Plans To Turn Wheat Surplus Into By-Products
Dr W Boyd Campbell of the Canadian Pup and Paper Research Institute at McGill University argues for funded research into new wheat uses. He cites monosodium glutamate produced from wheat in China, noting Canadian wheat protein content makes it favorable for such condiments. A $500000 five year program could transform two cent wheat into a product worth 2 to 3 dollars per pound.
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Caaads
Pup and Paper Research Institute
McGil University
W. Boyd Campbell
Forest Products Laboratories
China
Dominion
Raro
Japan
Henry Ford Buys Anne Boleyn Cottage For Worker Homes
The historic Anne Boleyn cottage near Chelmsford, once owned by Anne Boleyn, is bought by Henry Ford who plans a 1250 rebuild to resemble 400 years ago. It will be divided into town cottages for Ford farm laborers. Livermore's underground passage find is noted in local lore.
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Anne Boleyn
Chelmsford
England
Henry Foard
Henry
London
Mr. Ford
Pretty Anne Boleyn
Mr. Livermore
Electric Eye Lights City in Stockholm Lighting Experiment
Experiments in long-distance control of street lighting have been carried out by the Stockholm Electric Light and Power Company in Stockholm Sweden. A photo electric cell detects light and signals when to switch the system on or off. The electric eye triggers the alarm regardless of day or night.
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Stockholm Electric Light and Power Company
Stockholm
Sweden
Subscriptions Overrun Bank of Canada Share Offer
The Bank of Canada share issue closed at Sept 21 midnight with subscriptions posted after the limit returned. Subscriptions received during the open period exceeded expectations, oversubscribing the issue and reflecting strong investor demand.
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Bank of Canada
Wife Finds Costume She Has Been Seeking
A wife returns from shopping reporting she has found the perfect costume. Her husband responds that he could not have afforded to buy it, praising the find as splendid. The exchange shows a light domestic tone with playful thrift.
Grapefruit Name Likely Tied to Grapes Like Clusters
A theory notes the fruit’s name may arise from its grape like clusters. The argument points to the grapefruit’s bulging rind and clustered appearance resembling large grape bunches.
Bestest Doctor In World Said To Me Chief Medical Oficer Of Lesdies County Council
Sir Frederick Kay Menzies, chief medical officer of the London County Council, is recovering from a leg injury after two months indoors. He oversees 46,000 beds, hundreds of doctors, and 10,000 nurses across LCC hospitals, and the medical examination of school children. He is praised for reorganizing the services since 1933 and remains highly popular with his staff.
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Lesdies County Council
Frederick Kay Menzies
London County Council
L.C.C
Sir Frederick
Watermelon rayon dress pattern with bold contrast detail
Paria offers a fall dress pattern using rayon novelties with woolly appearance. The sample features a watermelon off red woolly rayon with white flecks, a deep yoke and belt in dull bengaline silk, black bone buttons, and optional back crepe marocain. Style No. 500 covers sizes 14 to 40 inch bust, with material yardage and a 20 cent price.
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Paria
Churchill Elevator Uses Pigweed Seed Fire for Power
The Churchill elevator relies on pigweed seed as the primary heat source to generate steam and power its operation. Six miles of tests move grain from bins to ships while electric systems, fans, and furnaces burn screenings to fuel the boilers, replacing coal entirely. The plant lights the harbor and tower, guiding ships on Hudson Bay as officials oversee grading and clearing of grain.
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Churchill
Hoida
Grain Board
Hudson Bay
Lost drum treasured by Windsor tailor’s family
In Windsor Nova Scotia Jack Munro’s old bass drum from the 85th Highlanders of Nova Scotia reemerges after about 15 years away. The rusted drum bears the unit crest in blue gold and red and stirred memories of Vimy Bilge and Passchendaele in the Great War. The instrument was discarded by Munro’s wife and now sits as a prized keepsake.
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Jack Munro
Windsor
Nova Scotia
Munro
85Th Highlanders
Canada
Vimy Bilge
Passchendaele
Jack
Tis
Troquois Indians Perform Ceremonial Dances
In ceremonies the Troquois Indians dance about twenty dances to express ritual themes. A man’s effort to be disagreeable is described as having little chance of success, suggesting social dynamics hinge on behavior and harmony.
Livestock Production to Canada in the 1930s
Canada’s livestock dairy and poultry sectors supported by all provinces show strong home demand and growing exports. In 1933 live cattle exports to the United Kingdom reached 50,317 head, beef exports surpassed 10 million pounds, pork exports rose to 79 million pounds, with total meat and dairy animals tallied at about 21.1 million head across Milch cows, cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry existing on farms.
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Canada
Dominion
United Kingdom
Returns From Northern Voyage With Wildlife Collecting Party
Captain Bob Bartlett returned with specimens and scientific data from a summer voyage north aboard the Morrissey. He led a Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences party into northern channels, saw the Sun on the Peary monument from 25 miles away, and called the trip the most successful of his career. The story notes a high Montreal lamb supply gap, estimating 3,000 lambs weekly needed.
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Bob Bartlett
Morrissey
Peary Monument
Academy of Natural Sciences of
Philadelphia
Japanese Fleet Fitted With Radio Telegraph Equipment
More than 1,000 Japanese ships have been equipped with radio telegraph gear. This modernization expands naval communication capabilities and signals broader adoption across maritime forces.
Central museum plan for British parchments proposed
Lord Hanworth leads a project to unite priceless British records from the Records Office, British Museum, Heralds College, Parliament, Lambeth Palace, and Windsor Castle into a single museum in London. The move aims to prevent destruction and illegal sale of parchments and to safeguard documents such as Magna Carta and letters of Anne Boleyn and Mary Queen of Scots.
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Museum of British Records
London
Records Office
British Museum
College of Heralds
Houses of Parliament
Lambeth Palace
Windsor Castle
Lord Hanworth
Ilegal
Mary Queen of Scots
Anne Boleyn
Henry VII
England
Elizabeth
William Iiv
Charles I
British Honduras Faces Financial Crisis Over Gum Trade
The Brockville Recorder and Times argues British Honduras should have promoted chicle exports more actively as chewing gum demand falls. It notes years of reliance on chicle income and urges diversification into bananas citrus fruit and hardwoods to avert bankruptcy.
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British Honduras
Brockville Recorder
Timea
Circles of Unsightly Billboards and Scottish Fair Gratuities
Alderman Allan Towe of London urges removal or covering of torn billboards after events and for political candidates who use billboards to reach the public. The Border Cities Star echoes the call for tidier displays. The Farmer's Advocate notes Ontario ministers cite Scotland’s Highland and Agricultural Society shows lasting 100 years with reserve funds, joking about more Scots on fair boards. A final line notes male fur meals guarding harems from April to July without food, drink, or rest.
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Allan Towe
London
Ias
Border Cities
Star
Farmer's Advocate
Ontario
Duncan Marshall
Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland
London Booksellers Burn Forgeries Spark Fundered Losses
Hundreds of pounds are paid for first editions by Brownings Wordsworth Swinburne and other authors now labeled forgeries by bibliographers John Carter and Graham Pollard. The debate unsettles collectors and public institutions as dealers recall repurchasing and burning returned volumes.
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London
Brownings
Wordsworth
Swinburne
John Carter
Graham Pollard
England
United States
West End
Why Go To College A Personal Decision On Worth
The author argues that college value varies by student aiming for training and discipline rather than social life. Universities tighten rules on non serious students, warning social parasites are unwelcome. The sole legitimate purpose is to gain training and discipline, not leisure.
Odd Facts From the Times of Trade and Science
A typist asks about nine o clock arrival, the boss jokes about arriving to find out. News notes report annual world silver output around 250000 ounces mainly for chemicals. An astronomical instrument can sense a candle's heat from 160 miles away. Foot ailments affect twice as many women as men.
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Astronomera
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Winnipeg
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Sone
Indian Head
Saak
Calgary
Markinch
Saskatoon
Chamberlain
Hazenmore
Kenaston
Sask
Cavendish
Alta
Biggar
Farma
Cowley
Iddenleigh
Drumheller
Acme
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