Imperial Economic Conference to frame empire trade unity
The upcoming Imperial Economic Conference in London will bring together British Government representatives and self governing Dominions to discuss empire wide trade policy. It will determine whether competitive individual policies end in division or a united economic plan for mutual advantage across the Empire and beyond. The West and Canadian prairies especially await a successful outcome shaping future relations with Britain, the Dominions, and global markets.
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London
England
Dominions
British Commonwealth of Nations
British Isles
Great Britain
Britain
Imperial Economic Conference
Ottawa
Canada
Ontario Agriculture Urges Seed Preservation for Regina Expo
The Ontario Department of Agriculture speeds preparations for the 1932 World's Grain Exhibition and Conference at Regina. Farmers are urged to keep this year's seed ready in case next year's crop fails to meet former high standards.
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Ontario Department of Agriculture
Regina
Arctic Zone Yields 2000 Plant Species Discovery
Amid cold, sunless stretches in the Arctic Zone, researchers report about 2,000 plant specimens found, including willows junipers ferns mosses and many flowering varieties.
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Arctic
Camels Parade Through Afghanistan Posts Enormous Caravan
Caravans of camels traverse Afghanistan with reports of as many as 120000 laden beasts moving across routes. The vast caravan movements reflect seasonal trade patterns and regional supply links.
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Afghanistan
London Couple Winnie Chicken and Bert Bird Engage
Winnie Chicken and Bert Bird of London England announce their engagement recalling a prior London wedding where Archie Rook married Carrie Swan with Rev James Crowe officiating. The couple were driven home to their residence called The Nest by Robert Starling.
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Winnie Chicken
Bert Bird
London
England
Archie Rook
Carrie Swan
James Crowe
The
Robert Starling
Douglas Egyptian Liniment for Stock Leg Wash
Douglas Egyptian Liniment is an excellent leg wash for stock. It removes coins in horses and quickly relieves bruises sprains swellings and joint stiffness.
Canada Fruit Production Values by Province Last Year
Commercial fruit production in Canada valued at 19 591 240 dollars with Ontario at 8 656 097 BC 6 766 550 Nova Scotia 2 830 088 Quebec 1 145 846 and New Brunswick 192 659.
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Canada
Ontario
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Quebec
New Brunswick
Self Cracking Nuts Boost For Nuts Industry
Dr. A W Hill of the Kew botanical station says self cracking nuts are possible, a boon for commerce as pistachios in California have been costly to crack. He also notes limes shed ripe fruit for easy gathering and cites efforts to breed bananas resistant to disease and with inward curved bunches for easier handling and packing.
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A. W. Hill
Kew
England
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Do You Value Your Health Pink Pills advertisement
Do You Value Your Health The text promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood enriching remedy for those with fatigue headaches backache and poor digestion. A Halifax testimonial claims the pills restored health during anemia and after marriage and notes availability from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario at 50 cents a box.
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Dr. Williams
Gadget shows headlamp status from driver seat
A Toronto inventor Dr W Kennedy Fenton has created small luminous reflectors that attach to head light rims. The device stays visible to the driver at night and indicates whether both lamps are burning.
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W. Kennedy Fenton
Toronto
Asthma Relief Promised by Kellogg Remedy Ad
An advertisement touts Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a powerful relief for severe asthma. It urges sufferers to obtain the treatment from their druggist without delay, promising lasting improvement after years of use.
Speedy Flying Submarines Could Cruise at 250 MPH
Edward B. Warner, president of the Society of Automotive Engineers, predicted speedier flying subs to cruise at 250 miles an hour eight miles above the earth. He said current speeds of 100 to 250 mph meet present needs except in parts of the west and north where travelers want 1,500 mile dawn-to-sunset trips. Warner added that future advances could develop the submarine and rocket plane, long a dream of Glen Curtiss.
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Edward B. Warner
Society of Automotive Engineers
Suset
Glen Curtiss
Warner
World Grain Exhibition Seen At Regina 1932 Tags Sought
Africa shows interest in the Regina 1932 World's Grain Exhibition with requests for exhibit tags. The Maartebeestpoort Experiment Station in Brits Transvaal seeks corn exhibition details.
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Transvaal
South Africa
Regina
Maartebeestpoort
Brits
The Greatest Mistake Is Fear Of Mistakes
A reflection warns that constant fear of errors governs life, urging self reliance and restraint from explanations. It counsels that friends seek support, while enemies doubt explanations, emphasizing personal resolve over defensive talking.
Piracy On High Seas Off China Spurs British Guard Shift
Britain withdraws soldier guards from South China ships prompting recruitment of White Russians in Singapore Hong Kong and Shanghai to replace troops. Anti pirate brigades will be led by British non commissioned officers as piracy centers around Bias Bay near Hong Kong continue to threaten vessels.
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High Seas
Far
South China
Singapore
Hong Kong
Shanghai
China
Bias Bay
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Targeting Child Parasites
An advertisement claims worms sap children's strength and promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy to drive out parasites and boost vitality.
Breath relay switch showcased at Westinghouse Lighting Institute
An electric light using a breath relay switch is exhibited at the Westinghouse Lighting Institute in New York. The device can be turned on or off with a small breath, promising utilities to reduce physical toil and enabling hands free control.
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Westinghouse Lighting Institute
New York
Persian Balm Lotion Delights Skin With Subtle Charm
A vintage note extols Persian Balm as a sheer delight for the skin. It cools and relieves irritation from weather, leaves a fragrance, and absorbs quickly without stickiness, claiming to grant a rare charm and beauty to the complexion.
English Slot Machine Serves Cold Cocktails Mixed Scientifically
A new musical slot machine in England dispenses properly iced cocktails, blending ingredients with scientific precision to produce mixed drinks. The device combines entertainment with drink service, promising consistent quality and novelty for users.
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England
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted as Household Medicine
The advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a versatile household remedy for many ordinary ailments. It emphasizes its effectiveness, affordability, and usefulness to have on hand for unexpected calls.
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Thomas
Ginger Ale Request Sparks Quiet Dining Exchange
A brief dining scene shows Patron asking for ginger ale and Waiter suggesting pale options before Patron settles on a simple glass. The exchange captures a small moment of restaurant service.
Rural Saskatchewan appoints first rural school supervisor
Premier J. T. M. Anderson announces Miss Mary Isabella Grant of Cabri as Saskatchewan's first rural school supervisor under the new education plan. She will oversee Kindersley and Glidden areas, reflecting provinces wide effort to improve rural schooling. A worm remedy advertisement accompanies the notice.
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J. T. M. Anderson
Saskatchewan
Department of Education
Mary Isabella Grant
Cabri
Sask
Public Service Commission
Kindersley and
Glidden
Air honeymoon becomes modern wedding ritual in London
The London Daily Mail declares air journeys the proper start for modern marriages with couples flying to Paris. Croydon reports honeymooners departing and arriving daily as brides parade in gowns and veils, showered with confetti before boarding decorated planes.
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London Daily Mail
Paris
Croydon
Farms Thrive Inside New York City Bounds
The city hosts 320 truck farms within its borders with 250 in Queensborough 66 in Staten Island and four in Brooklyn. The farms operate as small self contained rural enterprises within the metropolis.
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New York City
Queensborough
Staten Island
Brooklyn
Perfect Dyeing with Diamond Dyes Promises Bright True Colors
Diamond Dyes claim easy use for clear even colors that resist fading through wear and washing. The copy touts high quality anilines for dresses lingerie and lingerie fabrics and markets the product at 15 cents at drug stores.
Sonic beams may carry messages between ships
Dr R W Boyle of the national research laboratory at Ottawa told the Institute of Radio Engineers that ultra sonic beams projected through water could become a new means of communication between ships. He showed sketches of hull mounted projectors and noted icebergs, steel hulls, submarines, and land might be detected at several miles using these beams.
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R. W. Boyle
National Research Laboratory
Ottawa
Institute of Radio Engineers
University of Toronto
Boyle
Saskatchewan farm produce study by British officials
Capt. W. Waldron O.B.E. provincial markets commissioner for Saskatchewan led an investigation into English and Scottish markets for Saskatchewan farm produce. He represented the Saskatchewan government at the Fourth World Poultry Congress in Crystal Palace and has recently met several British importers.
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Saskatchewan
Capt
W. Waldron
O.B.E
Crystal Palace
Capt. Waldron
British Isles
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