In Times Like These by Calvin Coolidge
The column summarizes Calvin Coolidge's essay on faith and resilience. It notes the risk of relying on chance, the certainty of uncertainty in life, and the need for individual responsibility. It urges living within means and reasserting personal effort as the path to security and fulfillment.
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U.S
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Coolidge
Western
Canada
Mr. Coolidge
Drop In Living Costs Across Nations Cited
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports living costs fell more than 15 percent in Canada over the last two years. The United States leads with a 16.5 percent drop, followed by Germany 12.9, Great Britain 9.6, and France 8.9. Agricultural development is cited as a key factor for Canada, the U.S., and France. The article also notes the modern telephone instrument comprises 201 parts.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
United States
Germany
Great Britain
France
Canada
Embargo on British Livestock Imports Lifted by Order
A ministerial order from the Department of Agriculture lifts the embargo on importing livestock from the Old Country, previously in force since June 30, 1931, following concerns over foot and mouth disease. The note adds that Columbia’s waterfalls could potentially yield over 4 million horsepower.
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Department of Agriculture
Old Country
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Praised by Reader
Mrs. Charles Storms of Picton Ontario reports relief from palpitations and sleeplessness after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She notes marked improvement and her mother also trusts the remedy for heart trouble.
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Charles Storms
R.R. 5
Picton
Ont
Milburn
Man Without a Country Cecil Scott Deported to Bermuda Hold
Cecil James Scott a 29 year old black man deported from Canada and stranded on the Borland in Halifax harbor after being refused landing in Bermuda or Demerara. He is kept below in a makeshift cell with a wrist tether and blanket for a bed as officials debate his fate and potential liability of the shipowners.
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Cecil James Scott
Canada
Bermuda
Manitoba cuts salaries six per cent for all civil servants
The Manitoba Government ordered a six per cent salary reduction for all inside government service employees from cabinet ministers to the lowest civil servant, effective January 1. The move is expected to yield about $200,000 in savings and may prompt similar cuts by provincial services and educational bodies.
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Manitoba
Quebec Fur CoOp Ships 7000 Fox Skins to London Market
The Co-Operative Fur Animals Raisers of Quebec report a 7000 fox skin shipment to the London fur market valued at 200000 dollars. Officials say the skins are of top quality and expect a further 13000 skins to be sent to foreign markets soon.
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Quebec
London
Co-Operative Fur Animals Raisers
Co-Operative
Persian palm tones skin and refreshes calm fragrance
Cosmetic passage extols Persian palm as a skin enhancer that cools and freshens the skin. It claims to beautify delicate textures, soften hands, and create flawless whiteness, while offering a dainty fragrance that appeals to women who value feminine distinction.
Hoarding Gold Teeth Booms Amid Bank Restriction
Viennese diggers have hoarded gold in their mouths as fillings crowns and bridgework. Dentists’ firms report strong business in gold bridges while the National Bank reserves sales to curb the crisis. Temporary fillings are recommended until the gold shortage ends.
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The
National Bank
Egyptian Liniment Eases Toothache and Neuralgia
Toothache and neuralgia are instantly relieved with Douglas' Egyptian Liniment. A quick, sure remedy for burns, sprains, sores and inflammation.
Construction Awards Totaling 315 Million in Canada
MacLean Building Reports records show 1931 construction awards nationwide at 315,482,000 dollars. Ontario tops provinces with 125,452,300 dollars, 39.8 percent, followed by Quebec at 106,125,700 dollars, 33.6 percent.
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Canada
MacLean Building Reports, Limited
Ontario
Provinces
Dominion
Quebec
Land and Sea Ferry Uses Tractor Power
Hotel guests at Devonshire, England, now ride a ferry that moves on land or sea. The craft uses tractor wheels for land travel and a propeller driven by the tractor motor for water propulsion.
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Devonshire
England
Pine Rafts Reach Quebec City From Ottawa Valley in 1807
The first rafts of pine cut in the Ottawa Valley arrived in Quebec City in 1807 marking an early timber trade milestone.
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Ottawa
City
Quebec
Pullorum Disease Attacks Poultry Much Like Typhoid
Pullorum is a disease that attacks poultry in a manner similar to how typhoid affects humans.
Astrologer Predicts a Hard 1932 for Cattle and Marrieds
Hoboken based Prof Gustave Meyer calls himself america’s counsellor and warns 1932 will be tough for cattle and married people. He foresees trouble for Japan and China, a rough February for Lindbergh and Ford, and widespread weather and bank failures later in the year.
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Gustave Meyer
Hoboken
New York
Meyer
Japan
China
Lindbergh
Henry Ford
Hoover
Unexplored Regions Still Hidden Says National Geographic Bulletin
The National Geographic Society notes many areas remain unseen by civilization. Antarctica is the largest uncharted region though the Pole and Ross Sea coast have been reached. The Arctic Ocean zone near Norge’s path spans about 900 by 400 miles.
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National Geographic Society
Antarctic
The
Bulletin
Ross Sea
Antarctica
Arctic Ocean
Norge
North Pole
Siberia
Texas
Chicago tests ray-producing device to destroy ammunition
Experiments in Chicago are testing a ray producing device claimed by the inventor to destroy ammunition on land, air, or sea at will. The article notes the novelty and potential military implications of the device.
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Chicago
Ill
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Proves Unassisted Efficacy
Complete in itself it acts without other medicines to deliver effective results and never fails to do its work. The assertion emphasizes self sufficiency and reliability of this remedy as a standalone treatment.
Air driven speakers promise richer tone quality
Compressed air apparatus refined to boost volume and improve tone quality for loudspeakers used in radios or phonographs, enhancing musical reproduction.
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Froud
Provinces Spend $34 Million on Main Highways in 1930
The total expenditure by Canada's provinces on main provincial highways in 1930 was $34,502,759.
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Canada
New Disk Material Doubles Music on a Single Record
A newly developed phonograph disk material can store twice as much music on one disk compared with standard records. The advancement promises longer playtime without increasing size, potentially transforming recording formats and consumer listening.
India S Hides Gold To Britain Aims For Record Exports
India has shipped over 109 million dollars in gold to London since Britain suspended the gold standard. If current rates persist, total world output could reach about 420 million dollars last year. A single day saw more than 9 million in gold flow to London, boosting the pound. Gold remains the benchmark of value in India, with widespread hoarding and limited village banking. Indians in the interior send gold to the Bombay mint to be melted and coined for paper money.
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India
London
Great Britain
Bombay
New Ideas For Cars From Early Automotive Thinkers
The auto industry funds rapid testing of radical concepts such as gasolineless waterless cars powered by radiated electricity and airplane style car construction with a propeller driven lift. The piece notes these ideas as possible future transportation developments amid ongoing engineering exploration.
Forestry Patrol Air Service Planned for 1932
Forestry patrol work and government flying operations in northern Saskatchewan will be conducted in 1932 by Brooks Airways Limited of Prince Albert. Arrangements were made with government officials and R. D. Brooks, head of the Airways. The company operated similar work last year with four aircraft a staff of three pilots and two mechanics.
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Saskatchewan
Brooks Airways, Limited
Prince Albert
R. D. Brooks
Airways
Brooks Airways
Canadian Livestock Co-Operatives elect officers in Saskatoon
W A Amos of Palmerston Ontario was elected president succeeding W D Mackay of Saskatoon. Roy McPhail of Brandon was named vice president. Directors named by province include Alberta J E Evanson Tabor Saskatchewan W D MacKay Saskatoon Manitoba Roy McPhail Brandon Ontario W A Amos Palmerston Quebec J T Desmarais Montreal Maritimes J McClellan Prince Edward Island.
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W. A. Amos
Palmerston
Ontario
Canadian Livestock Co-Operatives
Saskatoon
W. D. Mackay
Roy McPhail
Brandon
Alberta
J. E. Evanson
Tabor
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Quebec
J. T. Desmarais
Montreal
Maritimes
J. McClellan
Prince Edward Island
Real Benefit From Quebec Shipping Club For Farmers
Campbell's Bay Shipping Club in Pontiac County Quebec proves the value of farmer cooperation in marketing. This year it sold 250 head of cattle 250 calves 1150 lambs and over 12000 pounds of dressed poultry yielding cash returns well over 15000 with joint support from Federal and Provincial Agriculture Departments.
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Campbell’s Bay
Pontiac County
Quebec
Departments of Agriculture
Hard Times For Chef Arroyo In City Free Kitchen
A year after serving royal guests, Chef Francisco Arroyo now cooks Spanish stew for the city bread line. He answers questions with graceful casualness while working in the municipal free kitchen.
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Francisco Arroyo
Mexico Plans Navy Cuts Under Efficiency Drive
Mexico may abandon part of its navy as an efficiency program under Secretary of War Plutarco Elias Calles moves toward implementation.
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Mexico
Plutarco Elias Callies
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