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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 14, 1936
Page
3
Canada’s entomology program, led by Dr J H McDunnough, advances systematic entomology to combat insect threats to farms, forests, and clothing. The national insect collection grows with hundreds of thousands of specimens, aiding research and economic protection.
The article traces hemp from ancient China around 2400 B C to its spread via civilizations, the Scythians, and maritime use. It notes competition from abaca Manila hemp, cotton, jute, and waste cotton, with colonial Virginia laws aiding hemp, and Lancaster PA as a major hemp region during the Revolution.
Nova Scotia seafaring community recalls the 1861 launch of the Amazon later renamed Marie Celeste after alterations by an American firm. In November 1872 she sailed from New York to Genoa with 13 aboard, later found deserted with meals unfinished and no crew.
Edmonton banks report early 1936 Canadian Silver dollars have been snapped up by collectors. Like the Silver Jubilee dollar last year, most will be kept as souvenirs with little in general circulation. Collectors seek the coin for its last portrait of King George V, as 1937 coins anticipate King Edward VII’s coronation and the design notes a new portrait of the late king.
Dr. W. G. Urne of Cook County psychopathic hospital presented to the American Psychiatric Association that chronic alcohol deaths are undercounted. In 21 cases cited, coroners attributed only five to alcohol, missing 78 percent as traces may fade. He urged reevaluation of chronic alcoholism’s part in fatalities.
For eighteen years the silk industry in Canada has shown steady progress, increasing production annually through the trade recession. From a small war era venture it has become one of the five largest branches of the Canadian textile sector.
In California there are 140000 acres of English walnuts planted and in Africa nearly 1000000 pounds of Turkish tobacco will be raised this year, while Elgin County Ontario raises Virginia tobacco.
China announces new fat air mail rates affecting parcel shipments and letter services. Officials say the increase targets high weight mail, with specific tariffs set for bulky international and domestic deliveries. The policy is framed as improving postal revenue and service efficiency.
J M Macdonald argues in Canadian Business that politicians face a difficult job with public scrutiny. He urges business leaders to understand public service pressures and proposes mutual respect. He calls for cooperation and shared freedom in advancing public and private interests.
Import of mattress waste used in Canada for mattress manufacture will require fumigation and cleaning certification. Used magazines may enter as gifts or waste but not for resale. Life insurance cash in Canada in 1935 totaled 568,348,611 dollars.
R C Matthews president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce told a Washington meeting that the world must re orient its economic relations. The Bennett era minister of national revenue said nations should relearn to seek business and accept imports from others. Debtor nations need to sell to creditors to meet obligations while creditors must recognize this. Some countries may resort to protection to curb dumping, but growth requires expanding foreign trade.
Labor Minister Rogers told the House of Commons a passable trans-Canada highway could be finished by fall 1938 at an approximate federal cost of 10 million dollars. The house approved 3,527,125 for highway work this year. An engineer's report cited an Ontario section cost of 8,390,650 dollars if completed on a 50-50 basis with the provincial government.
The judge quoted hypothetical sums and animals to test Pat's willingness to share. Pat replied he would give away half of two million dollars and five of ten horses, but refused to give away one of two goats, saying he could not part with either.
Embroider a peacock motif on a chair-back cover and a floral motif on a pillow top using croas stitch. Pattern 5587 includes two motifs and two reverse motifs with material needs and color tips. Send 20 cents postage to Heparheid Arts Dept. Winnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 McDermot Ave. Alice Breska.
Changes approved by the Dominion Minister of Agriculture reorganize water conservation work under the Farm Rehabilitation Act. Provinces Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba form new committees and take direct engineering control for small projects, with central Regina staff handling investigations, tenders, and coordination with Dominion and provincial officers.
Wireless Messages From Time notes King Edward personally types his speech draft and defers to advisers on phrasing. He overruled a change from wireless to radio, signaling acceptance of the term radio for the broadcast. The piece suggests radio will spread in Britain, aligning with a shift in language.
The Port of London Authority Magazine for April examines the phrase setting the Thames on fire and traces it to a misinterpreted term temse a horse hair corn sieve. Sifters who worked hard could cause the horsehair to smoulder from friction while lazy workers failed to ignite the temse. The explanation is noted as interesting though the vivid saying persists in common usage.
A. Germandson, a Swedish inventor, has perfected a clock and calendar machine. It runs automatically and adjusts for varying month lengths and leap years. Beethoven, deaf, never heard his Ninth Symphony. Saskatchewan coal output in 1935 totaled 919,477 tons worth 1,281,005 dollars.
The campaign to extirpate crows and magpies in Saskatchewan began May 1, sponsored by the provincial Department of Natural Resources. Some birds have been caught, banded and released in various areas. Cash prizes from 1 to 3500 will be paid to the person delivering bands with the winning numbers to the Game Commissioner in Regina. Campaign rules and details available from Natural Resources.
Canada exported nickel valued at 4.12 million in February, up from 2.705 million in the same month last year.
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