Closer Union Not Secession In Times Of Hardship
The piece argues against secession for Canada amid unemployment and national distress. It warns that disunion would weaken the country and urges East West Central cooperation, compromise policy, and equal opportunity to develop resources within a unified Dominion. It stresses shared identity, patience, patriotism, and avoidance of any one region dominating fiscal policy.
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Canada
Baxter
New Brunswick
Maritimes
Confederation
Quebec
Ontario
Western Canada
North American
Dominion
Western Provinces
Central Canada
Far Eastern
Far Western
Howevr
East
West
Central
Alberta wins big at Royal Winter Fair judging
Alberta officials praised results at the Royal Winter Fair. In pig club, Alberta’s team of William Schmidt and Robert Wylie of Vegreville won first place for a second time, with Saskatchewan runner up and Manitoba third. Calf club saw Borden and Vernon McKnight of Camrose lead, followed by Quebec and Ontario. First prize in winter wheat went to S Alsopp of Wembley in the Peace River district, while spring wheat yielded multiple top ten finishes for Alberta.
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Alberta
H. A. Craig
William Schmidt
Robert Wylie
Vegreville
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Borden
Vernon McKnight
Camrose
Quebec
Ontario
S. Alsopp
Wembley
Peace River
Automatic Phone For Blind
The Paris Post Office designs an automatic telephone accessory for the blind. A Braille ring over the standard disc lets a blind user locate numbers and letters as easily as a sighted person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Overworked Teens
Overwork and worry in adolescence can harm health and happiness. Dr Williams Pink Pills purify blood, strengthen nerves, and ease run down conditions. Margaret Torrey of Indian Road Toronto reports a complete recovery after a high school breakdown, with heart palpitations and insomnia resolved. Pills cost 50 cents per box, available from medicine dealers or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
Margaret Torrey
Indian Road
Toronto
Ont
Africa's rising role in church councils marks change
In Uganda church practice shifts as 12 African women win seats on future synods alongside kings and chieftains. The piece notes Africa's surprise at women participating while referencing broader gender-roles in Africa and England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uganda
England
Africa
Gloster Gnatsnapper II High Altitude Fighter Details
The Gloster Gnatsnapper II is a British all metal single seater with new air breathing gear and night flying equipment. It uses the Jaguar radial engine and records speeds of 181 mph at 14,500 ft and 172 mph at 20,000 ft. Climb to 20,000 ft with full load takes 19 seconds and the service ceiling is 27,000 ft.
Failed Rain-Making Attempt Over Hong Kong
During a drought in Hong Kong, expert birdmen attempted to induce rain by releasing devlin into storm clouds. The chemical was supposed to chill and condense moisture to trigger rainfall, but the test failed after aviators dropped over 100 pounds above the city, producing no precipitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
China
Bird Banding Records Kept by Canadian Interior Dept
The Canadian official bird banding records track migration and are stored in the National Parks of Canada Branch, Department of the Interior, Ottawa. Mother and child dialogue appears as filler text within the clipping.
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Dept. Wyub Department of Labour
Ottawa
National Parks of Canada
Department of the Interior
British Columbia Apples Win Imperial Fruit Show Honors
British Columbia apples exhibited by the Associated Growers of the Okanagan Valley won the imperial cup for the finest all round exhibit at the Imperial Fruit Show in London. The cup, presented by Agents-General of Canadian provinces, is awarded on total marks across all fruit classes. Nova Scotia won the trophy last year. China begins importing silt cocoons from Japan.
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London
England
British Columbia
Okanagan Valley
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Victoria
B.C
Nova Scotia
Progress Of Mankind Reflects on Free Will and Destiny
The London Observer discusses Mr MacDonald's belief that mankind cannot return to past conditions. It contrasts Victorian optimism with modern doubt, arguing individuals and masses alike bear responsibility for the direction of history and warning against complacent certainty.
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Mr. MacDonald
Gladstone
John Stuart Mill
London Observer
Likely Successor Named for Canada Governor General
Ottawa reports indicate the next governor general of Canada may be the Earl of Athlone or Viscount Lascelles. Willingdon's term ends August 5 next year and Bennett reportedly discussed the succession with King George while in England.
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Ottawa
England
Earl of Athlone
Union of South Africa
Viscount Lascelles
King George
Queen Mary
Canada
Ottawa Evening Citizen
Viscount Willingdon
Dominion
Viscount Lascel
Edinburgh Honors Three Dominion Premiers with Doctor of Laws
Prime ministers from Canada Australia and New Zealand received honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from the University of Edinburgh. The premiers were guests of the Overseas League and visited the Scottish National War Memorial in Edinburgh Castle. They also were accorded the freedom of the city.
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Britain
Dominions
University of Edinburgh
R. B. Bennett
Canada
James Scullin
Australia
G. W. Forbes
New Zealand
Overseas League
Edinburgh Castle
Millier's Worm Powders Promise Healthful System
Millier's Worm Powders claim to expel worms and establish a healthy system where worms cannot thrive. The advertisement asserts worms cause continual restlessness and pain in children and that relief comes from using the powders, described as very effective.
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Millier
Canadians Welcomed by Japanese Children in Tokyo
Twenty thousand children gathered in a natural amphitheatre to sing to the visiting Canadians marking a warm welcome from Japan. The event stood out as one of the most impressive moments of the trade delegation's Tokyo tour.
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Japan
Canadian Chambers of Commerce
Tokyo
Civil Service Appointments Assert PM's Public Statement
Hon. Arthur Sauve postmaster-general reiterates that the civil service commission holds paramount authority over civil servant dismissals and appointments. He warns ministers and MPs against pressuring for dismissals and says enquirers must proceed through proper channels with sworn complaints.
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Arthur Sauve
Civil Service Commission
Post Office Department
Atlantic
Pacific
War Claims Are Settled Satisfactory Agreement Reached
Secretary of State C. H. Cahan concluded agreements with Germany and Austria on war claim settlements. The pact covers sequestered enemy property in Canada and Canadian property in Germany and Austria during the war. He returned to Canada on Sunday November 23 aboard the Empress of Australia after visits to Berlin and London.
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Germany
Austria
Canada
C. H. Cahan
Australia
Berlin
London
England
Hague
New Laying Record Set By Leghorn Pullet
A Leghorn pullet at Agassiz B C set a world record by laying 357 eggs in 365 days under trap nesting rules. The bird, from University of British Columbia stock and owned by Mr and Mrs Whiting of Port Kells, averaged over 26 ounces per dozen. Credit is given to its diet of skim milk greens scratch grain and mash as noted by W H Hicks of the Agassiz Experimental Farm.
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Leghorn
Agassiz
B.C
University of British Columbia
Persian Palm Tones for Delicate Skin Care
Describes Persian palm tones as fragrance infused and cooling for the skin. Claims to safeguard and beautify delicate textures, create exquisite complexions, and soften hands to flawless whiteness. Praises its dainty fragrance and refreshing feel for women seeking feminine distinction.
Loch Leven Trout Fry First Planted in Cypress Hills
The initial Loch Leven trout fry distribution occurred in 1924 in Cypress Hills Saskatchewan with annual releases thereafter. By 1929 anglers caught fish up to six pounds in weight, twenty six inches long and thirteen inches in girth.
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Loch Leven
Cypress Hills
Saskatchewan
Necessity Moves Law in Narrow Legal Adage
A terse adage reflects how need can override strict law in practice, highlighting the tension between legal rules and practical necessity as discussed by a era columnist.
British Empire Produces Most World Rubber at 87 Percent
The report states the British Empire now accounts for 87 percent of global rubber production, highlighting its dominance in the commodity's supply chain and implying significant economic influence in the market.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad
An old advertisement promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a natural stimulant to the liver, claiming they relieve headaches dizziness and biliousness. The copy emphasizes gentle laxative action, non habit forming properties, and availability in 25 and 75 cent packages.
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Carter
Black Friday Tragedy Sparks Early Storm Warnings
The 1861 Black Friday tragedy followed Admiral Fitzroy's first mariner warning. About 200 coal ships left North Sea ports believing fair weather would arrive, but a fierce gale wrecked over eighty vessels near the Hertle Pools Bay, illustrating the cost of doubting on-scene forecasts.
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Meteorological Office
London
Fitzroy
North Sea
Hertlepools Bay
British Columbia Telegraph Line Start To Link Canada
The British Columbia Telephone Company announces the initial work on the first trans Canada telephone system in the province. The project will cost about 1 250 000 dollars and cover 656 miles of line with 125 miles already built. The new line will connect Vancouver with Eastern Canada, reducing calls routed through the United States via Seattle.
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British Columbia
British Columbia Telephone Company
Dominion
Vancouver
Canada
United States
Seattle
Anti Fascists Arrests Rise in Rome Over Political Dissent
In Rome seven arrests occurred in recent days on political grounds linked to anti government chain letters. Bartelo Belotti former finance minister under Nitti and now anti Fascist leader was sent to Confino on opposition charges along with Prof Giuseppi Renz profess or of philosophy at the University of Genoa who also faced confinement.
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Rome
Bartelo Belotti
University of Genoa
Confino
B C Salmon Pack Sets Record With 2 Million Plus
A record salmon pack for British Columbia is set this year with a total of 2 095 710 cases as of October 21, 30 259 cases above the 1926 high and 837 946 cases above the 1929 pack.
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British Columbia
Minard’s Liniment Promoted For Cold Relief
A brief ad copy touts Minard’s Liniment for cold relief. A separate quote reports a nurse was discharged for cruelty after she kicked a dog that bit a baby.
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Fido
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King Frost
Jane
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Harold
Mummy
Vicks
Lord Willingdon
Edinburgh University
Switzerland
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Trans-Canada System
Murs As
Andrew Black
Harcourt, N.B
Milburn
Milburn Co. Ltd
Toredo
Minard
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