Disarmament conference urged to prevent future wars
In February 1932 a world conference on disarmament is urged as the sole cure for militarism. It argues war cannot end war, cites the League of Nations, Locarno, Kellogg Pact, and current arms buildup by major powers, calling citizens to press for a successful conference.
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James Branch Cabell
France
Duc de Puysange
Ryswick
America
League of Nations
League
Locarno
Soviet Russia
United States
Europe
Italy
Great Britain
Dominion Checker Tournament Opens in Regina
The Canadian Checker Association hosts the Annual Dominion Checker Tournament in Regina Saskatchewan during the week of February 8 1932. An invitation is extended to all interested players. Further details available from J E Watson 974 Athol St Regina.
How many policemen's feet make Scotland Yard
A classroom riddle by Jimmy Jones prompts the teacher to ask about long measure. The boy asks a playful question about the number of policemen's feet needed to reach Scotland Yard, reflecting a humorous exchange in the lesson.
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Jimmy Jones
Scotland Yard
Do Fish Ever Sleep Scientific Probe Stirs Debate
A scientific article asks if fish sleep and notes their activity across river, lake, and ocean beds. The discussion cites behavior studies and underwater observation, reflecting curiosity about aquatic rest states.
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B'nai B'rith
Russian Ear Specialist Seeks Year at McGill
Dr. La A Andreef of Leningrad has won Soviet permission to leave temporarily for a year of research at McGill University Montreal. He will work with Profs John Tait Boris B Bapkin and J B Collip on deafness causes. Andrees sailed from Bremen and will arrive soon.
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la. A. Andreef
Leningrad
Russia
McGill University
Montreal
John Tait
Boris B. Bapkin
J. B. Collip
Andrees
Bremen
Germany
McGill
Pavlov
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Claim Strong Results
Mr. Fred J. Chase of Thomson Station writes he suffered rapid heartbeats and painful nerves while working in the woods. After using two boxes he reports feeling fine and fourteen pounds heavier, praising Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Chase
Thomson
Milburn
Canadian grown bulbs shift Aberdeen Angus director slate
A report notes British Columbia bulb production expanding on Vancouver Island and in the Fraser Valley with 1952 figures for narcissi tulips irises and other bulbs. Separately the Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association announces its new directors by mail vote across provinces with president and vice president to be chosen at the first meeting.
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Holland
Canada
Vacouver Island
Fraser Valley
British Columbia
Canadian Aberdeen Angus Association
F. W. Crawford
Winnipeg
Ontario
John A. Brown
Forrest
Ont
T. A. Edwards
Watford
Manitoba
Harry Leader
Burnside
James Turner
Carroll
Saskatchewan
W. J. F. Warren
Belbeck
W. D. Lyon
Deveron
Alberta
E. W. Jones
Neuritis Relief Report Promotes Kruschen Salts
A testimonial claims three months off work due to neuritis and sciatica ended after using Kruschen Salts. The writer credits renewed health and ongoing work, saying the product cleanses the blood and cures pains linked to rheumatism and related ailments.
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S. B
The Modern Newspaper Service Praised for Enterprise
The Brantford Expositor article extols modern newspapers for their extensive global news gathering, costly equipment, and efficient distribution. It emphasizes the service’s accuracy, dispatch, and enterprise in delivering timely dispatches to readers.
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Enterprise
Accuracy
Dispatch
Brantford Expositor
Guarding Marriage Rites Archbishop urges clergy on marriage rules
The Archbishop of Canterbury condemns laxity in church marriages and directs clergy to question couples before banns. He bans solemnizing marriages where a prior spouse is alive or where the parties are not baptized. He emphasizes careful authorization of rites.
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Archbishop of
Canterbury
Church of England
Asthma Remedy Claim From Dr Kellogg Cited
An advertisement warns asthma will worsen if untreated and promotes Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a preventive to stop incipient disease from becoming chronic and to reduce suffering.
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J. D. Kellogg
Global condolences reach quake zone as Dayton firm’s elephants joke comforts Napier
Messages of sympathy pour into earthquake stricken Napier New Zealand area. A Dayton Ohio soap company sent a witty note saying they were sad to hear the plants were destroyed by the elephants. The quip brought a rare smile amid the devastation.
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New Zealand
Dayton
Ohio
Napier
Glasgow Ideal Home Exhibition Showcases 250 Exhibits
Nearly 250 exhibits filled Glasgow's ideal home exhibition this year highlighting new kitchen designs lighting and interior ideas. Organizers reported strong public turnout and interest from local buyers and visitors seeking home improvement inspiration.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Fewer British Vessels Enter Montreal Port in 1931
Port warden reports 1931 saw 508 British vessels dock at Montreal, 68 fewer than 1930, amid global trade downturn. Overseas ships dropped by 19 to 332,556 tons, while total vessels from all registries reached 796 with 3,395,293 tons.
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Montreal
C. R. Brown
Recipes For This Week By Betty Barclay
Betty Barclay offers two economical dishes to lift spirits. The recipe uses sugar cornstarch salt milk orange juice and butter. Mix dry ingredients add liquids and cook in a double boiler until thickened. Stir in butter and pour into molds to cool and serve with milk or cream.
Fruit Oranges Salad With French Dressing Garnish
Peel oranges and slice in one third inch pieces. Arrange on let tuce and top with minced celery. Serve with French dressing. Garnish with stuffed olive slices or pimiento strips if desired. Persian Balm described as a true elixir of youth, refreshing and beautifying the skin.
Grain Raising on Indian Reserves in Prairie Provinces
Indians in the three Prairie Provinces of Canada cultivated about 112000 acres in 1930. The Department of Indian Affairs records show 38156 acres sown to wheat 24759 to oats 5442 to barley 2918 to rye and hundreds of acres in gardens. They summer followed about 32273 acres.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
Department of Indian Affairs
Middlemen blamed for high costs in trade
The Toronto Globe quotes concern that many intermediaries inflate prices as the US and Canada trade. The minister of trade and commerce is pursuing reforms to cut middlemen and speed material imports, aiming to benefit the final consumer.
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United States
Douglas' Egyptian Liniment A Quick Healing Remedy
An advert notes Douglas' Egyptian Liniment as a fast reliable cure for bleeding wounds and blood poisoning prevention. It claims instant stopping of bleeding and cauterizing effects while also addressing muscular rheumatism.
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Douglas
Eskimo Knives Carved From Native Copper Before Contact
In ancient times, indigenous Inuit makers fashioned knives from native copper long before European contact. The craft reflects early resource use and tool shaping by Arctic communities.
Evening School Begins Plumbing Course Then Misses Second Lesson
An evening school offers a plumbing course but the class fails to attend after the first lesson. The incident reflects low student turnout and possible scheduling or interest issues for night classes.
Medical Expert Dr H M Vango Dies at 36
Dr H M Vango a professor of medical jurisprudence and assistant pathologist at the University of Alberta died December 29 1931 at age 36 from blood poisoning after a thumb injury during post mortem work. He was born in London and graduated from the University of Alberta while investigating farmer H C Larsen’s murder at Consort.
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H. M. Vango
University of Alberta
H. C. Larsen
Farmer
Consort
London
England
Toronto overpaid and underpaid letters in holiday mail
Toronto reports 725000 letters arrived short paid across the border during Christmas mail surges. Ottawa seeks Washington help to publicize the three cent US to Canada postage requirement. An ad promotes Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as an athletic muscle lubricant for strains and soreness.
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United States
Toronto
Ottawa
Washington Postal Administration
Canada
Thomas
GM Canada recalls 1000 Oshawa workers in December
The Oshawa plant of General Motors of Canada, Ltd. has recalled 1,000 employees to work during December as better business conditions restore payrolls toward normal.
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Oshawa
General Motors of Canada, Ltd
Queer Fish in Siam Reach Land by Tail and Fin
An exploring expedition reports queer fish in Siam that climb canal bank walls using tails and fins and can travel on land at a pace similar to a man walking slowly.
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Siam
Question on hearts and funds in travel and whiskey
A concise reflection notes that generosity and wealth rarely share the same journeys. A trust can cap whiskey output yet cannot restrain incoming streams of value or influence.
Practical stock raising course planned with Dominion farms
Federal Minister of Agriculture Hon. Robert Weir forecast a new short course farm school on Dominion experimental farms. The program would run during winter months to train farm boys in stock breeding and the value of good foundation stock, funded by government bull loan policies.
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Dominion Experimental Farms
Robert Weir
Weir
Indian education centers and wheat yield reported in Canada
The 1930 report from the Department of Indian Affairs lists 250 Indian education centres in Canada, including 78 residential and 272 day schools with 15,743 enrolled and 11,579 average attendance. Near Edmonton Alberta, Garnet wheat yielded 75 bushels per acre on a small area.
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Canada
Department of Indian Affairs
Edmonton
Alberta
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