Narrow nationalism threatens world peace and progress
Dr A N Whitehead and Dr H M Tory warn in Ottawa nationalism can be a force for good or ruin. They say false racial superiority and isolationism fuel war, while sane nationalism supports progress for mankind and cooperation under the League of Nations. The piece argues only the destruction of narrow nationalism can bring lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Whitehead
Harvard
British Academy
Royal Society of Canada
Ottawa
H. M. Tory
National Research Council of Canada
University of Alberta
Canada
Border Cities
Whitehead
Tory
League of Nations
Chivalry on the Road Urges Modern Drivers to Exhibit Courtesy
The Daily Herald argues that laws and safety codes alone cannot prevent crashes. It calls for genuine chivalry from motorists toward pedestrians, noting aging pedestrians and the limits of the Highway Code. The piece stresses drivers must protect themselves and others at crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Herald
Glasgow
Park Buffalo Not Friendly at Buffalo National Park
Buffalo in Buffalo National Park at Wainwright Alberta refuse social contact and visitors are warned against making friends. The National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior keeps several animals in an exhibition paddock for display purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wainwright
Alberta
National Parks Branch
Department of the Interior
Mysterious Cities Of Southern Arabia
German explorer Herr Hans Helfritz claims to have visited unmapped southern Arabian cities with ten storey clay buildings. He describes encounters with desert tribes and says he returned with photographs and gramophone records from these remote settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabia
Herr Hans Helfritz
Desert
Fool-Proof Pen-Point Tested at Post Office Skeptical Doubts
A man claims to have invented a fool-proof pen-point built for hard use and vows to prove it with a week long test at the post office. The piece notes ancient Russian experiments using potash from sunflower ash dates back to the sixteenth century.
Sound Proofed Practice Room for Hylton in Mayfair
Jack Hylton, the London band leader, built an underground sound proof room in Mayfair after years of moving between flats and hotels. The living quarters sit above a windowless, thick-walled room designed by his wife to allow private rehearsals with gramophone and wireless in every room. Neighbors are 25 yards away, preventing complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hylton
Mayfair
Mr. Hylton
Four British Cruisers Planned Summer Visits to U S Ports
State department officials in Washington advised Newport naval authorities that four British cruisers will visit U S waters this summer. The Da nae is slated for Bar Harbor from July 29 to August 10 and Newport August 11 to 17. Dragon will dock Bar Harbor July 29 to August 10. Scar borough will visit New Bedford July 6 to 12. Helio trope is due Gloucester July 20 to 27.
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State Department
Washington
Newport
United States Waters
Bar Harbor
New Bedford
Mass
Gloucester
Trade Was Almost Even In Egg For Garden Seed Swap
A Saskatchewan farm woman near Regina traded 36 fresh eggs for 35 seed peas after asking for garden peas. She delivered three dozen eggs to a store and received the seeds, then counted them at home to find the exchange nearly even.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Regina
A Grand Old Scot Sandy McIntosh Dies at 81
The Crathie Aberdeens man known as Sandy McIntosh has died aged 81. For 65 years he competed in Braemar gatherings near Balmoral Castle, leading the Farquharson clan in parades and remaining a famed heavy weight contender. At 21 he earned awards. at 72 he placed third in caber tossing, admired for his towering frame and enduring sport spirit.
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Sandy” McIntosh
Braemar
Balmoral Castle
Giens
Farquharson
Sandy
Scotland
McIntosh
Bird's-Eye Maple Tops Demand Across Industries
The forest service reports sugar maple, especially bird's-eye figure, as highly sought after. Its toughness and wear resistance suit it for vehicle parts like axles and sleigh runners, as well as baseball bats, hockey sticks, and billiard cues. It also serves well for flooring and tool handles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Records Chosen By Phone From British Dealer
A British phonograph records dealer allows customers to select and order records by telephone. The merchant installed a talking machine with an electric pick-up and amplifier and plays selections over a horn transmitter while the subscriber places the order.
Morning bruises record after late night incident
The servant Hodges reports no fight occurred. The master returned at 3 am saying I’m can ned and the butler agreed to humor him. A light-hearted exchange mentions a tin opener as a joke while noting a few bruises.
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Hodges
Butler
New Emergency Ration For Troops Weighs Six Ounces
A new emergency ration for troops is a six ounce hard cake containing cocoa sugar pea powder beef powder oil of lemon and cocoa butter. It is designed to sustain a man for twenty four hours.
Northern Wireless Station on Great Bear Lake Denmark
Dominion Government wireless station located at the east end of Great Bear Lake in the North West Territories Canada. Map sheet from the Topographical Survey Ottawa shows its position. Barber's Itch and Ringworm relieved by Douglas Egyptian Liniment with quick reliable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Government
Great Bear Lake
North West Territories of Canada
the Topographical Survey, Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Barber
Douglas
BC Timber Delegation Sought to Expand Orient Lumber Sales
The British Columbia timbermen consider sending a trade delegation to the Orient to boost sale of lower grade lumber to China and Japan. Hon. N. S. Lougheed reports that US duties last year absorbed 317 million feet from BC and threaten the market. Britain and other empire sources are expected to raise imports of higher grade BC lumber.
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British Columbia
China
Japan
N. S. Lougheed
United States
Great Britain
Its Quality Sells It Eclectric Oil
The ad proclaims Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a trusted remedy used by thousands for healing cuts burns and inflammatory pains. It highlights its long standing public favor and broad usefulness since introduction.
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Dr. Thomas
Millionaire says he made hay from others' work
A quote from a wealthy individual notes he profited from soil and grass left by others. A separate Iowa agricultural report estimates soil erosion costs reduce the state’s agricultural production by about 3 million dollars annually.
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Iowa
Telephones to Reach Lapps in Sweden Graze Areas
Nomadic Lapps with reindeer herds in Sweden will have tents fitted with telephones. The innovation will let herders phone each other about grazing conditions and herd status.
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Sweden
Lapps
British scientists to launch sounding balloons for weather study
A British Polar Expedition led by Dr J M Stagg sails to Fort Rae near Great Slave Lake to test upper air conditions and northern lights from September 1933. The project involves six tons of instruments and ten tons of donated food, with international participation and a long term study of northern weather. Western Canada faces expected rain tied to sunspot cycles, though global rainfall remains uneven.
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Fort Rae
Great Slave Lake
J. M. Stagg
British Meteorological Office
Far North
Canada
United States
Denmark
Russia
The Bells Canadian drama-talkie produced in Toronto
A two reel all Canadian film titled The Bells was produced in Toronto by George Thorne Booth with Dick son-Konwin in the title role. The project faced sound proofing problems and used improvised devices to simulate bells. It was shot in the Fine Arts Building main gallery and shown privately.
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Toronto
George Thorne Booth
Dickson-Konwin
Sir Henry Irving
Fine Arts
Long Extension Rescue Ladder Reaches New Heights in London
Firemen in London unveil a 104 foot fully extended rescue ladder that reaches twenty feet higher than existing models. A telephone link between top and bottom guides and coordinates operations during rescues. Also noted is Miller's Worm Powders advertised to improve child health by combating worm related ailments and strength loss.
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London
England
Small debts blamed for slow collections
A sober note says collections lag because debtors pay only small amounts. It cites that paying these small balances would ease recovery of larger sums and references Elbert Hubbard on evading small bills.
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Elbert Hubbard
The Mystery of Campaign Funds
The article notes that campaign funds exist but sources and destinations remain largely unknown, highlighting public skepticism about funding flows and transparency in political finance.
Geneva watchmaker perfects electric self powering watch
A retired Geneva watchmaker fulfills a twelve year dream by creating an electric watch driven by a fly power motor with a built in storage battery. The device requires no external wires and the battery reportedly stays charged for a year and can be recharged when needed. Electricity actually powers the movement, not just wind a spring.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Papermaking history spans regions of Romania since 1539 and 1583
The article notes paper has been produced in one region of Romania since 1539 and in another since 1583, marking early industrial activity and regional craft traditions in the country.
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Romania
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Buffalo
J. J. Rickert
R.R
Enderby
B.C
Con
U.S
Aberdeenshire
Alexander McIntosh
Crathie
Aberdeens
Annals of Scotland
Northern Wireless Station
Orient
Allan P. MacDonald
Northfield
Ont
Christie
Graham
Christie's Graham Wafers
Northern Lights
Dominion Observatory
Observatory
Canadas
Fido
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