Better Way shows value of work over direct relief in Canada
A Western Canada column highlights a community’s decision to provide work instead of direct relief. It details repairing 100 miles of rural telephone lines, reestablishing seven of ten systems, and employing 30 to 40 residents for 15 days each with minimal cash outlay. The piece argues this approach strengthens finances, reduces debt, and builds self-reliance and future service gains.
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Western
Canada
Electric eel shocks microphone during St. Louis radio trial
An electric eel on a St. Louis 200 broadcast knocked a microphone offline as staff attempted a demonstration. One announcer waved a finger near the aquarium and a second person touched the mic, triggering the eel’s voltage and ending the transmission.
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St. Louis
Serb-Greek Church Issues New Widow Divorce Rules
Oriental Church synods issue strict regulations on remarriage with widows barred from remarrying for ten years after a husband's death while widowers may remarry after forty days. The policy tightens marital rules under church authority.
Airspeed Needed to Match Sound Speed Is 750 Miles Per Hour
An aeroplane would need to travel 750 miles per hour to keep pace with the speed of sound. The fact highlights the extraordinary velocity required for sonic travel and the related phenomena of supersonic flight.
Must Self Butter By Net Weight Inspectors Check Up
Inspectors from the Dairy and Cold Storage Branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture audit butter prints to ensure full net weight for consumers. They find some vendors fail to observe requirements, which mandate prints be weighed to one quarter, one half, one, or two pounds, with exemptions for rolls or lumps sold by farmers.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Dairy Industry Act
Canada
Grandmother's Remedy Still Good Today
An old fashioned claim extols Hinds Honey and Almond Cream as a preventive and healing lotion for rough outdoor hands and chapped skin. It promises quick absorption, non sticky feel, and protection against cold damp weather for skin kept smooth and white.
Kruschen Diet Plan Offer at Local Drugstore
A druggist offers Kruschen Giant Packages with a free Trial Bottle. The ad promises elimination of waste and poisons, fighting internal sluggishness and fat. If not convinced after the Trial, money is refunded when returning the Regular package.
Hearing Loss Prevalent in Britain Says Dr Crowden
Dr Crowden notes many people are effectively deaf without realizing it. He cites 2,500,000 Britons with below normal hearing and about 40,000 totally deaf. Rejections for middle ear disease rose from 41 per 1000 to 50 per 1000. These conditions top enlistment discharge causes and impair daily life for all ages.
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G. P. Crowden
Great Britain
Canadians Honored by Governor General at Ottawa
Honors for Canadians included the insignia of rank in the order of Saint John conferred by the Governor General at Ottawa after the first Commander-Chapter meeting in Canada. Recipients included Lieut.-Col. Herbert Molson of Montreal made knight of grace Hon. John J. Kinley of Halifax promoted to commander Morris W. Wilson of Montreal and John M. Imrie of Edmonton admitted as commanders.
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Ottawa
Canada
Herbert Molson
Montreal
John J. Kinley
Halifax
Morris W. Wilson
John M. Imrie
Edmonton
Empire Air Routes Time Must Be Speeded Up
Sir Philip Sassoon, British under secretary for air, urges drastic reductions in flying times on long distance routes after returning from a Singapore tour. He says the air ministry post office and Imperial Airways agree schedules must be sped up, with emphasis on developing air mail and extending night flying. He notes night landing experience and supports commercial night flights.
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Philip Sassoon
Sir Philip Sassoon
Air
Singapore
Air Ministry
Post Office
Imperial Airways
Sir Philip
Philip
Inventors Claim Light Ray Gun Paralyzes Aviators
In France two inventors announce a perfected gun that shoots light rays capable of paralyzing an aviator and taking down an aircraft. They claim the rays can be generated at any intensity.
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France
Berlin butter van gets grass covered for cooling
A Berlin butter merchant covers van roofs with real grass to keep the interior cool. In Japan, giant spider crabs reach weights up to 30 pounds, highlighting odd animal facts aboard news pages.
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Berlin
Japan
False Teeth Powder Promises All Day Comfort
An advertisement touts Dr Werner's Powder for dentures offering all day stability. It claims teeth will not think about or slide, with a protective cushion for sensitive gums and a sanitary, pleasant breath. Sold by druggists.
Scottish Musical Players open transcontinental tour in Montreal
The Scottish Musical Players, in their second transcontinental tour, presented Burns tub dramatized works and added Bonnie Prince Charlie. The company includes Mary McMahon, Edyth McGregor, William T. Wilson, T. McAllister Wallace, Florence Reed, Randall Salmons, Ann Forsythe, with new member Gordon Douglas. They head to Regina, Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge in November and December.
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His Majesty's Theatre
Montreal
Burns
Cotter
Prince Charles
Mary McMahon
Edyth McGregor
William T. Wilson
T. McAllister Wallace
Florence Reed
Randolph Salmons
Ann Forsythe
Gordon Douglas
Cass Theatre
Detroit
Michigan
Walker Theatre
Winnipeg
Regina
Edmonton
Grand Theatre
Calgary
Lethbridge
Oldest Trading Firm Bergslags Akte Bolga Still Active
Stora Kopparberg of Stockholm Sweden, Bergslags Akte bolga, claimed as the world’s oldest trading concern, remains in business after operating since the twelfth century with documents over 700 years old.
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Stora Kopparberg’s
Bergslags Aktebolga
Stockholm
Sweden
Proper spacing aids even bread rise in baking
Do not allow baking pans to touch. Air must circulate around each pan for best results to ensure well risen breads and rolls.
Australia Exports Over 70 Million Bushels of Wheat
Australia reports export volume surpassing 70 million bushels of wheat this year. Industry groups note strong overseas demand and rising prices, with supplies guided by harvest yields and climate conditions across major farming regions.
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Australia
Handwriting Based Character Analysis Appeals to Readers
An editor explains Grapho-Analysis and invites readers to submit handwriting for personal character analysis. A Winnipeg woman asks about a love triangle with a married man. the analyst advises ending the affair, noting the man's volatile yet undisciplined nature and the caller's warm, impulsive personality.
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Winnipeg
Miss J
Origin of the English pound as a wheat-weight standard
The early English pound was defined as the weight of 7 680 grain wheat kernels taken from the middle of the ear after thorough drying. This standard ties monetary value to a precise grain-based weight measurement used in historical commerce.
Australian scientist melts tires into high grade printing ink
An Australian researcher converts discarded automobile tires into a durable printing ink. The process aims to recycle waste tires into a functional pigment with potential industrial uses and reduced environmental impact.
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Australia
Inventor Promises Salt Cellar That Never Runs Dry
The inventor of a salt cellar that will always have salt in it claims to supply a long felt want by providing a reliable, never empty condiment option for kitchens.
Aspirin for Fast Relief and Safety
Remember the pictures below when you want fast relief from rain. Aspirin eases headaches or neuralgia in minutes. An Aspirin tablet begins taking hold as you swallow it and is safe for the heart. Look for Bayer across on every tablet and choose tins of 12 or bottles of 24 or 100.
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Canada
Bayer
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