The Agricultural Situation and Outlook 1936 Described
A Canadian farm planning piece notes the 1936 crop decision challenge and the shift from simple wheat and oats planting to complex considerations. It highlights the Dominion agriculture department’s 1936 outlook report, its 52 pages of analysis, and guidance for prairie farmers on market, input, and weather factors shaping the coming year.
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Solomon
Philadel ‘Phia
Prairie Provinces
Neas
Dominion Department, of Agriculture
Department of Trade and Commerce
National Advisory Committee On Agricultural Services
Canada
West
Provinces
Heart surgery marvels and wartime cases from history
A Philadelphia piece notes heart resilience with cases of stabbing, pierced hearts, and long survival. It cites Sir Arthur Slogget who lived 44 years after a bullet wound, a British veteran who carried a bullet in his heart 13 years, and feats by surgeons Claude Beck and Samuel Cleman performing delicate repairs to restart or sustain heart function, including massaging the heart during surgery.
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Philadelphia
Sir Arthur Slogget
Samuel Clieman
Southend Hospital
England
Clieman
Cape Cod Candies Revive Bayberry Candles Tradition
The Boston Globe notes near Cape Cod the revival of bayberry candle making. Candies are produced by cooking bayberry berries in a kettle and skimming wax to form small scented candles. Wick are dipped into the wax until the candles take shape amid dunes and pines.
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Cape Cod
Cape
Boston Globe
Discovery on nerve fibers at Illinois lab causes stir
An important discovery in nerve chemistry was announced at the University of Illinois where nerves were reassembled after being torn apart. The spinning method matched that used to manufacture rayon, demonstrated in the X ray laboratories of Dr. George L. Clark. The chemist said the finding advances understanding of nerve disease.
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University of Illinois
George L. Clark
Missionary Tate to be Honored in Vancouver Jubilee
Rev Charles Montgomery Tate eminent pioneer missionary to British Columbia Indians will be honored with a bronze memorial plaque at St Andrews Wesley United Church during Vancouver’s golden jubilee celebrations. Born in England he moved to BC at 17 seeking gold before turning to education and mission work among Indigenous peoples.
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British Columbia
Charles Montgomery Tate
St. Andrew's-Wesley United Church
Vancouvers
England
Cariboo
Victoria
Nanaimo
Tate
Sardis
B.C
Coqualeetta Institute
Vancouver
Vimy Pilgrimage Plans Stir Transportation Leaders
The Canadian Legion organized a Pilgrimage to Vimy for July 1936 with about 5000 participants. The France visit will end with the unveiling of the Canadian War Memorial on July 26. Companies have offered leave with pay for ex soldiers to join the event and honor those who served overseas.
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Vimy
Canadian Legion
France
Queen Mary to Boost Passenger Comfort With Perfume Air
A Manchester Guardian excerpt contrasts the Queen Mary’s luxury features with Dickens era Atlantic voyages. It notes perfumed air for ladies and smoke-free rooms controlled by levers, plus purified cinema and kitchen air every three minutes across 25 public rooms, marking a shift from old Cunarder experiences.
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North America
Atlantic
Charles Dickens
United States
Britannia
Dickens
John Forster
Liverpool
Manchester Guardian
Heavier Peer Mortality Noted In Debrett Volume
The London Daily Sketch reports that last year 42 peers died, eight more than the prior year, the highest tally since 1929. Notables include Lord Jellicoe, Lord Byng, Lord Sysonby, Lord Bridgeman, Lord Gladstone, Lord Carson, Lord Tomlin, Lord Riddell, and Lord Dalziel. The Duke of Richmond, Lord Woolavington, and Lord Tweedmouth are noted among sport figures.
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Debrett
Lord Jellicoe
Lord Byng
Lord Sysonby
Lord Bridgeman
Lod Gladstone
Lord Carson
Lord Tomlin
Lord Riddell
Lord Dalziel
Duke of Richmond
Goodwood Racecourse
Lord Woolavington
Lord Tweedmouth
London Daily
Surviving Royals at Edward VII Funeral Mark a World War Legacy
An eight king funeral gathering included Haakon of Norway as the only reigning king. Attendees included Archduke Ferdinand of Austria. Several contemporaries faced exile or death after 1913 events, highlighting a volatile shift from monarchy to upheaval.
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Edward
Edward the Seventh
Haakon
Norway
George
Greece
Alfonso
Spain
Germain Kaiser
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Frederick
Denmark
Manuel
Portugal
England
Archduke Ferdinand
Austria
Kipling Quotes in Common Speech and Poems
A study of famous Kipling lines and poems widely quoted worldwide. It notes phrases like East is East and West is West, Gunga Din, If, Danny Deever, and the road to Mandalay among the best known, reflecting their enduring cultural reach.
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Rudyard Kipling
Judy O'Grady
Kipling
Mandalay
Danny Deever
Rio
Dutch Apple Cakes From Basic Sponge Recipe
A historic recipe describes making two Dutch Apple Cakes from a sponge base, with apples arranged in circular rows, cinnamon, and butter. It notes a long rise, 380 degree baking, and instructions for mixing, kneading, and shaping on a board before baking. An aside mentions stratosphere flights with cameras recording instrument dials.
Berlin motorist receives yellow cross after dangerous driving record
A Berlin motorist with a 49 record for dangerous driving is marked with a yellow cross on his windshield. Brown rice is valued higher by home economists than white rice due to retained bran and germ portions.
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Berlin
Beard protection in Morocco during Atlas expedition
Kenneth Chapman and A B Cozens return to Cambridge after a trek in the Middle Atlas. They collected 2 000 insects including new species while facing wild animals and hostile tribes. They credit beards for status and facial protection against giant wingleaf groin hoppers that bite and crawl on faces.
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Morocco
Kenneth Chapman
A. B. Cozens
Cambridge
England
Middle Atlas Mountains
Chapman
Six Year Old Andre Mathieu Plays With Montreal Symphony
Six year old prodigy Andre Mathieu from Montreal stunned critics as guest soloist with a 30 piece Montreal Symphony Orchestra. He performed his concerto for piano and orchestra on a grand piano, despite not reaching the pedals. He is the son of Rodolphe Mathieu, renowned pianist and teacher, and dislikes the label child prodigy.
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Montreal
Andre Mathieu
Andre
Rodolphe Mathieu
Parson Confronts Editor Over Word Errors
A parson storms into the editor’s sanctuary claiming their report repeatably misprints reverend as never end. The piece notes Sing Sing has executed 674 inmates, including four women, over 44 years. A Frenchwoman refuses to prosecute after her partner allegedly pushed her from a cliff. A tip suggests feeding hens strong flavored vegetables can tint eggs.
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The
Electric Chair
Sing Sing Prison
Baby's Own Soap Promises Gentle Care for Baby Skin
Baby's Own Soap is praised for its soft soothing oils that suit babies delicate skin. The product is described as highly suitable for infants and carries a gentle rose scent reminiscent of French roses, aiming to comfort both baby and caregiver.
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Dr. Dennis
Baby
France
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