Conquests of science outpace political stalemate
A reflection on the four atmospheric layers the tropopause the stratosphere the ozonosphere and the ionosphere and their roles in climate weather and radio science contrasts human political efforts with scientific progress. The piece notes how dust clouds volcanic smoke and thunderstorms influence ionization and sun exposure while urging scientists to pursue global cooperation to resolve embattled borders and social issues.
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Earth
Murface
Tea price rise for Salada and other fine teas
Packers of top teas have raised prices after deliberate garden restrictions to curb losses. Merchants’ current stock at low prices will deplete, making your beverage cost a bit more, though still cheaper than water.
British naval survey ship Chalenger charts Labrador coast
The British surveying ship Chalenger has sailed from Portsmouth to begin charting the Labrador coast. The task, begun by the Admiralty last year, aims to provide a safe charted coast. The surveying work is expected to take about a year to complete.
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Portsmoouth
Becume
Labrador
Admiralty
New Type Plane with Folding Wings Displayed
A new folding wing aircraft model is shown, featuring compact storage design and lightweight construction. Demonstrations highlight ease of deployment and potential for shipboard or portable use.
Clergymen from Canada plan visits to Soviet Union
Several Winnipeg clergy are making plans to visit Russia this summer while ministers from Eastern and Western Canada hope to join projected expeditions. Rev. J. S. Bonnell of Westminster United Church will accompany a party led by Sherwood Eddy, departing New York in June. Rev. A. E. Kerr of Augustine Church also expects to go.
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Winnipeg
Russia
Canada
J. S. Bonnell
Westminster United Church
Sherwood Eddy
New York
A. E. Kerr
Augustine Church
Montreal Board of Trade backs smaller banknotes
The Montreal Board of Trade urged smaller banknotes and said a communication had been sent to Hon. E. N. Rhodes, minister of finance, Ottawa. It suggested the Bank of Canada's opening as an appropriate moment to alter bill dimensions.
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Montreal Board of Trade
E. N. Rhodes
Finance
Ottawa
Bank of Canada
Royal Scot to Begin Welcome Home Tour in England and Scotland
The Royal Scot train that toured the country last year will start a welcome home tour covering 17 cities across England and Scotland. The journey will showcase the locomotive and its historic runs with stops and public viewing opportunities planned along the route.
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England
Scotland
California's peak fishing license sales hit 250000
California saw its peak fishing license sales reach 250000, reflecting strong demand. Officials note the figure as a record milestone for the program amid steady participation and revenue gains.
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California
Rescue completes for Wrangel Island survivors
The 101 Russians stranded between Wrangel Island and Siberia are rescued with no fatalities. Ten women and two children survived after failing shipwreck, living on ice with food and fuel as rescuers, led by Russian aviators, conducted a thorough operation praised for Soviet efficiency. Moscow celebrates courage and organization, contrasting with czarist delays.
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Wrangel Island
Siberia
Moscow
Arctic
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Kruschen Salts Promises Steady Weight Loss Claim
A reader testimonial cites dropping from 222 pounds to present after using Kruschen Salts for three weeks and then continuing to lose weight. The ad urges daily half teaspoonfuls in hot water before breakfast as a safe, steady method. It notes Kruschen as a scientific blend of six mineral salts from European spa waters used historically to reduce overweight.
Post War Job Tale Of Sir Edward Hilton Young
Lord Riddell recounts how Sir Edward Hilton Young, a one armed minister of health from the 1918 Zeebrugge raid, sought an admiralty post after the war. Officials said there was no room for a one armed man, but Young replied he could show a one armed man who did great things for England. A admiralty chief joked if he is another Nelson they will take him on.
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Edward Hilton Young
Zeebrugge
Admiralty
Lord Riddell
Edward
Sir Edward
Trafalgar Square
England
Nelson
Deep Sea Explorer Beebe Prepares Six Month Ocean Study
William Beebe plans a six month expedition to St George Bermuda to study deep sea fish and their strange lives. He expects to descend 3000 feet wearing a diving glove and recalls spotting what appeared to be a sea serpent but was the Atlantic cable.
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William Beebe
Mr. Beebe
St. George
Bermuda
When the Farmer Thrives, World Prosperity Follows
A compact reflection noting that farmer prosperity drives broader wellbeing, yet many people and governments fail to recognize this link. It emphasizes agrarian success as a cornerstone of national progress and shared prosperity.
Rights-of-Way Act expands footpaths to highway status in England
Under the new Rights-of-Way Act in England tens of thousands of footpaths have been given almost the status of highways. This change elevates access and potential official handling, affecting walkers and local governance.
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England
King George V Had Not Read in Bed Since Boyhood
A brief note recalls King George V's unusual habit of not reading in bed after childhood, reflecting on his routines and personal preferences as monarch.
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King George V
Canada Agriculture Data Highlights From 1933 Report
Canada's 1933 agricultural profile shows Australia leading China wheat trade for a third year, Ontario fruit value reaching over 15 million with apples topping at 9.39 million, Ontario potato seed health notes, and hog grade standards guiding market value. It also covers marketing outlets for Canadian bacon and hams, egg forfeiture fines in Toronto, grasshopper control cooperation, and a note on ice cream making from the Dominion bulletin.
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Canada
United States
Ottawa
Toronto
Ontario
Dominion
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Charlottetown
P.E.I
Fredericton
N.B
New Tax Rates in Belfast and Siam King Estate in Towanda
The report notes new tax rates in Belfast Ireland and identifies King Prapadhipok of Siam owning a country estate in Towanda Pennsylvania. The item emphasizes contrasting locales and notable ownership, with no further details given.
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Belfast
Ireland
King Prapadhipok of Siam
Towanda
It Is Not Wise To Tell People How Smart You Are
A reflective note warns against boasting about intelligence and urges modesty. The author argues wisdom lies in restraint and humility rather than self promotion, suggesting restraint in sharing personal abilities.
Canada’s Education Expenditure Across Provinces
A government report estimates public education spending in Canada at 63.63 dollars per student annually, with total education expenditure about 165 million dollars yearly. Provinces control schooling while Indians remain under Dominion authority. In 1932 Canada had 32,901 educational institutions, 86,216 teachers, and 2,593,116 pupils, about one quarter of the population.
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Canada
Liberal
Equality and diversity praised by British Women’s Institute head
Mrs J C Douglas, president of the Southampton branch of the British Women’s Institutes, told Edmonton listeners that equality of mankind is absurd. She argued diversity strengthens unity and that entering the Institute makes members equal, yet each develops unique talents.
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J. C. Douglas
Southampton
England
British Women's Institutes
Edmonton
Mrs. Douglas
New Boss Bosses Factory With Old Fashioned Methods
Rafferty notes the incoming factory head will be old fashioned. O’Hara jokes the leader will remove belt drives and replace them with suspenders, signaling a humorous clash of styles.
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Rafferty
O'Hara
Doorstep delay over time claimed by visitor
A husband questions why a woman kept him waiting at the door for half an hour. She replies that the visitor claimed she hadn’t time to come in, explaining the delay.
Neighbors Share Muted Dislike Across Quiet Suburb
A reflective line notes that neighbors dislike each other as much as one dislikes them, highlighting mutual perception of friction in a tight community. The remark suggests social friction and mutual judgment shaping daily life without explicit incidents or names.
Canadian pasta makes notable entry in Holland last year
A brief note records that Canadian macaroni and vermicelli first entered the Dutch market in the prior year. It highlights the arrival of these pasta products in Hol land and marks a point of cross border commerce and cultural exchange. The report underscores a new sourcing trend for Dutch consumers and potential regional trade implications.
Light Clothing Beats Thick Garments For Warmth
The article notes that many light layers provide better insulation than heavy clothing. It cites Lord Kelvin who wore many thin undervests to stay warm on a bitterly cold day aboard a battleship. Fishermen also find multiple light garments preferable against extreme winter winds.
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Lord Kelvin
Debate on Baby Rearing Methods Sparks Modern Versus Traditional
A Baltimore specialist condemns modern methods that leave babies too solitary. The writer notes centuries of experience yet no definite conclusion on how to raise children, calling for a happier medium between scientific and grandmother approaches.
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Baltimore
Automobile Tire Wear Under Different Speeds
A fragment states that tires wear differently with speed, noting that at 60 mph tires last only half the mileage compared to 35 mph. The text is incomplete but implies higher speeds shorten tire life.
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