Power versus Horse and Tractor on the Prairie
The article argues that Western Canada faces diverse farm power problems and that the horse and the tractor each have a place. It cites Professor A. B. Hardy of the University of Saskatchewan, noting soil and regional conditions affect feasibility, and stresses farmer judgment, economic means, and help availability in choosing power, with some blends of both methods possible for lasting utility.
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Western
Canad
Prairies
Natural History
Flaason
Prairie
A. B E. Hardy
University of Saskatchewan
Hardy
Diewist
Bite Aid Controversy Over Teeth Types Sparks Debate
A claim circulates that real teeth can bite eight times harder than falal teeth, provoking discussion among dental experts about material strength, bite force measurements, and practical implications for prosthetics and safety.
Largest Private Dwelling Palazzo Doria in Rome Impresses Guests
The Palazzo Doria in Rome, over four centuries old, is described as the largest private dwelling in the world with as many as a thousand people once living there. A quirky aside notes a pianist named Frank and remarks on bachelors and married life in a humorous exchange.
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Palazzo Doria
Rome
Steamotive Engine Wins Steam Power Race at ASME Meeting
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers announced a steam electric locomotive called the Steamotive. It combines steam with an electric turbine, aims for 2,500 horsepower per unit, and pilots a new era of compact high power. Two units are under construction as engineers compare it with diesel electric and traditional steam locomotives.
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Eests
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Oldfield
Iesk
Engineering Society
Diesel-electrica
Lords Vote Down Euthanasia Bill Amid Medical Debates
The House of Lords rejected a proposed euthanasia bill by 85 to 14 despite backing from Lord Ponsonby. Opponents including Lord Dawson of Penn and the Archbishop of Canterbury warned against legalizing easy death, stressing medical judgment and religious views over parliamentary action.
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House of Lords
Lord Dawson of Penn
Canterbury
Lord Ponsonby
Church of England
Lord Dawson
Viscount Fitzalan
Turkeys For British Market From Canada 1936 Prospects
Canada expects nearly one million pounds of turkey exports to the British Isles for Christmas 1936. Most shipments come from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with Manitoba likely contributing the largest share. Turkeys are graded packed and inspected under Dominion Government standards before shipping. Turkey farming has grown into a substantial industry in Canada, expanding in Western and Eastern provinces including Ontario and Quebec. Most producers are mixed farmers with small flocks, while shipments will be offered in both chilled and frozen forms.
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Canada
British Isles
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Foreign capital inflow to U.S. reaches record level
The United States Treasury disclosed a net $2.2817 billion inflow of foreign funds from Jan 1 1935 to Sept 30, led by Great Britain, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands and Canada. Foreign holdings in the U.S. were about $7.0 billion as of Sept 30, the highest in history, per commerce department correlation.
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Roosevelt
United States Treasury
Great Britain
Switzerland
France
Netherlands
Canada
Commerce Department
Treasury
Nothing He Got The Job A Political Exchange
A wry exchange notes a longtime seeker of political office finally securing a position and taking on duties without further pursuit. The remark highlights persistence rewarded by appointment.
Seats For Coronation Draw Large Applications Near Deadline
London coronation seats fill quickly as Hon. Vincent Massey closes the Canadian high commissioner's subscription list for May viewing. Applications must be made individually before year end at Canada House London to secure allocations along the route or high commission sections.
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London
Vincent Massey
Ali
Canada House
Lormtion
Selected Recipes for Muffins and Baking
Sift together white flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Add graham flour. Add milk, egg and melted shortening and beat well. Half fill greased muffin tins and bake in a hot oven at 425 degrees F for about 20 minutes.
Imaginary Boundary Beavers Spark U S Debate
Beavers along Rainy River Island near International Falls Minnesota treat the U S shore as unsupervised access for wood and food. Local property owners urge deportation but state game and fish officials preserve the animals during winter slumber delaying removal until spring.
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International Falls
Minnesota
United States
Rainy River Island
State Game and Fish Department
Trans-Canada to Run Passenger and Mail Service Soon
Transport Minister Howe told Montreal service club that a trans Canada passenger and air mail service should operate by 1938 or 1939 linked to a trans Atlantic route to be completed in two years. Landing fields set 50 miles apart from Montreal to Vancouver will be ready for traffic next summer with radio beacons and weather reports. private interests to operate flying. Experimental North Atlantic flights will occur next summer under Canada Britain Ireland agreements.
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Trans-Canada
Howe
Montreal
Canada
Great Britain
Ireland
North Atlantic
Vancouver
Montreas
Railway reorganization in northern Ontario district
W A Kingland announces J F P Johnson to become general superintendent of the northern Ontario district based in North Bay effective Dec 1, succeeding W Moodie who moves to Vancouver as BC district chief. J W Atkinson and J H Pakenham also receive leadership changes in Cochrane and Laurentian divisions. Also notes on treaty signatories and astronomical and biological curiosities.
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J. F P. Johnson
Calgary
Canadian National Railways
Ontario
North Bay
W. A. Kingaland
Mr. Johnson
W. T.moodie
Moodie
Vancouver
British Columbia
Johnson
Castle Bar
Que
Grand Trunk
Warwick
W. J. Atkinson
Levin
Cochrane
H. Wright
J. H. Pakenham
Laurentian Division
J. A. Trudel
J. L. Alain
Praise For British Navy One Canadian Payn Tribute
A Canadian resident praises the British Navy's service to Empire citizens abroad. He recounts a winter scene where a Canadian colleague's sick child received rapid naval assistance, with a toast by a Canadian honouring the Navy as a symbol of service.
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Emil Nat
Cockfield
MLD
Heraweng Hospital
Shekki
South China
Empire
Memorial Stone Carried by Father to Rouen Cemetery
A Devizes father travels from Devon to Rouen France with a heavy unpolished stone to honor his son, an airman killed in World War I. He hauls the stone by handcart from the village to the cemetery, tears flowing as he places it on the grave and vows to do all he can for him.
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England
France
Rouen
Devonshire
Hia
Dev
Edison Voice at Centennial Banquet Honors Patent System
The American patent system, centennial celebrations nationwide, featured a Washington dinner where inventors spoke. Thomas Alva Edison, celebrated as the man who expanded the patent office, was honored via his phonograph recording.
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Detroit
United States
Washington
Thomas Alva Edison
Reduced Radium Price Sparks Market Decline Worldwide
Dr J E Gendreau director of the Radium Institute at the University of Montreal says rich Canadian radium deposits in the Great Bear Lake district have driven the price down from 50000 to 21000 a gram on world markets. Ancient Greek has been claimed by philologists to be the nearest perfect language. Ninety three percent of the worlds 34000000 telephones are interconnectable.
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Great Bear Lake
J. E. Gendreau
Radium Institute
The
University of Montreal
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Weila
Tenia
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Ane
Frank
BEL & Gongered Down
U.S
Graham
Trans-Canada Aviation
W. A. Kingsland
Voice of Edison
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