Education growth in China from 1912 to present
Dr Louis Lun of National Central University details rapid expansion in China’s education since 1912. He notes increases in total students and high school enrollments, government funding rising from 763,000 to over 4,000,000, with 6,500,000 for new buildings. Transition to Western teaching, use of the Pelua script, and athletics integrations cited as key drivers. He warns ongoing reforms and equipment needs remain.
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China
Hhe Cuttine
Nanking
National Central University
Louis Lun
Boy Scout
Girl Guide Corps
Dr. Lo
First Brain Surgery Spurs Modern Therapy Jubilee
The article notes brain surgery began about forty years ago with a tumor removal at Maida Vale Hospital London. It credits Broca and Hughlings Jackson with linking brain areas to body parts and cites Ferrier and Macewen’s roles, while Godfrey is named for performing the first tumor removal. The London Times commentary marks the jubilee and ongoing progress.
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Maida Vale Hospital
London
Maida Vale
London Times
Broca
Hughlings Jackson
Ferrier
Macewen
Glasgow
God- Tree
Victoria Colonist
Bavarian Opera Plans Double Stage System in Munich
The Bavarian State Opera in Munich will install a new revolving stage with two floors. The stage rises or lowers ten yards, allowing a scene to be prepared on the second level while the first stage remains in use. This design enables an almost uninterrupted performance.
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Bavarian State Opera
Munch
Teppelin Airships Plan Mail Service Tokyo to U S
Report notes a Japanese firm plans three Zeppelin type airships for mail between Tokyo and Manchukuo with regular U S flights anticipated.
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Tokyo
Manchukuo
United States
Stamps to depict World War Devastation and Refugees
A new Russian stamp series will illustrate war devastation including injured soldiers, bombed cities, burning towns, and fleeing refugees. The designs aim to portray the human impact and disruptions caused by the great war.
Kaiser vows to smash those who break peace in Europe
In February a British secretary reported Lord Granville’s account of a long talk with the Kaiser after a royal baptism. The Kaiser said England must keep France quiet and, if Russia attacked Austria, they might fight. He claimed 25 years of peacekeeping and spoke of heaven entrusting him with Europe’s peace, adding that he would smash any violator with intense emphasis.
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Lord Granville
Kaiser
Prince August Wilelm
Kaiser W
England
France
Russia
Austria
Europe
Different Country Methods for Underpaid Mail Letters
The article surveys how nations handle underpaid letters with diverse practices. Britain and colonies use recipient payment, the United States returns to sender for correction, Canada mirrors Britain, and Denmark uses post postage affixed to the letter with a note to the addressee.
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Beery
Great Britain
United States
Canaga
Denmark
Subdued Wolf Boy Traps Timber Wolf for Dog Team Ride
Isa fore Simpson a 15 year old native boy reports fending off a timber wolf by trapping and harnessing it to his husky team for a three day trip home from Fort Chipewyan Alberta. He also recounts chasing a moose on Peace River near here, leaping to its back and killing it as his horse fell.
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Harnest
Isafore Simpson
Famonton Journal
Fort Chipewyan
Alberta
Ar North
Simpson
Peace River
Speedy plane aims for land speed record return
Roscoe Turmer, noted pacemaker, claims Sonoplane can reach 400 mph in attempts to reclaim the land speed record for the United States after France’s prior hold. In New York City a hospital device can extend shortened limbs up to two inches. In England King George V is Episcopalian but regarded Presbyterian in Scotland at the Tweed.
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Roscoe Turmer
Pee Ayer
France
United States
New York City
England
George V
Tweed
Scotland
Controversy Over Haig Memorial Window in Aldershot Church
Pacifists protest details of the Earl Haig Memorial window unveiled at St. Andrew's Garrison Church Aldershot England by the Duke of York. The W J R Cook design features crucifixion with Haig battles, Flanders poppy, Royal Engineers repairing a bridge, infantry charges, air war, tanks, a base hospital, cavalry skirmish and troopship crews in the Channel.
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Pacific
Earl, Haig
St.Andrew's Garrison Church
Aldershot
England
Duke of York
W. J. R. Cook
Edinburgh
Earl Haig
Flanders
Royal Engineers
No Man's Land
Channel
Englishwoman Loses Auction Windfall at Chrisite Rooms
An Englishwoman at the Chris tie auction rooms in London delayed payment for a century old escritoire. She fingered the fittings and a secret drawer sprang open releasing about 15 000 sovereigns. The attendant claimed the cash for his arm as negotiations were not complete.
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Christie
London
A Critique Of Music As A Sign Of Intelligence
Walter Kramer of Musica America dismisses the idea that music shapes better people calling it punk. He attends five musical organization conventions and argues most music leaves people as wicked as before. He says being musical is not a sign of intelligence and notes Kramer has become wiser though thinner.
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Walter Kramer
Musical America
Thedea
Kramer
New Use For Potatoes Seeks Surplus Disposal Plan
The Ottawa research organization studies ways to handle a seven million bushel potato surplus last year. Scientists consider converting excess potatoes into new products, easing farm losses when prices fall to as low as forty cents a day. Diet trends and starch content may affect future consumption, with science offering potential industrial uses. Canadian Observer, Sarnia.
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March
Abner Canada
Serptos Canada
Ottawa
Howver
Sarnia Canadian Observer
Japanese Millionaire Devotes Fortune to Social Service
A wealthy Japanese manufacturer reportedly allocates one million yen to social service efforts. The article notes his conversion to a charitable path after personal experiences during wartime, with family and associates described as supportive. Details are fragmentary and reflect the era's social expectations.
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Social Service
Japan
Beret Lysis
Olssk
Cne
Xisida
Josie
Tonatomi
Togo
Kagem
Wetoews
Otek
Not So Unreasonable English Spelling Opinions
The piece argues spelling is not unreasonable but based on hidden reasons that teach critical thinking. It notes the confusion from vowels with multiple sounds and praises spelling study as preparatory for recognizing appearances can mislead. It mentions a smoker's clock exhibit in Berlin and observes tooth problems in monkeys and apes mirroring humans.
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Christian Science Monitor
Horses Touch The Hearts Of Town And Country
A Ottawa Winter Fair feature shows children and city adults cheering horses with a mix of ponies and Percheron stallions. The piece notes the enduring bond with horses beyond farming, echoing Dr Grisdales view that the horse uniquely holds a place among domestic animals.
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Joe
Toon Us
Ottawa
Aub
Irl
Montreal
Audiece
Torso
the Royal
Refugees Offered by Guatemala and Japan for German Jews
Guatemala proposes to settle thousands of German Jews on 5,000 acres in Galapa province with farm-only work and a $1,000 minimum capital per family. President Unico opposes Nazi activity and supports Jewish colonization. Japan signals willingness to accept 50,000 Jewish refugees in Manchoukuo where soil is rich but currently under primitive farming.
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Ala
Japan
Guatemala
Galapa
Unico
Germany
Manchoukuo
Alliance Weekly
Dominion grain variety tests across Canada and Ottawa central trials
The Dominion Department of Agriculture reports comprehensive variety tests from experimental farms and stations nationwide with the cereal division at Ottawa’s central farm. It identifies the most reliable grain varieties for general cultivation by district, noting notable traits and suitability for local conditions.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada
Cereal Division
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
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