Back to Nature and the Value of Outdoor Learning
A reflective piece arguing that summer vacations enrich education by fostering observation, practical skills, and a love of nature. It urges integrating nature study into Canadian schooling, praising Boy Scouts and Girl Guides for teaching through doing, and noting that outdoor experiences build lasting habits beyond book knowledge.
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Prairie
Girl Guides
Nature
Lfe
Canada
Oyster claims world egg laying record at convention
The oyster reportedly laid 25 000 eggs in one second 115 000 000 in 70 minutes 690 000 000 in a year all by a female oyster The feat was announced at a gathering of biologists health authorities shellfish commissioners and oyster growers associations from several states during a convention of the National Association of Shellfish Commissioners and the Oyster Growers and Dealers Association of North America Inc
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National Association of Shellfish Commissioners
The
Oyster Growers and Dealers Association of North America, Inc
Saskatchewan farmers to share million dollar payout
Approximately one million dollars will be distributed among Sas katchewan farmers who were shareholders in the Saskatchewan Co-Operative Elevator Company Limited.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Co-Operative Elevator Company, Limited
Fineness of mature is the first requisite of real beauty
A compact aphorism asserts that true beauty begins with maturity and refinement. The line frames elegance as a quality rooted in matured character rather than mere appearance.
The One Horse Shay and the Junked Car Menace
A critique of aging automobiles cluttering highways cites the legendary One Horse Shay by Oliver Wendell Holmes. It argues old gas wagons obstruct traffic, risk lives, and should be junked, noting a $25 toll in Old London to impede roadways and urging public action to ban decrepit vehicles.
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Oliver Wendell Holmes
London
Doctor Questions Wife About Husband's Medication Use
A wife admits to a doctor that her husband did not follow directions and swore when given the medicine, implying noncompliance and potential concern for his health.
New Zealand Claimed as World Health Leader
New Zealand is described as the healthiest nation with life expectancy around 63 years for men and 65 for women, reflecting higher overall health standards and longevity in the country.
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New Zealand
No Reciprocity Compels Visa Fees for British Veterans
Eighteen British war veterans planning a U S convention next month will pay the standard ten dollar visa fee, despite Britain's earlier courtesy in admitting American Legionnaires without charge. Sir Ronald Lindsay, British ambassador, was informed that the State Department cannot grant a blank visa without a reciprocal agreement, per the law.
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United States
Great Britain
Ronald Lindsay
State Department
Sir Ronald
Bright Eyes and Rosy Cheeks Health Elixr Ad
Dull eyes signal bloodless condition and anaemia while bright eyes reflect health. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to invigorate with red blood rich nourishment. A Ontario testimonial cites daughter’s recovery from pale, weak state after six months on pills. Sold 50 cents a box by the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville.
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Williams
Robert Devitt
Brougham
Brougham, Ont
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Air record set by Captain William Sherlock in Northern Alberta
Captain W N Sherlock of Commercial Airways flew 1500 miles in one day delivering letters and packages. The route ran from Fort McMurray to Aklavik with stops at Fort Resolution Fort Simpson Fort Norman Fort McPherson and Arctic Red River. Sherlock hails from Cumberland England and is a former RAF member.
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Alberta
W. N. Sherlock
Commercial Airways
Fort McMurray
Aklavik
Fort Resolution
Fort Simpson
Fort Norman
Fort McPherson
Arctic Red River
Sherlock
Cumberland
England
The
R.A.F
Miller's Worm Powders Proven to Quietly Heal
Miller's Worm Powders prove their value with no violent stomach disturbances or griping. They work quietly and painlessly, destroying worms without causing distress. From the first dose, the sufferer improves and internal troubles show a cessation of symptoms.
Chain Letters Flood Postal Authorities Cause Trouble
London postal authorities face a surge of chain letters circulating under the names of Charles Lindbergh Colonel Dawes Bernard Shaw John Barrymore Dorothy Dix and Ramsay MacDonald. The scheme suggests these figures have sent nine letters to nine others with a vague threat of sudden death implied by the word ing for those who do not continue the chain.
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London
Charles Lindbergh
Colonel Dawes
Bernard Shaw
John Barrymore
Dorothy Dix
Ramsay MacDonald
National Railways beautifying campaign shows success
The campaign to beautify station grounds by Canadian National Railways succeeded, and A A Tisdale general manager said larger appropriations will be considered next year to continue the work.
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Canadian National Railways
A. A. Tisdale
Ports hold two hundred thousand dogskins awaiting shipment
Report notes a stock of about 200,000 dogskins at Chinese ports awaiting export to other nations. In Singapore and British Malaya automatic telephones have just been installed, signaling modernization in the region.
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Singapore
British Malaya
Wonderful man Grenfell to visit London for Mansion House honor
Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell KCMG LLD, famed founder of Labrador medical and social works, will attend a Mansion House meeting in his honor in London. A physician by training, he built hospitals and schools in Labrador after moving there in 1892. He captains hospital steamers on Northern Newfoundland and Labrador coasts and directs activity via four international committees. He is an Oxford alumnus and former rugby player and became Lord Rector of St Andrews University in 1929.
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Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell
K.c.mlg
Labrador
London
North Sea
Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland
Oxford
University
St. Andrews University
Smor Ringer Cookie Recipe This Week
Cream sugar with butter then add egg yolk milk salt and almond flavoring. Fold in baking powder with one cupful flour. Add more flour to form a pliable dough. Roll thin, cut into strips, twist, and shape into circles for baking.
Baked Winter Squash Recipe Steps
Wash the squash, cut and remove seeds and pulp. Cut into squares and place in a pan with a little water. Bake in a moderate oven until tender, basting with hot water and butter. Near completion sprinkle with brown sugar, finish baking, and serve a square to each person.
Prince of Wales Replaces Broken Vase for Lon don Widow
Replaced the Breakage Miss Raymond, an elderly resident of south London, delighted by a gracious act of the Prince of Wales. A vase in her hotel room near the cricket ground was broken during a visit. The next day the Prince sent a colored statuette of himself in hunting costume with a letter apologizing and offering the substitute.
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Miss Raymond
London
Prince of Wales
Cricket Ground
Worm Exterminator Promises Relief for Children
Advertises Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as an effective remedy since nearly all children are worm infected at birth. Urges use to spare them suffering.
British Columbia Minerals Production and Value Decline
A report by Hon. W. A. Mackenzie, Minister in British Columbia shows higher mineral output in the first half of 1930 but dollar gross value fell from 34 122 722 in 1929 to 29 090 487 for the half year 1930.
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W. A. Mackenzie
3Lines
British Columbia
Great Barford Records First Death Inquiry in 13 Years
Great Barford town reports its first death inquiry in 13 years, reflecting a notable shift in local investigative activity since the 1100 era milestone. The development marks a rare enforcement moment for the historic village.
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Great Barford
England
British Rule In India And The Path To Self Government
Downeaster writes in the Canadian Churchman praising England’s century in India noting Macaulay’s praise of Clive and the later gains of public integrity and ability. The author argues that Britain's greatest achievement lies in preparing Indian inhabitants for self government and eventual independence.
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Downeaster
England
India
Macaulay
Lord Clive
Bengal
Munro
Elphinstone
Metcalfe
Clive
Indian Peninsula
British dirigibles to test England Egypt flights this winter
Sir John Higgins of the British Air Ministry announced tests of dirigible service between England and Egypt this winter. He cited the R-100’s Canadian trip as proving durability but noted we need cost data to gauge regular operations.
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England
Egypt
John F. A. Higgins
British Air Ministry
Ottawa
Canada
Nights Of Agony And Asthma Relief Offered
An advertisement touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as immediate relief for severe asthma symptoms. It claims the medicine banishes frightful conditions clears the passages and lets the sufferer sleep soundly again, urging buyers to insist on the genuine product from their druggist.
Hippos Reach Over Four Tons In Weight
While under five feet tall, hippos commonly exceed four tons in weight. This contrast highlights the animal’s compact stature with surprising mass.
Workers of Paris Protest Rising Living Costs
Paris workers complain that living expenses are mounting as inflation bites wages. Unions say prices for housing food and transport outpace pay raises, urging negotiated relief measures and government action to ease cost of living pressures.
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Paris
Message Found From 1902 Arctic Expedition Leader
A cork flask with a 1902 note by Evelyn Brigga Baldwin, leader of the Baldwin Ziegler expedition to Franz Joseph Land, was recovered by a Soviet Arctic team. The message urges urgent shipment of fuel sleds dogs and food for the expedition’s base and pole attempt.
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Evelyn Brigga Baldwin
United States
Franz Joseph Land
Baldwin
Baldwin- Ziegler
North Pole
Turkish town fathers plant trees for newborn daughters
In a Turkish town a family custom has fathers planting a tree at each daughter's birth and later cutting it down to raise funds for her hope chest. This rural practice ties a daughter's life milestones to a tangible community resource and maternal support.
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Turkey
Keyboard layout favors frequently used letters on typewriters
The typewriter keyboard places letters that appear most often in text within easy reach of the fingers, arranging the keys to enhance typing speed and efficiency.
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