Canadians in the United States: 1930 census reveals long prewar settlement
The 1930 census bulletin shows 1,278,421 Canadian natives in the United States with 57.5 percent settled by 1900 or earlier and 15 percent entering 1901 1914. Wartime migration remained low, while French Canadians had longer residence on average. British Isles natives remain the largest foreign group.
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Canada
United States
Commerce Department
Washington
Dominion
British Isles
Contour Of the Earth Polar Radius and Canada Surveys
The polar surface lies about 13 miles closer to the earth’s centre than the equator. Canada’s triangulation and traverses under the Department of the Interior’s geodetic survey study the dip of the surface to account for this polar radius difference. These traverses across Canada aid in determining the non planar, non spherical shape of the country’s surface.
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North Pole
Earth
Equator
Canada
Geodetic Survey of Canada
Department of the Interior
Venus Atmosphere Shows Carbon Dioxide Says Mount Wilson
Mount Wilson Observatory researchers report Venus shows carbon dioxide in its spectrum, marking the first gas identified in any planet’s atmosphere. Researchers caution life evidence on Earth’s twin remains unproven as Venus is shrouded in clouds.
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Earth
Mount Wilson Observatory
Venus
Carnegie Institution
Why Authors Choose Non de Plume Names
The article explains why writers use pen names and how notable authors adopted them. It notes O Henry Samuel Porter, Mark Twain Samuel Clemens, Cosmo Hamilton, and S. S. Van Dine Willard Wright chose aliases to suit their work and avoid confusion or misfit with their Polish, riverboat, or family contexts.
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O Henry
Joseph Conrad
Mark Twain
Samuel Porter
Conrad
Samuel Clements
Cosmo Hamilton
Gibbs
Willard Huntingdon Wright
S.S. van Dine
Names Mean Something in Business Across Early 20th Century Cases
A New York morning paper notes dissolutions and confusions around business names. Instances include J. P. Morgan & Co. versus a 74-03 Rockaway Boulevard address, Edison Jr joining an electrical firm, Henry Ford Automobile Company in Jersey City, and Tiffanys securing injunction against The Tiffany Film Company over trademark use of a big diamond.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
Fred Leither
J. P. Morgan & Co
Rockaway Boulevard
Thomas Edison, Jr
Henry Ford Automobile Company
Jersey City
Henry Ford
Tiffany Jewelry
Tiffany Film Company
Tiffany
Women institutes urged to shield children from unsuitable films
Mrs. Stanley Baldwin addressed over 300 members of Ontario and Quebec women's institutes in Ottawa urging a child friendly films movement. She praised English efforts but urged Canadian institutes to lead by screening appropriate pictures and reserving an hour for child suitable films.
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Stanley Baldwin
Ottawa
Women's Institute
Ontario
Quebec
Canadian farms gain modern conveniences per 1931 census
The June 1931 census shows farms in Canada doubled in vehicles and tractors over 1921 to 1931. One auto per 2.27 farms, tractors rising from 43 578 to 97 176 reporting use. Self binders 431 339, combine harvesters 8 925, headers 4 794, cream separators 431 277. Gas engines on 155 655 farms, electric on 14 63. One in 6.08 farms has radio, one in 3.11 a telephone, and over 73 000 farms have gas or electric light. More than half lie within five miles of a railway. over 75% have improved roads.
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Canada
Dominion
More Divorced Men In Dominion Than Divorcees
The report shows 4 049 divorced men versus 3 392 divorcees. Under not stated 9 149 are listed, with 7 825 Chinese abroad but permitted to return, thus counted in population. Quebec has 62.19 percent single persons, British Columbia 43.70 percent, and Ontario the largest absolute divorced count at 2 086.
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Dominion
Quebec
British Columbia
Coast Province
Ontario
Analyzing Old Violins Reveals Metallic Wood Impregnation
Two violin makers in Basic Switzerland study antique violins to uncover resonance secrets. A powerful microscope detects polished wood infused with a metallic substance. Italy plans broad repair and improvement of state buildings.
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Switzerland
Italy
Paddle and canoe trip through British Columbia’s wilderness
The article outlines a canoe route in British Columbia from Burns Lake via Gotza Lake to Whitesail and back, highlighting mountain scenery, remote lakes, glistening waters, and wildlife such as deer, bear, moose, caribou, goats, ducks, geese, and ptarmigan. Swans on Whitesail Lake are protected.
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British Columbia
Whitesail
Butsuk
Tetachuck Lakes
Intahtah
Cotsabunkut
Burn’s Lake
Canadian National Railway
Gotza Lake
Has Its Bright Side The Break-Up Of English Estates
London commentary notes the partial dissolution of the landed gentry as Burke's Landed Gentry risks splitting into two sections. Of 2500 families, two thirds remain intact amid tax and changing conditions, with buyers emerging for estates. Ottawa Citizen.
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London
England
Burke
Burke's
Ottawa Citizen
Hardly Seemed Worth It Uncle Walters Visit
Uncle Walter visits his brother after six months. He asks about the Christmas book. The boy says he remembers not having looked at it because his mother said he must wash his hands before touching it. In London, 183 divorces were granted in a single day.
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Walter
Sonny
Uncle Walter
German Sound Register Finds Noises Lift City Turmoil
A German study using a sensitive sound registering device measures city noise levels. Tear paper registered 44, horse drawn vehicles 59, trolley 68, subway 80, electric horn 92, ordinary horn 80. A hungry lion roar tied with a loud motorcycle at 101 and 102. Indoor tests show 200 adding machines equal a busy noon street.
London Big Ben clocking problem described
An article explains London’s Big Ben loses accuracy twice hourly as the ten foot minute hand strains the spindle. It races from ten past to twenty past, hitting IV seconds early, then climbs after VI. before ten to the hour and reaches X five seconds late. The downward gain of five seconds balances the upward loss.
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London
Buckingham Palace Grounds Forty Acres Open for Garden Party
Report notes Buckingham Palace grounds extend over forty acres including lawns gardens lake and woodlands. Gates at Constitution Hill open only for the annual garden party. A routine sequence precedes entry with a policeman, then a plumber and colleagues oiling the gates and the gates being opened as usual.
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Buckingham Palace
Constitution Hill
Automatic cameras fail in Byrd Antarctic cold
The Byrd Antarctic Expedition found that cameras failed when temperatures dropped to 20 degrees below Fahrenheit, undermining reliance on automatic photo equipment during extreme cold.
Alberta Farmers Claim Swine Fattening Cheapest Worldwide
Alberta farmers contend they can fatten swine more cheaply than any other region, stressing low costs, favorable climate, and efficient farming practices that boost production economics. The claim highlights regional competitive advantage in pork output.
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Alberta
Big Library In Hotel Toronto Boasts Vast Volume Collection
A Toronto hotel houses a library of 4000 to 5000 volumes, guarded by Miss Louise Mason the sole professional librarian in a Canadian hotel. She notes waning interest in sex problem books while men request biographies most and amusing diverting books appeal to both genders. Lake Baikal in Siberia has been sounded to 5306 feet.
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Toronto
Louise Mason
Canada
Baika
Siberia
Leading Canadian industries by 1930 output
A Canadian Bureau of Statistics preview highlights key sectors. Milling tops the list by gross value with 383 flour mills, capacity up to 121 000 barrels daily, and 1930 flour exports of 7 514 788 barrels. Other strong industries include rubber with $70 million invested and global reach, fruit and vegetable canning exceeding $43 million, sugar refining at $43 million, and tobacco nearly $86 million in production.
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Canadian Bureau of Statistics
Gour Milling
Canada
Dominion
United States
United Kingdom
France
Germany
Spain
Peru
Dutch East Indies
Portuguese Africa
China
Annie Miller Builds Dental Supply Business in Canada
At the Empire Dental convention in Toronto's Royal York Hotel Annie Miller showcased her booth for Dental Supplies. She believes she is the only woman in Canada in this business and runs her own office as secretary. Her success rests on absolute dependability behind every article she sells.
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Royal York Hotel
Annie Miller
Dutch electric bicycle motor with battery reveal
An electric motor and storage battery designed for bicycles has been devised in Holland. The motor uses a chain transmission to the rear wheel and can be charged overnight from a standard electric light socket. It can drive a wheel up to 50 miles between charges.
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Holland
Wheat Exports Jump in July 1932 From Canada
Canadian July 1932 wheat exports reached 19,620,224 bushels, up from 12,060,817 in July 1931, with the British Isles as the largest buyer. Rye exports surged from 122,000 to 2,480,000 bushels in the same period.
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British Isles
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Scotland
Livingstone
Explorer
Fam
Karkaturen
Oslo
N. U
Vartens
Saly
the Earl of Athlone
Queen Mary
Nautical College
Panghorne
Berkshire
Big Ben
Tom
Weill
Berlingske Tidende
Copenhagen
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