Nova Scotia Premier urges national tax overhauls in Halifax testimony
Premier Angus Macdonald argues for centralized taxation in the Dominion focusing on income, corporation, and inheritance taxes. He cites provincial disparities in succession duties, notes Ontario and Quebec dominate receipts, and calls for a federal grants commission to distribute proceeds on a fiscal need basis.
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Cogent
Angus Macdonald
Nova Scotia
Dominion
Rowell Commission
Halifax
Nova
Federal Grants Commission
Macdonalds
Ontario
Quebec
G. H. Barr
K.C
Regina
Bar Association of Canada
Barr
R. M. Fisher
Winnipeg
Manitoba Tax Conference
Cauliflower Turns Snowy White With Lemon Water
A simple technique cooks cauliflower in lemon juice and water to achieve a snowy white color. The method highlights citrus acidity to brighten the florets while steaming or simmering.
Eskimo Ice Cream Mixed With Berries and Deer Fat
A historical note describes Eskimo ice cream as a blend of berries and deer fat. The description emphasizes traditional ingredients and method used by indigenous communities.
Australia must lead Pacific defence to aid British power
The Sydney Herald argues doubts about preparing during peacetime are gone. Australia should assume a leading role by becoming a base for a strong air force and a self-sufficient industrial supply chain, enabling munitions delivery to British forces in the Pacific.
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Pacific
Australia
Sydney Herald
From Girl To Woman Restores Health With Tonic
Gladys Steves of St. Catharines Ontario testifies that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription helped her after nerves weakness and weight loss. She reports improved appetite strength and stability after using the vegetable tonic. Available in tablets 50c Taquid $1.00 and $1.35.
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Dr. Pierce
Gladys Steves
Alexandra St
St. Catharines
Ont
Protection Against Lightning Guides Rural Risk and Rod Use
The code notes nine tenths of lightning damage happens in rural areas and about four hundred people die annually in the United States from lightning. It urges proper grounding of lightning rods and warns against placing rods on small urban buildings. Large structures should be rodded and outdoors seek shelter in large buildings, cliffs, or forests during storms. The code is sponsored by the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and the National Bureau of Standards.
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U.S. National Bureau of Standards
States Science Service
United States
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
National Bureau of Standards
Soap curd seals oil wells to block water intrusion
A Texas firm has devised a process to keep water from seeping into oil wells. They inject ordinary soap solution that reacts with magnesium and calcium salts in underground sands to form a tough curd. The method traps water without hindering oil flow. Montreal Star.
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Texas
Montreal Star
Rush hour Tube Ride at Oxford Circus Sparks Crude Remark
A London Evening News report recalls a crowded Oxford Circus tube journey where a humorous passenger compares entering to the prime minister and exiting like a later leader. The item blends transit humor with a pop culture jab and a science note on grass dye.
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Oxford Circus
Stanley Baldwin
Anthony Eden
London Evening News
Miners Rescue Dog After Six Days Marooned on Cliff
An Ontario mining camp dog named Buster was stranded for six days on a narrow cliff ledge above a camp. Miners dropped food, then lowered a rope system as a living chain to hoist the 120 pound dog to safety.
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Buster
Ontario
Christian Science Monitor
Panel frock solves all problems of matron who would look slim
Anne Adams promotes Pattern 4715 a panel frock design in printed linen silk or cotton with long lines to heighten, above the elbow sleeves, V neckline, trim skirt and row of buttons. Sizes 34 to 50 with 3 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 36. Order to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. Experts note about 1600 apple varieties.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Cattle export woes hinge on shipboard live stock fittings
The Farmers Advocate notes live cattle exports to Britain are hampered by ships needing cattle fittings only when cargo demand exists. Past seasons sent 60 70 thousand head, but two cent duties and high 1937 prices hurt exports. Ontario feeders eye overseas markets as exports may reach 2500 this month.
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Britain
United States
United State
Ontario
Atlantic
Farmers Advocate
Giraffe Voice Mystery and Whale Longevity Discussed
Professor Julian Huxley spoke to children at the Royal Institution about rare animals. He described the giraffe as an eternal biological mystery with a voice apparatus but no utterance and noted its head level blood pressure. He questioned why whales die young despite great size and longevity trends. The League of Nations survey is cited on human growth limits.
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Julian Huxley
Royal Institution
London
Prof
Huxley
First Inter-Colonial Postal Delivery in 1672
January 1672 marked the maiden mail run between New York and Boston as the earliest inter-colonial postal delivery. The event connected rival colonies through official mail service, signaling expanding communication networks in colonial America.
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America
New York
Boston
Paris Museums Claim World-Region Rich Cultural Scope
City of Paris showcases a vast museum network including painting sculpture music jewels geology hygiene commerce costumes lighthouses firefighting policing and many arts. The collection totals 61 museums within city limits offering diverse cultural access.
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Paris
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Situs
Oil Company
Jupiter
Canada
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Animal
League of Nations
Lipplajent
Phillips
Raymar
Conedes Farement
Masons
Tedey
Raymer
Mason Remedies Limited
Dennis
Ramsay Company
Bank Street
Ottawa
Calgary
Appleford Paper Produets Limited
Hamilton - Ont
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