Balancing Budgets Across Nations and Citizens
A historical column argues that Britain trimmed deficits via strict economies and higher taxes, while the United States Canada and local governments pursue balance through reduced services and taxation. It urges citizens to cut personal expenditures and engage wiser at the ballot box to ensure long term financial stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Government of
Canada
Smallit
Blind Australian maker travels WA as a firm’s rep
Harold Ackland, blind since age four, travels to Western Australian towns as a Perth firm’s representative. After matriculation at 19 and a University Arts degree at 23, Braille Society aided his education and career path. He is well known to railway officials and remains active and happy in his work. Dr Kellogg’s Asthma remedy offers quick relief for bronchial irritation and choking fits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Western Australia
Perth
Harold Ackland
Braille Society
Ackland
Made in Canada Chalk Purchases Debated
The Moose Jaw Collegiate Board decided future chalk and other supplies should come from firms handling Made in Canada goods. The motion, raised by J. E. Chisholm, showed that current chalk was produced in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Jaw
Canada
J. E. Chisholm
United States
Prominent Military Figure General John Hughes Dies in Ontario
General John Hughes a leading figure in military and agricultural circles died at Bowmanville Ontario aged 2 his health failing for over a year He was brother of Sir Sam Hughes and Gen W St Pierre Hughes and served with the Midland battalion in the No Rebellion of 1885 He fought against Chief Big Bear and was mentioned in despatches earning a medal with clasp He commanded the 48th regiment later led the Sixth Infantry Brigade and then the Fourth Brigade Second Infantry Division In 1911 he was president of the Infantry Association of the Third Division In later years he engaged in agricultural educational and commercial affairs of his community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hughes
Bowmanville
Ont
Sam Hughes
W. St. Pierre Hughes
Midland
Big Bear
48Th
Hughes
Infantry Association
Treasure Hunt On Cocos Island With Costa Rican Guards
A Pacific Northwest band of 24 treasure hunters led by Col. J E Leckie sails to Cocos Island 300 miles off Costa Rica aboard the Silverwave to seek rumored wealth buried by buccaneers. Costa Rican soldiers are to guard the expedition and ensure a fair one third share for Costa Rica. The voyage is reported by Ralph Lomen, president of the expedition’s owning company. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as a child friendly cure for worms and digestive benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cocos Island
Costa Rica
Pacific Northwest
Col
J. E. Leckie
Van
Ralph Lomen
Silverwave
Costa Ri
Eldred Tansen
Memorial Scholarship to M E Manning for Geneva study
The Elizabeth Imrie Memorial Scholarship awarded by Dr R C Wallace of the University of Alberta funds M E Manning to spend summer at the Geneva School of International Studies and attend the League of Nations assembly as observer. Manning, a current law student and western VP of the Canadian Federation of University Students, has one year left to graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Manning
University Alberta
Geneva
Elizabeth Imrie
M. E. Manning
University of Alberta
R. C. Wallace
Manning
Geneva School of International Studies
Ase Bly
League of Nations
John M. Imrie
Canadian Federation of University Students
Air Express Over Alps Inaugurated From Croydon To Cannes
The new air service from Croydon England to Cannes France speeds Riviera access to seven hours from London, replacing a 38 hour boat and train journey. It includes a flight over the Alps. South American cement production rose 200 percent in five years. Scientists’ tests hint sleep may be a form of intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croydon
England
Cannes
France
Riviera
London
South America
Reductions In Ocean Travel by Cunard and Anchor Lines
Travel to Europe slashed across classes by Cunard and Anchor Lines with 20 percent cuts in First Class and Tourist rates and 10 percent in Third Class. Express liners Berengaria Aquitania Mauretania among ships affected as summer surcharges vanish year round. Examples show Aquitania Berengaria fall from 725 and 258 to 200 and 188 respectively. Cabin and tourist rates drop across routes US Canada to Europe with substantial overall savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard and
Anchor Lines
Europe
Anchor
United States
Canada
Berenaria
Aquitania
Mauretania
Berengaria
Franconia
Carnthia
England
France
Laconia
Canada Poultry Wealth 1931 Estimate by Dominion Bureau
A Dominion Bureau of Statistics report estimates Canada's farm poultry numbers and value for 1931. It catalogs counts of hens, chickens, and other poultry across provinces, noting total farm stock and monetary worth, reflecting agricultural conditions during that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Plans Blocked For Peace Garden At Glacier International Park
Groups opposing a cross border peace garden at Glacier International Park, on the Montana Alberta border, have temporarily blocked the project. The proposal aimed to symbolize US Canada harmony and would have involved Turtle Mountain, North Dakota. Barcelona faces a separate housing crisis as a related regional concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glacier International Park
Montana
Albrta
Canada
United States
North Dakota
Turtle Mountain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grocers
Groeny Hale
Minard
Liniment
Bow
Air Express
Alps
Allan P. MacDonald
Northtcki
Cunard and Anchor Lines
Barcelona
Spain
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!