Canoe Trips Through Lakes And Rivers Of Canada
The article highlights Canada’s abundant waterways for canoe trips across Eastern and Western regions. It notes accessible routes from rail and road networks, the allure of wilderness sections, and diverse fish species including brook and lake trout. The National Development Bureau offers a four booklet series “Canoe Trips” with free copies covering Maritime Provinces to Western Canada.
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Canada
Great Forest
Western
Lake Superior
Pacific Ocean
Lake Winnipeg
National Development Bureau
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Maritime Provinces
Quebec
Ontario
Major Industries Favor Newspapers in Advertising Survey
The American Newspaper Publishers Association reports 435 national advertisers spent 143,365,000 on newspaper ads last year. Magazine space reached 78,317,815 among 190 firms, and 21,223,862 was spent on radio by 121 firms. Newspapers led 25 of 32 industrial groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
New York
Association
Bureau of Advertising
Parrot Watchdog Froze Thieves During London Raid
A London household trained a parrot as a watchdog when thieves raided in May fair. Poly attacked the raiders drawing blood, feathers flew and furniture toppled as the bird defended property. The robbers testified in court how they were driven off by the screeching bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mayfair
Poly
Porpoise Skin Reaches An Inch Thick In Unusual Case
A historical report notes the skin of a porpoise measured an inch thick. unusual texture is highlighted as a curiosity in local marine biology notes.
Whining Mood Avoids Respect and Friendship Loss
The text argues that dwelling on moodiness and self pity harms personal control and invites mistreatment. It notes that loud complainers often lose friends not to misfortune but to their own constant whining, which drives others away.
One Sided Disarmament Debate Raises Disaster Risk
The article notes Great Britain’s post Armistice push for extensive disarmament while other powers lag behind. Italian representative Signor Grandi reports world armament spending rose by 126 million pounds from 1925 to 1930, yet Britain cut by 3 million. The piece asks whether further unilateral disarmament can occur without risking disaster.
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Great Britain
Signor Grandi
Geneva
Blue Replaces Black as Leading Car Finish in Detroit Index
Detroit based color index shows blue rising while blue overtakes black as the favored car finish. June sales favored blue across models, with blue dominating the color mix among vehicles sold.
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Detroit
London businessgirls learn jiujitsu to deter thieves
London professionals enroll in jiu jitsu classes to defend against bandits and handbag snatchers, aiming to improve personal security and confidence in crowded urban areas.
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London
Russian Talking Pictures Draw Crowds in Harbin
Soviet Russian talking pictures attract large audiences among Russians in Harbin Manchuria as cinema becomes a popular entertainment.
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Harbin
Manchuria
Puffed Sleeves Fashion for the Little Miss
A simple sweet dress idea for girls aged 8 10 12 and 14 in red and white batiste. Features an ample full skirt and a contrasting neck band trim with tie belt. Suggested fabrics include yellow pique voile blue white polka dimity and pink linen. Style No. 378 uses 1 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric for eight year size priced 25 cents.
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Batiste
Adversity Reveals Generosity and Crime Across States
A small Iowa general storekeeper and wife write off seventy five thousand dollars in debts and urge debtors to forget it. In New York a chauffeur is robbed after being lured into a dentist chair by two brothers who take his bridgework and clothes. The piece reflects on how adversity tests duty, mercy, and survival across the nation.
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New York
Railway Man Retires After 43 Years with Canadian Railways
Mr. Blake, Auditor of Payrolls for the Western Region of Canadian National Railways, retires July 31 after 43 years in continuous service. Born in Liverpool, England, he began as an office boy in 1878 with Edwin H. Wood & Co. in Liverpool and held key audit roles across Grand Trunk Railway of Canada, Canadian Northern, and final consolidation into CN.
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Blake
Canadian National Railways
National Railways
Liverpool
England
Edwin H. Wood & Co
City
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
Wood
T. W. Edwards
Canada
Audit Department
Montreal
Canadian Northern Railway
Winnipeg
General Auditor
General Audit Office
Toronto
Western Lines
Western Region
Warrant Of Appointment Privileges For Royal Suppliers
The Royal Arms and By Appointment marks are restricted to firms supplying the Royal household. Master of the Household selects warrant holders in a Royal palace and each receives a Warrant of Appointment. They form a special society and hold an annual banquet.
Grass widow jests and Farnham lab noted
A local quip defines a grass widow as a woman who stays home to cut the lawn while her husband plays golf. The story also mentions a central insect parasite breeding and distributing laboratory for the British Empire located at Farnham Royal, England.
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British Empire
Farnham Royal
England
Canada’s Standing in the Empire Fact Sheet Highlights
Sessions of the Imperial Economic Conference in Ottawa reveal Canada’s vast size at 3.69 million square miles and leading roles in newsprint nickel asbestos and gold. Canada ranks high in exports including wheat and automobiles, stands seventh among trading nations, trades with over 100 countries, and leads in hydro power use and fisheries.
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Imperial Economic Conference
Ottawa
Canada
Department of Trade and Commerce
Great Britain
Gas Pressure Dropping Spurs Turner Valley Board Action
The Turner Valley Gas Conservation Board reports rapidly falling gas pressure in Turner Valley fields. Tests aim to curtail production to extend the field life. Compared to 11 months ago, pressure is down about 200 psi in the north and central areas. If conservation is not enforced, wells may fail to supply Calgary under their own pressure within three years.
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Turner Valley Gas Conservation Board
Turner Valley
Calgary
Portrait of Harvard President Lowell Adjusted with Buttonholes
A Harvard portrait of President A Lawrence Lowell, hung in Lowell House, was found to lack buttonholes while showing two painted buttons. The artist’s work was corrected with the addition of two tailored buttonholes, completing the likeness.
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A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Harvard
Lowell House
Dawn Breaks on Stage as Braveboy Faces Dark Peak
The narrative follows Jack Braveboy in a dramatic scene where he proclaims a dawn amid darkness on stage. A scene shifter interjects with a gas-off quip as a head peeks over the set. Canada’s wildlife income is reported at 53 million dollars.
Planning Peace Crusade A German and a British airman team up
Baron Von Schleich the Black Knight and Major Christopher Draper the Mad Major, once enemies in battle, announce a westward Atlantic air crossing as a peace crusade. They intend to tour major cities to show war’s ghastliness and hope aces like Eddie Rickenbacker join their effort.
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Baron von Schleich
Christopher Draper
Royal Flying Corps
Eddie Rickenbacker
Colonel Bishop
Gold in Earth's crust and Etruscan League cities
A Field Museum geologist notes gold comprises about one half of one in a millionth of a percent of Earth's crust yet is not a true rare element. The piece mentions Pica Italy as part of the Etruscan League and includes a photo caption from Stockholm.
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Museu
Pica
Italy
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Britain
W. C. Blake
Canadian National Railway
Columbus
Madeira
Christopher Columbus
Menina Perestrello
Portugal
Porto Santo
Funchal
Cristopher
League of Nations
Europe
Pacific
Japan
Jack Braveboy
Charlie Chaplin
Lita
Grey Chaphal
Lita Grey Chaplin
Cameras
Chaplin
Hollywood
Atlantic
Stockholm
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