Year 1929 Reflections and Canadian Prospects for 1930
A forward look from a Canadian perspective reviews 1929 teaching prevention over cure in health, warns against stock speculation, and praises the Briand Kellogg pact and Anglo-Canadian goodwill. It urges continued co operation, prudent policy, and Christian tolerance to secure national and world peace and prosperity in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Ramsay MacDonald
United States
Germany
Western
Canada Stance Questioned by USSR Mission Ambassadors
The Soviet ambassador to Britain M Sok olnikoff seeks talks on USSR Britain relations with the British Dominions led by Canada, while Canada appears content with the status quo. London papers report campaigns against resuming ties with Russia and anti religion protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
M. Sokolnikoff
London Daily News
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics
Canada
Daily Mail
Morning Post
Russia
Textbooks In Schools In Britain And The Empire
In the British House of Commons Sir Charles Trevelyan, president of the Board of Education, questioned convening a publishers conference but offered to connect publishers with government representatives. He questioned if geography and history textbooks are up to date and urged attention to a recent Board of Education committee report.
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Britain
Empire
House of Commons
Charles Trevelyan
Board of Education
England
Dominions
Charles
Antwerp Zoo Animals Saved by Rotterdam Aid Offer
During the bombardment of Antwerp the city fell into chaos and feeding the zoo animals became a grave problem. An offer from Rotterdam promised a welcome for the Antwerp Zoo creatures until after the war, easing the crisis as food ran short for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotterdam
Antwerp
Will Build Hage Airport in Winnipeg
A special committee of the Industrial Development Board plans a major airport in Winnipeg with land and sea plane facilities. J M Davidson announced after a board meeting that perfectly equipped landing fields will be built to meet the city’s long term needs and a suitable site is being sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Industrial Development Board
J. M. Davidson
No Better Medicine for Little Ones
A testimonial advertisement for Baby's Own Tablets from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. claims the product is safe and effective for babies and children. Mrs. Charles Hutt of Tancook Island NS praises its use for twenty years for ten children, urging other mothers to keep a box at home. price 25 cents per box, available from medicine dealers or by mail in Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hutt
Tancook Island
N.S
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Voice Of Marconi Spans The Atlantic In Radio Milestone
The article recalls Marconi’s voice spanning the Atlantic with the first trans Atlantic signal heard in America 28 years earlier. An extensive network of broadcast stations linked to National Broadcasting studios in New York carried his message. A Riverhead receiver connected by wire to local studios fed the network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gugliemo Marconi
Atlantic Ocean
England
America
National Broadcasting Studios
New York
United
Asthma Remedy Claim From Dr Kellogg Aid
An ad touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as relief for asthma sufferers. It claims to open airways and prevent future trouble, urging readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Kellogg
Winter Exhibitions Planned in Saskatoon for Next Year
Saskatoon will host at least two Western Canada shows next year with the Western Canada Turkey Show set for February 18 to 21 and the Western Canada Fox Show in November. Archie Wilson, president of the fair board, said a new winter fair building costing about 100000 dollars will be completed in roughly a month. The Saskatoon winter fair runs March 11 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Archie Wilson
Saskatchewan tests use waste gas for clay product making
Extensive experiments underway in Saskatchewan explore waste gas use in forming clay products. The commission will complete work in a few weeks and submit reports to the Department of the Interior. Florida tarpon can cover eight miles in an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Department of the Interior
Florida
Dope Ring Smuggling Drugs Across Canada Warned
A former article outlines drug trafficking's vast reach in Canada with hidden shipments through ships trunks false bottoms and water tight cans. It notes drugs sold by clever operators via snow parties and the effect on cocaine prices after arrests, urging strong action to curb the menace and spare youth from addiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Narcotic Division
Federal Civil Service
Vancouver
Montreal
Detroit
Pullman Porters
Praise for Canada reflects urban charm and British ties
George Ginger outlines Canadian cities Toronto and Hamilton to the Manchester Geographical Society, praising prosperity, open spaces, verandah homes, cafes, and family life while noting strict advertising control and no slums. He contrasts Canada with American brag, suggesting Britain could learn from Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Geographical Society
George Ginger
Ginger
Toronto
Hamilton
Mr. Ginger
Canada
Great Britain
Burwash Proposes Two Attempts by Franklin Party
Major L T Burwash of the North West Territories Branch suggests the Franklin expedition may have made two attempts to reach the mainland from Victory Point on King William Island. The 105 men are traced along the west coast to Starvation Point near Adelaide Peninsula, with only about a third of bodies recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklyn
L. T. Burwash
North-West Territories
Department of the Interior
Burwash
Ottawa
Canada
Franklin
King William Island
Victory Point
Starvation Point
Adelaide Peninsula
Persian Balm Advertising Claim Fashions Subtle Beauty
An early 20th century promotional copy touts Persian Balm as a universal beauty product for women. It promises cooling healing effects, soft smooth skin, reduced roughness, whitening of hands, and enhanced charm and refinement.
Renders Wool Moth Proof Discovery by German Dyes Trust
The German dyes trust reports a moth proof wool treatment after observing moths avoid certain colors. Chemists found a colorless substance in the dyes that makes fabric impervious to moths and other insects. Dr. Hermann Stoeller notes cloth may be treated before or after dyeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Dyes Trust
Hermann Stoeller
Cheetah Speed and Ancient Dictionaries Highlight Varied Origins
The Indian cheetah is noted for speed reaching sixty miles per hour, while the first dictionary is described as originating from the Chinese language.
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Hage
Voice of Marconi
Atlantic
Manchester
Smith
Wolf
S. Firtro
Penn Ave
Pittsburgh
Penna, of America
Sybilla Spahr
Kitchener Tonsilitis CO
Kitchener
Cppleford Paper Products
Ontario
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
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