Encouragement To Progress Through Immigrant Citizenship Plan
The piece outlines a Canadian plan to boost immigrant success in prairie communities through annual competitions in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Prizes of 1000 500 and 250 will fund education health and agricultural improvements, with emphasis on cooperation, citizenship, and local development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
W. J. Black
Agriculture and Colonization
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Dominion
Death of Well Known Railway Official Trautman
Fred E. Trautman, 66, longtime publicity representative for the Canadian Pacific Railway in the west, died in Winnipeg after surgery for a blood poisoning condition. Born in Pennsylvania, he previously worked on eastern U.S. newspapers and at Fort William, Ontario, before arriving in Winnipeg in 1912 as CPR publicity man. He was the first railway press representative in the west under Sir George Bur y.
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Fred E. Trautman
Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg
Mr. Trautman
Pennsylvania
United States
Fort William
Ont
Sir George Bury
Expanded assignment covered vast western region
The operation extended from Winnipeg to the Pacific coast and included a portion of the western United States, continuing since his appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Pacific Coast
United States
Canada to send three delegates for Iceland’s parliament anniversary
In the House of Commons Premier Mackenzie King suggested three Canadian delegates attend Iceland’s thousandth anniversary of its parliament. The government also planned a permanent memorial gift to commemorate the historic parliamentary milestone.
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Mackenzie King
House of Commons
Canada
Iceland
Ocean Bed Changes Spark Shipping Dangers
Murky ocean depths shift unexpectedly in the Pacific and near Nicaragua making charts unreliable. Depth readings drop from thousands of feet to mere feet, disrupting navigation and threatening telegraph cables. When breaks occur, cable ships locate and repair the site, but even tiny grease on a worker’s hand can ruin a critical splice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Nicaragua
Bright Eyes and Health Restored by Pink Pills
An ad argues dull eyes signal anemia and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure. It cites a Ontario mother describing her daughter’s recovery from illness and weight gain after six months on the pills. The pills cost 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Robert Devitt
Brougham, Ont
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Predicted European Wheat Harvest Drops in 1930
London wheat experts forecast a European harvest about one third smaller than the 1929 bumper crop. They estimate 1930 output about 25 percent below average due to a cold wet spring and reduced acreage. If U S Argentina or Canada face shortages, prices likely rise materially. A noted infant worm remedy is Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator.
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London
England
United States
Argentina
Canada
Interlocking Bricks Form Wall Without Mortar
Popular Mechanics Magazine reports bricks that dovetail with an angular ridge fit into grooves in the brick above, creating a wall that requires no mortar. The system locks the units together for strength beyond traditional mortar construction.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Bicycles Cheaper as Canada Cycle Records Strong 1929
More bicycles were produced in Canada in 1929 than ever before and prices dropped to levels not seen in thirty years, according to Canada Cycle and Motor Company records. The surge in output reflects improving demand and manufacturing efficiency during the period.
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Canada
Canada Cycle and Motor Company
Nervous Tension Relief Sold By The Milburn Co
Miss Florence Coutier of Bark Lake Ontario writes of nerve troubles and sleepless nights. A neighbor advised the remedy and she reports relief after using the first box and six boxes enabling her to return to work. Price 50 cents per box at druggists or by mail from The T Milburn Co Limited Toronto Ontario.
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Florence Coutier
Bark Lake Ont
T. Milburn Co. Limited
Toronto
White Diamond Finds Work As Cutting Tool
The white diamond leaves its exclusive role and, mounted properly, becomes an efficient cutting tool for finishing small metal parts. It cuts thousands of pieces with no wear to its edge. The piece notes aristocracy of gems or men is justified by service.
Panama Builds Many Good Roads
Government reports show extensive road construction advancing across Panama with multiple projects under way. Officials cite improved transportation nets, job creation, and regional development as key outcomes of the program.
Canada Debates War Pensions Costs and Reforms
The War Pensions Act expands veteran benefits and widens medical examination rules. Canada reports current pension and rehabilitation outlays totaling 25,900 dollars with projected costs rising to 480 million by 1975. The plan includes early old age pensions for burnt out soldiers and a one time 7.457 million replacement outlay for pensioned cases.
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House of Commons
Senate
Dominion of Canada
Canada
New Telegraph System Promises Private Office to Office Messages
A London telegraph proposal uses a typewriter style keyboard in private offices to send messages that are automatically reprinted at the destination. Calls are placed by dialing a number via a button to call the exchange, with end of connection by a final button.
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London
Elevated playground plans for congested New York streets
A New York architect proposes elevated playgrounds for children over city streets. Estimated cost is about 25 000 dollars per site, far lower than purchasing land, with reinforced concrete and steel framing, wire netting, and flower boxes to create rooftop garden effects. Also mentions Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a popular healing remedy.
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New York
Canada Declared Best Place to Live by Governor General
Lord Willingdon, Governor General, told Ottawa that no country has a brighter future than Canada and that the Dominion will move toward greater prosperity in a few years. He cited improving farming conditions during recent visits. A separate note advertises Douglas Egyptian Liniment for Barber's Itch and Ringworm, claiming quick, certain relief.
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Canada
Lord Willingdon
Ottawa
Dominion
Bomb Found Near Veregin's Tomb in Nelson
A bomb planted beside Doukhobor leader Peter Veregin's tomb in Nelson British Columbia failed to explode due to a timer miscalculation. Veregin was killed in a 1924 railway coach explosion.
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Peter Veregin
Nelson
B.C
Saxony Hosts 1,543 Singing Societies With 56,198 Members
The region of Saxony reports 1,543 singing societies totaling 56,198 members. This shows a vibrant choral culture across communities and towns.
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Saxony
Weir Heads Canada Nursing Survey for Education Study
Dr. G. M. Weir of the University of British Columbia heads an all Canada survey on nursing conditions. He is loaned by B C officials to the Canadian Medical Society and the Canadian Nurses Association to prepare a report on educational economic and sociological issues. His head office is in Toronto.
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G. M. Weir
D.phaed
School of Education
University of British Columbia
B.C
Canadian Medical Society
Canadian Nurses’ Association
Toronto
Lemon Gelatin Mold with Vegetables for Eight
Recipe instructs dissolving lemon gelatin in boiling water then adding strained tomato juice vinegar and seasonings. When slightly thickened fold in finely chopped mixed vegetables and chill in small molds until firm. Unmold to serve with the meat course. Includes options like celery peas beans asparagus onions or carrots. Serves 8.
Special Devil's Food Cake Ingredients and Method
A recipe lists shortening sugar eggs milk flour baking powder chocolate and vanilla. Cream shortening and sugar, add yolks, fold in dry ingredients with milk, melt chocolate, then fold in whites. Bake in two greased pans at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes and ice as desired.
Steel roads planned on the King’s Road of Chelsea
England eyes a future with a continuous steel road on the King’s Road Chelsea. A tough steel grid sandwiched with concrete aims to resist wear, with surface wheels directly riding on metal. Officials expect a road life twice that of conventional pavements.
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England
King’s Road
Chelsea
Indians Sell Cattle Across Prairies Sees Strong Values
Indians from three prairie provinces sold about 250000 dollars worth of cattle last year and still maintain around 25000 head on various reservations. The herd quality is improving rapidly and Indian livestock men are in good financial condition.
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Prairie Provinces
Aid For Faithful Servant Of David Livingstone
An appeal to Scotland raised funds for Matthew Wellington, the 85 year old faithful servant of explorer David Livingstone. He will receive five dollars weekly for life, funded through the Resident Commissioner of Mombasa. Wellington, who helped embalm Livingstone and accompanied the coffin to the African coast, resides in Mombasa, Africa, and the pension supports his simple needs.
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Matthew Wellington
David Livingstone
Wellington
Mombasa
Africa
Matthew
Wilds
Scotland
Asthma Remedy Promises Steady Quality and Relief
The ad touts Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a proven, unchanging remedy that relieves attacks and grows in sales yearly. It urges readers not to suffer another attack and to obtain the remedy today.
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J. D. Kellogg
Treaty Money Paid at The Pas Treaty Ceremony
Five dollars per person in treaty money was distributed to 481 Indians on June 3 at The Pas Manitoba as the Union Jack flew over the ceremony. Two Indians took a taxi ride and many visited the nearby five and ten cent store. The natives celebrated at the reserve with song and the Red River jig.
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Pas
Manitoba
Red River
Nogales International Press Moves Across Line
The Nogales International uproots its 53 year old press from Arizona and relocates across the border to Nogales Sonora. The press is sold to Judge Francisco Battiz of Nogales.
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Nogales International
Arizona
Nogales
Sonora
Francisco Battiz
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ENO
British Isles
F. E. Trautman
C.P.R
Corns
Putnams
Panama
Dr. Thomas
Veregin
Minard’s
Dr. Weir
Wrigleys
Wrigley’s
Old Press
Cppleford Paper Products
Hamilton
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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