Pensioner with three days service drew large Canadian pay
Hon C G Power told the House of Commons about a pension case costing the treasury 25 000. A man with three days service in the Canadian army after being discharged from the American army due to tuberculosis received 35 000 in pay and allowances from 1917 until his death. Complaints were frequent despite ex-soldier group involvement.
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C.G. Power
House of Commons
The
Treasury
Palmerino Falce's speed alert gadget speeds law obedience
Buffalo inventor Palmerino Falce created a device for cars that sounds a buzzer when speeds exceed 30 mph and illuminates front and rear lights at a preset maximum. The alert aims to notify traffic police of speeding and promote safer driving.
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Palmerino
Falce
Buffalo
Ancient jars found amid Richmond era siege claim
A report notes the Civil War siege of Richmond as the costliest in ammunition relative terms. It also describes 300 B.C. era silver Terra-cotta and bronze jars uncovered in Patna at the Imperial Bank of India compound during digging operations.
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Richmond
Patna
India
Imperial Bank of India
Elaine the stuffed pug looms large in Crump's house
In a humorous scene Crump discovers Elaine the pug is stuffed and ticking like a clock. The Earl, Mrs Featherby, Ernest, and Crump inspect the puppet dog as Crump clings to Elaine for comfort while the Earl jokes about her being a ghost and winds her up for amusement.
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M'Lud
Napoleon
Sloat
Earl
Crump
Lady Rosa
Ernest
Mrs. Featherby
Elaine
Jove
Bristol
Pug
Beanfest Plans Fold Into Castle Weekender
Ernest agrees to host the Pennyton Hounds hunt ball at the castle for two days and nights. The Earl reveals a publicity blitz about Ernest including a photo and gossip from London papers, shocking Ernest who fears Iowa readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Earl
Pennyton
London
General Foods Plans Major Advertising Increase in 1938
General Foods Limited, a leading Canadian advertiser, will widen newspaper and magazine campaigns in 1938. Vice-president R K McIntosh cites proven value of press media to publicize products. Maxwell House, Swans Down Cake Flour, Calumet Baking Powder, Jell O Ice Cream Powder, Postum Grape Nuts Puffs, Post's Bran Flakes, Certo, Grape Nuts Flakes and Sanka Coffee are among the brands earmarked for expanded advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
General Foods Limited
R. K. McIntosh
Mr. McIntosh
Maxwell House Coffee
Post
General Foods
Fruit-a-tives promise charm for girls seeking boyfriends
An advertisement claims Fruit-a-tives can improve skin, energy, and figure to attract boys. It contrasts famous unattractive figures with touted benefits, urging readers to take the product for better life and charm. The offer lists prices as 25 and 50 cents.
Britain's motorists face rising car numbers and saturation questions
The London Observer reports Britain adds about 500 vehicles daily, aiming for three million on roads. Lord Nuffield’s 10 million car estimate is cited as a possible maximum, while the Ministry notes traffic congestion worsens mainly in big towns and warns the total road density is already among the world’s highest. Authorities consider doubling the count in 15 years if trends continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Ministry of Transport
Lord Nuffield
Burgin
London Observer
Free Booklet Jimmy Chew Offered to Parents and Teachers
A 32 page illustrated booklet titled Jimmy Chew will be mailed free to parents or school staff. No charge, just send a request to Wrigley at 235 Carlaw Ave Toronto Ontario and say Please send me Jimmy Chew. Supplies limited.
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Jimmy Chew
Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, Limited
Carlaw Ave
Toronto
Ontario
Bombing Aims and Civilian Harm in Modern War
The Manchester Guardian argues that neither side can protect civilians in modern warfare. Bombers often miss or target near civilians as rebel raids shift from military targets to morale destruction.
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Barcelona
Valenca
Manchester Guardian
Travel Makes Him Constipated Says Traveling Correspondent
A commercial traveller explains that constant train and automobile travel causes constipation unless Kruschen Salts are used. He takes a large dose on Saturday night and Sunday, a small dose on rising on weekdays, claiming it keeps him alert and prevents work interference. Kruschen Salts are advertised as promoting internal cleanliness and smooth, regular action.
Standing For Democracy in a Global Fight
The Ottawa Journal letters argue against blaming Britain alone for defending democracy. It asserts the United States shares responsibility given its liberty traditions and warns that if Britain fights dictatorships and loses, the US would face a world against it. It questions reliance on the Monroe Doctrine to save Central and South American republics.
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United States
Britain
Manchoukuo
China
Ethiopia
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Spain
Central
South America
Ottawa Journal
Lisbon cuts after nine price drop to lure nightlife
In Lisbon Portugal restaurants cafes and taxi owners have halved prices after nine at night to entertain residents and attract more nightlife. The measure aims to boost evening activity and local business by offering lower fares and meals.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Inventor Questions Plans to Contain Dread Gas
A provocative inquiry centers on the inventor behind a dissolving gas that erodes any material it contacts. The article probes motives and whether containment or broader use is the aim, noting safety and ethical concerns surrounding such a volatile discovery.
Marine Guard Disbands Peiping Horse Marines Forever
The world's only Horse Marines, 30 expert sabremen and crack shooters, disband at Breckenridge Field Peiping after the Peiping Embassy Guard is split with half reassigned to Tientsin. The detachment formed in 1912 to protect Americans outside the embassy quarter ends with a quip about thirst after righteousness and a joking poet exchange.
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Peiping
United States Embassy Marine Guard
Breckenridge Field
Embassy
Tientsin
Apple grafting yields 117 varieties on one Fredericton tree
F A Good of Fredericton New Brunswick reports creating 116 apple varieties and one pear variety on a single apple tree by grafting. The note adds a line about a British liner queen Mary clocking 596 clocks aboard.
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F. A. Good
Fredericton, N.B
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Lud
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George the Third
Lucius Bingley
Pennyton Hounds
Iowa
Soho
Appleford
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Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
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Kruschen
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Queen Mary
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