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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
2
A Canadian editorial argues that Regina riot deaths and Ontario crash figures reveal a culture of indifference to highway safety. It urges strict personal discipline, enforcement, and safety practices by motorists and pedestrians to reduce killings and injuries nationwide.
Researchers report seaweed forms an excellent insulating mat when compacted. A half inch layer reportedly outperforms a twelve inch brick wall in blocking cold, noise, water, and even fire. The material weighs only one fourth as much as standard insulation.
A Plymouth businessman created a detailed miniature city four feet six inches long and 18 inches wide. It features thousands of wood and cardboard pieces, 150 street lamps made from bent pins and glass beads, automatic traffic signals, telegraph poles with cross arms soldered on, and trees made from sea pinks painted. The report notes the model’s intricate construction and urban scene inspiration.
A historical note surveys the Metropolitan force recruits, showing a test where recruits answered an hour’s questions on science sport and daily life. It highlights the broad range of topics such as why ships float, fire behavior when newspapers are present, and sports terms like knock-out and stymie.
Sun spots viewed by Regina optometrist H. L. McClung and visitors appear as whirlpools across the solar disk. The exhibit notes three or four spots near one edge and a lone large spot opposite on the 850000 mile wide Sun. Activity began about two years ago and may continue for nine more years. Some link sun spots to weather changes and northern lights.
A geological survey of Southern Saskatchewan and southeastern Alberta is underway, with 80 senior engineering students from Saskatchewan University, organized into 20 sub parties. They travel 116 motor trucks to study water resources across about 100000 square miles under Dr. B. R. Mackay, Dominion geologist, guiding work from the Manitoba boundary to near Lethbridge and north to near Saskatoon.
The famous Halifax mansion once used by the King and Queen in 1912 has stood empty since the city purchased it for 92500 five and a half years ago. Upkeep and interest reportedly cost about 500 per month, draining funds.
A fragment touts Dr D D Dennis antiseptic as fast relief for itching from mosquito bites and rashes. It claims forty years worldwide success and guarantees money back if not proven. Made by Fratian Base owners.
The Toronto Telegram reports Canada will lose two of its wealthiest citizens as William H. Wright and Harry Oakes plan permanent residence in England. Wright, earning about 2 million annually, and Oakes, near 3 million, pay about 3 million in federal income tax annually. Wright departs in September for the Channel Islands, possibly Bermuda. Oakes has bought a London home and may move to the Channel Islands.
Nebraska professor T A Kieselbach notes winter wheat faces stem rust scourge while spring wheat lines have made progress toward durable resistance. He cites 1986 fungus threat spurring old searches for immune grain varieties and mentions a strain that may cut winter wheat susceptibility. He references planting 000,000 acres of Ceres spring wheat from North Dakota Agricultural College roots.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a hot period with health worries and public advisories. Mentions weather, heat effects on people, and safety concerns, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or concrete actions. Summary preserves the uncertainty while noting the heat related dangers implied.
F M Kuranov, veteran Soviet aviator, departed Moscow on a trial flight to Wrangel Island, carrying three passengers. The 11,000 mile polar route examined plane and pilot performance and the readiness of northern sea route stations for the navigation season.
The Amar wellare eciety of South Africa plans a booklet for Animal Sunday inviting hymns in English and Afrikaans. Public assistance is sought with prizes of ten dollars for the best submissions in each language. A recent street solicitation yielded a mixed bag, raising $50,659 in total. Only gold received was a half sovereign worth $2.50. There was $30.60 in half cents and $27,860 in pennies. Also a loan for $100.
Pattern description for a sleeveless dress with raglan sleeves and a matching jacket in sky blue shantung and navy dotted fabric. Style No. 936 offers sizes 14 to 40 bust, requires yardage per size, and includes patterns and mail order address. Summer Fashion Book advertised for 15 cents.
Naz is unveiled a new streamlined diesel electric train the Dashing Cologner claiming top speed 120 mph and world’s fastest train status after a Cologne to Berlin run of 355 miles in five hours nine minutes. It pulled two coaches carrying 81 passengers in the test.
Michigan fisheries division states carp are as edible as many gamefish when captured in the cold months and properly prepared. The comment underscores seasonal timing and preparation as key factors in enjoying carp as a food fish.
The Fairey Fantome, a British mystery aeroplane, is claimed as the world’s heaviest armed air fighter. It will be moved from a guarded Hendoo toon hangar for a display by the Society of British Aircraft Constructors. The ship carries four machine guns, a quick firing 20 millimeter gun, and a 60-shell magazine. It is designed to reach 250 miles per hour and competes in an international fighting plane event in Belgium in July.
Australian secondary pupils will be invited to compose essays on Canada. Hon. R. B. Hanson announced funds for an essay competition in Australia with a prize of a trip to Canada for the top essayist. A similar Canada sponsored contest had been held in Australia, and the winner is now in Canada.
A Canadian report describes 17 year old John Darch whose skin behaves like a blackboard when a stick is pressed upon it. The writing appears as a visible welt and fades with pressure and time, illustrating a remarkable medical anomaly.
A trailer transporting three lions broke loose in Dallas Texas after a circus truck crash. The cage door was jarred open and the trio reportedly sat calmly in a ditch while R Thomas, the driver, went for help. Nearby, Sylvania lies about 100 miles southeast of Prince Albert.
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