouring grasshoppers. It mentions Ty Chi age building a fence to avoid a pond in Garfield Park Conservatory and August Koch, park horticulturist, protecting the Ash trees.
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Atturas
Calif
New York
Sheldon Harden
Ty Chi
Garfield Park
August Koch
Seventy-siv-year-old swims at Enfield pool opening
In Middlesex England, Stra Wheelwright of Nortoncluse Pifield Highway braved the chill wind to swim at Enfield open-air pool’s summer opening. She learned to swim at age seventy two.
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Stra, Wheelwright
Nortoncluse
Pifield Highway
Middlesex
England
Enfield
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