British Authoritys Vigilance Against Slave Trade in Africa
The article argues that constant vigilance by British authorities is needed to suppress slavery in Africa especially in the Soudan. It cites Mr J A Spender and recent anti-slavery meetings noting rounds ups are costly yet essential to prevent a revival if Britain withdraws. It notes long term influence and lingering acceptance of slavery among Soudanese and Arabs and the danger if British control ends. An accompanying fashion snippet mentions a slip-on blouse with revers at front and short puff sleeves and a two piece trousers ensemble.
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Africa
Anti-Slavery Society
Liberia
J. A. Spender
Soudan
Souan
Mr. Spender
Toto
Want Lighter Bales Says Dominion Agriculture Office
The Seed Branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture reports complaints from hay dealers about farmers in Canada packing bales at 150 pounds or more. The market favors lighter bales of 110 to 120 pounds easier for carters and truckmen to handle.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Say It With Advertising in Mon treal Speech
L J McKenna of a major florist firm argued advertising boosts many businesses to success saying Say it with advertising is as potent as Say it with flowers. The remarks came at a gathering in Mon treal amid light banter and questions about traffic and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
L. J. McKenna
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Pattern
Pattern request guidance appears from Winnipeg Newspaper Union listing an address at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg Pattern No Name. The fragment provides no further details on dates prices or specific pattern items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Canadian auto industry in 1936 records high capital and output
The 1936 Canadian automobile sector valued at over 90 million dollars produced 158 372 passenger and commercial vehicles. During the year 95 241 vehicles were scrapped or taken out of use. Total motor vehicle registrations reached 1 229 888 with 1 074 494 passenger vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Millionaire in London Cabinets Spanish Manuscript
An American heir in London spends vast sums on old manuscripts and first editions. He owns a 1645 Spanish MS by a famed misanthropic author, possibly written in 1931. Its translation mocks modern women as artificial and vain, contrasting with grand clouds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Honor Meshkiosh Indian hero receives bravery medal
Meshkiosh Ojibway hero and an Indian guide at the French River Camp were honored with the Royal Humane Society bronze medal for bravery. Three years earlier he rescued Miss Elfreide Ossman and Dr. J. Schwartz from eddies in the Blue Rapids after their canoe overturned. The award was presented this month at the French River Camp by the Indian Agent at a gathering of about 120 guests led by Manager Jack Strathdee, with tribal chiefs in full regalia in attendance.
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Meshkiosh
French River
Miss Elfreide Ossman
J. Schwartz
Chicago
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Royal Humane Society
Jack Strathdee
Ten Year Plan For China Aims at Industrial Power
A long range program from the ministry of industry outlines 14 points to transform China into a major industrial nation. If accepted and carried out, it could drastically shift the country’s economic position, though it faces many difficulties. The plan emphasizes government support and public confidence to succeed.
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China
Russia
Ministry of Industry
Ministry of Industries
Greece Becomes Canada's Second Largest Wheat Customer
Greece is Canada’s second largest wheat buyer as imports rise. Negotiations involve a northern syndicate and an Alaska reindeer company to deliver 1,000 reindeer to Churchill via Vancouver with overland shipment to a new bay port area. Reindeer farming is presented as a profitable, cheaper meat source, seeking federal aid amid Greece’s broader trade expansion under Henri Turcot, Canada's trade commissioner to Greece and Turkey.
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Alaska Reindeer Company
Churchill
Vancouver
New Bay
Europe
Cool Bay
Ontario Grapes to Launch Comprehensive Sales Campaign
Ontario grape crop promotion announced by Charles W. Bauer secretary of the Ontario growers market council. Each basket shipped outside the province will face government inspection to ensure grade and quality. Ontario grapes to be available across Canada with high water content noted in production tips.
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Ontario
Charles W. Bauer
Ontario Growers Market Council
Bauer
Canada
Butter Fat Sends More Butter to Market This Year
The Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage Branch notes rising butter fat movement with Montreal receipts for butter reaching 369,327 packages by August 1, up from 242,963 last year. Cheese receipts total 386,373 boxes versus 452,934 previously. Butter exports rise to 76,658 by August 1, 1931, up from 2,504 a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage
Montreal
Federal plan to boost tourist traffic to western parks
The Federal Government will launch an appeal to draw visitors along all-weather highways linking Riding Mountain Park Manitoba to Prince Albert National Park Saskatchewan Jasper National Park Alberta Banff Waterton Lakes Yellowstone and Glacier. Hon. Thos. Murphy says only a few highway links remain to complete the route.
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National Parks
Canada
Riding Mountain Park
Manitoba
Prince Albert National Park
Saskatchewan
Jasper National Park
Alberta
Banff
Waterton Lakes
Yellowstone
Glacier
Thos. Murphy
Temperance foes jail bootlegger after bold taunt
A Kan sas temperance group sent a bootlegger to jail after he berated the leader for ingrati tude. He bragged of selling diluted whisky and warned he would have kept the movement from growing. Sentries and sergeants discussed caution with mock paradoxes as beekeepers favor Italian bees for gentleness and productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Woman Reflects on Misread Signals in Love
A wistful reflection on how women misinterpret men’s thoughts about them. The speaker notes that women often believe they understand male attitudes yet remain unsure.
Saskatchewan To Back Relief Programme Funding
Hon. Howard McConnel stated the province will place its credit behind the relief programme to start projects quickly. Aimed at immediate aid, with later recoupment from the Federal Government, pending Ottawa negotiations on relief cost distribution.
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Saskatchewan
Howard McConnel
Ottawa
Rights Versus Duties as a Driver of Public Discontent
The piece argues progress hinges on duty rather than rights. It cites a man who sacrificed blood to save his child yet unknowingly passed malaria to the child. It notes annual hay crop losses from spontaneous combustion.
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Tashir
Automobile Industry
L. H. Kirk
Robert Weir
J. G. Tagart
Swift Current
Dr. Kirk
France
New York State
Greece
Henri Turcot
Turkey
Great Britain
Turcot
Saskatoon
Paris
Milan
Athens
Trade Commission
Mr. Turcot
Growers Market Council
AV ’ Marchine
Ted
Moustique
Charieroi
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