The Russian menace and imperial economic policy
The article argues Soviet Russia threatens global trade with forced labor and dumped exports while Russia expands via tractors and foreign expertise. It urges Canada and the United States to counter unfair competition ahead of the Imperial Economic Conference in London, backing Bennett and MacDonald’s leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Great Britain
Canada
United States
British Commonwealth of Nations
Germany
Fanates
England
Henry Ford
London
C. A. Dunning
Bennett
Ramsay MacDonald
Deceiving the Customer at Dominion Fruit Branch Museum
A former Ottawa display shows twelve blueberry boxes half-filled with board scraps and trash. The inspection service found the curio after a purchaser complained from a large Eastern market. The buyer faced caveat emptor as the boxes failed to meet expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Fruit Branch
Ottawa
French urged to top Eiffel Tower with 22 foot flag tower
Campaigners press France to add a 22 foot flag tower atop the Eiffel Tower to reclaim the title of world tallest structure now held by the Chrysler Building in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiffel Tower
Chrysler
New York
Motorist beats train to crossing and dies
A dramatic roadside incident ends with a fatality as a man outruns a train by a narrow margin. The collision is foreshadowed by a burst of speed but a warning note remains on the tombstone.
Crosses Canada On Bicycle Wins $1000 Wager
Noel Marcil of Halifax rode a battered bicycle from April 15 with $15 and food, aiming for the Pacific by August 15. He stranded in a ditch near Lytton for two weeks with injuries yet still reached Vancouver August 8, one week early, winning the $1000 wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Marcil
Halifax
Vancouver
Marcil
Atlantic Coast
Pacific
Lytton
Canuck
Production of Cordage Industry in 1929 Gains
A report by the Dominion Bureau of Statistics shows cordage rope and twine production valued at 11,798,165 dollars in 1929, up from 10,839,961 dollars in 1928. The increase is 958,204 dollars or 8.84 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quote on honesty: admitting ignorance instead of directing
A philosopher notes honesty lies in admitting ignorance rather than telling others to look up answers themselves. The remark contrasts humility with dogged self-reliance and emphasizes truthful self-assessment.
A Good Home Is Worth All You Put Into It
A home is valuable based on the time money and effort you invest. The saying emphasizes dedication and ongoing care as the key to lasting quality and comfort.
Canada Farm Wealth Estimated At 1929 Total
The National Revenue Department reports Canada’s gross agricultural wealth for 1929 at about 7.98 billion dollars. Ontario leads with 509.4 million, followed by Quebec 320.4 million and Saskatchewan 309.3 million. Key sectors include field crops 979.75 million, dairy 290 million, farm animals 210.4 million, and poultry and eggs 109.35 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
National Revenue Department
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Restored Health
A Manitoba homemaker describes severe run down, fatigue, and poor appetite before using Dr Williams Pink Pills. After six boxes she reports renewed strength and health. The ad claims the pills build red blood and energy and are sold by druggists or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Remarkable Invention Boosts Newsroom Teletype System
West Chester County Publishers announces a new teletypeset ter system led by J. Noel Macy. Seven newspapers use the instrument sending news via teleg raphic impulses and translating to type almost instantly. Readers of Yonkers Statesman Mount Vernon Daily Argus New Rochelle Standard-Star Port Chester Daily Item Tarrytown Daily News Assissing Citizen Sentinel White Plains Daily Press gain earlier news breaks. Walter W. Morey invented it and Edward E Kleinschmidt Frank E Gannett helped develop it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester County Publishers, Inc
White Plains
N.Y
J. Noel Macy
Yonkers Statesman
Mount Vernon Daily Argus
New Rochelle Standard-Star
Port Chester Daily Item
Tarrytown Daily News
Citizen-Sentinel
White Plains Daily Press
Walter W. Morey
Edward E. Kleinschmidt
Frank E. Gannett
Miller's Worm Powders for Children Relief
Miller's Worm Powders claim to promptly relieve children from stomachic and intestinal worms without shock or injury to the delicate system. They act thoroughly and painlessly though vomiting may occur in some cases, seen as a sign of strong action rather than poor quality.
Mrs David Lloyd George predicts autumn general election
At a Welsh garden party Mrs. David Lloyd George foretold a general election in the coming autumn. Attendees were intrigued by her remark given her husband’s role as Liberal opponent to the Labor Government in Parliament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lloyd George
Wales
Odd Inventions From Curious Tinkers Mentioned in Air Pilot
A letter carrier created the first screw-propeller for steamships, an undertaker devised the slot-machine telephone, and a barber proposed the first fire escape. Air Pilot quips about a parachute, while Ginsberg reassures it won’t rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jove
Ginsberg
Shamrock V Safe After Missing Five Days in Squall
Sir Thomas Lipton's yacht Shamrock V, reported missing five days near Horta Azores while being escorted by Erin toward Newport for the America's Cup, was lost sight of in a rain squall but has been found safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Thomas Lipton
Horta
Azores Islands
Erin
Newport
U.S.A
Abolish Tariff Advisory Board Replaced by New Parliamentary Body
Premier R. B. Bennett announced the Tariff Advisory Board will be abolished and a new body will be created under act of parliament. The current order-in-council governing the board is cancelled and legislation will be drafted for the next session. The board began in May 1926 with Senator Geo P. Graham as chair and Alfred Lambert and D. G. McKenzie as associates. later changes replaced them with Hector Racine and Frank Jacobs. The chairman earned 10000 dollars annually. other members 4000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Advisory Board
R. B. Bennett
House of Commons
Senate
Parliament
Geo. P. Graham
Alfred Lambert
Montreal
D. G. McKenzie
Manitoba
Graham
W. H. Moore
Lambert
Mr. McKenzie
Hector Racine
Frank Jacobs
de Winton
Alberta
Moore
Ontario
Relief From Asthma by Kellogg Remedy
A promotional note touts Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as providing complete relief from suffering and lasting improvement. It claims thousands have found the affliction a thing of the past and notes good druggists have sold it for years.
Empire Preference for Empire Foods Highlighted
A Dominion Department of Agriculture communication from London England notes that the London County Council has long required Empire preference. It permits buyers to pay up to 10 percent more for Empire articles than for similar foreign products. The council supplies food to over 80 hospitals and 70 institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
London
England
London County Council
Empire Foods
BC Industrial Conditions Highlight 1929 Provincial Payroll Record
The 1929 industrial payroll for British Columbia reaches 192 092 249 dollars, a new high and up 8 994 462 from 1928 as shown in the provincial labor department annual report. A note mentions an unrelated banter about a haberdasher and the culinary terms used by American chefs at a banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Department of Labor
Diarrhea Relief For Children Cited By Ontario Father
Mr A L Lapointe of Laurier Manitoba describes how his three children recovered from severe diarrhea after using Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberries. He obtained the remedy from The T Milburn Co Toronto and reports the next day improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Leo Lapointe
Laurier, Man
New Reporting System For Live Stock Sales Unveiled
A new system for reporting live stock sales and prices is now in use at the Stock Yard and Market Reporting Services of the Dominion Live Stock Branch. It highlights beef cattle in greatest demand and shows price ranges for popular light cattle, giving producers clearer indications of grade and market value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Live Stock Branch
Earthquake Disaster Hits Caspian Northeast Shores
Riga dispatch reports a powerful quake killing 500 people and injuring 4000 along the Caspian Sea northeast shore. Tchapaevo and Vritzky destroyed. 30 children found dead in ruins. a children’s home and a church razed. 200 homes wiped out. Ural River flooding the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspian Sea
Riga
London Morning Post
Tchapaevo
Vritzky
Morning Post
Ural
Douglas Egyptian Liniment Shows Ready for Immediate Use
Advertisement states this liniment is markable for attacks and keeps ETSH in the stable ready for use. It claims to remove proud flesh inflammation thrush hoof rot and infection of cow's teat.
Shaw declares theatres doomed with talkie era
George Bernard Shaw warns the theatre is finished as talkies take over. He signed his first film contract for How He Lied To Her Husband and predicted Arms and the Man would be filmed next. He said plays will be made into talkies soon for financial reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Halibut Resources Warn of Rapid North Pacific Depletion
The International Halibut Commission issued a bulletin released at Victoria by Chairman John P. Babcock warning Canada and the United States that halibut stocks in the north Pacific are rapidly diminishing. It cautions that immediate cessation is unlikely and that the yield is no longer believed permanent given current trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Pacific
Canada
United States
International Halibut Commission
Victoria
John P. Babcock
Ottawa Division of Chemistry reports vast soil and food sample work
A year’s note from the Department of Agriculture in Ottawa details 4 263 samples examined across soils manures fertilizers feeds waters meats canned foods and dairy products with insecticides and other subjects. Persian Balm marketed as a fragrance aid claims gentle absorption improving skin softness and charm for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Dairy Trade With Orient Expands Pacific Shipments
Following recent experimental milk shipments from Vancouver to Shanghai and other Oriental points a regular service has been established. Refrigerated space carries the consignments and European consumers across the Pacific eagerly seek the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Shanghai
Oriental
Pacific
How One Woman Lost 47 Pounds of Fat
Mrs. S A Solomon recounts using Kruschen Salts for eight months, taking one teaspoon daily in warm water. She weighed 217 pounds with back and abdominal pains, now weighs 170, feels stronger, and praises the salts for her improved health and appearance.
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Zam'buk
Minard
Agricultural Wealth of
Dominion
King OF Pain
Liniment
Shamrock
Abolish Tariff Advisory Board
B.C
Hank
T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
Ont
Talking Pictures
Orient
Appleford
Hamilton
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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