Reciprocity with United States Opens New Trade Chapter
The column argues to lift partisan tariffs controversy in Canada and unite for a broad reciprocal trade agreement with the United States. It cites Hoover and Roosevelt era officials noting the need to restore free exchange, allow greater buying and selling, and re open Canada’s primary markets to U S goods.
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Canada
United States
Encyclopaedia Britannica
England
American Union
Ottawa
Liberal
C.C.F
Roosevelt
Congress
Henry Chalmers
Washington
Foreign Tariff Division
United States Department of Commerce
Hoover
Chalmers
Daniel C. Roper
World’s Poultry Congress Leaders and Dates
The first World's Poultry Congress was in the Netherlands in 1921 followed by Spain 1924 Canada 1927 England 1930. The fifth Congress will be in Rome in September with Canada sending a fine contingent of birds via the Dominion Department of Agriculture. The king tells his son to grow up straight every inch a man and be a good ruler.
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Netherlands
Spain
Canada
England
Rome
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Asbestos Shields Aid German Firefighters in Berlin
Firefighters in Germany use asbestos shields to withstand heat and approach large fires more effectively. One Berlin screen resembles a large umbrella that opens and closes to shield crews. Italy plans 35000000 dollars for aviation next year. Civilization is the history of surmounted difficulties.
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Germany
Berlin
Sweden's Garden Cities Cottages Grow Popular in Stockholm
Sweden expands communal building program to aid wage earners. The government finances up to 99 percent of cottage costs, funding roads gas water and sewers through interest. A modern three room cottage costs about 950 kroner yearly.
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Sweden
Stockholm
Saving a Dress with Diamond Dyes
A green voile imported dress faded to wear out. A friend suggested Diamond Dyes, and the dyeing turned the dress beautifully. The user, not an expert, reports no failures and even dyeing, with no visible regloss or streaking.
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R.F
Quebec
Buy British Campaign Should Be Modified
Sir Edward Crowe, Controller of the Department of Overseas Trade, says the Buy British campaign has gone far enough and urges mutual trade with the United States. He notes his role as an originator of the movement and admits the Empire Marketing Board started it.
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Sir Edward Crowe
Department of Overseas Trade
America
Edward
Empire Marketing Board
Royal family ties to Buckingham Palace highlighted
The King and Queen love Buckingham Palace for its quiet gardens and space to read and work. Queen Alexandra resisted leaving after King Edward's death. Prince George left to join the Prince of Wales, not from dislike but to be with his brother.
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Buckingham Palace
Alexandra
Palace
Marlborough House
Edward
Prince George
Prince of Wales
Man Wins All England Lace Knitting Competition
David Rush an 83 year old master printer won the event at Leighton Buzzard. His delicate lace impressed judges and outshone many young female competitors with keen eyes steady fingers and a fine perception of art.
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Leighton Buzzard
David Rush
Free aspirin for senators strains taxpayers in 1932
United States Senate members in 1932 received several thousand dollars worth of free aspirin tablets. The public pays the bill, a burden on taxpayers for others headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Snowdrops Prompt Absent-minded Gent in Market Exchange
A flower seller offers snowdrops to an absent-minded gentleman who confirms the scent and scene, in a brief market moment reflecting everyday urban chatter.
Sleep Walker Ghost Tale From Ontario Pioneers
A tale told by Marjorie Ellwood recalls a pioneer uncle near St Thomas Ontario. A grieving daughter sleep walks to her mother’s grave fought by a frightened family that awakens her. she flees, dies days later after a fever.
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Marjorie Ellwood
St. Thomas
Ontario
Fewer Using Family Crest Vanishing From London
The Edinburgh Scotsman reports that the family crest is disappearing from London as licensing declines. In 1923 about 7,500 licenses were issued, but by 1930 the total fell by a third to around 4,810, with further declines expected. Heavy taxation is blamed as families die out or emigrate, leaving armorial bearings mainly with colleges and public bodies.
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London
L.C.C
Edinburgh Scotsman
Cobham Plan Aims Short Atlantic Passages By Air and Ship
Shorten voyage times by combining air and steamship services. The Cobham plan has been submitted to UK and Canadian governments and to the Irish Free State high commissioner's London office for consideration.
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Alan Cobham
North Atlantic
United Kingdom
Amulets Remain Popular Belief Worldwide Says Survey
A survey reports about half the global population still wears charms or amulets to ward off bad luck spirits and illness. The tradition spans many cultures and age groups, reflecting enduring superstition across regions.
Canned Fruit Output Rises in Dominion as Vegetables Fall
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 1932 canning output up for fruits at 1,272,334 cases while vegetables and soups fall to 5,411,562 cases. Exports of both commodities rise despite a drop in imports. pears lead fruit weight, tomatoes top vegetables, beans rise in weight. Quebec shows vegetable dominance in canning.
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Canada
Iatallo
Quebec
Dominion
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Japan's New Tanks Rise From Recent Formations
The Japanese Tank Corps and Machine Gun Corps are advancing into Jehol in a newly formed force. Tanks from Tokyo and Osaka arsenals ride on terrain tests in Southern Manchuria. Field artillery follows Krupp style with 13 pounder equivalents. mountain gun batteries are fully mechanised. Infantry use the Murata rifle and a new Hotchkiss rapid fire weapon.
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Jehel
Japan
Manchuria
Tokio
Osaka
Australia seeks single men for air force enlistment
The Australian government promotes an all single male air force, arguing unwed personnel face less family pressure, take aviation risks more readily, and avoid compensation claims for dependents in case of death or injury, aiming to protect national finances.
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Federal Government of
Australia
Canada Mineral Production Holds Bright Spot Despite Downturn
Dr Charles Camsell Deputy Minister of Mines told the Canadian Ceramic Society convention in Ottawa that Canada’s mineral production in 1932 exceeded 180 million dollars, employed over 65 000 workers with payrolls above 90 million dollars, remaining a bright area in the industrial life amid world conditions.
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Canada
Charles Camsell
Canadian Ceramic Society
Ottawa
Wheat export prospects for 1932 33 outlined
Canada is expected to improve its wheat export position in 1932 33 according to the Department of Trade and Commerce monthly wheat situation review. Scarcity in Russia and poor Danube crops boost outlook while figures show limited shipments from Russia and Danube regions and sizable exports from Australia Argentina and non European producers.
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Canada
Department of Trade and Commerce
Russia
Off Colour How Is Your Liver
An old advertisement warns readers about a liver ailment and promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills as a remedy. It claims the liver affects digestion and elimination and discourages laxatives and nonprescription fixes. The ad emphasizes the product as a purely vegetable stimulant and urges asking by name.
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Carter
Crown Lands Commission Manages King’s London and English Estates
The Crown Lands Commission administers estates once owned by English kings. In London the crown controls major areas including the West End shopping center, Regent Street, the Mall, the Strand, and Oxford Street. English agricultural estates exceed 100000 acres with annual revenue near 9200000 dollars, of which about 2350000 goes to the King's Privy Purse.
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Choice Properties
London
Crown Lands Commission
Kings of England
Crown
West End
Regent Street
Buckingham Palace
Strand
Oxford Street
England
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