Canada Publishes Preliminary Trade Report 1930 31
The External Trade Branch of the Dominion Bureau of Statistics releases the 149 page Condensed Preliminary Report on Canada’s fiscal 1930 31 trade. It covers Review and Condensed Statistical Record with analysis of imports exports by country commodities and prices. Canada’s 1931 trade declined with global depression but 1930 rankings kept fifth in total trade and imports, sixth in exports. Copies available from Ottawa.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistica
United States
Dominion
British India
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Ottawa
Boyd to race globe in 34-foot yawl
Captain J Errol Boyd, famed for his Atlantic crossing, announces a new adventure racing around the world in a 34 foot yawl. Navigator Lieutenant Harry P Connor and Captain L Justice of the Washington DC Yacht Club will join as companions.
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J. Errol Boyd
Globe
Harry P. Connor
U.S.N
Boyd
L. Justice
Washington, D.C
Model of Prince’s Ranch at Regina Exhibition
A 100 by 50 foot working model of the Prince of Wales's High River Alberta ranch, once a centrepiece at the World's Poultry Congress in London, will be displayed in the World's Grain Exhibition and Conference Building in Regina.
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High River
Alberta
Crystal Palace
England
Regina
Government of New Zealand to curb resident sweepstakes
New Zealand will act to stop participation by residents in sweepstakes abroad. Postal authorities will intercept all communications related to the Irish Free State hospitals sweepstakes to enforce the ban.
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New Zealand
Irish Free State
Medicine and Water Dose in Vienna Parable
A doctor prescribes one spoonful of medicine and four spoons of water nightly. A patient protests only three spoons are available, prompting a humorous exchange attributed to Muskete in Vienna.
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Muskete
Vienna
Beef Cattle Fed Wheat At Rosthern Tests
Special winter feeding tests at the Federal Experimental Station Rosthern Sask show grain fed cattle convert barley and wheat with no waste. Twenty yearling shorthorns averaged five pounds of grain per head daily, indicating beef cattle as a growing market for grain crops and slight cost difference between barley and wheat.
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Federal
Rosthern
Potatoes Grading Demos Offered by Saskatchewan Dept
The co operative and markets branch invites 27 northern Saskatchewan points to obtain free demonstrations in grading and preparing potatoes for market. The service follows Hon. W. C. Buckle’s policy to aid the domestic market for Saskatchewan grown potatoes. The markets brand surveys available surpluses and municipal potato needs for relief commission.
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Co-Operative and Markets
Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
W. C. Buckle
Relief Commission
Wickersham report exonerates foreign born on crime
The Wickersham commission’s final report to President Hoover concludes that foreign born individuals, despite long prevailing beliefs, commit proportionally fewer crimes than native born. The two year inquiry found no excess criminal tendency among immigrants in the United States.
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U.S
United States
Wickersham Commission
Hoover
White House
Republic
Prince Albert Park attendance tops 26 thousand this year
Attendance at Prince Albert National Park from May through August 23 totals about 26 000, about 9 000 more than last year. July set daily camper records with 3 400 at Meridian Cabin and 3 800 the following weekend. May 2 289 June 4 116 July 11 523 and August 7 700 through the 23rd.
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Prince Albert National Park
Dominion
Meridian Cabin
Aerial Mapping Use Expands Worldwide With Air Photo Tech
The article notes aerial photography used by the Topographical Survey and the Royal Canadian Air Force aiding detailed maps. It cites worldwide adoption including the British Empire, United States, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Russia. It mentions long distance locomotive whistles for level crossings and announces Cuba extending air passenger and mail service.
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Topographical Survey
Department of the Interior
Royal Canadian Air Force
British Empire
United States
Germany
Switzerland
Italy
Russia
The Travelling Salesman Fades From Towns
A reflection on the decline of the old traveling salesman as modern commerce favors quiet, self driven, psychology minded representatives. The piece contrasts the bygone era of dashing itinerants with the contemporary discreet professional who arrives by car and keeps to himself.
Churchill Port Promises Modern Rail Route Boost for West
Hon. Frank Oliver, on a Bay of Hudson visit, says Churchill's Bay Route though open only two months a year will move all grain from central and northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. He says it will compete with Port Arthur and Pacific routes and spur western prosperity.
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Churchill's Bay
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Frank Oliver
Bay
Port Arthur
Pacific
Shooting Outrage and Fatal Shooting in Lampoon Area
Reports describe Khoom Tong of Lampoon as a man of note who on return was accidentally shot by a miscreant. Citizens mourn the untimely death while word spreads of a cowardly assailant still at large. Separate note mentions talkies to be produced in Mexico City.
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Ileana
Rumania
Anton
Austria
Royal House of
Carol
Helene
Royal Family
Greece
James Horlick
Ascot
England
Sophie
Prince Paul
Horlick
Makings
Irene
Katherine Horlick
Khoom Tong
Mexico City
If An Egg Could Talk
An egg proclaims itself the embodiment of life and health a balanced ration in a shell. It highlights its versatility from boiled to omelette and calls itself the blessing of breakfast and the cornerstone of meals tied to agriculture in Ottawa.
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Bacon
Dept. of Agriculture
Ottawa
Threshing Advice for Exhibition Grain by L H Newman
Dominion Cerealist L H Newman advises threshing exhibit grain with a hand flail on canvas spread on ground. On a sunny day few strokes release the large kernels first, with remaining grain threshed later by ordinary means.
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L. H. Newman
Dominion Cerealist
Air college head estimates pilots' reactions from grads
Oliver G. Parks of the St. Louis air college says after observing 1,350 graduates who become flyers he can predict a pilot's response to unforeseen emergencies within five per cent using a grading system.
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Oliver G. Parks
Air College
St. Louis
Population figures for Ottawa City and Greater Ottawa
The City Directory lists Ottawa City population at 146,509 and Greater Ottawa at 161,925, highlighting the urban and metro counts for the region. The figures reflect official estimates used for municipal planning and services.
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Ottawa City
Greater
Ottawa
Braving a Mistake Lion el Prabazon Rees Awarded VC
Group Captain Lion el Prabazon Rees V C and ADC to the King is placed on the retired list at his request. He earned the Victoria Cross on July 1 1916 for attacking enemy aircraft after mistaking them for friendly bombers, engaging multiple planes, being wounded, and still forcing a retreat before returning home.
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Lionel Prabazon Rees
V.C
Reese
France
Rees
Ready For Ocean Steamers At Maniotoba Seaport
Construction at Churchill's deep water wharf reaches 1,500 feet enabling ocean going steamers to dock. Elevators and power house near completion, CN gravel trains unload four trains at once via four rocker dumps. No townsite buildings yet. water piped from Rosabelle Lake. health of camp excellent. Ungava sails Aug 13 and Ocean Eagle Aug 15 to Chesterfield Inlet.
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Churchill
Manitoba
Canadian National Railways
Rosabelle Lake
Ungava
Hudson's Bay
Chesterfield Inlet
Ocean Eagle
Rare Chaucer edition and knightly manuscript sold at Sotheby’s
An early 1532 London edition of Chaucer’s Works sold for 11250 dollars at Sotheby’s on behalf of Lord Hastings from Melton Constable Norfolk. Another Hastings manuscript, the Ordinances of Chivalry, brought 8000 dollars, tracing to Edward VI. A Canadian hens market report warns shortages as drought hits western flocks and prices lag last year.
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Chaucer
London
Sotheby’s
Sotheby
Lord Hastings
Melton Constable
Norfolk
England
Lord Hasting
John Astley
Edward VI
Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Montreal
Wealth And Civilization by R H Tawney Reflections
A society is judged by its deeds not wealth alone. Tawney argues civilization rests on guiding material gains toward human dignity and spiritual ends, condemning wealth disparities that fuel social strife as a malady needing solutions.
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Dahomey
R. H. Tawney
Travel for teachers: a key to broadening education
Miss A B Jamieson, chair of the Vancouver School Board, argued that teachers should not stay in one place for more than five or six years. She urged travel for educators to broaden perspectives so they can pass crisp, concrete images to pupils, strengthening lifelong learning. Travel, she said, is the best investment for education authorities.
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A. B. Jamieson
Vancouver
Vancouver Sun
Red Cross Issues 2 Cent Stamp Honoring 50 Years
The United States Government released a commemorative two cent postage stamp marking fifty years of Red Cross work. The stamp shows a kneeling uniformed nurse with one hand on the globe and a red cross overhead. Lithographed in grey and red tones, it bears the dates 1881 and 1931.
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Red Cross
United States
Prediction of nonstop world flight by air refueling
John Polando predicted in Istanbul that future air travel would circle the globe without stops by refueling in the air. He said the fuel question was the key and the major challenge was getting off the ground with enough gasoline for the journey, noting the vast distance between Earth's poles is about 12 430 miles.
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John Polando
Istanbul
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