Drought Commission Urged Across Western Provinces
The Saskatchewan drought issue prompts calls for a drought commission to study water conservation. Manitoba and Alberta may follow as prairie provinces face recurring dry years. The Winnipeg Tribune urges action to prevent future drought by damming rivers and creating artificial lakes and reforesting lands.
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Save Big Trees In B C
Frank J D Barnjum of Montreal and Annapolis purchased another virgin tract on Vancouver Island to prevent logging. The second tract acquired by Barnjum and companions includes a 23 foot circumference tree about 11 feet diameter at the stump and roughly 900 years old. He warns against cutting such age giants, noting reproduction costs would run into billions.
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Annapolis
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Barnjum
England
Scenic Highway to Link Lake Louise and Jasper Draws Work Force
Unemployed men from national parks and western Canada will work on the Lake Louise to Jasper scenic highway this winter. Twelve surveyors left Banff for Lake Louise to establish camps north of the resort. J M Wardle, chief engineer of Canadian National Parks, is arranging surveys for the northern end of the proposed 160 mile route through valleys east of the Canadian Rockies and past the Columbia Ice Field.
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Columbia Ice Field
Saskatchewan Proposes Uniform Truck Traffic Rules
The Saskatchewan Government proposes uniform regulations to control bus and truck traffic on inter provincial highways. Hon. A C Stewart, Minister of Highways, will press strong recommendations at the Good Roads Association of Canada convention in Lucerne Quebec. Saskatchewan leads western provinces in traffic regulation as high grade highways boosted flow. regulations were issued last year.
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Saskatchewan
A. C. Stewart
Good Roads Association of Canada
Lucerne
Quebec
Unnamed South Carolina Pensioner Recalled for Worth and Slavery
A centenarian ex slave named Uncle Dan, a pensioner of a South Carolina family, recalls being bought for $1,200 and notes the Emancipation Proclamation rendered him “plumb worthless.” He jokes about his upkeep as his patron ribs him in good humor.
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South Carolina
Dole
Lincoln
Grape Crop Forecast Downgraded in Niagara District
The Ontario Growers' Council says the Niagara district grape crop will be smaller than first estimated with a maximum of 19 000 to 21 000 bushels, down about 12 000 bushels from the initial projection.
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Gretna Green Wedding Smithy Faces Tax Cut Appeal
The National Government tax plan targets Gretna Green wedding smithy and museum once valued at 185 per year now reassessed at 2500. An appeal in Dumfries court reduced the valuation to 2500 for the shop and its ancient anvil, citing 66824 visitors and over 8000 in revenue last year.
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Dumfries
Women pilots rise in Royal Aero Club ranks
The Manchester Guardian notes the 10,060th Royal Aero Club aviator's certificate goes to a woman. An air authority says many women train as pilots but future parity with men remains uncertain. He cites women’s light touch yet questions emergency self command and notes most women flyers are young hobbyists.
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Days in a year riddle and census figures from capitals
A child asks how many days are in a year while a teacher insists seven days in a week. The dialogue contrasts with updated census figures listing London, New York, Berlin, and Paris by population.
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London
New York
Berlin
Paris
Emerald Gemstone Declared Most Prized Jewel
The flawless emerald is identified as the most highly prized gem stone in leading jewel literature, noting its perfection and desirability among collectors and connoisseurs.
Paris Lepine Concours Showcases Toy Inventors
In Paris the Lepine Concours grew from 100 to nearly 2000 exhibitions at the Porte de Versailles, displaying toys and devices by inventors seeking markets. The fair reveals hopeful makers spending a year or more to create items from aeroplanes to table beds, with families flocking to buy and admire.
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M. Louis Lepine
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Pari
Grand Boulevard
Porte de Versailles
Lauder to Celebrate 50 Years on Stage at Arbroath
Sir Harry Lauder plans a concert in August at Arbroath Scotland marking half a century on the stage. He recalls his first appearance there in 1882 as a mill worker and school pupil who won a contest and received a knife and gold watch. His debut song Though Poor I’m a Gentleman Still may be sung again. A psychologist notes a cow is more intelligent than the horse.
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Arbroath
Scotland
Postpone Transfer Of Mounted Police Post In North
Authorities still hope to find the missing German scientist Krueger, last seen spring 1930 in Axel Heiberg Land, so the planned move of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police post from Bache Peninsula to Crag Harbour is deferred for another year, per reports aboard the Boothic arriving at Sydney Nova Scotia.
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Axel Heiberg
Canada Poised to Lead Global Recovery Says British Official
Julian Piggott of the British Steel Export Corporation told Ottawa that Canada will be among the first nations to weather the current downturn and recover. He spoke during an interview hosted by Sir William Clarke, the British High Commissioner.
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Julian Piggott
British Steel Export Corporation
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England
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William Clarke
The Story of the Grape From Ancient Cultivation to Modern Canada
The grape, a long valued fruit, links to Bacchus Dionysus Osiris and Noah in myth. Norse explorers found wild vines in Vineland and today Canada Ontario and British Columbia grow many varieties. The 1931 crop matures with high quality and attractive prices.
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British Columbia
Canadian economist calls to detach dollar from gold standard
Bernard K. Sandwell told the Canadian Club in Winnipeg that world gold reserves totaling 11 billion dollars leave four billion idle and depress prices. He urged Canada to sever the dollar from gold and set purchasing power between 1922 and 1927, noting Canada’s 1921 dollar value at 76 percent of the U S gold dollar. Romanian state railways also began a new expansion program.
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France
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Change For The Better Says Bishop Of London In Vancouver
The Right Rev A F Winnington Ingram Bishop of London praises modern youth for broader freedoms and cooperation. He contrasts past strict rules with current social progress, noting girls are healthier and more capable, and that older ages remain active and engaged in life and work. Ottawa Journal.
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London
Vancouver
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Ottawa Journal
Electric Washers Quickly Supplant Hand Operated Models in Canada
An official report shows Canada rapidly discarding hand power washing machines. Of 86 053 machines produced last year, 67 577 were electric, 10 288 used other power, and 8 193 were hand units. Total value of 9 391 711 dollars is split mainly with electric models at 8 807 068 dollars. Electric power's broad domestic use rises as water power makes electricity cheap nationwide.
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Dominion
Doctor to Person Ratio Tops Nations in U S
The Department of Interior reports one doctor for every 80 people in the United States, the highest rate globally. Sweden records one doctor per 2 869 residents as the lowest. Four English omnibus lines combine into a 3 500 000 dollar concern.
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U.S. Department of Interior
Sweden
England
Oranges Peeling Machine Installed in New York Hospital
A machine designed to peel oranges efficiently has been installed at a New York hospital. The device aims to speed up patient meal preparation and reduce labor in the hospital kitchen.
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