Possible Changes In Our Present Economic System Stressed
Robert Gardiner spoke at the United Farmers of Alberta convention urging mass intelligence to guide change. He warned of a servile state if power concentrates, urged public ownership of resources, and pressed for cooperative strength to lift farm livelihoods amid debt and currency issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gardiner
United Farmers of Alberta
Gardiner
Uf.a
House of Commons
Cadia
Henry Wise Wood
Weed
Alberta
Dominion
Royal Commission
Little tuck-in blouse design with green wool fabric
The piece describes a gay Persian green tuck-in blouse with matching green bone button trim and tab-trimmed neckline. It notes flared back cuffs, multiple sizes 14 through 38 inches, and a pattern price of 25 cents. Crepe de chine and crepe satin color options are offered.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Pattern Co
Winnipeg Pattern No Bize is advertised by the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 475 McDermot Ave. The notice directs readers on ordering methods and pattern availability.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Average Citizen Voices Against Radio Advertising
A letter from Toronto Mail and Empireholder Mr. Average Citizen denounces radio advertising for invading the home privacy with uninvited voices and mispronounced terms. He urges national broadcasting free of ads or, at least, sponsor mentions only in the King’s English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto Mail
Empire
Alberta Butterfat Receipts Reach Record in 1931
Butterfat receipts in Alberta rose to 19,150,372 pounds for 1931, up 3,963,106 pounds or 26.1 percent from 1930, with district gains of 29.9 percent in the north, 33.2 percent in the center, and 12.0 percent in the south. Butterfat in the four weeks ending December 26, 1931 totaled 840,945 pounds, up 105,633 pounds or 14.4 percent from December 1930, according to the Alberta Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Aklavik Records Second Warmest November Temperature
Residents of Aklavik on the Arctic coast celebrate a rare warm spell with 42 degrees above zero in late November. Only one Canadian station reported a warmer reading that week while areas from the Rockies to the Atlantic stayed freezing.
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Aklavik
Arctic
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Rockies
Atlantic
Apples and Oranges Competition Sparks Play Name Clash
Rival California fruit growers clash with Oregon rivals over publicity antics. Orange growers pressure the theatre director to rename The Apple Cart to The Orange Box while in California. The director refuses, arguing the change would not promote the Oregon apples. They trace the author’s contact and cable him for a reply.
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California
Oregon
Mr. Shaw
A.n
Bee Colony Fielders in Heavy Flow Study
An apiary study under Dominion Apiarist C B Gooderham records field workers in a honey flow. Based on 5000 bees per pound and weighing colonies, one hive showed 20 625 bees in the field out of 55 675 total, with 35 000 at rest. another case had 27 187 abroad from 56 250 total, leaving 29 063 reserve.
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C. B. Gooderham
Dominion Apiarist
Temperature zones influence gangrene risk from cold exposure
The report notes that gangrene due to cold exposure occurs more frequently in temperate zones than in Arctic regions, suggesting geographic variation in risk factors and protective conditions.
Doctor Recommends Three Ways of Morning Bath
A doctor jokes there are three ways to take the early morning bath hot cold and for granted. The remark frames a light health note on daily routines and humor.
Objectionable Company and Glasgow Victory Fund Drive
In a railway carriage a pompous old gentleman rejects conversation, claiming he travels in objectionable and inquisitive company as the carriage is full of samples. In Glasgow a one day street collection raised 31830 pounds for ex soldiers.
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Glasgow
Scotland
England Leads World Despite Gloomy Forecasts Says Social Economist
Dr J Wesley Bready of Toronto told Moose Jaw Rotary and Canadian clubs a world economic conference within 12 months could shift tariffs toward freer trade. He argued Britain still leads in world finance and industry, despite critics, and warned that postwar debts fueled global economic chaos.
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J. Wesley Bready
Child Welfare Authority
Toronto
Bready
Rotary
Moose Jaw
England
Britain
United States
France
U S and British Naval Costs Compared Since 1918
The United States now spends 382 million dollars yearly on a fleet of 1 173 000 tons, up 187 percent since 1918 when it was 963 000 tons. Britain’s fleet is 1 378 000 tons costing 271 million, up 10 percent. Including army and air defense, the U S total last year was 842 million versus Britain’s 560 million. The Ottawa Journal notes Coolidge calling efforts peaceful preparation.
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United States
Great Britain
Britain
British Empire
Coolidge
Ottawa Journal
Nova Scotia Campaign Urges Local Seafood Consumption
Nova Scotia launches a provincial drive to boost native industry by encouraging residents to eat more fish. A December 1981 eastern fisheries division report shows total landings of 8,124,900 pounds, down from 12,161,600 pounds in the same period of 1930, with recipes and preparation ideas to attract readers.
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Nova
Warn Against Lip Biting Cancer Risk Highlighted
Dr. Carl W. Waldron of Minneapolis warned the Chicago Dental Society against biting lips noting it may cause mouth cancer. He estimated five thousand annual cancer deaths in the U.S. from mouth jaw and lip cancer and urged mouth health as a preventive measure. He said cancer of the lip can affect youths and is far more common in the lower lip and in men than women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Waldron
Minneapolis
Chicago Dental Society
Police dog Gerta found after 200 mile trek to old home
Gerta a police dog vanished in the Smooth Stone Lake area north of Big River last fall. The emaciated animal reappeared at the home of its former owners after a 200 mile journey in freezing weather.
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Smooth Stone Lake
Big River
Gerta
There is nothing more desirable than a cook who can cook
A succinct boast about culinary skill highlighting the value of a competent cook. The line emphasizes cooking ability as a highly desirable trait and reflects a praise for proficient cooks.
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Hummel
Hamburg
By Annette
the Countess OF
Bessborrough
Social Economist
U.S
Dominion Postal Department
United States Post Office Department
New York
Faun
Vienna
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