Enormous gains from new soil science predicted
Dr O W Wilcox promotes Agrobiology promising huge soil productivity through liquid nutrient systems. California tests by Dr W F Gericke yield fifteen foot tomato plants and 20 foot tobacco with high quality produce sold at regular prices. The method uses a liquid feed in shallow tanks, a straw or moss barrier, and growth occurs in greenhouses or outdoors, raising questions about future urban farming and abundance.
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O. W. Wilcox
Wallace
Willcox
California
W. F. Gericke
University of California
Gericke
United States
New York
New Republic
Gas-Proof Cradle Aims to Protect Babies in Gas Attacks
Soviet doctors and engineers at the Moscow Sanitary Chemical Institute have created a gas proof cradle. Each cradle is a bag with filters and a tube to the mother's mask, drawing purified air for the child and the mother.
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Boviet
Doctora
Moscow Sanitary Chemical Institute
Bird Builds Silk Wire Nest on Alan Craig hedge
A Alan Craig Ontario resident, trimming a hedge, overturned a bird nest built entirely from fine silk covered wire. The compact nest measured just over three inches in width and depth with neatly coiled ends. The report notes the odd construction and a mention of a “king” used for addressing, described as courtesy.
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Alan Craig
Ontario
British Farmers Protest Over Tithes And Land Tax
A three mile London procession of 5000 farmers protested Queen Anne s Bounty and church tithes. They demanded relief and sought MPs in the House of Commons to halt land tax funding, with banners accusing churchmen and portraying Cromwellian imagery.
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London
Church of England
House of Commons
Spread Bubonic Plague Warns of Global Flea Spread
Dr. Karl F. Meyer warned at a Vancouver gathering that fleas on footloose rats could hitchhike worldwide spreading bubonic plague. He urged Canadian border inspectors to study rodent migrations and start a rat survey to detect imported infections. Dr. J W McIntosh called Ottawa to launch a protective service.
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Vancouver
Karl F. Meyer
San Francisco
University of California Medical School
International Boundary Line
Dominion
American Public Health Association
Meyer
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
J. W. McIntosh
Ottawa
Major share of national ad expenditures in 1935
The American Newspaper Publishers Association bureau reports total advertising outlays by 387 companies at 231,107,948. Newspapers lead with 134,440,000 dollars (58.2) of the three mediums. Magazines total 61,943,228 dollars (26.8) and chain broadcast 34,724,720 dollars (15). Twenty two of 33 trade groups favored newspapers.
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Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Bridal shopper seeks gift at big store prior to first year
A bride visits the men’s department asking for a birthday present for her husband. Sales staff suggests a silk muffler for evening wear, but she says he never goes out at night. The clerk hints the gift may be suitable next year.
Edward VII Refuses Signed Autographs with Quip About Dogs
A humorous line records King Edward VII then Prince of Wales declining autograph requests to dog fans. He explained with a smile that his bandtires were tired, turning a royal moment into a light anecdote about his public persona.
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Edward VII
Prince of Wales
Wheat trade shifts show Australia led in 1935 exports
Canada supplied 70 percent of British wheat flour imports in 1935 while Australia, Italy and France expanded their exports to Britain. The United States and Argentina saw declines. The global market fluctuated with changing export powers from 1928 to 1935 and Russia reemerging briefly in 1980 81.
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Canada
British Isles
Australia
Far East
United States
Japan
India
U.S
Argentina
Russia
Italy
France
Streamlined Cooks Replace Mammy Type in Memphis Homes
A Memphis Tennessee municipal report notes a shift from traditional mammy type cooks to streamlined servants. It explains that heroically proportioned women cannot fit the compact kitchens of many bungalows and apartments as well.
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Municipal Bureau of
Memphis, Tenn
Venezuela Free Press Struggle Triggers Nationwide Strike
Venezuelans demonstrated for press freedom as government censorship sparked Caracas protests. Students clashed with police, newspapers halted, services suspended, five killed and many injured. Within two days authorities yielded and normal order returned. The piece notes civil rights as vital and urges ongoing press vigilance.
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Venezuela
Caracas
New York
Why Monkeys Tug Fur And Nibble Hair
Dr H E Ewing of the National Museum explains that monkeys nip hairs from mates while grooming, not for food or skin flakes. After experiments ruling out skin flakes and sweat salts, the behavior is understood as hair hunting.
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Saya
H. E. Ewing
U.S. National Museum
Ewing
Jocko
Science Service
England’s first two omnibuses debut in 1829
The initial omnibuses appeared in England on July 4 1829 built to carry 22 persons all inside and drawn by three bay horses.
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England
Time Out To Stitch These Adorable Pups Pattern 5549
Pattern 5549 offers a simple 6 to the inch cross stitch of cute dog liecases for family competition over ownership. Includes transfer pattern measuring 12 percent by 12 percent inches, color chart, key, material list, and stitch illustrations. Send 20 cents in stamps or coin to Arta Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
PCE
Alice
Canadian Commemorative Stamp Highlights Dominion Vastness
A Canadian government stamp commemorating Confederation 1867 is praised for its design showing five mail transport methods: horse rider, train, dog sled, ocean liners, and airliner. The engraving centers on Mount Assiniboine, with Ottawa's House of Parliament window framing. The article notes regulatory changes in butter labeling and grading under the Dairy Industry Act.
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Dairy Industry Act of Canada
Dairy and Cold Storage Commissioner
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Itawa
New York World-Telegram
United States
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Asainiboine
America
Banff
Kootenay National Park
House of Parlament
Ottawa
Dominion
Talkie teachers planned for South Africa schools
Officials of the Union Education Department finalize a plan to introduce talkie teachers this year. Special positions are created for experts to run the new system. Films will cover the entire curriculum and be sourced from several countries. Some may be produced locally if the project proves sound. Private enterprise expected to participate in film production in the Union.
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South Africa
Union
New Humane Trap Aimed at Replacing Steel-Jawed Type
Vernon Bailey veteran naturalist with the U S Biological Survey has invented a humane trap in three sizes. It supposedly catches animals from barn owls to grizzly bears without harming prey. Bailey demonstrated by placing his finger in the device before an audience.
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Vernon Bailey
U.S. Biological Survey
Haley
Bailey
Royal Salute Marks Halifax Birthday Centenary Celebration
A 21 gun salute echoed from the citadel at Halifax as King Edward celebrates his 42nd birthday. Citizens mark the royal holiday and the 187th anniversary of Halifax’s founding with ceremonies and displays.
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Halifax
King Edward
Visitor’s remark on innocent face sparks mother’s concern
A visitor comments on the girl Dorothy’s innocent look, prompting the mother to realize she hadn’t noticed troubling behavior. The exchange hints at hidden issues behind a calm facade and foreshadows family tension.
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Dorothy
An Improved Speech Misreported by the Press
The Christian Science Monitor recalls Lord Loughborough’s witty remark about newspaper reports of his speeches. When asked if he delivered a credited speech, he quipped that there were many things he did say and many more he wishes he had said.
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Preas
Lord Loughborough
Christian Science Monitor
Wyoming Women Drivers In Auto Accidents Report
Wyoming highway patrol reports that in March women drivers figured in 15 of 125 automobile accidents in the state, a finding used to discuss the influence of female drivers on traffic safety and the broader claim about women behind the wheel.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Wyoming Highway Patrol
A Gossip and a Brilliant Conversationalist Defined
A gossip talks to you about others while a bore talks about himself. A brilliant conversationalist talks to you about yourself.
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Gaerrament
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