Galaxy Rotation Revealed By Eminent Canadian Astronomer
Dr J B Plaskett, director at Victoria's Dominion Astrophysical Observatory, described the Milky Way as a vast rotating disc about 200,000 light years in diameter with 10,000 light year thickness. He noted the sun's orbit at roughly 200 miles per second, estimated a single galactic revolution about 250 million years, and cited corroborating stellar motion data from Victoria. The Toronto address at the Royal Society of Canada highlighted the galaxy’s rotation and the center’s location near the densest cloud region.
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J. 8. Plaskett
F.rs
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
Victoria
B.C
Toronto
Royal Society of Canada
Plaskett
Milky Way
Harlow Shapley
Harvard Observatory
Dr. Pilaskett
Royal Astronomical Society of London
England
Rumford
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Academy
Canada Fur Industry Shatters Records in 1929 30
Canada reported 1929 30 fur production totaling 12 208 547 dollars with pelts from trappers and fur farms. Silver fox led value at 2 716 264 dollars, fox farms fueling most of it. muskrat, white fox, beaver, and mink each exceeded one million. Ontario topped provinces with 2 931 774 dollars, followed by Quebec and the western territories.
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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Northwest Territories
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Bee Keeping Advice in Unfavorable Spring Weather
The spring is critical for beekeepers as flowers may not open and bees need food to strengthen colonies. The Federal Department of Agriculture urges weekly examinations if weather allows, or fortnighly when cool, to ensure brood expansion and steady consumption of stores. A reserve of a few pounds is advised to bridge bad weather and nectar shortages. Bulletin No 33 provides explicit handling instructions for apiaries year round.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Scientific American
Alberta Cattle Clubs Formed Under New Federal Policy
Alberta cattle clubs progress under a federal livestock policy loaning three pure bred bulls for six years with biannual changes. Edmonton Journal reports 63 bulls distributed across the province in breeding centres. Centres pick one breed. many clubs secured beef and general purpose bulls while some requested Ayrshire Holstein Jersey and Red Polled dairy bulls. most placements are Shorthorn, with 40 percent Angus Herefords and other breeds.
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Alberta
Edmonton Journal
Jersey
York Hotel Builds Elevator for Dogs in New York
The Hotel Croydon in New York City installs private elevator service for dogs and their human tasters. The device aims to prevent injured paws and dog bites in crowded lifts, as SPCA considers medals for humane animal treatment.
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Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Croydon
New York City
WingSipeg to Gain $1.599 Million Central Heating Upgrade
The Western Canada News Bulletin reports a planned $1,599,000 addition to a Wingsipeg residential central steam heating system. Work will involve upgrading facilities to improve heating capacity for local homes.
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Wingsipeg
Western Canada News
Earthquake expert notes optimism bias in housing
An earthquake expert says residents in houses may exaggerate quake effects while drivers in automobiles perceive minimal danger. The observer highlights perception differences between stationary and moving contexts, stressing the need for measured public understanding.
Entomologists Lead War on Crop Pests Across Canada
Canada’s Department of Agriculture mobilizes its entomologists for a nationwide campaign against grasshoppers wireworms wheat stem sawfly pale western cutworm red backed cutworm Colorado potato beetle and other pests. The effort aims to prevent damages exceeding hundreds of millions of dollars and continues through autumn with expected high casualty totals.
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Department of Agriculture
Strawberry Time Season In Canada Extends May To August
Canada's strawberry season runs from late May to well into August with production concentrated in British Columbia Ontario Quebec New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Vancouver Island Fraser Valley and Vancouver supply homegrown fruit and shipments head to prairies and other regions as Canada grows about ten million quarts annually.
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British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Vancouver
Canadian Prairies
Fraser Valley
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Ontario
Quebec
Montreal Grain Shipments Improve Over Last Season
Grain shipments from Montreal show progress this season with Harbor Commission deliveries through April totaling 5,319,260 bushels, up from 3,983,578 bushels for the same period last year. Receipts reach 4,865,455 bushels versus 2,236,355 bushels in 1930.
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Montreal
Harbor Commission
Glassmaking Plant Planned in Southern Belgium
A glassmaking plant will be erected in southern Belgium to utilize gas from nearby coke furnaces, aiming to convert industrial byproducts into usable energy and boost local industry.
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Belgium
Calgary Finds Four Inch Volcanic Ash Bed in City
Dr J A Allan of the University of Alberta announced at the Royal Society of Canada meeting in Toronto that a four inch volcanic ash bed was found in Calgary Alberta. The bed extends about a half mile and appears impurity free dating to the pleistocene period. Other Alberta geologists report traces of volcanic activity and earlier discoveries of ash beds in the Edmonton region and Belly River district.
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Calgary
Alberta
J. A. Allan
University of Alberta
Royal Society of Canada
Toronto
Allan
L. O. G. Sanderson
Edmonton
Belly River
Canadian Wheat Shipments Reach Far Ports
A 100000 bushels shipment aboard the S S Brandon from Montreal to Mostaganem Algeria marks a new port in clearance records as unloading will occur into fighters due to harbour depth. The Brandon also carried wheat to Marseilles and Trapani while Canada’s 189,190,670 bushels of wheat and 42,701,289 barrels of flour were sent to many nations last year. China led flour buyers with 2,854,512 barrels followed by Britain with 2,813,248.
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Seven Seas
S.S. Brandon
Montreal
Mostaganam
Algeria
Brandon
Marseilles
France
Trapani
Sicily
Canada
British Isles
China
Britain
Interior Minister Announces Tentative Natural Resources Accord
Hon. T. G. Murphy says a tentative agreement on natural resources has been reached between the Dominion and the provinces and is entirely acceptable to the provinces. He will submit it to the cabinet for Dominion acceptance before final decision.
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T. G. Murphy
Omaha Doctor Bred Wingless Almost Clawless Chickens
After five years of experiments, an Omaha physician reports breeding wingless and nearly clawless chickens. The development highlights advances in avian genetics and animal modification, with potential implications for agricultural production and poultry husbandry.
Railway engine strength equals nine hundred horses
An ordinary railway engine is equal in strength to 900 horses.
Tonquin Valley Hiking Camp Planned in Jasper Park
An arctic expedition style hiking and climbing camp will operate in the Tonquin Valley within Jasper National Park from August 2 to 15 under Cyril G. Wates. Experienced climber Wates will be joined by Hans Fuhrer with logistics handled by Jack Hargreaves of Jasper. The party will depart Jasper on the morning of August 2.
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Tonquin Valley
Jasper National Park
Augst
Cyril G. Wates
Afr
Wates
Canadian Rockies
Hans Fuhrer
Vancouver Man Proposes Global Coin Standard Plan
Vancouver resident Thomas Shaw Jenson, praised by Prime Minister Bennett, proposes a 10 gram coin gold standard to simplify international trade. The system would create a universal unit worth about $6 Canadian, enabling nations to label prices in a common rex while preserving existing currencies for fractions.
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Ottawa
Empire
Bennett
Vancouver
Thomas Shaw Jenson
Jenson
Innisfall
Alberta
Ar. Bennett
Calgary
R. B. Bennett
Amery
Dominions
Horses Retain Popularity Amid Racing of Modern Transport
The Quebec farm horse remains strong says J C Morel of the Blacksmiths Association of Quebec. From 1923 to 1929 the province added about 30 000 horses rising to 41 641 in 1923 and 369 060 in 1929. Montreal city saw 699 more horses in 1930 than the year before. Nationally farm horse registrations in June 1930 stood at 3 295 028, just 105 324 below 1920. Meanwhile motor car registrations for the first quarter of the year reached 121 104, about 12 000 higher than 1930.
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Old Dobbin
J. C. Morel
Association of Blacksmiths
Province of
Quebec
Montreal
Appeal for More Support for Victorian Order of Nurses
At the 33rd annual Ottawa meeting Rt. Hon. George P. Graham urged greater government backing for the Victorian Order of Nurses. He said spending 1000 on humanitarian work reduces infant mortality as effectively as 2000 spent on immigration. Miss Mary Beard from Rockefeller Institute highlighted nursing progress, stressing modern nurses need food knowledge, social service, bacteriology and psychology.
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Victorian Order of Nurses
Ottawa
George P. Graham
Graham
Board of Governors
Dominion
Mary Beard
Rockfeller Institute
Snappy Comeback Caps Anthem Finale at Service
The vicar’s sermon ended quietly then the choir rose and broke into the anthem with an ironic refrain. Discussion notes Rome report St Peter’s chair as a remarkable ancient piece of furniture in existence.
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St. Peter's Chair
Rome
Sound Proof Boards Invention From McGill Professor
Prof H E Reilly of McGill University reports promising results with sound proof boards made from waste wood products. Tests show effective noise reduction, potentially replacing imported sugar cane acoustic boards. Buildings using the invention could be so quiet that neighboring factory noise would be unheard by occupants.
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H. E. Reilly
Physics Laboratories
McGill University
Montreal
Canada
Prof
Peilly
Out Of Her Control Recovers From Short Illness
A three year old named Agnes rests on front steps as a neighbor asks about her health. She replies that she does not feel as good as she would if she could, reflecting a hopeful yet candid tone in a brief neighborhood vignette.
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Agnes
Dust in the air causes colorful sunsets
Dust in the air scatters sunlight creating vivid sunset colors as particles hover in the atmosphere. Observers note hues shift with wind and weather patterns, illustrating how atmospheric composition shapes daily skies.
Compensation Overlooked By The Motorist Incident
A fragment notes an individual received 2.00 shillings as compensation from a motorist who struck them. The text puzzles over the recipient's actions following the settlement and seeks resolution or guidance.
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