Science and Industry Clash Over Global Prosperity
A 1932 speech argues scientific advances must yield reciprocal benefits for all to fuel economic progress. It cites productivity gains in Britain, Germany, Austria, and the US, and warns automation displaces workers without adequate social planning. The piece advocates a federal agency to track man-hours, productivity, and labor needs to avert widespread unemployment.
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United States
Josiah Stamp
Great Britain
International Labour Office
Germany
Austria
Faraday
William Green
American Federation of Labour
New York Times
Printer-Telegraph
Washington, D.C
Federation Ags
Weather Bureau
Old Sayings and Their True Origins Revealed
A brief exploration of common phrases and how their meanings and origins have evolved. Notes on as mad as a hatter and not worth his salt, with origins in venom, pay, and ancient soldiers. Also explains pot luck and laughing up your sleeve through historical usage and imagery.
Photographers Snap Stanley Baldwin as Ottawa Stays Polite
Ot tawa photographers found Rt Hon Stanley Baldwin ready for pictures as he greeted cameras with a smile. The comment notes great men rarely fuss about photo coverage and seek front page prestige. Oyster fisheries in the United States now rank second only to salmon in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Stanley Baldwin
Statesman
United States
Before his conversion, St. Paul was called Saul
A succinct note records that the apostle Paul formerly known as Saul underwent a transformation after meeting Jesus. The historical reference emphasizes the name change tied to his religious awakening and mission.
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St. Paul
Saul
Fishing In Saskatchewan Lakes And Campsites
A visitor to Saskatchewan can fish widely with favorable venues around Prince Albert. Sturgeon Lake near Namen Lake offers pickerel pike perch and whitefish. Emma Lake sixty miles NW provides strong fishing and camping near sandy beaches and pines. Candle Lake, 60 miles NE, features long sandy beaches, spruce, jack pine, birch and abundant game fish amid scenic surroundings.
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Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Sturgeon Lake
Namen Lake
Emma Lake
Candle Lake
Prince sends best wishes to boys on ninth tour
A party of schoolboys leaving for Canada in the charge of Col. J.S. Hills received a bon voyage greeting from the Prince of Wales. His Royal Highness hopes the group will visit his High River ranch in Alberta and extends best wishes for the ninth tour.
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Canada
J.S. Hills
Prince of Wales
High River Ranch
Alberta
Husband Challenged In Court For Silence At Meals
A Frenchwoman faced her husband in court after we refused to utter a word at meals. The court ruled a man has a right to eat in silent peace if he desires. The remark about genuine education not always arising from books accompanies the report.
Subway Miles in New York City Revealed
A report notes 619 miles of New York City subways exist, with 213 miles running underground. The figures highlight the extent of subway infrastructure and its underground segments within the system.
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New York City
Antarctic Continent Size Believed Near Five Million
The Antarctic continent is believed to cover about five million square miles, indicating its vast icy expanse.
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Antarctics
Antarctic Continent
Rust resistant wheat may reach farmers in three years
The Associate Committee on Field Crop Diseases announced at Winnipeg on April 21 that a drought and rust resistant wheat variety could be distributed to farmers within two to three years. Alberta and Manitoba universities lead plans to study drought resistance, genetics, and breeding, aided by the National Research Council and the Canadian Pacific Railway Irrigation Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian
Prairies
Associate Committee On
Winnipeg
Robert Newton
Division of Biology and Agriculture
National Research Laboratories
University of Alberta
Kay
National Research Council
University of Manitoba
Italy
Manitoba
Associate Committee On Grain Research
United States
Russia
Lenin Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Institute of the
O. S. Aamort
Brooks
Alberta
Canadian Pacific Railway Irrigation Division
Searle Grain Company
V. Vi Talanov
Rocky Mountains
Aamodt
Ontario hog jumper crowned champion by Coulter owner
J W Coulter of Prince Edward County claims ownership of the champion jumping hog in Ontario. He recalls a three year old Yorkshire sow leaping over a five foot barrier after successive boards were added, proving the animal’s remarkable jumping ability.
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Ontario
J. W. Coulter
Rednersville
Prince Edward County
Mr. Coulter
Manitoba Brides Favor Home-Town Mates in Marriage Rates
Manitoba vital statistics show five of six Manitoba born girls marry British subjects or Canadians. The trend doubles for Manitoba men favoring natives as spouses. The text notes limited marriages to Slav or Teutonic partners and extremely rare unions with Africans.
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Manitoba
Province of
Arctic Islands Preserve Expanded Across Canadian North
The Arctic Islands Preserve now covers all Canadian islands north of Mackenzie and Kee Watin districts except part of Baffin Island. It extends over 439,109 square miles under Department of the Interior authority in the North West Territories.
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Department of the Interior
North West Territories
Canada
Mackenzie and Keewatin
Baffin Island
Arctic Islands
Australian minister insures Sunday collections against rain
A country minister in Australia has insured his Sunday offerings against rain. If rainfall lowers attendance he receives $20. the weekly policy costs $1.50. It is unclear if prayers for rain were excluded from the bargain.
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Australia
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Government of
New York
Karikaturen
Oslo
Los Angeles
Mary Kenyon
England
Manoir Richelieu
A. O. Bertau
Department of Homecraft
Quebec
Eva Bouchard
Maria Chapdelaine
Mlle. Bouchard
Ance
Spuras
Wild Life
Madrid
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