Metis in Prairie Provinces Organize First Convention
Metis of Saskatchewan form their first annual convention and draft a 15 point reform program for the federal government. Delegates from Alberta and Manitoba show interest in joining forces, while authorities acknowledge Metis live in poverty and face neglect from municipal, provincial, and federal levels. A conference between federal and provincial authorities is urged to address the issue and consider northern reservations to aid self-sufficiency.
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Saskatchewan
Praire
Manitoba
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Uthin
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities
Beciuge
Insect Silk Spools and Planetary Predictions Share Odd Parallels
A house spider spins silk from six spinnerets via tiny spools, hardening instantly in air. Separately, two men independently calculated Uranus’s location and both pinpointed the same predicted spot. England sees a mass movement of quarters since World War I. A gun used in stellar studies is noted as a star instrument. Velvet priced up to $100 a yard, reflecting its value.
Newsboys Stir Public Peace Charge Report
The note cites a recent arrest of a newsboy accused of disturbing the peace by shouting in the streets. It also mentions South African newsvendors urged to restrain selling practices and a pilot chosen to take the Empress of Australia to Quebec, fathering 23 children.
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Australia
St. Lawrence
Quebec
Magnificent Gift by Viscount Nuffield for Militia Facilities
Magnificent Gift by Viscount Nuffield pledges 1000.00 Morris Motors shares valued at about £1.5 million to improve recreation for militia and territorial forces. He notes a long record of philanthropy including Oxford support and medical aid, administered by trustees to aid those serving the country.
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Viscount Nuffield
Morris Motors
Territorials
Hore
Wafieid
Lord Nufield
Oxford University
Empire Hospital
Britain
Lord Nuffield
British rule praised by missionary on world cruise
Rev Father Wilfrid Langlois, chaplain on the Empress of Britain world cruise, lauds British governance in Egypt and India. He cites order, leadership by a small British minority, and spread of education, medical care, and science as benefits of modern civilization brought by Britain.
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Wilfrid Langlois
Egypt
India
St. Rose de Lima
H.als
Britain
Langlois
Fr. Langlois
Windsor Star
New Walnut Shelling Method Uses Explosive Burst
A UC developed walnut shelling process uses a machine driven sequence that cuts an opening with a circular saw, blasts gas air into the shell, and then fires the nut through a flame to explode the contents. The system preserves the meat and processes about 900 pounds per hour.
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University of California
Scientific American
Robins Build Nests in Airplanes at Buckinghamshire Airfield
A Denham Buckinghamshire report notes robins persistently nesting inside airplanes on the local airfield. The piece muses if this reflects advanced learning or a desire for travel, with a humorous slogan about staying home yet seeing the world. It also recalls Ludovico of Milan’s traveling fruit garden and Big Bertha’s moon-range in wartime.
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Denham
Buckinghamshire
Christian Science Monitor
Edmonton Professor Ships Down Moon Trip Myths
Dr J W Campbell at the Royal Society of Canada in Montreal debunked utopian Mars and Moon travel plans. He argued a rocket the size of Mount Robson would be needed to move earth-dwellers to the Moon, with mass and speed constraints making such voyages impractical.
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Mars
Jules Verne
H. G. Wells
Edmonton
Royal Society of Canada
Montreal
J. W. Campbell
Mount Robson
Campbell
Australia
Radio Homework Debate Shifts Toward Less Schoolwork
The Australian Press Union reports Victorian and New South Wales education authorities worry radio distracts students at home. A NSW officer questions home atmosphere for study as many parents listen. Victorian teachers push for general homework reductions citing home distractions. A major earthquake occurs about every 18 days, mainly underwater.
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Australian Press Union
New South Wales
Growing Industry of Soyabeans in Canada Expands
Canada increasingly cultivates soyabeans for oils and meals. Government programs encourage native varieties and commercialization. Last year Pelee Island Ontario reported a soybean crop valued over 335000, reflecting growing national production and potential to retain more $15000000 currently exported.
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Canada
Pelee Island
Ont
Queen Elizabeth Solar Parasol Adorns Royal Flight
The parasol prophesied to return gains approval as it is revealed Queen Elizabeth has one crafted for her America trip. It reportedly matches a garden party dress and features a ruby sapphire studded cane, a gift from an Indian prince. Science notes the irony of perpetual dirt.
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Elizabeth
America
Italy Eyes War Debt Settlement With Nationalist Spain
Italy plans to collect wartime debts from Franco's Nationalist regime by accepting Spanish materials for munitions. The owed sum is around 10 billion lire about 500 million dollars, in goods rather than cash advances. Italy seeks iron ore and to use Italian crews and technicians to extract and ship the ore, with a joint venture already handling Spain's mercury output to influence global supply.
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Italy
Spain
Francisco Franco
Aml
Self respect governs morality and social behavior rules
An aphorism stating self respect guides morality while respect for others anchors behavior. It contrasts internal restraint with external consideration, urging personal integrity as foundation for ethical conduct.
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Canadian Shredded Wheat Company, Ltd
Miagera Falls
Dumper
C.J.R.C
Industrial Development Board of Manitoba
Coptoford Paper Products
Appleford Paper Products Ltd
Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
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