Canada in 1935 to embrace internationalism and unity
A 1935 viewpoint urges Canadians to adopt international cooperation over nationalism, strengthen federal provincal ties, and reform constitutional relations. It stresses Canada’s role as a world trader and League of Nations supporter, and calls for closer provincial union and adaptable constitutional framework before year’s end.
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Canada
World of Nations
Great Britain
United States
League of Nations
League
U.S
Russian grain sellers allowed on open market
Practically all grain growers in European Russia and Eastern Siberia may sell grain flour and bread on the open market as a reward for meeting the grain collection plan. The policy covers collective farms and individual farmers and was granted by the central committee of the Communist party and the council of people's commissars.
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European
Russia
Siberia
Central Committee
The
Communist Party
Council of People's Commissars
London urges tourists to stop graffiti on cathedrals
London launches a campaign to educate visitors on respecting heritage sites by avoiding graffiti on cathedral walls and similar public spaces. The initiative targets tourists and highlights preservation of historic interiors and exterior facades.
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London
Montreal Woman Swears Fruit-a-tives Rescue
Mrs. Florence Williamson of Montreal testifies under oath about twelve years of chronic constipation ending after starting Fruit-a-tives. She says the remedy gave relief and improved her life, urging others with the same trouble to try it. A copy of her sworn statement can be requested from Fruitatives Limited in Ottawa.
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Florence Williamson
Bloomfield Ave
Montreal
Rays Bombard Earth End of World Theory
In The New Outlook article, Professor Millikan argues that cosmic creation runs with decay and warns of blue rays capable of destroying Earth. He cites scientists predicting the universe may wind down in about 5 quintillion years, suggesting a distant end may come as the cosmos runs its clock.
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Millikan
Earth
Comic Child Quips About Doctors at Breakfast
A humorous diary-like moment captures a mother and her son Jimmie debating health. The boy claims he has kept about ten doctors away with an apple a day, joking that one might have to visit soon.
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Jimmie
Eight Chinese Match Factories Merge to Fight Foreign Rivals
Eight large match factories in China announce a merger to consolidate production and combat competition from foreign manufacturers. The deal aims to strengthen scale, reduce costs, and improve market share within the domestic and regional markets.
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China
Industrial activity gains across several nations in 1934
The League of Nations economic section reports a steady rise in industrial activity in Canada Germany Italy Norway Sweden and Poland during 1934. The United States France and the Netherlands show decreases. October 1934 totals exceed October 1933 by 20 percent in Germany 19 in Sweden 15 in Italy 9 in Canada 8 in Poland and 4 in Norway while the U S Netherlands and France post declines of 4 5 and 13 percent respectively.
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League of Nations
Canada
Germany
Italy
Norway
Sweden
Poland
United States
Netherlands
France
Woman credits Kruschen Salts with curing rheumatism
A woman recalls breaking her leg two years ago after a stair impact and suffering rheumatism. She reports hospital four months and says Kruschen Salts daily helped eliminate rheumatic pains by stimulating liver and kidneys to rid uric acid deposits.
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P. B
900 Fighting Planes Formed as General Headquarters Air Force
The United States War Department organized about 900 fighting planes into the General Headquarters Air Force. Secretary of War George Dern said the move is the most important modernization step since the Great War. Lt. Col. Frank M. Andrews named commander. it takes command from Maj. Gen. Benjamin D. Foulois and reports to Gen. Douglas MacArthur.
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United States War Department
George Dern
General Headquarters Air Force
Frank M. Andrews
Army
Benjamin D. Foulois
Army Air Corps
Douglas MacArthur
Oldest Canadian doll wins premier at Brantford festival
A 93 year old doll owned by 103 year old Mrs. Marinda Hillyard of Oakville Ontario won premier honors at a Brantford United Church doll festival. The doll impressed judges on beauty design workmanship age and owner’s longevity beating entrants from Canada Texas and France. It was given to Mrs. Hillyard on her 10th birthday and remains in perfect condition after 93 years making it believed to be Canada’s oldest doll.
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Marinda Hillyard
Oakville
Ontario
Brantford United Church
Canada
Texas
France
Earliest Piano Ancestor Found in China
The ke, dating to about 2650 B C in China, is the oldest known ancestor of the piano. It had 50 strings of 81 silk threads over a five inch wooden box and was played by tapping the strings with a hammer.
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China
Rayon Production in Italy Surges 22 Percent
Italian rayon output climbs 22 percent from last year, signaling a strong fabric fiber sector rebound as manufacturers report higher demand and greater factory activity across the country.
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Italy
Handwriting advice on romance and choice of mate
A Winnipeg Chronicle column by Lawrence Hibbert uses handwriting analysis to advise Miss Anxious on choosing between two suitors. The doctor offers ambition and shared medical interests, while the wealthy, well-traveled suitor promises security. Hibbert endorses the young doctor, noting the patient’s affection and readiness to support his career.
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Mr. Hibbert
Russia holds youngest population of nine major nations
Russia shows the youngest demographic profile with nearly half its people under twenty while France has the oldest among nine evaluated countries. The comparison highlights stark age structure differences between the two nations.
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Russia
France
A Wise Lady on Husbands Sticking Through Troubles
A witty remark defines a husband as one who stands by you in many troubles you would not have if you had not married him.
Ambitious farmer Louis Cowan grows a 560 acre pure bred stock and grain operation
War veteran Louis Cowan, 25 when he moved to Canada in 1920, settled on 160 acres between Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba. He expanded to 560 acres and reported a peak year in 1934, selling alfalfa seed and harvesting 3 000 bushels of grain while stocking 65 tons of hay.
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Louis Cowan
Cowan
Canada
France
Soldier's Settlement Board
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Manitoba
Conan
Railways Prove Dependable As Winter Travel Begins
As drifts form on highways and motor travel gives discomfort, many men realize passenger trains operate for their accommodation and choose to ride them.
Car Talk Between Friends Highlights Uncertain Town Travel
Angus warns about high fuel costs while Donald notes economical travel in a second-hand car. They describe downhill trips to town and occasional tow options home, reflecting everyday transportation concerns.
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Angus
Donald
Rabbit Disease Reported in Athabaska and Edmonton
Two cases of tularemia or rabbit disease, rare in humans, have been reported at Athabaska and Edmonton. The infection, contracted through handling infected rabbits, was previously common among trappers skinning rabbits, though properly cooked meat does not transmit it.
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Athabaska
Edmonton
Wealthy former rulers amid exile compare fortunes
The article lists top fortunes among ex-monarchs in exile, noting the ex Kaiser remains Germany’s richest landowner with wealth between 20 million and 25 million pounds or dollars. It names ex King Ferdinand of Bulgaria and the Duc de Guise as other wealthy exiles while remarking on the popularity of the name John in the United States.
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Spain
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Duc de Guise
Germany
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