World Wheat Demand Brighter Amid Supply Tightening
The world wheat market shows strengthening demand as prices rise and carryovers shrink. Canada, the U S, Australia and Argentina cut acreage by about 14 million acres, with production risks ahead in the U S winter crop. yet non European buyers have surged, lifting weekly trade to around 16.2 million bushels and marking a shift to optimism in the grain trade. Calgary Herald notes 1921–1931 consumption rose by 700 million bushels, implying a hopeful long-term outlook for the prairie wheat producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Australia
Argentina
Broomhall
British Wheat Authority
Dominion
Daily Bread
Calgary Herald
British Isles Immigration Offices Reorganized Amid Cuts
The Department of Immigration and Colonization plans a major reorganization of its British Isles offices to cut overstaffing and concentrate operations in larger cities. London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Inverness, Belfast or Dublin may host central offices, with changes likely before year-end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Immigration and Colonization
British Isles
W. A. Gordon
Immigration and Colonization
Europe
W. P. Little
London
Liverpool
Glasgow
Inverness
Belfast
Dublin
Bristol
York
Canada
Japanese youth join modern movements and mount Fuji hike
Reports show Nipponese women attend the Summer School of Oriental Culture in Tokio and hike with knapsacks as they embrace new trends. Dentists at Paris note Japan's strides in dental science while Commander Glen Kidston leaves most of his 2 million estate to son Archie on condition he learns French and German.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Nippon
Oriental Culture
Tokio
Mount Fuji
Paris
Glen Kidston
Archie
Safety Glass Turns Twenty One This Year
The article recalls Edouard Benedictus, a French chemist of Dutch origin, whose 1910 patent on a glass coating led to unbreakable glass. A dropped bottle inside a coated shell survived, inspiring the later manufacture of safety glass with Reginald Delpech popularizing its production.
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Edouard Benedictus
Paris
Benedictus
Reginald Delpech
Blind Man Thanks Blind Woman for Help Across Street
Mrs. Margaret Wilson, a blind meter operator, stood at a busy intersection awaiting aid. A man asked to cross with her, and after safely crossing he thanked her, stating that help from a fellow blind person is a great favor after years of blindness.
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Margaret Wilson
Mrs. Wilson
New Regulations Proposed for Vancouver Harbor Workers
J. B. Thompson, chairman of the Vancouver harbor commission, presents new regulations on loading and unloading vessel conditions to the Minister of Marine to improve stevedore safety. The Department of Marine reviews the commission's competency to enact and enforce the rules, with a decision pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver Harbor
Minister of Marine
J. B. Thompson
Vancouver Harbor Commission
Department of Marine
Voices of wisdom and rail plans in Romania
The text compares wise ears of corn rising early and drooping when full to men who seek certainty. It notes Romania beginning extensive expansion of government railway lines. It also mentions chromium-nickel alloy steel potentially enabling steam aircraft.
No Treasure Found in Ida Wood Trunk Search
The five opened trunks stored by 93 year old Ida Wood in Manhattan yielded no diamonds or cash. They contained linen towels blankets and soap marked with hotel names from the United States and Europe. Otis F. Wood, guardian, noted items had rested since 1876 and trunks traced early manufacturing methods.
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Ida Wood
Manhattan Storage Co
Seventh Avenue
52Nd Street
New York
Ocean House
Newport
Leland
Narragansett Pier
Windsor
Jacksonville
Clinton
Philadelphia
Railway Bridge Laying At Parma Impresses Nation
Engineering feat at Parma Italy places a 240 foot iron bridge on the line between Parma and Spezzia in 12 minutes. The 350 ton structure was set between trains without stopping traffic. An aeroplane stunt proclaims man surpassing birds. The U S can even call the Canary Islands by telephone.
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Parma
Italy
Spezzia
Ladies' and Misses' Bath Robe Pattern Details
Describes a one-piece bath robe with perforations for seams, two-piece tuxedo collar, patch pockets, removable tie sash, and long sleeves. Includes size measurements, material yardages, and pattern price of 25 cents in stamps or coin.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern order notice appears from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. It lists a pattern number and size with a form to mail or address inquiries to the pattern department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Removing Versailles Statues Allocates to Birth Towns
Statues of 16 Frenchmen once at Versailles are being removed and given to the birth towns of the men they honor. The piece notes a shift in display of national memory as statues move to local communities.
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Versailles
Canada poised on threshold of new era of expansion
Dr. W. W. Swanson says Canada faces a rapid shift as wheat inventories fade and world demand rises. He cites 1928 crop issues, expects strong need for high grade Canadian wheat to improve European markets, and predicts swift disposal of U S farm board holdings with Russia and Argentina no longer top rivals. Minister H. H. Stevens urges Canadians to shoulder democratic responsibility and pursue steady growth.
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W. W. Swanson
University of Saskatchewan
R. B. Bennett
Saskatoon
Swanson
Europe
U.S. Farm Board
Russia
Argentine Republic
Canada
H. H. Stevens
Trade and Commerce
Brantford
Warning on Stored Green Feed and Russian Thistle Fires
Sas katchewan farmers are warned about spontaneous combustion from stored green feed and Russian thistle. Hon J F Bryant KC cites a case where a barn burned after September 12 storage and September 30 ignition. Advises drying feed completely before placing in hay mows or storing outside until dry.
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J. F. Bryant
K.C
Saskatchewan
Wrong Diet Ruins Teeth Diets vs. Brushing Theory
Harvard’s Dr. Perry R. Howe argues diet, not brushing, preserves teeth and accepts the Fauchart medal from the American Dental Association. He notes decades of brushing failed to prevent cavities and urges more vegetables fruits and milk while reducing meats and cereals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry R. Howe
Dental Science
Harvard University
Fauchard
American Dental Association
Closed Beaver Season Proclaimed in Saskatchewan
A two year beaver close season begins January 1 1932 in Saskatchewan under a Lieutenant Governor in Council proclamation. The order bars hunting trapping shooting wounding or killing beaver across the province for 1932 and 1933 amid conservation measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Province of
Canada Prepares Experimental Dairy Cattle Shipment to China
David Miunter of Grimsby Ontario reports progress on an experimental shipment of Canadian Holstein and Ayrshire cattle to Hong Kong dairy interests. An order for 100 head is being filled from Ontario and Quebec stock. If successful, the venture could open the Japanese market as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
David Miunter
Grimsby Beach
Ont
Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
Montreal
Canada
Ice and
Bees Observe Right Of Way In Glass Hive Exhibit
A glass hive at the National Museum in Washington links to the outside world by a glass passage. Worker bees travel on the right side in orderly lanes collecting nectar. When the hive warms, bees fan wings to cool the air, a natural cooling system explained by museum authorities.
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National Museum At
Washington
Australian settler moves house with friend’s bee and jacks
An Australian settler, sick and a mile and a half from help, refuses to leave his home. A friend organizes a bee, lifts the house on a trap, and relocates it to the friend’s nearby residence to ensure care.
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Western Australia
Western Canada census bulletin notes Albert and Pas gains
An extra census bulletin lists western Canadian cities with Prince Albert at 9886 residents up from 7558 in 1921 and The Pas at 4015, a 116.09 percent rise. It also notes six forges busy during Banff Scotland horseshoe contest.
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Canada
Prince Albert
Pas
Manitoba
Banff
Scotland
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New York Evening Post
Overseas Immigration Offices
Lnterists
Boonen
Berlin
Roumania
Canary Islands
Canadian Pacific
Park Avenue
Sondagsnisse-Strix
Stockholm
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