French Farmers Accused of High Prices
Lyons France. Urban workers complain farmers keep agricultural prices high while farmers defend their pricing. A Lyons business man notes rationing and delays in cheese deliveries contrasted with personal farm foraging. Unofficial estimates show workers spending most salaries on food, fueling wage demands and price increases. Officials consider price ceilings and delivery bonuses with uncertain success.
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Lyons
France
Gerard Lecourtde
Gairy
Rhone Valley
Mosquito Myth Sparks Arctic Airport Anecdote
The Edmonton Journal questions a claim that the Arctic harbors the largest mosquitoes and that a ground crew mistook one for a B 29 plane at a northern airport and filled it with high octane gasoline. The science note referenced has caused skepticism about the old report.
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Arctic
Edmonton Journal
Medieval shoes dazzled with stones, gender styles differed
In the Middle Ages men’s footwear often featured more decoration than women’s, with many pairs adorned with precious stones.
Burglars Loot Wholesale Meat Market Safe Duel
Chicago burglars battered a large meat market safe without denting it and fled with a company truck and a small safe. Market officials said the small safe held 700 dollars and the large one twenty five thousand dollars.
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Chicago
Parents blamed for stuttering in children finds study
A Canadian study cites about 120 000 stutterers in Canada and argues parental pressure worsens speech. Researchers led by Dr William R Love say hesitation is natural in early speech and nagging reinforces a negative cycle.
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Canada
William R. Love
Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps
Love
Canadian Medical Association
North Bay Welcomes American Visitors Festival Atmosphere Spreads
The North Bay Nugget notes a festival mood as U S tourists arrive in large numbers. Locals enjoy their humor and mingle with visitors, while residents try to guess states by accents and quietly drop copper when spotting a violation sign on cars.
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North Bay
United States
Mars climate colder than Earth due to distance from Sun
Mars experiences lower average temperatures than Earth because its greater distance from the Sun reduces solar heating. The cooler climate affects atmospheric conditions and surface temperatures across seasons.
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Mars
Earth
Medical Associates Form New Force In RCAF
Ottawa reports a new permanent RCAF unit of nursing sisters and dietitians to be known as medical associates. About 40 nursing sisters and six dietitians will be commissioned with male ranks. Sqdn Ldr Frances Oakes leads nursing. Wing Cmdr Margaret Clarke heads dietetics from Aug 1. Some members already serve at Goose Bay and along the northwest staging route.
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Ottawa
Royal Canadian Air Force
R.C.A.F
W.d.’S
Frances Oakes
Kitchener- Waterloo Hospital
Margaret Clarke
Winnipeg
Department of Veterans Affairs
Goose Bay
Labrador
Earth circumference at equator given as 24 902 miles
The figure states the earth's equatorial circumference as 24 902 miles. No additional context or sources provided.
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Equator
Weather’s grip bends a farmer’s life and faith
A farmer recalls the ruin of hail and drought on Ontario farms. He describes ruined crops, insurance limits, and the fear of suicide reports in the Tara Leader. The memory spans childhood fears, family bonds, and a father’s quiet reserve amid disaster.
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Eaton’s
Ontario
Gracie
Tara
Canada Builds Nine Ships For Yangtze Route
Aluminum ships to be built in Canada for Yangtze Kiang service. Three large vessels at Levis Quebec, 283 feet 8 inches, plus two smaller ships 168 feet. Four small ships 168 feet ordered for Quebec City yard. Design emphasizes metal superstructure for lighter weight and payload. Calcutta’s Howrah Bridge stands as one of the world’s longest cantilever spans at 1,500 feet.
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Canada
Yangtze Kiang
China
George T. Davie and Son, Limited
Levis, Que
St. Lawrence
Calcutta
Howrah
Suspender Trick Prevents Skirt Sag
A vintage tip from Joan Crawford suggests using a skirt suspender device attached to a skirt under a jacket to prevent sag and lift the fabric for a defined silhouette. If no jacket is worn, line the back with non stretch fabric and steam press to shrink sag.
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Joan Crawford
Joan
Lights Up Game With Neon Sign Hat Lights Up Game
Mrs. H R Burtz disrupted the Atlanta game at the baseball park by flashing a glowing pink blue and white neon sign hat in rhythm with standout plays by the Atlanta Cracker team. The illuminated hat drew attention as a colorful display during the contest.
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Atlanta
H. R. Burtz
Atlanta Baseball Park
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