Hudson Bay route proves wheat shipment feasible from Churchill
The Farnworth's 16 day voyage from Churchill to London with Western Canadian wheat marks a turning point. The West urges lower freight and insurance rates, removal of trade barriers, new rail cutoffs, and possible Churchill free port status to ensure the Bay route's commercial success and broader economic impact.
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Farnworth
Churchill
London
England
Canada
Hudson Bay
Warkworth
Bay
Empire
Hudson Bay Railway
Europe
Telegraph Wire Riots Reach Tanganyika and Kenya Regions
Natives cut telegraph lines about 24 miles from Mombasa in protest over scanty clothing and demand for wire. Telegraph messages were rerouted to Mombasa and shipped by train as repairs took over 24 hours. An earlier note claimed a sun mass of 50 005 000 tons of platinum in a gas heated to 11 000 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Tanganyika
Kenya
South Africa
Mombasa
Kenora blueberry crop surges 1931 shipments rise 80 percent
Kenora reports a remarkable blueberry season with an eighty percent growth over 1930. The 1930 crop yielded 145000 pounds or about 8700 baskets, while this year’s shipments reached 255000 pounds or around 15300 baskets. Prices fell but demand remained strong across the season.
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Kenora
Gandhi to attend Buckingham Palace dress debate at conference
All Dressed Up Gandhi and other delegates invited by the Lord Chamberlain to a Buckingham Palace party. Gandhi vows to wear his loin cloth shawl and sandals as his habitual dress. The rest of the excerpt notes stamps and a sleeping car design.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Lord Chamberlain
Buckingham Palace
Gandhi
Life Insurance in Canada Shows Strong Market
A statement from the Life Insurance Sales Research Bureau notes that in the first nine months of this year Canada and Newfoundland sold 367.223 million dollars in ordinary life insurance. It also cites total life insurance in force at 6.5 billion dollars, about 650 dollars per person, a per capita record second only to the United States.
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Life Insurance Sales Research Bureau
Canada
Newfoundland
Bennett
Dominion
United States
Ottawa Journal
Diamond Dyes Praise From Theatre Wardrobe
A theater worker explains using Diamond Dyes to refresh dresses and stockings, stretching a slender wardrobe to appear more varied. Neighbors note many new items thanks to the easy to use dyes praised by a wardrobe mistress who tested many brands.
Kruschen Salts Help Woman Lose 19 Lbs in Six Months
A 22 year old woman weighed 162 pounds and suffered backaches and headaches from digestive waste buildup. After six months using Kruschen Salts she lost 19 pounds and reports improved health, energy, and a feeling of renewed youth.
Russia and Germany and the five year plan
A Moscow dispatch notes Moscow shows restraint toward Germany as Russia aims to protect export markets for the five year plan. Revolution in Germany could threaten Russia by depriving it of vital outlets for raw materials and machinery purchases. Russia prefers stable trade to fuel credit and industrial growth.
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Russia
Germany
Hamburg
Dresden
Berlin
Moscow
Roussia
Auditorium Plan for Winnipeg Relief Expansion
The special sub committee of cabinet on unemployment relief announced $1,250,000 in additional Manitoba spending for a new large auditorium in Winnipeg, with the Federal share included. Federal commitments to Manitoba now exceed $2,250,000, up from $900,000 last year, in a three way cost arrangement among cities province and Dominion.
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Province of
Manitoba
Winnipeg
G. PD. Robertson
Dominion
Asthma Remedy Claim Promises Restored Health
Aclaims Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy relieves paroxysms of choking and restores health. The advertisement asserts wide recognition across many regions and positions the remedy as vital for asthma victims.
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J. D. Kellogg
Church Hat Theft Sparks Upset At Fair
At a church fair a pastor's wife was upset after her hat was put down and then sold for thirty cents. A church worker confirmed the incident as a theft in the event's casual trades.
Teething Fuss? Castoria Eases Baby Discomfort
Teething makes him fussy and parents seek relief. Castoria, a pure vegetable preparation for babies and children, gently aids digestion and relieves colic without harsh drugs. Ensure you get genuine Castoria by checking the name.
Free McGill Scholarship Offered by Canadian Pacific
The Canadian Pacific Railway Company announces a free scholarship for apprentices and employees under 21 or their minor sons. It covers one year in arts and four in engineering or five years in architecture at McGill. Applicants face a competitive exam and must pass Quebec high school leaving or McGill matriculation exams in June 1932. The top average winner chooses a course. scholarship renews if standing remains.
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McGill University
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Grant Hall
Quebec
McGill
Canada
Safety First Warns Against Faster Auto Traffic
An automotive engineer warns that even with new highways speeds of 65 to 70 mph will be possible but asserts safety must come first. He notes US car accidents kill over 30,000 yearly, with about half pedestrians, and injuries exceed 900,000, a third of them pedestrians.
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United States
Ruth Life Makes News in Quiet Big Times
The New York Times notes how dreary it is for a baseball star earning $80,000 annually to juggle public attention with private limits. A humorous exchange about guests underscores a celebrity’s detached routine. Citing 1932 tourism plans, the piece contrasts dramatic sports fame with ordinary vows.
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Babe Ruth
The
New York Times
British Postal notes halted in Canada amid pound decline
Due to a depreciated pound, the post office department orders that British and Irish Free State postal notes cannot be cashed in Canada. The policy shift from postal notes to money orders follows Ottawa’s guidance to avoid exchange risk. Banks increasingly refuse pound and ten shilling notes as exchange conditions worsen.
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Post Office Department
Post Office
Ottawa
London
Canada
Saskatchewan launches cancer treatment clinics in Regina and Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Cancer Commission plans government clinics in Regina and Saskatoon with a radium fund, vault storage, and radiative support from the University of Saskatchewan. Free examinations for those who think they have cancer will be provided, and a definite opening date is forthcoming.
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Saskatchewan Cancer Commission
Regina
Saskatoon
University of Saskatchewan At
Persian Balm Toilet Requisite Delights Complexion
Persian Balm is praised as a rare charm for the complexion. It cools and relieves irritation from weather and is quickly absorbed without stickiness. The lotion is described as fragrant and velvety smooth with a subtly distinctive charm for every woman.
Not Densely Populated BC Among Canada’s Richly Endowed Provinces
British Columbia is described as richly endowed with vast area larger than several European nations yet its population is comparable to the English city of Sheffield. The text contrasts expansive land with relatively small population density.
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British Columbia
Canada
United Kingdom
France
Holland
Belgium
Denmark
Sheffield
England
First English poet laureate Geoffrey Chaucer 1839 grant
The text notes Geoffrey Chaucer as the first English poet laureate and mentions a 1839 royal grant of a yearly wine allowance as part of the office benefits.
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England
Geoffrey Chaucer
Growth of hair linked to pituitary study at Illinois hospital
University of Illinois hospital extends trials begun by Dr. B Norman Bengtson on baldness and hair growth. Anterior pituitary gland regulation observed during glandular extract treatment for overweight, with a 58 year old man regaining gray to black hair after several months.
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University of Illinois Research and Education Hospital
B. Norman Bengtson
Maywood
Bengtson
Harmful Radio Activity Theory Advanced At Purdue
The article reports that thin fat layers may shield living cells from ionizing radiation and harmful electrical activity. It notes widespread ionization effects from radioactivity and other causes, contrasting cellular responses in living versus dead tissue.
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Purdue University
Mecca For Golfers Winter sports on Vancouver Island
Winter sports on Vancouver Island include golf riding tennis fishing and yachting. Golf has been played on Victoria courses every day of the year a test possibly unique on the North American continent.
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Vancouver Island
Victoria
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