Royal Society Of Canada Marks Fifty Years Of Progress
The Royal Society of Canada celebrates its 66th anniversary meeting in Ottawa and outlines its role in advancing science and literature. It lists founders, sections, notable members, and milestones including national archives, galleries, museums, and the National Research Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Society of Canada
Eparicua
Ottawa
Rept Society of
Caneda
Royal Society of Lenton
Canadian Society
Canada
London
Society For the Advancement of Science
Britain
Europe
Royal Society
Charles I
Marquis of
Lorne
Govenor-General
Dominion Archives
National Gallery
National Museum
National Research Council
Society
Sir Robert Falconer
Toronto University
Pred Burpee
International Joint Commission
G. A. Young
Geological Survey
Prairie Provinces
L. A. Preudhomme
St. Boniface
Walter Murray
Saskatchewan University
EB. H. Oliver
United Churches Theological College
Frank Alien
Manitoba University
J. W. Dafoe
The
Free Prena
RB. C. Wallace
Alberta University
Willam Boyd
A. H. R. Buller
A. T. Cameron
Francis J. Lewis
Robert Newton
W. P. Thompson
Museum of Sound to Open in Berlin
German Professor Deegen plans a Berlin museum of sound with twenty years of voice records from famous figures. British figures include Ramsay M. MacDonald and Miss Pattkhurst. German royalty and others are represented. Much material was gathered during the war from prison camps and foreign languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halser
Professor Doegen
Slim Raglan Shouldered Party Dress Pattern 417
The pattern advertises a slenderizing raglan sleeve dress with a wrapped bodice and hip bow, suited for youth sizes 14 to 20 and bust 36 to 38 inches. It notes fabric needs, alternative fabrics in cadet navy, and summer options in chiffon or voile with a 25 cent price.
Winnipeg Newspaper Union Pattern Order Ad
Pattern order details from Winnipeg Union at 105 McDermot Ave include a misplaced quote about a thief and a joke exchange about stealing an umbrella. A teacher comments on a girl's reading, and a father jokes about her preference for the last chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Canadian Women Under Kind Treatment Praised by Lady Terrington
Lady Terrington daughter of Erin tours Canada collecting material for a Dominion book. She praises Canadian women for being well treated and well dressed, noting strong businesswomen and grooming. She admires Canadian friendship, yet says she may return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canatian Warren
Rena Terrington
Erin
Ireland
Canada
Dominion
William Shaplarned-Swiney
Fleet Street
Fve
Terrington
Lady Terrington
Jose
Guide For Public Speakers And The 1830 Race
Dr John F Cowan catalogs over 50 gestural techniques for public speaking from hand positions to gestures. A historical anecdote recalls a race in 1830 where a locomotive faltered and a horse won a test of speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Cowan
Canada Honey Exports Top 2.58 Million Pounds in 1931
Canada shipped 2,589,269 pounds of honey in 1931. The United Kingdom was the principal buyer, followed by the Netherlands and Germany in that order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Germany
Stainless steel replaces iron bindings on dome legends
The article recalls how stainless steel, developed after wartime metallurgical work, is now used by Sheffield works to encircle the dome of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. It contrasts with Wren era iron clasps and notes earthquake risks to the dome and the enduring search for durable materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biitain
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Jerusalem
Christopher Wren
St. Paul's
Sheffield
Are You Going Camping Pamphlet on Forest Pests
A pamphlet titled Methods of Protection from Mosquitoes Blackflies and Similar Pests in the Forest offers guidance on camping sites protective devices proper clothing and ways to rid camps of pests. Prepared under the Dominion Entomologist for outdoors people it is free on request as Pamphlet 55 N.S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.S
Dominion
German scientists draw over 18 million volts from clouds
German researchers at a Swiss Mountain laboratory report generating currents exceeding 18 000 000 volts as storms pass over their plant. The achievement highlights high voltage atmospheric electricity experiments conducted in alpine conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swiss Mountains
Questioning Washington birthday as student jokes
A school inspector asks why Washington's birthday is celebrated more. A pupil replies that Washington never told a lie, prompting the inspector to note the humor and the lesson about honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Fluctuations In Sun Spots Linked To Life And Economy
The Dominion Observatory study notes eleven year sunspot cycles affect Earth conditions and living systems from crops to wildlife. It links sunspot minima with higher yields and broader climate effects, influencing commodity prices and economic activity across Canada and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Observatory
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Nari
Manitoba
Europe
United States
Canada
British Columbia
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Maier Saya Ba
Sachse
Leipzig
A Museum of Sound
Unioni
Chico
Anmaird
Gor
Brooklands
England
John Cobb
G. E. T. Eyston
Eystone
Churchill
Trovernieot
Costa
Vancouver
E. B. Ramsay
Board of Grain Commmissioners For
Hudson Bay
Ramsay
Fort William
Fort Willian
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Sesson
Pacific Coast
Dijon
France
Aquarium
de Notenkraker
Amsterdam
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