Sunspot predictions tell of a tougher year ahead
Scientists warn 1936 will bring more sunspots with cooler, cloudier weather across Canada. The Dominion Observatory in Ottawa notes increased solar activity could reduce rainfall in western wheat regions, alter insect populations, and amplify radio disturbances, while health effects remain uncertain.
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Earth
Dominion Observatory
Ottawa
Maritimes
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Ontario
Prairies
Imland
Quebec
Protecting The Buffalo Returns to Crow Reservation Herds
Protecting The Buffalo describes the 61st shipment of 28 Yellowstone Park bison released near the Big Horn canyon on the Crow Indian Reservation south of Billings Montana. The program, led by Robert Yellowtail, aims to restore wild herds by creating a large fenced range for winter and summer use and enabling future relocations as needed.
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Montana
Yellowstone National
Crow Indian Reservation
Billings
Mont
Lamar
Park
Big Horn Canon
Crow Country
Robert Yellowtail
Yellowtail
Switchman's Error Redirects Arms Car to Spanish Border
A presumed plot to steal a camload of arms from the French army proved a switchman's error rerouting a car to a point near the Spanish border. The shipment held 3,000 rifles, side arms, automatic rifles, machine guns and trench mortars bound for the Toulouse arsenal. The note mentions exceptional night vision in bats and comments on the chaos among educated groups seeking top positions.
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Toulouse
Cod Liver Oil Paint Saves 125th Anniversary Church
Ram bro N S St James United church marks 125 years serving fishermen from 1810 starting as Methodists then United Church. When paint failed last year funds ran short. locals used red ochre and cod liver oil mined nearby to finish the job. Now the spire shines and fishermen plan to fund future upkeep by selling revenue from lobster pots donated by parishioners.
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St. James United Church
Rambro
N.S
Walla
United Church of Canada
Graveyard Point
Atlantic
F. W. Mitchincon
Flat Islands
Nid
Vinegar Bible 14th Century Edition Exhibits Many Errors
A 14th century Bible nicknamed the Vinegar Bible due to misprints, including Luke chapter heading misreading parable of the Vinegar, was presented to Old North Church by King George II. The Baskett edition, printed in 1717, draws sightseers and is famed for its engravings and initials despite errors.
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George II
Old North Church
Christ Church
John Baskett
How Canadian Press Began By Alfred Wood
Alfred Wood of Sherbrooke Daily Record died recently leaving a mark as printer writer and businessman. His wide range of newspaper work inspired a nation wide news gathering system that became the Canadian Press and greatly improved service to readers.
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Alfred Wood
Sherbrooke Daily Record
Canada
Thomas Times-Journal
New Finger Print Method Reveals Race From Prints
A new practical method of reading race or nationality from fingerprints could enable fingerprint experts to provide police with useful tips about a wanted man's race and color.
Tomatoes Prove Safe Not Just Color in Meals
A historical note recalls tomatoes being deemed safe to eat, not merely used for color or flavor. The snippet suggests tomatoes had to be proven safe before widespread acceptance, emphasizing practical use over aesthetic appeal.
Know Your Camera A guide to better snapshot results
Camera manufacturers spend heavily on instruction booklets. The piece urges reading the manual, understanding aperture and shutter options, composing before shooting, and experimenting with angles to create more engaging pictures and win admiration.
Fate of Upminster Windmill for Sale or Demolition
The Upminster windmill, built in 1799 and possibly the only complete example near London, awaits sale or possible demolition. Abrahams, the last miller, ascends the loft stairs daily after 63 years, and if torn down, his family’s long line of millers would be broken, ending a centuries-old craft once run by his father and grandfather.
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London
Upminster
Abraham
London Daily Sketch
Noahs Ark Seeks Parking Place On Long Ocean Voyage
A playful verse frames Noah driving and driving his ark across the sea in search of a parking spot. The tale echoes a modern struggle to find space amid a vast journey.
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Noah
Banana varieties and stem differences
The cooking banana resembles an ordinary eating banana but is typically larger with a more pronounced stem. It is grown for culinary uses rather than fresh eating and is distinguished by its size and stem prominence.
Those Who Drive Cars Should Not Cut In Front Of Horses
The Boston Traveler urges motorists to avoid cutting in before moving horses. It explains the horse’s load must be started and kept in motion, and stopping or restarting burdens the animal with weight, fright, and extra effort. The piece closes with a child’s delight at a puppy’s impact on a room and a mother’s smile.
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Boston Traveler
Ths
Central Experiments Farm
Ottawa
Department of Agriculture
Put On The Dog Pattern Card From Winnipeg Arts
Pattern details describe a terrier applique craft project with single stitch fur effects and shading. Includes material notes, color stitches, and pricing. requests 30 cents by mail to Winnipeg Arts at 175 McDermot Ave for pattern.
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Rwacbond Arts
Winnipeg
Unios
McDermot Ave
Entomologist Urges Ruthless War on Insects Worldwide
A Canadian entomologist warns of a world war against insects that threaten human life. He cites grasshoppers, the cooking moth, and the spruce sawfly as major pests, with Canada saving millions of bushels of wheat through coordinated federal and provincial action while warning of ongoing destruction.
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Arthur Gibson
Dominion Entomologiat
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Ottawa
Canadian
Ontario
Gaspe
Quebec
Animal Kingdom
Lightning Rods Give Protection From Thunderstorms
Karl B McEachron, a lightning researcher from Pittfield Mass, says lightning follows the line of least resistance so a well grounded rod offers strong protection. He notes a rod can be about 95 percent efficient though sometimes lightning hits lower than the highest point. He recalls that closing windows may have scientific backing and that high velocity winds blow discharges aside. Voltages reach hundreds of millions of volts with enormous amperages, capable of blowing objects apart.
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Karl B. McEachron
Pittafield
Mass
McKachron
Portland
McEachron
Lippspringe Residents Dig Own Swimming Pool
The people of Lippspringe, a health resort in Western Germany, demanded a swimming pool and, facing no money, organized a mass digging effort led by the burgomaster. The entire town participated with picks and shovels, and Lippspringe now has a pool.
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Lippspringe
Germany
Western Wool Clip Quality Up in 1935 Trade
The 1935 Canadian western wool clip is reported as particularly good and consignments for shipment to Great Britain via the Panama Canal are slightly larger than last year.
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Great Britain
Panama Canal
Year of Good Will and Japanese New Year Folklore
The piece notes Japan celebrates the year of the mouse in 1936, marking a 12 year cycle with cow, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, bird, dog and boar. A new year signals a fresh life and most business halts for two weeks as people visit friends and share otoso.
Invented Chemical Man Pixelates 15 Year Olds Ingenuity
A 15 year old boy creates a "chemical man" from glace iron and rubber tubing that drinks liquid and blinks when pricked with pins at the Elizabeth Peabody house. Hymen H. Platt of Boston University runs free after school classes in chemistry physics photography. National homicide rate in the US is about eighteen times higher than England and hippopotamuses can stay submerged roughly five minutes.
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Hyman Gordon
Elizabeth Peabody House
Hymen H. Platt
Boston University
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Sherbrooke Record
United States
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Bobbie
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Alice Brooks
Roeton Bay
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