The Case for Peace and the League of Nations
A Canadian writer argues against Soviet militarism and praises the League of Nations and the British Commonwealth as the core of a future world peace system. The piece cites Russia to France and Britain troop numbers and urges public support and funding for the League as essential to dampen militarism globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Berlin
Germany
Europe
France
Italy
Pravada
Communist Party
Soviet Union
Great Britain
Canada
League of Nations
British Commonwealth of Nations
League
Granny Peters Meets Royal Family in East End
Granny Peters, 77, has lived on London’s east end. She met the King and Queen, the Queen and Princess Mary, and shook hands with Princess Beatrice. The Prince of Wales visited the settlement, watched a film of Granny being presented to the Queen, and expressed delight at meeting her.
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Granny Peters
London
East End
Princess Mary
Beatrice
Prince of Wales
Granny
Missionary Ship John Williams V Sails From London
The John Williams V a three masted sailing ship with diesel engines sails from London for the South Sea built for the London Missionary Society funded largely by British Congregationalist children. It is named for a pioneer missionary murdered in the New Hebrides. Also noted are ships Strathcona II and Strathcona III, hospital steamers known for mercy missions.
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John Williams V
London
South Sea
New Hebrides
Strathcona
Lime Consumers Lead Canadian Industry
The principal users of Canadian lime are the chemical and metallurgical sectors, pulp mills, and the building trades.
Died From Exposure After Yukon Plane Missing
A coroner's jury at White Horse Yukon found Captain E J A Burke died from starvation and exposure after his aircraft vanished in October with Emil Kading and Bob Marten. Burke died November 20 while the others were rescued December 10. The verdict urged northern BC planes carry food, ammunition, snowshoes, and pilots receive woodcraft training.
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E. J. A. Burke
White Horse
Yukon
Burke
Emil Kading
Bob Marten
Liard River
FE. L. Wasson
Joe Walsh
British Columbia
Sinister October 6 Dates in Liberal Politics
A dated survey notes October 6 events: Gladstone’s denouncement of Parnell in 1881, Parnell’s death in 1891, Rosebery’s Liberal leadership retirement in 1896, Rosebery’s Liberal League resignation in 1909, W. H. Smith’s death in the Commons in 1891, and Chamberlain’s 1903 Glasgow tariff reform kickoff.
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Gladstone
Parnell
Rosebery
Liberal Party
Liberal League
W. H. Smith
House of Commons
Joseph Chamberlain
Glasgow
Danger from Colds Warns Women to Boost Blood
A health advisory urges women past middle age to guard against colds by toning the blood. Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as a tonic to build red blood, steady nerves, improve appetite and digestion, and help resist fall and winter illness. Sold by medicine dealers or 50 cents a box by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Remarkable Cromwell Woman Rises Early for Long Work Life
Miss Kate Ralph of Cromwell Connecticut starts chores on a thirty acre farm at dawn, walks three miles to a toy factory where she has worked sixty six years, then delivers papers on a route she began twenty five years ago, just marking her eighty second birthday. Persian Balm promotes youthful skin and beauty aiding elegance with a fresh morning fragrance and quick absorption for daily care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Ralph
Cromwell, Conn
Plan Canada U S Air Line To East For Mail Through Alaska And Russia
Assistant Postmaster Glover says the Post Office aims to establish a direct air mail and trade route to the Far East via Alaska and Soviet Russia with mutual Canadian U S operation. He cites mass mail volume and faster delivery to China and Japan and asserts cold weather will not deter aviators.
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Japan
China
Alaska
Soviet Russia
Post Office Department
Canada
United States
Glover
Far East
Great Britain
Orient
Betty Barclay Week Biscuit Recipe
A Betty Barclay biscuit recipe instructs sifting flour with baking powder and salt, cutting in shortening, adding milk to form a soft dough, rolling, and spreading with creamed butter brown sugar and nuts. Roll and cut into 1 inch pieces bake in muffin pans at 375 degrees for 30 minutes yields 12 biscuits.
Many Unclaimed Medals From Wartime Distribution
The records branch of the Department of National Defence reports many World War I medals unclaimed. Of 66 104 1914 15 stars issued, 1 660 await claimants. 55 932 of 415 645 British war medals to Canadian Expeditionary Force members remain unissued. The victory medal has 33 224 unlocated recipients from 340 245 earned, with 5 861 disposed of in the last year.
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Department of National Defence
Canadian Expeditionary Forces
Ice From the Tropics Ice From the Tropics and ported tropic gas ice factory
A Navy bulletin reports tropical carbon dioxide gas from Tampico oil fields is solidified into sub zero ice by a New York factory. The process yields 40 000 pounds daily with insulated cork chambered vessels shipping ice to the United States at 1000 psi.
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Tropics
Tampico
Mexico
United States Navy Department
Bureau of Engineering
New York
United States
Retiring Col Thomas Vien Leaves Canadian Railway Board
Col Thomas Vien K C deputy chief commissioner of the board of railway commissioners for Canada announced his retirement from government service. He plans to resume his law practice in Montreal after five years on the board. Vien represented Lothiniere Quebec as Liberal member, elected in 1917 and re elected in 1921.
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Col
Thomas Vien
K.C
Board of Railway Commissioners For Canada
Montreal
Col. Vien
Board of Railway Commissioners
Lothiniere
Quebec
Molded Fruit Salad with Mayo Garnish Card
Molded fruit salad recipe instructions using lemon gelatin and mixed fruits. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water and layer with diced pineapple apples and bananas. Chill until firm then unmold on crisp lettuce and garnish with mayonnaise. Serves 8.
Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Quick Ailment Relief
An advertisement extols Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil for cuts scratches bruises sprains sore throat and chest ailments. It claims the oil has well known healing power and urges keeping a bottle in every medicine chest for emergencies.
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Dr. Thomas
Ancient game pieces found in 3500-year-old Palestinian ruins
Archaeologists uncover counters and dice used in an ancient game at a Palestine site dating back about 3,500 years. Finds include worn tokens and dice fragments suggesting game play, with researchers noting resemblance to other regional gaming artifacts.
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Palestine
University enrollment rises 75 students this year
University of Alberta enrollment is up by about 75 students from last year, Dr. R. C. Wallace reports. Attendance surpasses 1,600 and continues to grow. A separate health note promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy to worm infestations in children, claiming relief and better progress.
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University of Alberta
R. C. Wallace
University
Waterproof upholstery fabrics for autos and porches
Rayon and cotton upholstery fabrics are being engineered to be waterproof for use in cars and outdoor furniture. The development aims to combine comfort with rain resistance for durable interior and porch applications.
Magnesia Best for Your Indigestion
Most people with gas sourness and indigestion end disliked diets and tonics. A teaspoonful of four tablets of Bisulated Magnesia after meals neutralizes stomach acidity and sweetens digestion. It prevents fermentation and eases meals. Obtain Bisulated Magnesia for stomach use from drug stores.
Britain leads world as electrical exports rise in 1930
British electrical trade fights unemployment by expanding outside Britain. United States and Germany shrink exports while Britain maintains full production, winning contracts in Copenhagen and the United States as five year lead in technical development drives growth.
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United States
Germany
Britain
Copenhagen
Newcastle
Canadian Newsprint Dominates 1929 Paper Output
Canada produced 2,725,331 tons of paper in 1929, with newsprint accounting for 85.2 percent of total tonnage, up from 2,414,393 tons in 1928.
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Canada
Oldest Egyptian Mummies Reach Almost 5000 Years
Archaeologists confirm that the oldest Egyptian mummies date to nearly five millennia ago, offering insight into early burial practices and royal interments. The finding highlights long-lived religious beliefs and state organization in ancient Thebes and Memphis.
Moose Jaw Post Office Revenues Reach 134986 in 1930
Postmaster General's annual report notes Moose Jaw postal revenue for the year ended March 31, 1930, totaling 134,986 dollars. The Optimeter ranks Moose Jaw 19th among all Dominion post offices by earnings.
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Moose Jaw
Postmaster-General
Dominion
North American Gold Output Equalizes Between US and Canada
Ten years ago the United States produced about three times Canada's gold. Now Canada has increased its output and the two countries produce nearly equal amounts.
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United States
Canada
Gem Lakes Mines to Begin Gold Development in Manitoba
Gem Lakes Mines, Ltd. announces joint Canadian and U S financial backing for a gold property in southeastern Manitoba. Development starts immediately, with about 200 workers to be hired. W S Kickley, president of Gem, disclosed the plan.
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United States
Gem Lakes Mines, Ltd
Manitoba
W. S. Kickley
Gem
Spirit of Conan Doyle Inspires Lady Doyle Message Claim
Lady Doyle states that the spirit of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle lingers near earth to aid the living, a conviction she says rests on messages she received from her deceased husband.
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Lady Doyle
It Isn't So Much What a Man Thinks But What He Does
A compact maxim emphasizes action over belief, urging focus on concrete deeds rather than inner thoughts. It presents a practical ethic where outcomes define character.
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