Work Together For Prosperity In 1930 Canada Promises Growth
A 1929 crop and stock market downturn sparked unease across Canada and the United States yet employment rose to new heights in Canada during 1930’s early months. Government and industry plan heavy investment in roads, railways, building, and farming modernization to lift mood and drive prosperity, urging individuals to work harder and invest effort locally for a banner year.
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Praire
Canada
United States
Dominion
Canadian National Railways
C.P.R
Loud Speaker Bootleg Rome Tabloid Attacks Mussolini
A secret 16 page Roman tabloid named Loud Speaker circulates in dark alleys. It mocks Mussolini and the fascist regime, printing news no licensed press would print. Romans are amused and police puzzled as the dictator’s fury looms.
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Rome
Holy City
Mussolini
Secret Died With Him: Rocchi Guarded Bronze Cure
Francesco Rocchi, noted Italian artist chemist, died in dire straits after refusing to reveal his secret chemical cure for "cancer-of-bronze" that halted bronze decay and a method to arrest decay in old paintings. He declined large offers to share his inventions and died of starvation.
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Francesco Rocchi
French Army Major Fills Last Sahara Blank Space
Major Lemaitre, chief of the topographical bureau of the 19th French Army Corps, surveyed the Sahara between northeastern Hoggar and Tripolitania and filled the final blank on the map using a camera and airplane.
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Sahara
Lemaitre
French Army Corps
Hoggar
Tripolitania
Banter in the Street: Passer-By and Scissors Grinder
In a quiet exchange Tony the passer by asks about business while Scissors Grinder says the period feels dull. A curious note mentions bananas containing 300 pieces of fruit in a casual aside.
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Tony
Daring Calgary Pilot Flies to Vancouver in 3 Hours
Flying Officer W. L. Rutledge of Calgary lands his Curtis-Robin monoplane at the municipal airport after a bold Calgary to Vancouver flight across the Canadian Rockies. Percy J. K. Payne, Rutledge Air Service secretary-treasurer, accompanied him. They challenge the notion that mountain landings mean death and advocate air mail and passenger service between the prairies and coast, noting a three hours five minute flight from Merritt, B C.
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Calgary
Vancouver
Canadian Rockies
W. L. Rutledge
Percy J. K. Payne
Rutledge Air Service, Limited
Prairies
Merritt
B.C
Dr Williams Pink Pills Offer Aid for Anaemia Cases
An anaemic condition causes pale appearance weakness and breathlessness. Dr Williams Pink Pills are promoted as a blood builder that reaches the root of the trouble and banishes anaemia and related symptoms. A testimonial from Mrs. John Bain of Toronto describes long illness improvement after taking the pills and weight gain. The pills are sold by medicine dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Weathering Rainy Days With A Golfing Memoir Exchange
A back and forth about spending time on golf versus saving for emergencies. One person warns against neglecting savings while the other jokes their desk is already stacked with postponed work.
Magistrate Interrogates Prisoner About Birthplace
Magistrate questions the Glasgow born prisoner about where he grew up, with the inmate confirming Glasgow as his birthplace and recalling brief raises there.
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Glasgow
Pisoner
Pains Around Heart Cause Falls in Mrs. Vanalstine
Mrs James Vanalstine of Pibroch Man reports heart pains and weak smothering spells causing her to fall. She says she would be picked up and placed in bed after episodes and mentions using several boxes of a remedy.
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James Vanalstine
Pibroch, Man
H Milburn Co. Pills Offered For Health Recovery
A testimonial lists a three year spell cured and urges others to try H. N. Pills. The Toronto based The T. Milburn Co. Limited offers boxes at 50 cents each through druggists or by mail on receipt of price.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Bananas reshaped by Canada West Indies pact
Canadians eat about one bunch per three people annually. The 1925 Canada West Indies trade agreement boosted Jamaica’s banana trade with Canada. West Indies bananas enter duty free while imports from other nations incur a 50 cent per stem duty.
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Canada
West Indies
United States
Canada-West Indies
Jamaica
British West Indies
Gelatin Mold With Spinach and Eggs
Dissolve lemon gelatin in boiling water then add spinach juice vinegar and salt. When slightly thickened fold in chopped drained spinach and onion juice. Turn into a mold and chill until firm. Unmold on crisp lettuce and garnish with mayonnaise and hard cooked egg slices. Serves six.
Orange Pie Filling and Worm Medicines Advised
Instructions describe an orange pie filling recipe using sugar flour salt rind juice and butter with eggs and lemon juice then notes worms in children and how to detect symptoms. Mentions Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy to expel worms and restore health in children.
Salary Increase Approved for Dominion Tax Branch
About one thousand employees in the Dominion Government income tax division will receive a salary rise of 120 dollars per year. The increase takes effect April 1, aligning with the new fiscal year, and applies to staff from Halifax to Vancouver who have not yet received the advance.
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Dominion Government
Halifax
Vancouver
Gigantic Truck Collides With Minute Car in Poking Exchange
A giant truck rear ends a small private car prompting the car owner to shout insults. The truck driver apologizes, saying he mistook the car for a fly on his windshield. The piece ends with a quip about slow wealth and a Minard's reference from Grandmother.
Discovery of weed killing chemical aids Canadian fields
German agricultural chemist H. P. Stoldt reports a new preparation named weed-ex that destroys sow thistle pig weed Canada thistle quack grass and mustard without harming soil. It is odorless non poisonous and dissolves easily. Sprayers range from a portable eight pound unit to horse drawn machines enabling rapid application across growing grain.
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H. P. Stoldt
Germany
Yorkton
Stoldt
Lipton Buys British Yacht Albion for Cup Headquarters
Sir Thomas Lipton buys the British steam yacht Albion of 1346 tons from Captain Loeffler to use as headquarters during the America's Cup races set for later in United States waters seven months hence.
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Thomas Lipton
Albion
Loeffler
United States
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil For Frost Bites And Chilblains
Frost bites and chilblains result from cold exposure and slush. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil counters inflammation and relieves pain with prompt action and simple application. Ancient Pompeii inhabitants excelled in wall decoration with flat toned plaster and decorated medals.
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Thomas
Pompeii
Minard’s The Great White Liniment noted by lawyer
An eminent lawyer quips that law is a merry game of chance where no one knows what the law is in the first place how a judge will apply it or what a jury will do.
Duke of Norfolk Forms Limited Company for Estates
The Duke of Norfolk, premier peer, who came of age last May, has formed a limited company to manage his estates. The nominal capital is $250,000 with him as permanent governing director and chairman.
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Duke of Norfolk
Britain
Headache Relief Promised by Simple Home Remedy
Suffering readers are urged to fix headaches by addressing underlying causes. The ad claims quick relief from bromides but warns of heart risks and anger, advising gentle liver stimulant and digestion aid. Carter's Little Liver Pills are pitched as safe, inexpensive relief.
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Terrary
Carter
Canada’s Trade Grows Sharply Since Confederation Era
Canada’s total trade for the fiscal year ended March 31 1929 reached 2 654 452 000 dollars, about 22 times the level at Confederation in 1867. Since 1900 the trade has risen by 646 percent.
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Canada
Experienced Crew Managers Needed for Snag Proof Clothing
Advertisement seeks crew managers in major Prairie Province centres for Snag Proof clothing. Offers big earnings and weekly cash bonuses for producers. Boston address plus Montreal contact at 20 St. James St. E.
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Prairie Provinces
Boston
St. James St. E
Montreal
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