Britain and Canada Unite On British Made Goods Policy
Three British statesmen visit Canada including J H Thomas Winston Churchill and A Amery. Thomas promotes a plan to boost Britain by encouraging Canada to buy British made goods and to pursue coal and shipping trade benefits. He stresses separating unemployment from immigration and urges Canadians to favor British products to support both nations' economies.
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Canada
J. H. Thomas
Ramsay MacDonald
Winston S. Churchill
Amery
Dominions
Churchill
Thomas
Britain
Mr. Thomas
Dominion
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Wheat Pool
United States
Western
Silver dollar out of date 50 million in Treasury
Treasury officials note the silver dollar has faded from circulation like horse and buggy while the silver half dollar remains in Western use but wanes in the East as quarters become tipping preference. About 50 million silver dollars are tied up in the Treasury to back up silv
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U.S. Treasury
Treasury
Ver Certificates Sparks Circulation Demand Idea
A report notes that certificates could be circulated if demand existed, with potential for broader use. The document discusses feasibility and market interest, suggesting mechanisms to place certificates into circulation.
Six wheeled royal car delivered to King George at Sandringham
A six wheeled motor car built to traverse rough ground has been delivered to the King at Sandringham Norfolk. It is an all British design able to run 60 mph on roads and feature detachable rubber caterpillar treads for rough terrain.
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Sandringham
Norfolk
Body of Austrian hunter recovered after eighty three years
Norbert Mattersberger disappeared in 1846 near Kals Austria while hunting. A rescue party believed he was caught in an avalanche and his body is now found on the glacier in pristine condition with clothes and weapons intact. Franz Mattersberger now 86 mourns at the grave.
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Norbert Mattersberger
Magda
Franz Otto
Kals
Austria
Mattersberger
Franz Mattersberger
What Our Girls Need Improve Blood With Pink Pills
An article asserts anaemia from low red blood cells causes pallor and irritability in girls. It touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as enriching blood to restore health. A testimonial from Mrs John Finnén of Howlan Station, P E I endorses the product and restates weight gain appetite and color improvements. Pills priced at 50c per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Wheat acreage worldwide expands for 1929 30 season
World harvest outlook shows wheat planted area in 21 countries up about five million acres from 1928. European totals reach 56 562 000 acres an increase of 1.4 percent. Also warns of worm infestations in children and offers Miller's Worm Powders as a remedy. Chinese and Indian historical notes referenced.
Mr Roy Lighthall Praises Dr Fowler’s Extract
Milford Ontario resident Roy Lighthall reports rapid relief from illness after using Dr Fowler’s Extract. He notes dramatic improvement after half a bottle and says his brother experienced the same benefits. The advertisement promotes 50 cent bottles from The T Milburn Co. Toronto.
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Roy Lighthall
Milford
Ont
Wonderful Discovery Of German Experts
German forestry experts at Tharandt claim a new process that injects a silicon fluorine mineral soup into living trees. The slowly absorbed chemicals mineralize the wood enough to be nearly fireproof while preserving workable timber qualities.
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College of Forestry
Tharandt
Germany
Identification Discs May Be Compulsory In Near Future
A writer in Answers suggests most people would carry an identification disc. A coroner and a police officer note Japan already uses compulsory discs from birth, aiding accidents and memory loss. The piece also touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as an effective sore remedy.
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Japan
Thomas
Dalhousie honors diplomats at reunion convocation
Hon. William Phillips Canada’s minister to the United States Hon. Vincent Massey Canada’s minister to the United States were among honorary degree recipients at Dalhousie University’s reunion convocation. Also honored were Hon. E. N. Rhodes Premier of Nova Scotia Hon. A. K. MacLean president of the Ex chequer Court of Canada Col. the Hon. J. L. Ralston Minister of National Defence and Chief Justice A. M. Morrison of the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
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America
Canada
William Phillips
United States
Vincent Massey
Dalhousie University
E. N. Rhodes
P.C
Nova Scotia
A. K. MacLean
Exchequer Court of Canada
J. L. Ralston
National Defence
A. M. Morrison
Supreme Court of British Columbia
Worm Exterminator Promises Safe Child Care
An advertisement touts a mother Graves Worm Exterminator that removes worms from the system without harming the child. It asserts the method is fully effective yet mild and safe for young patients.
New Company Organized to Manufacture Briquettes in Souris District
The Canadian Coal Briquettes and Power Ltd formed by western Canadian financiers and coal men will produce briquettes from Souris District dried coal in southern Saskatchewan. The plant will also manufacture dried lignite coal and powdered fuel, with 800 acres of coal claims and an estimated 8,000,000 ton reserve.
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Canadian Coal Briquettes & Power, Ltd
Canada
Souris
Saskatchewan
Miss Oldsilyver and Leadhunter Discuss Love and Money
A short exchanged quip frames a couple where Miss Oldsilyver asks if love survives loss of money and Mr Leadhunter replies that love remains even as he stays busy earning a living. The humor rests on the contrast between affection and work.
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Miss Oldsilyver
Mr. Leadhunter
Beaten to teach Caesar Castor for royal processions
Two carriage horses Caesar and Castor must attend school and music lessons at Buckingham Palace before appearing in state processions. The horses are schooled amid noisy riding school conditions similar to public demonstrations. The Lethbridge Herald notes Alberta beet crop prospects are strong despite flood losses, with Raymond District leading tonnage.
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England
Caesar
Castor
Buckingham Palace
Alberta
Raymond
Lethbridge Herald
Young Persian Officers Prefer Motorcycles Over Mounts
A Persian military report notes that young army officers favor motorcycles to Arabian horses for leisure riding. The shift signals changing tastes among officers, with motorized transport becoming a symbol of modernity.
Post Office Moves Vast Parcel and Mail Volumes
The Canadian post office handles 600 million letters, 350 million newspapers, and 400 million parcels annually, reflecting a substantial national mail and delivery network.
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Britain and
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Liniment
W. N. L. 1802
King George
Nicaragua
Atlantic
Pacific
Panama Canal
B.C
China
Paan Pay TV
Tats
Souris District
Rts
Eveready
Centros
Canadian National Carbon Co., Limited
Calgary
Montreal
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Toronto
CKXC
Minard
Para- Sani
Para-Sani
Appleford
Hamilton
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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