Queen Marie of Roumania Celebrates 51st Birthday
Marie of Roumania marked her fifty first birthday on October 29 amid European attention. E W Beatty K C was named to the Canadian Olympic Committee. Halifax exported 89 476 barrels of apples in September, over double the 1924 figure. Kaye Don plans a Daytona Beach attempt for a world speed record. Premier Mackenzie King hinted at a Hudson Bay trip. Six men jumped from a 19 passenger plane to show safe descent at Roosevelt Field.
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Marie
Roumania
Europe
E. W. Beatty
K.C
Canadian Pacific Railway
Halifax
Kaye Don
Daytona Beach
Florida
Quebec
Ramsay MacDonald
Hudson Bay
Roosevelt Field
New York
New Zealand Has Record Low Infant Death Rate
Sir Carrick Robertson notes New Zealand records the lowest infant mortality of any country. He warns adults fare about the same as other first rate nations, and cites goitre from iodine deficiency, iodized candy in schools, iodized salt, and cancer as ongoing health concerns.
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New Zealand
Sir Carrick Robertson
Sir Carrick
Body of Prospector Found in Far North After Decade
Joe Rutherford, an old time prospector who died in a northern blizzard ten years ago, was found by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police near Chesterfield Inlet. Tom R. Cowan of Toronto, Rutherford's partner who lost both legs in the same blizzard, was informed of the discovery. The body was buried where located and the search involved Staff-Sergeant Joyce and Mounted Police. Some men are like silver plated knives, they look bright but are very dull.
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Joe Rutherford
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Tom R. Cowan
Toronto
Rutherford
Mounted Police
Joyce
Chesterfield Inlet
Balkan Peninsula Hosts Rich Native Plant Diversity
The Balkan Peninsula contains more native plant species than any European region of comparable size. In rural Sweden each parish operates as a self-governing community.
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Balkan Peninsula
Europe
Sweden
Witness Testimony Reveals Height of Arm Before Accident
In a tramway company case a laborer claimed permanent injury and heavy damages. Lawyer Smith asked to show how high the man could lift his arm before the accident, revealing a much greater range. The jury saw the contrast, impacting the company’s defense.
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Mr. Smith
Lord
Shipment Of Pure Bred Rams Reaches Prairies From Ontario
A four carload arrival of 275 purebred rams from Ontario marks the first in a hoped series to the western ranches. The Lincolns Cotswolds Leicesters Hampshires Southdowns and Cheviots were chosen by officials of the Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers Limited and the National Research Council wool committee. Previously large consignments went to the Western States for breeding with native stock.
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Ontario
Prairies
Canadian Co-Operative Woolgrowers Limited
National Research Council
Canada
Canada Crude Petroleum Output Rises in First Half
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada produced 470 238 barrels of crude oil in the first six months of the year valued at 1 643 025 dollars. This is up 168 676 barrels and 682 267 dollars from the same period in 1928. Alberta led with about 86 percent of output, totaling 405 970 barrels.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Alberta
Dominion
Smothering Spells Prompt Kelowna Woman to Seek Help
Mrs. T. W. Roth of Kelowna B C writes that for over a year she suffered smothering spells and could barely walk a short distance due to gasping for air. A friend advised she try a remedy.
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T. W. Roth
Kelowna, B.C
Milburn Co. Pills Endorsement From Patient
A patient reports quick relief after using Milburn pills and recommends them. Box price is 50 cents, available at druggists or by mailed order from The T. Milburn Co. Limited in Toronto Ontario.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
British Columbia Apples Find Market in Malaya and Indies
Trial shipments in 1928 prove a market for British Columbia apples in Malaya and Dutch East Indies. Over three years boxes entering Java rose nearly 50 percent since 1926, with 1929 expected to rise further. Australia remains the main supplier, followed by the U S Pacific coast.
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British Columbia
Malaya
Dutch East Indies
Java
Australia
United States Pacific Coast
B C Exports Lead and Zinc Through Vancouver Port
A large shipment of 1500 tons of lead and zinc concentrates from Field B C will begin moving to the Port of Vancouver. Zinc is destined for Japan while the lead is sent to the United States.
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Field
B.c
Vancouver
Japan
United States
Massachusetts couple builds house entirely of newspapers
A married couple constructed a full house in Massachusetts using newspapers for nearly all materials except the framework, windows, and floors. The unique project showcases resourceful reuse of daily papers in a home setting.
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Massachusetts
Prosperity Tied To Agricultural Growth In Canada
E W Beatty of the Canadian Pacific Railway speaks at St Catherines in praise of agriculture as the main driver of Canada's prosperity, noting crops large in volume and value as the key factor despite stock and grain market fluctuations. He urges balance with natural resources and industry for lasting growth.
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E. W. Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
St. Catherines
Lighted Arrows Show Direction Of Liners
Royal Dutch line tests optical arrows on the Batavier V to signal ship direction. Three arrows indicate port, starboard, and continuing course to reduce high seas collisions. Dutch and British authorities monitor for potential global adoption.
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Royal Dutch Line
Batavier V
Beer Brewing On Increase In Canada 1928 Production Figures
Canadian beer industry shows growth with gross production at 60,910,398 in 1928, up 1,116,187 from 1927. Net production rose to 40,172,912 from 34,056,725, while establishments reached 78 and capital investment climbed to 67,148,686. Provincial plant counts, materials costs, and trade figures accompany the outlook, exports dipping slightly to 5,148,065 and imports rising to 248,001.
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Canada
Ontario
British Columbia
Quebec
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Reading Room Chief Praises Public Honesty at British Museum
Retired superintendent Mr Sladen notes in the Reading Room that British public honesty is well known and rare to lose a book at the British Museum. He remarks on the good conduct of readers during his tenure.
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British Museum
Sladen
Automobiles Replace Ponies in Iceland on the Rise
Report notes rapid shift in Iceland from pony transport to automobiles. The trend highlights growing urbanization and changing mobility as cars become the dominant means of travel across the island nation.
Pioneering In the Peace River Country
The Peace River country is described as a finished agricultural region with substantial farm homes, schools, hospitals, churches, and widespread telephone service. Roads and bridges are solid, and development occurred rapidly, with less hardship than earlier prairie settlement, according to the Winnipeg Tribune.
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Peace River Country
Peace River
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
The
Prairies
Winnipeg Tribune
Dating the Birth of Christ by Lunar Eclipses
The article argues that the year of Jesus birth could be 4 B C or earlier, based on a lunar eclipse that coincided with Herods death. It notes the discrepancy between biblical dating and astronomical eclipse calculations and questions the church’s arbitrarily fixed calendar.
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Christ
Herod the Great
Herod
Jesus
Speed Records Across Life Forms and a Fly's Supersonic Hit
The spine tailed swift reaches 220 mph in Asia, tarpon hits 80 mph in Florida, and the Indian cheetah runs 60 mph. Humans fall short of these, yet an insect surpasses all with a bee sized fly recorded at 815 mph.
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Asia
Florida
First exclusive No 1 hard wheat cargo from twin ports
A Saskatchewan pool terminal No 7 load of 200000 bushels of No 1 hard wheat was loaded into a tow barge on Saturday October 12 destined to Erie Pennsylvania, believed to be the first full cargo of its kind from Port Arthur and Fort William.
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Port Arthur
Fort William
Saskatchewan Pool Terminal No. 7
Erie
Gopher Pelts May Boost Alberta Fur Trade
The Lethbridge Herald notes an eastern firm seeks a large quantity of gopher pelts for experimental fur trade work. A communication to this effect has reached the Board of Trade as potential development in Alberta ranching plans.
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Alberta
Lethbridge Herald
Board of Trade
Farm Horse Performs 18 Mile Daily Haul in Germany
A 43 year old horse in Germany has reportedly worked on a 16 acre farm since age three. It is said the animal towed a light wagon daily for 15 years and completed extensive farm labor.
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Germany
Navy Son Inquiries Challenge Sailor On Country Road
An old mother asks a sailor if her son Jack serves in the navy and which ship is he on. The sailor replies with disbelief at the idea of more than one ship bearing the name, sparking a modest exchange about naval service.
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Jack
First Canadian Wheat Cargo Directly To India Leaves Montreal
The first full cargo of Canadian wheat sent directly to India departed Montreal on Tuesday October 8, totaling 252,698 bushels bound for Calcutta.
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India
Montreal
Calcutta
German rear-motor single-cylinder automobile described
A single-cylinder car built in Germany features a rear-mounted engine. The description highlights the unconventional layout for its era, emphasizing powertrain placement behind the passenger cabin and overall compact design.
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Germany
Castoria and its calming claims in an old patent note
An advertisement urges long term use of Castoria for children. It describes soothing effects for infants and easing stomach issues in older kids, claiming gentle regulation. The wrapper bears Chas. H. Fletcher's signature as authenticity.
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Chas. H. Fletcher
New British Family Reunion Association Aids Canadian Immigration
The Department of Colonization and Development along with Canadian Pacific Railway forms The British Family Reunion Association to stimulate immigration to Canada. It aims to assist British families in Canada to bring relatives from Great Britain, supported by Canadian Pacific, Hudson's Bay Company and others, enabling kin to join established families and share Canada’s opportunities.
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Canada
Department of Colonization and Development
Canadian Pacific Railway
British Family Reunion Association
Dominion
Canadian Pacific
Hudson's Bay Company
Great Britain
Stratford Players Bring Shakespeare to Regina Grand
The Stratford Up on Avon Festival Company from Memorial Theatre, Stratford, arrives for three nights at the Grand Theatre Regina starting Monday Nov 11 presenting Much Ado About Nothing Romeo and Juliet Julius Caesar and Twelfth Night. Notable company members include Hayes Walter Byford Maxon Bailey Calvert Crombie Wicksteed Hare Lee Bligh Wilkinson Gadsby Iliff Bland Drake Holder Walter Adams Francis and Garth.
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Regina
Stratford
Memorial Theatre
George Hayes
Wilfrid Walter
Roy Byford
Eric Maxon
Gordon Bailey
William Calvert
Oliver Crombie
Kenneth Wicksteed
Ernest Hare
R. Eric Lee
Jack Bligh
Geoffrey Wilkinson
C. Rivers Gadsby
Noel Iliff
Joyce Bland
Fabio Drake
Mary Holder
Olive Walter
Miriam Adams
Dorothy Francis
Maud Garth
New Bridge For Vancouver to Ease Fraser River Traffic
The British Columbia government plans a new bridge across the north arm of the Fraser River from Vancouver to ease increasing freight and passenger traffic. The bridge, intended to be ready by spring 1920, will span 130 feet in length.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Fraser River
Sea Salinity and Color Compared Across Regions
The Mediterranean and the Gulf Stream are both very salty and display deep blue hues. The Atlantic features these prominent seas with distinct waters and striking color, illustrating regional oceanic variation.
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Mediterranean
Gulf
Atlantic
One Form Of Plundering In Gas Deals
The Toronto Telegram profile describes a U S lawyer who ten years ago acted as counsel in a suit and converted a $10 000 fee into gas company stock then added $7 500 to gain control. Through share manipulation he grew capital to at least $55 000 000 and collects interest. The piece argues such usury harms consumers and calls for government rate scrutiny, noting private trans actions would be theft.
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The
Toronto Telegram
United States
Aly
Western Home Monthly
Just Right For Upset Stomach
For after eating distress Bisulated Magnesia provides quick neutralizing relief. The product promises instant follow up relief from the first dose and lasts for a long time, available for a few cents at any food druggist.
Steam tractor demonstration near Morris Manitoba in 1899
An 1899 steam tractor demonstration near Morris Manitoba showed a unit moving about 14 mph pulling ten ploughs and cutting a twelve foot swath to four inches depth. A behind roller claimed to create a perfect seed bed from raw prairie. Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin served as an officer in the US Army balloon corps during the Civil War.
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Morris
Man
Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin
Balloon Corps
United States Army
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