Pioneer Puff Wheat Factory Opens at Wanham Homestead
In Peace River country Kenly area, A Rogers and J Tate start a puffed wheat venture at Rogers home stead Wanham using Garnet wheat. The aim is to provide work for pioneer youths through high school. At Driftpile, Martin Dosher runs a tannery making leather and harness in Lesser Slave Lake region.
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Kenly
Peace River
A. Rogers
J. Tate
Mr. Rogers
Wanham
Driftpile
Lesser
Slave Lake
Martin Dosher
Tax Evasion by Wealthy Canadians Sparks Calls for Reform
The editorial urges measures to stop super wealthy Canadians from fleeing taxation by relocating abroad. It cites House of Commons discussions and Western Retailer commentary on leaving Canada for the West Indies to dodge taxes, and argues for centralized governance and reduced tax burdens to sustain national prosperity.
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Canada
West
House of Compans
Retail Merchants’ Association
Prairie Provinces
Federal House
West Indies
U.S.A
House of Commons
Rowell Commission
Swanscombe figures in Britain with 5000 population
The town of Swanscombe in Kent stands out as the only British town with a population of 5000 lacking both a general post office and a bank. Other notes mention insurance cost peaks for ages 20 to 25 and that England had no presidents with children. Also referenced are multilingual attendants at a London industries fair.
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Swanscombe
Kent
England
Great Britain
London
King George Attends Federation Boxing Finals at Albert Hall
The King and Duke of Gloucester visited the Federation of Boys Clubs boxing finals at Albert Hall. The royal entrance occurred as the final round began and the crowd roared as they moved to ringside without disturbing the boxers.
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King George
Albert Hall
Federation of Boys Clubs
England
Fas
Duke of Gloucester
Tested recipes offer simple menus for everyday meals
A newspaper item presents tested luncheon and supper menus focused on simplicity and variety for daily use. It lists Friday options built around a salad, includes Buttered Asparagus on Toast, Stewed Tomatoes, Layered Cheese and Apple Salad, Prune Whip, Tomato Soup, and citrusy dessert ideas. A side note mentions plans for a 2,500 mile railway to cut travel time between Chungking and Soviet Russia.
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Chungking
China
Soviet Russia
Germany's Total War Plans Reported in Detail
Foreign observers describe Germany pursuing a total war mobilization. Every civilian asset and even farm animals are prepared for military use with a vast 1 billion reichsmark gold reserve and minute-to-minute civilian involvement. Autobahnen and industrial drills extend to farms, apprenticeships, and factories to support a war front as deep as the nation.
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Germany
Europe
Electian
Ludendorff
National Employment Commission Recommendations Summary
Highlights from the Royal Commission on Dominion provincial relations detail a federally subsidized low cost housing plan ensuring benefits reach the intended low income group. Proposes a national advisory committee on tourism, promotion of native crafts to boost pure trade, possible income tax exemptions for replacing obsolescent machinery to cut production costs, and a dedicated labor department bureau for women’s employment research.
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National Employment Inquiry
National Employment Commissio
Royal Mission
Labor Department
Automobile geography lesson from north south poles and cops
The Detroit Free Press says cars teach Americans geography, while the Toronto Star adds some have learned to their sorrow that an east west highway is bounded by wires and telegraph poles and policed by motor cops.
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Detroit Free Press
The
Toronto Star
Scientists Plan Venom Based Fight Against Infantile Paralysis
Dr John A Kolmer of Philadelphia leads experiments using snake venom and vegetable compounds in a bid to combat infantile paralysis. Otto Vogt von Sickingen, noted scientist and explorer, heads an expedition to Brazil to collect venom compounds and related eyetables. Elm ities is planned by South Africa.
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John A. Kolmer
Philadelphia
Otto Vogt von Sickingen
Brazil
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Johacco
Cor
Gover
Commission
Washington
Madison
Jackson
Polk
Buchanan
Harding
South Africa
Minard
Heavywax
Appleford Paper Products Ltd
Winnipeg - Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
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