Millions of Trees Distributed to Prairie Farmers This Spring
The forestry program of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba plans to ship 6.3 million trees including 308 000 evergreens to about 200 000 farms, with 150 000 still awaiting trees. Since 1901 the project has supplied over 115 million deciduous and 2 million evergreens, despite drought. Shipping uses precise, rapid methods with crews of 25 to 80 delivering 6 million trees in about two weeks, as farms receive plans for planting and care.
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Evens
Alberta
Gaukatchewen
Manitoba
Butberland
Indian Hand
Gutherland
Expert in Laughter Claims Deep Knowledge After Studies
G F Altoft postmaster of Yellevil England declares himself a laughter expert after years of study. He promotes laughter as a health booster saying it stimulates the brain and circulatory system, improving mental function and arousing warm feelings.
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Mmenter
G. F. Altoft
Yellevil
England
Avery Ideas
Bar Talk Sparks The Sale Of A Hotel
Two men drink at a bar and discuss a plan to buy and then sell a hotel. One man asserts the intent to purchase, while the other urges waiting for more drinks before making the sale.
Lemons grown in Africa noted in agency report
A garbled line from a historic page hints at lemons grown in Africa. The readable portion mentions an agency or organization, but the text is largely unreadable and fragmentary.
Arctic frontier trade drive and rescue missions reported
Soviet plans to tap Arctic resources using Vladivostok and Archangel areas are described alongside a stranded crew rescued after weeks on shifting ice near Wrangell. An expedition aimed to map the Aleutians this summer, with U S Navy and Coast and Geodetic Survey cooperation. Japan watches the region as new Russia claims air and sea access via the Schmidt expedition and rescue forces led by Professor George Ushak f.
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Riberia
Vladivostok
Archangel
Arctic Ocean
City court orders top of 20 story building removed
The UA Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago ordered the top 12 stories of a 20 story apartment block removed to improve light and air for neighboring residents. The decision frames urban dwellers’ fight for better living conditions against skyscraper driven dividends.
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Chicago
UA Circuit Court of Appeals
Dickens Visits Montreal in 82 Year Old Letter
Charien Dickens arrived in Montreal from Toronto in May to aid a local theatre company. He praised Canada’s rapid seasonal change and noted Rasco's hotel still standing as a memento of his visit, reflecting on streets suburbs and shops during his Canadian tour.
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Montreal
Charien Dickens
Canada
Rasco
Dickens
Toronto
Want Registration Baran The Medicine Hat Chamber of
A brief doodle of a local registration request appears tied to the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce. It notes concerns about process and asks for clarity on registration steps and required documents. Officials are urged to respond to inquiries from local businesses seeking guidance.
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Barcan the
Medicine Hat Chamber of
Butterfly Sits on Flowers with Delicate Taste
A fleeting image describes a butterfly perched on blossoms tasting with its feet, its tiny senses exploring nectar and fragrance as it rests in the sunlit garden.
Insects as Allies in Pest Control for Gardens
The article outlines beneficial insects and parasites that curb pests. It highlights the ladybird beetle and ground beetles as destroyers of plant lice and grasshopper eggs, respectively. Blister beetles and their young aid grasshopper control, while various wasp-related parasites attack caterpillars by laying eggs inside them, ending in the dead caterpillar. gardeners should learn these allies to aid control while preserving helpful species.
Fewer Divorces In Canada Drop In 1933 Showed
Dominion bureau of statistics reports 1933 divorces total 923, down from 995 in 1932. Ontario led with 804 cases, while British Columbia had 258, Alberta 135, Manitoba 164, Saskatchewan 48, Quebec 23, Nova Scotia 27, and New Brunswick 12.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Duty and civic care for a thriving community
The beauty of a community rests on individual citizen effort. Each resident should inspect their surroundings this season to improve and not mar the appearance of the thoroughfare where they live. Active local responsibility can elevate the public spaces and reflect well on all residents.
Smart Jacket Dress for Summer Patterns and Travel
Fashion pattern Style No. 677 features a slenderizing jacket dress with bias lines and contrasting sleeves. Originally in navy and white crepe silk, the design suits sizes 36 to 48 inches bust and uses 3 1/2 yards of fabric plus contrasting. Separate coat requires 2 1/2 yards. pattern price 20 cents in stamps or coin.
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Matrona
Rome Celebrates 268th Birthday With Public Works
Rome marked its 268th birthday on April 21 with premier Mussolini inaugurating multiple public works. He accepted a monument to Simon Bolivar, funded by Venezuela and several Andean and South American nations, placed outside the national stadium.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
Simon Bolivar
National Stadium
Venezuela
Peru
Ecuador
Chile
Colombia
Panama
Vase representing nations gifted to Boston Chamber by traveler Steinmetz
Spencer J. Steinmetz, a world traveler, presented a vase representing many nations to the Boston Chamber of Commerce. The artwork was crafted from clay rock stone and other materials gathered from 27 nations and world focal points.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Spencer J. Steinmetz
United States Scientist Predicts Floods From Sunspots Forecast
A U S Navy captain and scientist predict a period of great floods from sunspots. Based on 1928 sunspot decrease and 1986 to 1938 flood comparisons, rains will rise this year and next, with Mississippi floods echoing 1927. The theory links sunspots to air mixing and cooler global heat.
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United States
Thomas J. Lee
United States Navy
Captain Bee
Lee
Jerome 3. Ricard
Santa Clara University
Father Ricard
Captain Sos
Mississippi Valley
Grade C Eggs Demand Surges Despite Scarcity
The Department of Agriculture Egg and Poultry Market Review notes heavy demand for grade C eggs amid relative scarcity. Cool weather keeps poor quality eggs low, while current grade C issue is mainly size or dirt. Producers can boost profits with cleaner production and better handling.
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Department of Agriculture Egg and Poultry Market Review
Prince George Returns Home After South Africa Tour
The youngest son of His Majesty arrived at Windsor aboard the liner, completing a long South Africa tour. Windsor Castle reports His Royal Highness then traveled to Windsor in the Prince of Wales plane sent to meet him. An autumn visit to Australia and New Zealand is planned for the Victoria state centenary celebration.
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Prince George
Windsor Castle
South Africa
Lim Royal Highness
Windsor
Prince of Wales
Australis
New Zealand
Victoria
Madrid professor reports progress in synthetic diamonds
Professor Abdulio Fernandez head of Madrid University Pharmacy faculty reports chemists have made small diamonds synthetically and believes larger diamonds could become a commercial reality soon.
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Abdulio Fernandez
Madrid
Spain
British Columbia Skiing Journey Praised by Sir Norman Watson
Sir Norman Watson of London spoke at the United Service Institute of Ottawa praising British Columbia ski terrain from Tatla Lake to Knight Inlet. He highlighted Banff potential as a premier destination and detailed Alpine challenges including a 2000 step ice wall crossing and tough bush travel, calling the scenery unsurpassed in the temperate zone.
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Coast Range
British Columbia
Tatla Lake
Sir Norman Watson
London
England
United Service Institute of
Ottawa
Bir Norman
Banff
Moritz
Dominion
Bilxzards
Hoe
Fury Gap
Knight Inlet
Cusst Range
Smithfield Market the Largest Dead Meat Market in World
Smithfield Market in London is described as the largest dead meat and poultry market globally. The piece notes last year’s throughput of 456,000 tons, with four in five car cases of Australian New Zealand meat and two-thirds of chilled beef imports passing through. Around Christmas up to 5,000 tons are sold daily, and wholesale value reaches about 175 million dollars. The cattle market at Smithfield has existed for over eight centuries.
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Smithfield
London
Smithfeld
St. Paul's Cathedral
Astington
New Zealand
St Thomas
Marconi Celebrates Sixty in Rome with World Wishes
Guglielmo Marconi marked his 60th birthday in Rome stating he is in good health and kept busy. He noted ongoing work on ultra-short wave experiments aboard his yacht at Gecca. A recent colonial hunting preserve reportedly spans 17 acres.
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Marconi
Guglielmo Marconi
Rome
Gecca
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