West East Ties Strengthened by Wheat and Freight Realities
The reduced Western Canada wheat crop and grain shipment disruptions highlight Eastern Canada’s shifted view of West benefits. A Toronto paper urges balanced marketing, noting Western grain sales sustain railway profits and Eastern manufacturing, fostering mutual prosperity and interdependence across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Ontario
Toronto
Great Lakes
Prairie Provinces
Railway Commission
United States
Japan Leads in Efficient Rail Rolling Stock Repair
A twelve member Japanese team led by Chuji Kato has gone to Russia to help remodel the railway repair shops. Russian authorities praised Japanese workshops for high efficiency, noting locomotive general repair time cut from 41 to six days in 17 years. Russia hopes to save about 200 million dollars by adopting the Japanese system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuji Kato
Omiya
Russia
Old Hand Pump Fills Tires in Country Air
In rural days the sound of a hand pump hums as it feeds air into tires, a simple task that marks a slower pace of country life and practical daily chores. The clack of metal and hiss of pressure evoke a bygone routine that kept carts rolling and engines ready.
June Earthquakes Haunt History Across Centuries
A concise chronology notes several June megadisasters: 1819 Kutch quake with around 2 000 deaths in India, 1850 Erzeroum quakes killing thousands, 1885 Kashmir quake with about 3 000 deaths, 1886 Pink Terraces collapse in New Zealand, and 1896 Japan quake and tsunami killing about 28 000.
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India
Kutch
Erzeroum
Kashmir
New Zealand
Japan
Melfort Kiwanis Club to supply 250 boys seed
The Melfort Saskatchewan Kiwanis Club will provide 250 teenage boys with two bushels of registered seed each, enough to sow an acre. A cup and other prizes will be awarded in the fall for the best grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melfort, Sask
Kiwanis Club
Radio Equipment Gains Popularity in Italy
American radio equipment is growing in popularity in Italy as new models attract hobbyists and professionals alike. Trade groups report rising imports and dealers note steady demand across urban and rural regions.
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Italy
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Promoted as Neutralizer of Excess Acids
The write up extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the best form to neutralize excess stomach acids. It claims instant relief, urges relying on the genuine product prescribed by physicians, and warns against crude remedies.
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Tvo
Ontario Strengthens Director Liability for Public Securities
The Financial Post notes a new Ontario act following English law that makes directors liable for statements in prospectuses and offering circulars. Each director bears responsibility for truth and promises, with possible relief only through public dissent, and even expert reports or valuations can implicate directors if doubt existed. The move aligns Canadian law with British practice and tightens securities regulation nationwide.
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Ontario
Canada
Financial Post
Rheumatic Victim Finds Relief After Years of Pain
Mrs John C McPherson of St Marys Ontario describes sixteen years of rheumatic suffering and eleven years of immobility. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with purifying and enriching her blood, easing pain, restoring appetite and color, and enabling light housework. Sold for 59 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
John C. McPherson
St. Mary's
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
White mitts from Arctic search voyage attract attention
A pair of old woollen mitts in the Ottawa office of O. S. Finnie, head of the North West Territories and Yukon Interior Department, are tied to Captain Sir Leopold McClintock’s 1850s Franklin search. Knitted in England eighty to ninety years ago, they were cached on Dealy Island in 1852 and rediscovered last spring by Inspector Joy.
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Arctic
Finnie
Ottawa
North West Territories
Yukon
Dealy Island
Inspector Joy
1928 Canadian student figures show large public schools
Latest government figures place Canadian students at 2,342,391 in educational institutions. Publicly controlled kindergarten to secondary schools educate 2,054,298 pupils. Canada hosts 23 universities with 56,042 attendees, including 20,900 women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Persian Palm Tones for Delicate Skin
Fragrant and cooling skin protector described as safeguarding and beautifying the most delicate complexions. Claims to soften hands, create a flawless white finish, and add a subtle, dainty fragrance favored by women seeking feminine distinction.
Geodetic Survey sets reference monuments across prairie towns
In summer 1929 the Geodetic Survey of Canada and the Department of the Interior placed fundamental reference monuments in fourteen Saskatchewan and Manitoba towns. Municipalities granted sites in city parks and each pier bears a bronze plate inscribing elevation latitude and longitude as established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geodetic Survey of Canada
Department of the Interior
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Geodetic Survey
Pendant jaw with hieroglyph carved pane found by expedition
A prehistoric Maya jaw pendant carved with hieroglyphs was uncovered by a British archaeological expedition in British Honduras. The finding adds insight into Maya craftsmanship and religious or symbolic uses of jaw ornaments during ancient times.
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British Honduras
Farmers shift from weed to staple crop sweet clover
Not so many years ago farmers saw sweet clover as a persistent weed. Now they cultivate it for hay, pasturage, and soil improvement, turning a nuisance into a productive plant.
Slippery Path Warns Against Narrow Moral Line
A cautionary note warns that pursuing a strict path can lead to slips and hazards. The saying emphasizes balance between rigor and flexibility in daily choices and ethics.
Catarrhezone Steam Therapy Claimed To Relieve Croupy Colds
A home remedy instructs using half a teaspoon of Catarrhezone in a pint of boiling water to produce medicated steam for a child. The method is said to ease distressing coughing and reduce inflammation with quick observable results, even for infants. Product sold by druggists in 50 cent bottles.
Veterans face shortened lifespans from war service
Dr Manion and Major Wright warn that Canadians who served in the 1914 18 theatres of war are unlikely to reach age 65. Of 348 904 veterans, about 60 000 were killed, and some 29 376 died after return. Mortality is rising, leaving aging veterans with reduced earning power and a need for sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manion
Parliamentary Committee On
Major Wright
Pensions Department
Canada
Oshawa Times
Fingerprints Exchanged By Radio Between Berlin and Buenos Aires
Berlin and Buenos Aires police successfully swapped fingerprint data by radio in eight minutes, enabling rapid indexing and identification. Photographic transmission lags, but pencil sketches of each city’s police chief were transmitted and reproduced with high quality.
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Berlin
Buenos Aires
Praises Kellogg Asthma Remedy For Relief After Years
A grateful user credits Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy with providing relief after thirteen years of seeking help. The notice urges early use to prevent suffering, noting simple use and low cost, with availability near everywhere.
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J. D. Kellogg
Law With Teeth in Prohibition Law
Two thousand Austrians, living far from America, are kept dry by a prohibition law with teeth. The measure punishes those who commit small crimes while intoxicated and who have sentences that activate only if they take another drink.
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America
Derelict Ship Life Span Averaging 30 Days
Shipping authorities state the typical lifespan of a derelict ship is about 30 days before it sinks or is salvaged. This brief note summarizes prevailing estimates guiding salvage and inspection efforts.
Canada needs to balance agriculture with growing wheat output
The Country Guide argues Canada’s agricultural production is out of balance as wheat growth surges while butter lamb cheese condensed milk and poultry exports decline. R D Colquette warns a two product deficit risks red ink unless production aligns with market demand while wheat remains the West’s chief business.
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Canada
R.D. Colquette
Country Guide
Winnipeg
New Zealand
Mr. Colquette
Douglas Egyptian Liniment Promises Rapid Relief
Douglas' Egyptian Liniment is advertised as unrivalled for speedy relief in muscular rheumatism lame back inflammation burns and felons according to the period notice.
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Douglas
Plan for regu lar airship link Japan to North America
A group of Japanese businessmen plans a daring venture to inaugurate a regular passenger and airline between Japan and the United States and Canada, aiming to cut transit to three days. Four large airships like Graf Zeppelin would be used, funded by 75 million dollars with a single fare of 1500 dollars. Seki Hoshino says the project began last year after the German dirigible visit and requires government permits and international agreements.
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Japan
United States
Canada
Globe
Seki Hoshino
Tokyo
Mr. Hoshino
Air rights and limits of ownership under old law
The article discusses how medieval landowners claimed airspace above property and how modern aviation has largely diminished that claim. It notes the need to legally define how much airspace a private owner can reserve and how much remains public for navigation to prevent conflicts with tall buildings.
Miller's Worm Powders Safe for Delicate Children
Miller's Worm Powders can do no injury to the most delicate child. Any child or infant in adolescence infested with worms can take this preparation without qualm and will find relief and protection from these pests, which cause sickness and suffering to many young ones.
Giant Spruce Timber Cut From Vermland Parish
A spruce over 275 years old and 125 feet tall was cut down in Gasborn parish Vermland. It measured 44 inches across at the root and yielded more than 11843 cubic feet of solid wood plus splints for pulp.
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Gasborn
Vermland
Black Surface Absorbs Up To Ninety Five Percent Of Light
A matte black surface can absorb about 95 percent of incoming light, reflecting only a small fraction. This high absorption makes it useful for reducing glare and improving energy efficiency in various optical applications.
Don’t worry when you stumbleremember
The line reflects a quirky verse riff about resilience and memory with a playful twist on stumbling. It centers on a worm as a metaphor for steady, unfallen persistence in the face of missteps.
World Loss From Rust Tops Two and a Half Billion
The article estimates annual global economic losses due to rusting exceed 2.5 billion dollars. It highlights the widespread impact across industries and calls for improved corrosion protection and research funding.
Used Car Auction Sales Held in Africa
Auction houses across Africa host used car sales featuring a mix of sedans SUVs and trucks. Dealers highlight affordable prices and a steady flow of buyers attracted by competitive bids and financing options. Local markets report steady turnout and steady demand despite currency fluctuations.
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Africa
Castoria offers quick comfort for fretful babies
The advertisement touts Castoria as a safe, pure vegetable remedy for infants and children to ease colic, diarrhea, and sleep trouble. It emphasizes its pleasant taste, harmlessness, and encourages continued use into teen years with the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher on the wrapper.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
Average Lifetime in India and Other Lands
Report compares life expectancy across nations noting New Zealand leads with about 63 years for males and 65 for females at decade start. Australia exceeds Europe and America in longevity while India lags with about 22 years for males and 23 for females. US life expectancy near 59, and Denmark tops Europe with men over 60 and women about 62.
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Europe
America
New Zealand
Louis I. Dublin
Harper’s Magazine
Australia
India
Rome
United States
Denmark
Kiel Week Regatta to Include English Yachtsmen in Germany
Germany's North Sea regatta runs June 5 to 12 and will feature English, Swedish, and Dutch yachtsmen. The event, long a premier high seas contest, draws nations together in peaceful competition.
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Kiel
Germany
Curious South American Animals At London Zoo
The collection includes deer about two feet tall giant frogs birds like turkeys with wing spurs hens laying blue eggs and wild dogs brought from South America to the London Zoo by Clarence Elliott the scientist.
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South America
London Zoo
Clarence Elliott
Senators Gains in Blame Game Cites Female Opponent
A comment notes the Senators will have a woman to blame for any mishap, highlighting gender as a convenient target in political maneuvering.
Livestock Prices Rise While Wheat Struggles
The Edmonton Journal notes that one hundred pounds of livestock now buys more farm necessities than since 1924, while wheat trends downward. The piece urges farmers to shift focus from wheat to livestock as demand rises and supply concerns grow for consuming nations.
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Edmonton Journal
Woman Lawyer Farmer Trades Potatoes for Mortgages
Miss Charlotte Worley a Nebraska lawyer turned farmer demonstrated trading potatoes for mortgages. She realized 64000 dollars from 39000 bushels of certified seed potatoes on her mother's 3000 acre ranch and now spends long days in the field directing others to save the homestead.
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Charlotte Worley
Nebraska
Miss Worley
Hints for Exhibitors booklet for World's Grain Exhibition
The Saskatchewan department of agriculture issued a booklet titled Hints for Exhibitors. It covers exhibits and preparation for the World's Grain Exhibition and Conference in Regina from July 25 to August 6, 1932. Copies are available by applying to the department, with Hon. W. C. Buckle as chairman of the executive Saskatchewan committee.
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Department of Agriculture
Regina
W. C. Buckle
Saskatchewan
U.S. Poultry Industry Exhibit Set for London Congress
The United States plans a display of its billion dollar poultry industry at the World Poultry Congress in London this summer. The exhibit showcases advancements and top products to highlight American poultry farming and processing.
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United States
London
Mexico Exports Over Two Million Dollars in Goat Skins
Mexico reported goat skins valued at more than 2 million dollars exported during the previous year. Trade data show strong overseas demand and shipments to several international buyers.
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Mexico
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Dr. Williams
Law
Minard’s
Plan Daring Venture
Pacific
Castor
Appleford
Hamilton
Huinter-Martin & CO
Regina, Sask
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