A New Order in Global Economics and Policy Shifts
The piece argues that the current economic system is failing, with hunger amid plenty and a need for policy reform. It highlights nationalism giving way to internationalism, League of Nations lessons, and interdependence among nations as essential for shared prosperity and lasting peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
France
League of Nations
League Assembly
Agnes McPhail
Saskatchewan
Centuries Old Trees Discovered Near Queen City River
A fragmentary note reports discovery of ancient trees near a river edge with references to Jen Gorton and a topographical site. Details are unclear, but the finding is tied to a riverine location and a historical survey.
Preservation state of trees shown to Ottawa lab
Specimens were presented to the Forest Products Laboratories, Department of the Interior, at Ottawa. Officers state preservation was due to a surplus of water and a deficiency of air conditions inhibiting the growth of wood decaying fungi.
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Forest Products Laboratories
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Fertilizer Demand Shifts to Higher Plant Food Content
The Dominion Seed Branch notes Canada’s fertilizer sales rose from 50 000 tons in 1924 to about 225 000 tons in 1929. While total tonnage increased, average plant food content rose from 14 percent in 1924 to about 20 percent in 1890 levels, indicating buyers favor higher analysis mixes with less filler and lower farmer cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Seed Branch
Canada
Cleveland Aviator Beats Wing Ice With Breathing Overshoes
Charles Meyers of Cleveland flew through freezing Akron air at 2000 to 3000 feet. His acroplane used rubber fabric overshoes over leading edges to breathe as ice formed, causing it to crumble away. An onboard air pump supplied the breathing effect.
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Akron
Charles Meyers
Cleveland
Reborn Dress With Diamond Dyes Turns Green Fabric New
A reader named Mrs RF Quebec describes how a faded green dress dyed with Diamond Dyes restored its color. She praises the product for smooth even application, no spotting or running, and a final result costing about 15 cents per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Dominion Advertising Policy Stir in British Commons
In a Commons exchange Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas declined to halt Dominion product advertising on Empire Marketing Board boards in Britain. He said reciprocity would violate the bargain with the Dominions, though he seeks reciprocal advertising in other forms. The path forward remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Britain
J. H. Thomas
House of Commons
Empire Marketing Board
Dominions
Glass House in Japan Claims Bacteria Free Living
A scientist in Japan built an all glass house claimed to exclude air dirt and bacteria. Ventilation is supplied by air pumped from a distant point through alters in the structure.
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Japan
Ontario to Probe Radium Cancer Treatment Policy
Hon. Dr. J. Rood announced a royal commission to inquire into cancer treatment by radium. The move drew sharp public rebuke from former health minister Dr. Forbes Godfrey who warned radium use is risky. Debates in the Ontario legislature touched on possible state radium purchases and future policy following the commission’s findings.
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J. Rood
Ontario
Forbes Godfrey
Robt
Doe
Ministers of Health
Coase
Selected Recipes Floradora Pie
A fruit pie filling combines diced pineapple butter Benson's corn starch cocoanut sugar and egg yolks with lemon juice and rind. Mix sugar with cornstarch add to butter then stir in remaining ingredients and cook until thick in a double boiler. Fill baked crust and top with meringue.
Persian Balm Luxe Toilet Requisite Charm
Pers ian Balm is a delightful lotion that cools and relieves weather irritations. It adds charm and beauty to the complexion with a fragrant velvet smooth feel. It absorbs quickly without stickiness and stimulates the skin. Every woman will appreciate its subtly distinctive charm.
Alberta to restrict homesteading to certain areas
Alberta announces restricted homesteading in defined zones for 17 year olds British subjects or those seeking British subject status who have resided in the province at least three years. Also references procedural approval before prorogation of the Alberta Lands Act. Miller's Worm Powders claim safe worm elimination. Boston Post Road traced to 1673 post rider. Leaning Tower of Pisa foundation issues explain perpetual tilt.
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Alberta
Boston
New York
New England
Argentina and Canada contrasted in early cross Atlantic notes
The piece compares Argentina and Canada in area population and major cities, noting Buenos Aires is larger than Toronto and ranking among world cities. It also mentions Argentine cities Rosario Cordoba Avellaneda and a Plata, the British Trade Exposition in Buenos Aires, and the Prince of Wales visit. It briefly cites English French and Belgian average heights and Leipzig fair exhibits.
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Canada
North America
Argentina
South America
Buenos Aires
Toronto
London
New York
Berlin
Chicago
Paris
Osaka
Tokio
Hamilon, Ont
Rosario
Cordoba
Avellaneda
A Plata
Prince of Wales
Toronto Star
Eskimo Poem Volume Published By Rasmussen
Knud Rasmussen returns to civilization with a translated Eskimo poetry volume in English. His Eurasian perspective raises expectations for primitive poetry rich in imagery and natural names, while scholars note the Eskimo language's limited vocabulary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Zaplorer
Knud Rasmussen
Rasmussen
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Riviere Jen Gorton
Department of Te Huecees
Ezartaate
Putnam's
Tires Teen Castoria
W. ON
Floradora Pie
Benson's
Homesteading Limited
Pisa
Eno
Leipzig
Germany
Edward A. Allen
Bezanson
Alta
Milburn
Theby
Drug and General At
Co. Lad
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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