Atlantic Seadromes to Bridge the Atlantic by 1937
Capt Hugh Dunran Grast predicts four sea domes forming an Atlantic bridge from the United States to Europe. Each six acre platform will sit 600 miles apart, with the first near 600 miles off New York and 500 miles from Bermuda. The plan aims for a 30 hour hop to Europe with large aircraft refueling at sea.
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Thuy-Mont
Europe
Kew
Paris
Lemdon
Bertin
Hugh Dunran Grast
Saquire
Passrnger Serrice
United States
Azores
Ferrol
Spain
New York
Bermuda
Lisbon
Bhutan Ruler To Visit Calcutta Amid Secluded Nation Ties
The Maharaksh of Bhutan, a landlocked Himalayan state on India's frontiers with Tibet, plans an official stop in Calcutta to meet the viceroy and stay at Government House. Bhutan bans European entry and lacks roads and telegraphs, yet hosts famed brass and silverwork. The government of India handles Bhutanese foreign affairs, and the ruler ascended the throne in 1996 at age 21.
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Bhutan
India
Calcutta
Government House
Maharaksh
Tibet
Vancouver Jubilee Plans Hear Air Race Sponsor Named
Plans for Vancouver 1926 jubilee move forward as a sponsor is found for a potential $25,000 air race from Creysia England to Vancouver via Moscow and Tokyo. Sponsor’s name not disclosed in the fragment.
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Vancouver
Creysia
England
Moscow
Tokio
Transit fare proposal promises 160 miles per ride
Detroit Free Press notes a plan for rapid transit in New York offering 160 miles per ride at a dollar. Canadian scientists study leather deterioration from Inspiration to improve durability and resistance.
Lamb in Canadian homes grows in popularity and quality
A historical overview notes lamb’s early role in Canada as a farm meat during settlement gatherings, its revival in modern times, and the impact of packinghouse facilities and government inspection. It highlights year round availability of freshly killed Canadian range lambs fattened on clover and alfalfa, with tender roasts and chops boosting consumer demand.
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Holy Land
Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Royal Family Presence at Amateur Art Exhibition in London
The Royal Amateur Art Society show in London features portraits of Princess Louise and Windsor watercolors by Queen Alexandra. Queen Victoria sketches, a tree and water drawing by George II, and works by Charlotte who inherited her father's talent. A geometry page hints at a prince’s unfinished theorem and a note that this lady later became queen of Württemberg.
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Royal Amateur Art Society
London
Princess Louise
Windsor
Queen Alexandra
Queen Victoria
George
Charlotte
Qurtemberg
Wall-eyed pike emerge from Camrose farm wells
A farm near Camrose Alberta reports wells periodically releasing thousands of wall-eyed pike fish. Scientists say the fish reach the wells via underground channels from a lake about fifteen miles away.
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Camrose
Alberta
Education Gaps Highlighted in Hunan Province Report
A wartime era survey shows only about three percent of Hunan's 36.4 million people are educated. Combined schools educate roughly 910,550 primary pupils, underscoring vast educational needs.
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Hunan
Corsican Bandit King Spada Sentenced To Guillotine
Andre Spada, Corsican bandit king, was sentenced to die by guillotine for murders during his reign of terror. The jury quickly convicted him of killing a young woman who allegedly refused his affections, with five more murders alleged. An appeal was filed. He had previously faced four death sentences, and this was his first trial appearance. He appeared in Corsican village wearing a crown of thorns, clung to religious mysticism in prison, and showed defiance only at the trial.
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Andre Spada
Corsica
Haly
Robin Hood
Spada
Synthetic emeralds debut in Germany as Igmeralds ring prize
The German Chemical Dye Trust announces a first synthetic emerald mounted with real emeralds for a lottery prize at Berlin's Press Ball. Labeled Igmeralds, the stones will be produced in small quantities and suppliers of real emeralds are warned there will be no devaluation of genuine gems.
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Germany
Great
German Chemical Dye Trust
Berlin
Igmeralds
School Humor Echoes Holiday Banter
A playful exchange shows a student and teacher discussing school and holidays. The boy says holidays depend on school, and the teacher smiles at the practicality of schoolwork enabling time off.
Death rate in New York declines during Depression period
The Quebec Chronicle Telegraph notes New York state death rate fell from 12.4 per 1000 in 1929 to 11.4 in 1934 as state and federal aid expanded, arguing better care for unemployed and their families despite widespread hunger and medical costs.
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New York
Quebec Chronicle- Telegraph
Oak in France Enormous Tree Holds Two Chapels
The Belloncie family guards the key of the oak at Allouville Bellefosse, a 1200 year old tree large enough for two chapels. Nine men’s arms barely encircle its girth and it has drawn visitors including Charles I of England and Louis XV. Similar ancient trees exist such as the Sema Cypress in Lombardy and eight original olives in Gethsemane, Dean Stanley notes.
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France
Belloncie
Allouville-Bellefosse
Charles 1
England
Louis XV
Lombardy
Dean Stanley
Sea fig rises at ocean floor on long jointed stem
The sea fig, an animal, attaches to the sea bottom by a long jointed stem while rayon production in Italy continues to rise.
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Italy
New Alberta flax variety set to boost central prairie yields
Red Wing flax developed at the University of Alberta promises earlier maturity by about ten days and higher yields. Five year tests show average 2014 bushels and grade 1 CW in its first full season. Dr. Armoldt notes its disease resistance and oil quality while Minnesota origins and provincial demand drive its appeal.
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Alberts
University of Alberta
Apmolt
Edmonton
Aarmodt
Alberta
Aamodt
Minnesota
H.C. Stakman
Prairies
World's Largest Clock A Montreal Firm Builds Giant Timepiece
A Montreal company designs and builds the world’s largest clock with three 60 foot diameter faces to be mounted atop a 60 foot tower on a Montreal brewery roof. The neon illuminated three faced clock will be visible from ten miles at night. The mechanism weighs about six tons with extensive tubing and equipment.
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Montreal
London
Small Places Spawn Great Leaders
A reflection on how outstanding leaders arise from humble towns and rural homes not big cities. The text argues character and effort matter more than birth or environment and notes young people resist isolation while aiming high. It contrasts Shakespeare Carlyle and current rulers as proof that significance comes from the individual.
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Shakespeare
Carlyle
Reading the register leads to polite conflict
A hotel clerk grows impatient as a prospect delays signing the register. The man retorts he must read before signing. A wry exchange about clocks and an uncle’s estate follows, ending with a quip on money.
Britain Increases Naval Budget Amid Treaty Constraints
Britain outlines defence spending for the new financial year showing naval estimates at £60,040,000 with a total defence outlay of £127,451,000, reflecting modest rises and no new capital ships until treaty terms allow. The Singapore base advances to 1939 readiness, while far larger budget hikes appear in the United States and France.
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Great Britain
Japan
Singapore
Naval
Admin Sstry
Hong Kong
Federated Malay States
New Zealand
United States
Germany
France
Potatoes Energy Source and Nutritional Tradeoffs
Potatoes provide substantial nutrients and are easy to digest but lack protein and fats. Cooking methods affect value with boiling causing losses, while baking preserves most nutrients. Skins retain nutrients. peeling and soaking reduce them. fried potatoes absorb fat.
Long Journey Balloon Found Near Ugade Courland
A red white and blue toy balloon was found in a forest near Ugade Courland Latvia. It carried a wooden label promising rewards for returning it to Miss Rawlinson Birmingham England and noted release by Miss Brindley at a People’s Carnival in Birmingham. The item mentions a clergyman and a father christening a baby named Horger or Homer.
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Ugade
Courland
Latvia
Toronto magistrate cancels licenses of reckless autolats
A Toronto magistrate permanently revokes licenses of autolats convicted of reckless driving. He dismisses apologetic penalties as ineffective and imposes the mandatory sanction to deter future offenses.
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Toronto
Autolats
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