World Happenings Briefly Told in 1930s Tone
Hoover signs 160 million income tax relief measure in Washington. Canada: Winnipeg elects John McGregor as Canadian Club president at annual meeting. Austria appoints Ludwig Kleinwaecester to represent Austria in Ottawa. Winnipeg civic elections see 45 000 votes under review for plural voting. Montreal police may adopt cruiser cars with radios following Detroit example. Letter Carriers union delegation meets Postmaster General P J Vennot on salaries and working conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGregor
Canadian Club of
Winnipeg
British United Press
Ludwig Kleinwaecester
New York
Austria
Ottawa
Montreal
Detroit
Federated Association of Letter Carriers
P. J. Vennot
Canada to Play Lead Role at 1930 World Poultry Congress
Preparations for the July 1930 World Poultry Congress in London are well advanced with Canada taking a prominent part. F. C. Elford, Dominion Poultry Husbandman and president of the World Poultry Science Association, led a European tour and reports nations will exhibit and present papers on poultry topics. Canada’s exhibit will feature hundreds of fowls and rabbits and is organized by federal and provincial agriculture departments. The event runs a full week with five concurrent sessions covering breeding and incubation nutrition and rearing diseases and control economics and marketing and education. Excursions and entertainment are planned for delegates, many from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Canada
Dominion
F. C. Elford
Poultry Science Association
Ottawa
Alberta Clay Products Eyes Full Twelve Month Demand
Alberta Clay Products Company of Medicine Hat reports sufficient orders to keep the plant fully employed for the next year. The plant runs day and night shifts to meet demand as business holds steady amid general trade conditions. A brief note mentions a Paris automobile show drawing attention to a twelve cylinder model. The message ends with an unclear warning about a shameless person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Clay Products Company
Medicine Hat
Prevention Of Colds Advice From Health Commissioner
In November, New York reported 400 pneumonia deaths and 25 influenza deaths. Dr. Wynne issued 10 rules to prevent colds including nourishing food, water and baths, eight hours sleep, deep nasal breathing, good ventilation and humidity, appropriate clothing, not sharing towels, avoiding sick people, and consulting a doctor for colds. He cautions against nostrums and notes winter ailments stem from poor ventilation and overheating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Civic Health
Wynne
St. Catharines
Elegant Velvet Tea Dress Pattern No 3139
The description outlines a black transparent velvet outfit for restaurant and afternoon wear with a pointed hemline and chic cape collar. It notes sizes 16 18 and 36 38 40 42 inches bust, fabric options include crepe Elizabeth dark dahlia purple and black silk crepe, with pattern price 25 cents.
Flying theatres bring motion pictures to the skies coast to coast
American researchers from General Electric National Carbon Company Duograph Universal Pictures and Transcontinental Air Transport showcase air cinema. A rugged miniature lamp and a six hour dry cell power system enable in flight movie shows at 100 miles per hour over the Rockies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Company
National Carbon Company
Duograph Company
Universal Pictures Corporation
Transcontinental Air Transport
Edison Lamp Works
The Meaning Of Liberty from James Anthony Froude
This excerpt argues liberty as earned through discipline and service rather than mere freedom. It contrasts various liberty types from childlike to self mastered, linking true freedom to patient labor, knowledge of duty, and mastery of oneself in work and life. The piece reflects on art, craft, and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Anthony Froude
Ireland
A Rural Addressing Sheet Suggested by Gorman
Geofry Goman of Sangado proposes placing a two foot square tin plate beside each farm to display the farmer's name neighboring directions and distances. He argues the marking would help strangers locate farms and save travel time on unmarked rural roads. Brandon Sun endorses the idea as practical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoffrey Goman
Sangado
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Gorman
Brandon Sun
Dry Ice Proposed as Home Ice Substitute by Detroit Manufacturer
George B Bright of Detroit addressed the third session of the National Association of Ice Industries in New York proposing dry ice as a potential home ice substitute. He noted it is made from soot and automobile exhaust, currently produced in small quantities and mainly used for refrigerator cars and ice cream trucks awaiting further development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Bright
Tce
Detroit
National Association of Ice Industries
New York
Bright
Candy Making Instructions from a Historic Recipe
Mix sugar syrup and half the cream and heat to a boil. Cook to a soft ball in cold water, add remaining cream, then cook to a hard ball. Flavor with vanilla, pour into buttered pan, and avoid over stirring to prevent graining.
Alaska Leads In Airports In World Wide Comparison
Alaska with about 60 000 residents operates 65 airports giving one airport per 908 inhabitants. The piece notes Alaska leads in airports relative to population, while an unrelated line mentions 100 sculptors at an Italian alabaster factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
United States
Leghorn Alabaster
Italy
England
Oatmeal Drop Cakes Recipe
Cream butter and sugar with eggs, add milk and rolled oats. Sift dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Combine mixtures, drop spoonfuls on a greased pan, bake in a hot oven. Yields 32 to 36 cookies.
Britishers Seek Warmer Homes as Boiler Demand Surges
British consumers show growing interest in central heating after severe winters. Industry reports note radiators and boilers are in high demand and Canadian manufacturers struggle to meet orders with six to eight week delays. Swedish wrought steel radiators enter market as Canadian firms test options. American boiler maker expands UK production to satisfy demand.
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Britain
John Bull
Ottawa Trade and Commerce Department
United Kingdom
Duke of Atholl Celebrates 58th Birthday With Private Army
The Duke of Atholl, the only British subject allowed to keep a private army, marks his 58th birthday. He holds 19 titles and leads the Atholl Highlanders, an officially recognized force of about 300 with a wartime service record in the Scottish Horse.
Saskatchewan backs quarter cost for Moose Jaw technical high school
The Saskatchewan Government plans to contribute one quarter of the estimated $450,000 cost to build a Technical High School in Moose Jaw. Officials expect 500 to 600 students ready to enroll immediately. A hearing on plans is anticipated as construction funding is outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw
Japan tops world in feature motion pictures says Commerce
The United States Department of Commerce reports Japan produces more feature motion pictures than any other country. A separate note traces the Chinese calendar back to 2300 B.C. or B.G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
U.S. Department of Commerce
What a Billion Means A Practical View on Large Figures
Memphis lumberman Charles Ransom uses a simple model to show what a billion dollars could mean. If a billion accumulated 500 years before Christ without interest and paid out at $1,000 each day until November 21, 1929, about $112.866 million would remain, illustrating the scale of the figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall St
Charles Ransom
Memphis
Tenn
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Pattern
Pattern ordering notice lists Pattern No Size and customer address at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. Includes Union reference and instruction to contact for item sizes and quantities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wincnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
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Hoover
Washington
France
The
World’s Poultry Congress
Alberta
Paris
Adolf
W. x. U. 1817
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Annebelle Worthington
Rockies
Betty Barclay
Duke of Atholl
Technical High School
Porter
Traveller
Smart
Price
f.C.b
Toronto
John A. Chantler & Co., Ltd
Wellington St. W
Toronto, Ont
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