Luftwaffe speeds and British production overwhelm in WWI era report
The article compares German and British aviation in fast fighter planes, noting German claims of high speeds and British advances. It cites speeds around 520 miles per hour and asserts Britain can produce nearly 1,000 machines a month with superior quality. It argues German force size discounts by effectiveness and emphasizes Britain’s up-to-date, deadly squadrons.
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Denman
Germany
Britain
France
Sota
Mustard Control with Cyanamid Dust Gains Yield
Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa reports mustard, a common weed, can be controlled with calcium cyanamid dust at 125 pounds per acre. This method also increases grain yields by four to six hundred dollars per acre, with best results when dusted onto moist dew and young growth.
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Ottawa
George Knowles
Dominion Experimental Farms
Central Experimental Farm
Lady Duara Conner Fined For Obstruction At Bow Street
The report states Tad Fo Pay Fine Lady Duara Conner wife of Bri tais former First Lord of the Ad huraity and daughter of the Duke of Ruthod was fined Sos at Bow Street police court for obstructing with her car. It notes this was her fourth conviction for obstructions and mentions a quote about Mrs. Wippleton and a puzzled remark from the officer.
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Duara Conner
The
Adhuraity
Duke of Ruthod
Bow Street
Imaginative Reunion With King George V Mentioned
A story recounts Geordie Macpherson meeting King George V at a Scottish ram show. Geordie recalls the moment, imagines a witty reply, and shares a joke about introducing himself as Geordie, the same as Your Majesty. The tale ends noting the value of imagination.
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Seetchman
Bing George
Wolf Davidson
Calgary
Scotland
America
Austin
George Vo
Wuttis
Tronie
Geardie Macpherson
King George V
Geordie Macpherson
Geordie
Bob
Proudest Moment Cited By Minnesota Governor Johnson
The late Gov. John Johnson recalled his proudest moment as a boy of 12 when he earned three dollars for a week’s work and told his mother she need not take in washing any more. A distinguished audience later inspired praise, but Johnson said the true pride came from that first paycheck.
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John Johnson
Minnesota
Supreme Court
Johnson
Bluebirds Shown Not Blue at World Fair Display
The New York Sun notes bluebirds appear brown under ordinary light. A prism display at the Worlds Fair Safety Concession reveals the blue sheen by refracted light, while red yellow and brown feathers show true colors.
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New York
Green colors and trade names in old paint lore
A garbled note discusses turtle soup fat origin of a color term and compares dark paint with lighter colored paint. It mentions consumption figures and American timing references, suggesting uncertain antique manufacturing claims and weights.
Why Queen Elizabeth Wears Formal or Informal Attire
Readers wonder why the Queen appears in long dresses for morning crowds during the Royal Tour of Canada. Experts explain her attire mirrors the King's dress. full dress or uniforms trigger formal wear, while lounge suits or undress attire prompt informal gowns. The arrangement reflects duty to her husband’s authority and the occasion.
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Queen Elizabeth
Canada
Farm purchasing power rises in Canada but trails 1926 average
The Canadian Bank of Commerce index shows farm purchasing power at a higher point than two years ago, reaching 84.47 percent of the 1926 average. The gains above the 1938 level stem from cheaper feed and seed rather than lower costs for farming inputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Aberdeen to Build 104 Granite Houses Around Courtyard
Aberdeen plans 104 granite houses around a central courtyard with provision for children to play. The project emphasizes a family friendly design and communal open space within the development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Faraway college trips and weekend hideaways noted
The piece notes sending a son to an eight distant college as best and mentions the nuisance of hiding neckties car and goldfish every weekend. It also reports fifteen German yachts taking part in this year's Royal Ocean Racing asa races in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa
England
King's speeches should appear in book form says Kingston Whig Standard
The Kingston Whig Standard lauds the Canadian speeches of King George VI for their literary merit. It suggests the Government assign Ottawa's King's Printer the task of promptly publishing the royal speeches in book form with high quality printing, as a crucial literature and history effort.
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King George
Whig-Standard
Centurion
Gustave Lanctot
Public Archives
George VI
Ottawa
Kingston
Guide Pigeons In Flight On Transvaal Farm Experiment
A Transvaal farm experiment uses homing pigeons steered by scientist J. Sellers with a secret alloy. Pigeons in Aight are claimed to be guided to earth via radio waves through metal points of the alloy. Left facing nerves receive more waves, signaling direction to the bird.
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Transvaal
J. Sellers
Aight
Earth
International Grain and Glass Trade Referenced in Wartime Notes
The passage links crops to nations noting maize for Americans and rice for Chinese. It also states France shipped 50 604 prism binoculars and field and opera glasses to the United States in the previous year.
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France
United States
Housing Treasures Exhibition At Former Royal Residence
Exhibition at 145 Piccadilly opens June 28 showing royal and historic items once in King George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s home. It features the pen for the Locarno Treaty signing, Napoleon’s worn jewel, Fred Archer’s walking stick, Lord Baldwin’s pipe, Peter Pan manuscript, and more. Proceeds aid Heritage Craft Schools at Chancy Brighton Sussex, supporting coronation appeal extensions.
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Piccadilly
George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Austen Chamberlain
Locarno
Napoleon
St. Helena
Fred Archer
King Fadward
Lord Baldwin
James Barrie
Peter Pan
Princess Elizabeth
Margaret Rose
Prince Edward
Alexandra
Duke
Duchess of Kent
Glasgow
Chancy
Sussex
Tire safety guidance urges inspection before trips
The advisory stresses examining all tires for wear or weakness before long journeys and replacing any signs of damage. It warns against using worn tires except as a spare and suggests buying new tires to avoid deadly outcomes.
Remark on Queen’s Virtue Sparks Praise in The Times
The New York Times lauds the queen as almost too good to be true yet asserts she is a true queen through exceptional merit. The statement frames her as exemplary and sovereign, highlighting extraordinary leadership and public esteem.
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The
New York Times
Early Cutting of Timothy Hay Boosts Protein Content
Agricultural notes urge early harvest of Timothy hay to maximize digestible protein. Research from Jealott's Hill and Sprague Hawking indicates nitrogen fertilizer increases crude protein in grass prior to cutting, with trials showing protein rises from about 6.7% to 11.7% when timed before harvest.
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Ottawa
Shaanny
Canada
WR Peet
Dso
AP AL
Orshutt
Journal of the Mimstry of Agriculture
A H H. Lewis
Jearott
Hill Research Station
Brack
Sprague
Hawkins
Lewis
Great Britain
Royal Cavalcade in Review by Queen Mary and Erica Heal
Queen Mary rereads and amends proofs of Royal Cavalcade to be published this year. Erica Heal notes Princess Beatrice assisted. King Edward Seventh court life is described with beauty notes sparking a blue pencil correction.
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Queen Mary
Queen Maury
Heer
Princess Beatrice
Queen Victoria
Erica Heal
Mary
Edward the Seventh
Clacky Bases in Berlin Hold Ambulance Supplies
A Berlin street feature includes an ambulance compartment used to store first aid supplies. In England, one in eight families buys a home from Uniongi building society. Australia’s defence program appears underfunded with a $400,000 shortfall.
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Berlin
England
Home Uniongi
Building Society
Australia
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