Governments Unite To Raze Dangerous Level Crossings
A Canadian study shows motorists’ negligence causes most level crossing accidents. The report urges two reforms: remove level crossings where possible and license drivers with immediate licence revocation for negligence. It cites 369 incidents on the Canadian National lines, with vast numbers due to drivers ignoring gates, speeding, or driving under influence, underscoring the need for coordinated federal provincial and municipal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Board of Railway Commissioners
Canadian National System
Canada
Mail Order VIM Auto Offered At $200
The New York Times reports negotiations for large scale production of the new baby car to be sold via mail order for 200 dollars. Invented by James B. Martin of Garden City New York the vehicle features wheels mounted independently in a reinforced body using rubber aviator cord.
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New York Times
James B. Martin
Garden City
N.Y
Illness Relief After Bottle Purchase
Roy Ligninal of Turora writes about sudden illness with cramps diarrhoea and stomach pains. He says after buying a bottle and taking half he was completely relieved with no symptoms since.
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Roy Ligninal
Turora
New Car With 60 Inch Wheelbase Promises High Fuel Economy
Inventor Mr Martin unveils a vehicle with suspension on each wheel instead of a spring and a wheel base of sixty inches, contrasting with the 102 inch base of the smallest U S produced car. He claims it will do 50 miles per gallon of gasoline and plans to ship it in a weather proof packing case with a hinged door that can serve as a garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Martin
Land of living skeletons reported in famine district
Commander Edward P. Thompson, retired USN, after six years in Ruandanist Africa and the Belgian Congo, described a famine region where the living are thin and corpses lie by roads. Survivors fled as lack of rain and poor farming by Babutu tribe worsened the famine for three years. A Perth woman left her estate of 10000 dollars to help reduce Britain’s national debt. Keep Minard’s Bandy Linimest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Congo
Edward P. Thompson
USN
New York
Africa
Belgian Congo
Thompson
Perth
Australia
Great Britain
Baden-Powell Receives Seat in Lords for Scout Work
Lieutenant General Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides in 1908, is honored with a barony and a seat in the House of Lords after a noted military career in India, Afghanistan, and South Africa. Decorated for war services, he inspired many to his youth movements.
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King Veorse
Robert Baden-Powell
House of Lords
Organization of
Boy Scouts and
Girl Guides
India
Afghanistan
South Africa
Boy Scouts
Nerve troubles and a tonic tonic pills advertised
A health feature extols nerve care and Dr Williams Pink Pills as enriching blood and stabilizing nerves for men and women, with a testimonial from Mrs. M. Cross of Rimouski Quebec. It also mentions Dr Thomas Electric Oil for humans and horses, praising its long-standing use for cuts burns rheumatism and similar ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Thomas
New Silent Cabin Aims to Ease Aircraft Noise
The U.S. Bureau of Standards has developed a sound proof cabin for airplanes. It targets the rear mounted motor, a longtime drawback in passenger transport, promising quieter flights and potential growth in air travel.
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U.S
Tract or Orgents Prophecy of Chain Farms Described
The Times Journal quotes May Be Good Prophet ideet of a big tractor organization presi dent, predicting chain farms as a logical extension of chain groceries. Farmers face doubts about farming profitability and fear loss of control as cooperatives fail. A centralized system would hire farm managers, standardize methods, and sell produce through a large network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitton W. Anderson
Chain Farms
Mr. Anderson
Busness
Times-Journal
British Empire Games Committee Names Chairman and Meet Details
W neatty now president of Canadian Pacific Railway is named chairman of the British Empire Games Committee of the AAU of C. The meet is set for August 1930 in Hamilton Ontario with Joe Loudon John Leslie and regional chairmen from Alberta British Columbia Saskatchewan Manitoba. The notice lists several branch chairmen and general committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Neatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
Amateur Athletic Union
Canda
T. R. Louden
Hamilton
Ont
Joe Loudon
John Leslie
AAU
Alberta
B. Chessman
Cardston
British Columbia
H.R. Davison
Vancouver
Saskatchewan
J. W. Hamilton
Regina
James A. Richardson
Winnipeg
W. J. Blake Wilson
British manufacturers urged to advertise to win foreign trade
The London Daily Telegraph argues British firms lose Canada and other markets not from inferior goods or high prices but from hiding their light. Exporters must publicize their products widely rather than wait for buyers to come, replacing the belief that luxury advertising is optional with the view that it is a necessity. It cites the Mahomet and mountains analogy and warns against passive selling. Holloway's Corn Remover ad follows.
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Canada
England
Dominions
Mahomet
London Daily Telegraph
Information Wanted at Banquet About Prison Warden Appointment
A banquet guest discusses the newly appointed warden of a large prison. The exchange questions whether influence secures the job or if one must start as a convict and rise through the ranks, highlighting curiosity about career paths and authority.
Noted Speakers to Address Canadian Chamber Convention
Speakers including Right Hon L C M S Amery Hon RB Bennett and FE Beatty will address delegates at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce annual convention in Calgary and Edmonton on September 11 12 13 Theme Our Canadian Economic Partnership Amery on Empire share Bennett on Confederation partnership Beatty on transportation role Alberta Premier J E Brownlee British Columbia Premier S F Tolmie US Chamber President Wm Butterworth Lethbridge Herald owner A W Buchanan and others will discuss agriculture manufacturing and related topics.
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Wil
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
L. C. M.S. Amery
RB. Bennett
FE. W. Beatty
Calgary
Edmonton
Amery
Bennett
Mr. Beatty
Premer J. E. Brownlee
Alberta
F. Tolmle
British Columbia
Wm. Butterworth
United States Chamber of Commerce
A. W. Buchanan
Lethbridge Herald
Agricuture
R. J. Hutchings
Pres Dent
Canadian Manufactursociation
H. W. Wood
United Farmers of Alberta
Gideon Robertson
John W. Dafoe
Manitoba Free Aton
Calgary Aero Club Rises Over Fifty Pilots Certified
Officials of the Calgary Aero Club and Great Western Airways report that more than fifty local airmen have secured pilot licenses under Inspector H C Ingram of Civil Aviation Western Canada. Since the program began last September, the tally has surpassed the fifty mark, according to club and company officials.
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Calgary
H.C Ingram
Civil Aviation
Western Canada
Calgary Aero Club
Great Western Airways, Limited
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief at Home
The advertisement touts Dr Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a fast effective cure for asthma, claiming it brings exhaustion relief and blessed help. It asserts homes with even minor asthma presence should possess this remedy for comfort and safety.
Pigeon Beats Telegraph by Ten Minutes in Message Test
A carrier pigeon outpaced a telegraph by ten minutes in sending two messages to the same overseas destination. Freemeter the Poet and Worrimore the Editor comment on poets being born, not made, and joke about making poets by law.
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Little Bird
Freemeter
Worrimore
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Ray Brother
Mr. Fowler
Minard’s
Linimest
Montreal Gazette
Lydia E
Deltena Walace
Union Street
North Devon
New Brunswick
Lydia E. Pinknam
Holloway
Victor
Treasout
Fide
Iestanes
Ictory
Firestone
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company of Canada Limited
Afiller
Beau
Hunter-Martin & CO
SASK
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