Reduction in Canadian Wheat Exports to Scotland Foreseen
Canadian cereal technologist Harry Miller reports to Minister Gardiner that Scottish bakers shift from long to short fermentation may cut Canadian wheat purchases. He notes Scotland may bake with 100 percent Canadian wheat, contrasting England’s mixed imports and Germany’s rye bread dominance.
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Harry Miller
James Gardiner
Europe
Miller
Canada
Dominion
Britain
England
Scotland
France
Belgium
Holland
Germany
Rare Plants Found Unusual Flora Growth in Inca Lands
Disjointed notes describe Machu Picchu and a University botanical garden yielding over two thousand species. A mix of historical Inca culture and botanical discovery hints at sun worship, rugged highland climate, and ongoing conservation challenges with limited readable specifics.
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Ae Cpeaton
Enon
Stingless Bees Demonstration Ends With Sting by Child
In Cape May Court House a beekeeper showed stingless bees as harmless. A four year old girl proved otherwise by squeezing bees from her hair, revealing they can sting when provoked. The report notes the bees’ gentle temperament but warns they will turn like the worm when hurt.
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Henry
Cape May Court House
N.J
Philadelphia Beekeepers’ Association
Tena Brown
Brown
Rats Devour Crops on Tristan da Cunha Island
Anxiety grips Tristan da Cunha as crop damage rises. Brit ish freighter Harmola recently docked at Deter els Aft bringing papers and officials. Population fears hunger and potential relief loans face uncertain fate amid poor harvest prospects.
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Reople
Tristan
Conha
Tristan da Conha
Ball Wang
Paes Omeers
Harmola
Deter Els
Lladere
Big Ben Proves Exact Time With Tim Signal
The famous Big Ben clock is highlighted as among the most accurate public clocks. A test compares its hourly chime with the Tim radio time signal from Greenwich, inviting readers to dial Tim before the hour to verify pips against the clock. A Scotsman note contrasts modern headlines with a quip on senses and humor. Queen Mary is cited as able to supply light and power for a city of 150,000.
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Big Ben
Greenwich
Edinburgh Scotsman
Mary
Speed Means Danger ority Fast Driving Is Men Ace To All
Speed and safety critics urge motorists to slow to 20 mph for a trial period to cut fatalities. They warn that the urge to reach destinations quickly makes roads unsafe and treats slow driving as criminal. The Toronto Telegram notes the logic but doubts widespread changes will occur.
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Toronto
Telegram
Night driving danger and parody value on Gary Cooper
Night accidents cause 99 of 100 deaths in dusk or darkness with drivers urged to halve daytime speed. Poor visibility and failing to dim lights are cited. A satirical contrast notes scientists value the human body at less than a dollar while Paramount values Gary Cooper at 5 million dollars.
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Pitty
Paramount Pictures
Gary Cooper
pessimistic wheat crop reports trigger alarm in Canada
Dr H Barton Ottawa deputy minister of agriculture says do not overstate prospects. Western Canada harvest to be among poorest in years though some districts face no crop. Prairie yields vary with areas getting good prices for a heavy crop if conditions permit. Estimated crop around 25.3 million bushels contrasts with past 400-500 million. Average yield remains mythical but world glut may ease and next year offer best prospects. Hamilton Spectator.
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Canada
H. Barton
Ottawa
Barton
Prairie
Hamilton Spectator
Plane stalls and halves rest on two Rochford bungalows
Pilot Donald Wallace of Southend escaped with minor head and facial injuries after his aircraft stalled and broke its fall by landing between two bungalows in Rochford. The wings rested on the roofs of both homes as he climbed from the cockpit.
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Rochford
Southend
England
Donald Wallace
Cross Stitch These in Wool or Silk Pattern 5682
Bright cross stitch kit features a kitten and bull pup with companion pictures on charming pillows. Suitable for wool or silk, with transfer pattern of a dog and cat, material needs, color suggestions, and stitch instructions. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for pattern.
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Howsehold Arte Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Canada’s Role in Creating the New British Empire Explored
Canadian observer Tweedamuir notes Canada’s pivotal part in shaping the new empire as he discusses weather lore, international security, and the League of Nations. He traces ideas back to Laurier and Borden, crediting Canada with driving imperial theory through postwar efforts and the 1928 conference.
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Canada
Cont Tweedamuir
Vancouver
British
Britain
Dominions
League of Nations
United States
Wilfrid Laurier
Robert Borden
Housing for London single workers sparks health inquiry
A pamphlet by thirty associations examines how low paid single women survive in London. About 230 women were studied, with most earning under $100 weekly. Many live in rooms under $5 weekly, cook on gas rings, fetch water from stairs, and lack baths. The report urges health minister inquiry into class housing needs and potential state aid.
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London
Palace
Swede farmer questions naturalization panel
A Swedish farmer, Olsen, appeared for naturalization papers and answered the panel’s questions with quiet humor. He affirmed satisfaction with the country and government, adding he would like more rain.
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Olsen
Puzzle at City Hall Baffles Ontario Post Officials
A letter arrived at Nutchener Ontario city hall bearing the word Citterhole in the lower right corner beneath the address. Officials concluded it was a newly invented form for city hall as they puzzled over the quirky imprint.
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Nutchener
Ontario
Opera troupe to bring Moscow glories to Arctic season
Opera and ballet stars from Moscow with a top theatrical company tour Northern Siberia this season. The Arctic audience greets the performances with enthusiasm as they witness the theatre’s splendor for the first time.
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Bome
Moscow
Arctic
Hens Need Lime to Produce Shell and a Political Quote
A four pound hen lays 120 eggs yearly and requires shell producing materials like calcium and phosphorus from oyster shell limestone calcite and bonemeal. Lime is only partly present in ration components. Simon Cameron recalls poverty gave him a life edge over his son Don, enabling early advantages.
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Simon Cameron
Don
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