Canada Lags in Caring for the Blind, Says Montreal Leader
In a Montreal Association for the Blind address, president Philp E. Layton faults Canada for neglecting the blind compared with criminals and other dominions. He notes few blind employed, radio sunset of piano work, and dire poverty, urging support for old age pensions and better opportunity for the blind.
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Canada
Dominions
Philp E. Layton
Montreal
Layton
Cotham
Renfrew
Ont
Ustentag
Montreal Association For the Blind
Montress Star
Ancient and Med Old Style Of Pipe Organ Hea
Gunther Ramis, at St Thomas Church Leipzig, argues the old style pipe organ offers superior tone compared with modern consoles. He notes modern organs aim to emulate the symphony orchestra, a trend not desired by churches. He mentions Roetha near Leipzig as home to one original century old organ held in reverence.
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Gunther Ramis
Bt. Thomas Church
Leipzig
Juliane Sebmstian Hach
Ramind
St. Thomas
Bach
Roetha
Ramin
Doesn't your husband ever go to church on Sundays
A playful exchange unfolds as a mini sitter asks about church attendance and a wife jokes that her husband passes six churches en route to golf. A visitor compliments their furniture and a child quips that the seller regrets selling it because he keeps calling.
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Repli
Moon Man Story Incomplete Event Hints
A fragmentary notice suggests a story about a man in the moon and a reference to Gide in the southern hemisphere. The text is sparse and lacks clear dates places or actions to establish a full event or outcome.
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Man
Gide Dows
Paris Crepe Fashion Delights New Elegant Silk Styles
Paris fashion feature highlights silk dresses in flat colors and metal threaded details. It showcases black crepe with white bib collars, wool crepe in green, canton crepe in ruby red, and gold criss cross threads. Pattern No 340 fits busts 34 to 42 inches, uses 41 yards of fabric and 4 yards of trim, priced 20 cents.
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Paris
Feasibility of Blended Fuels in Cold Canadian Winters
Ottawa National Research Laboratories study blended motor fuels for farm machinery in Canada. It maps water content to solution temperature for gasoline ethanol benzol and possible isopropanol from waste gases, noting risk of water-induced phase separation and cloud point.
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Canada
National Research Laboratories
Ottawa
Dominion
Canadian Journal of Research
First Life Insurance Policy Traced to 1538 London
The earliest known life insurance policy is traced to London in 1538, insuring the life of William Gybbons.
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London
William Gybbons
Irish birth and parentage among New York police
The report states eight percent of New York City policemen are Irish born and an additional thirty percent have pure Irish parentage. It also notes a zoological fact that vertebrate animals never have more than four legs.
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New York City
China Sets Humiliation Day to Forge National Fighting Spirit
The regime designates a humiliation day on the anniversary of Japan’s occupation of Mukden. Citizens vow to avenge national humiliations as government offices pause, parks close, and five minutes of silence mark the period. Other humiliation days commemorate the 21 demands, China’s acceptance, and the Tsitianty attack.
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Mukden
Japan
China
Ants perform mutual grooming as a social act
Naturalists report ants clean not themselves but their companions, acting as a maid by washing faces and bodies. The washed ant shows clear satisfaction, lying relaxed and rolling onto its helper. The scene is offered as a model of gentle care, contrasting with the dull view of piano pianos. Surgeons in Mexico explore ethyl alcohol as a potential anaesthetic. Dew is formed where it is found, as a curious note.
Map shows Canadian airports and aerodromes aiding aviators
A new Canada map from the National Defence and Interior departments marks 48 public and 12 private airports, 31 intermediate aerodromes, 18 public seaplane ports, nine private seaplane ports, 20 seaplane anchorages, and Royal Canadian Air Force stations. It highlights southern emphasis with hubs from Winnipeg to Edmonton and a northern span to Aklavik, Fort Smith, and Cameron Bay.
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Ment of
National Defense
Canada
Department of National Defence
Department of the Interior
Royal Canadian Air Force
Fort Smith
Cameron Bay
Aklavik
Northwest Territories
Mackenzie River
Rouyn
Red Lake
Flin Flon
Great Bear Lake
Winnipeg
Lethbridge
Edmonton
Quebec
Topographical and Air Survey Bureau
Ottawa
Alberta plans large spruce and ash tree distribution
The Alberta forestry branch announced more than 100000 white spruce and about 8400 green ash will be available next spring from Oliver nurseries. Trees will be distributed under a plan directing nurseries to supply farmers, schools, and community groups. Last year 34000 trees were distributed to 228 sources including 183 farmers and 14 municipalities. Reforestation began in 1932 after provincial control of natural resources.
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Alberta
Oliver
Forestry
Alberta Department of Lands and Mines
Forest Service
Prince of Wales Urges Mass Housing to End Slums
At the Royal Institute of British Architects centenary dinner the Prince of Wales called for mass production of houses and the sweeping away of slums. Two thousand architects and their wives attended as he noted government efforts to extend the rehousing program and his own visits to slum districts.
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Prince of Wales
Royal Institute of British Architects
Prince
Wooden ploughs thrive on England's clay lands
In East Anglia clay fields wooden ploughs remain common and efficient, preferred over iron on some soils. Maldon’s Eamex firm has produced wooden ploughs for 130 years and displays them at major shows such as the Royal Show alongside modern electrical and petrol equipment.
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England
East Anglia
Maldon
Eamex
Royal
Shepherd Dog Owners Targeted By Tweed Garment Craze
Eng land pet owners report shepherd dogs being combed for fur to produce tweed garments. The practice draws concern over animal welfare and fashion trends as the fur enters local makers’ workshops.
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England
Studying New Sun Spots On Matte Net
Scientists worldwide observe new sun spots seen as the forerunners of the next cycle. They may affect weather and magnetic disturbances for about 11 years and could disrupt telegraph and radio reception while increasing ultraviolet light exposure. Evidence does not yet confirm all claimed effects on epidemics or business cycles.
Not Good For Hogs Mature Boy Bean Seeds
Mature soy bean seed provides protein feed for livestock but lowers pork quality in hogs even in small amounts. Recommend farmers refrain from feeding soy beans to growing hogs. Brood sow benefits from wintering and soy bean in mixed rations for healthy litters. Excellent for dairy cows when combined with other grains.
Western Sheep Ranges Grow Lamb Production in Canada
The western sheep ranges produce between 150000 and 260000 lambs annually suitable for fattening. Additionally, there are at least 100000 to 150000 unfinished farm lambs that could be fattened to boost totals.
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Western
Canadian Western
Bean varieties vary widely in this country and world
Approximately 30 varieties of woy beans are grown on farms in this country. It is estimated that there are more than 2,000 varieties of the bean, a native of China, in the world.
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China
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