Alberta wheat pool elects officers at Calgary meeting
Henry Wise Wood reelected as chairman of the Alberta wheat pool at the annual Calgary gathering with C Jensen of McGrath named vice-president. Other items note Viscount Buckmaster death in London and a Canadian court appointment. Also reports on liquor sales rules in Newfoundland and a six month rubber exhibition in South Kensington.
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Henry Wise Wood
Alberta Wheat Pool
Calgary
C. Jensen
McGrath
Viscount Buckmaster
Imperial College of Science and Technology
Sinde
Jord
London
Rhineland
Frontera
Newfoundland
South Kensington
Amazon
Henry Wickham
Ickes Hints At Expanding Housing Program Reach
Secretary Harold Ickes warned that the Public Works Administration plan of 150000 dollars will barely scratch the surface of housing needs. He urged a much larger contribution for slum clearance and low cost housing, signaling a greatly enlarged program in 1935.
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United States
Harold Ickes
Pubic Works Administration
Ickes
Breaking of Bread and Cup in Remembrance of Christ
The account from Paul and Matthew explains the institution of the Supper, with Jesus breaking bread and proclaiming his body. The cup is spoken as the new covenant in his blood, a life received through partaking, not through words alone. Douglas Horton reflects on the spiritual meaning and daily intake of Christ’s life.
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Pears
Paul
Christienis
Christ
Jesus
Douglas Horton
Twin Perils to Farm Children Warned by Kansas Letter
A Kansas letter from Mr. A. Z. Potter warns parents about two deadly farm dangers open wells and cisterns and loose boards with nails. It urges securely covering wells and removing nails to prevent tetanus infections in children.
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Kansas
Independence
A. Z. Potter
Fewer, Less Severe Colds With Colds Control Plan
Announcement promotes the Vicks Plan for Better Control of Colds with Vicks Va-tro-nol and VapoRub. It claims fewer, shorter, milder colds, urged use at first signs and after exposure. Includes a trial guarantee offering refunds if not satisfied.
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Vicks
Nenati
Retiring Royal Bank President Sir Herbert Holt
Sir Herbert Holt retires after 26 years as president of The Royal Bank of Canada and becomes chairman of the board and executive committee. Morris W. Wilson succeeds him as president and managing director, with Sydney G. Dobson succeeding Wilson as general manager. The changes mark a milestone in Bank history and national significance. Holt began as director in 1905 and served as president since 1908.
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Herbert
Bolt
Royal Bank of Canada
Sir Herbert
Holt
Morris W. Wilson
Sydney G. Dobson
Mr. Wilson
Royal Bank
Herbert Holt
The
Sir Herbert Holt
The Royal Bank’s rise under Sir Herbert’s leadership
The Royal Bank, founded in 1860 as The Merchants Bank of Halifax and renamed in 1901, moved head office to Montreal in 1907. Under Sir Herbert, appointed president in 1908, it expanded to about 600 branches in Canada and 20 foreign countries, with assets rising from under 50 million to over 725 million and shareholders from 800 to 12,000.
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The
Royal Bank
Halifax
Merchants Bank of
Montreal
Sir Herbert
Bir Herbert
Canada
Royal Bank of Canada names new General Manager
Sydney G. Dobson, formerly Senior Assistant General Manager, succeeds M. W. Wilson as General Manager of the Royal Bank of Canada. Wilson, 51, began as a Halifax entrant, rose to head office, then to General Manager and Vice President. Dobson, 51, born in Sydney Cape Breton, joined as a clerk 34 years ago, later led Winnipeg, Vancouver, Montreal operations before becoming AGM.
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Sydney G. Dobson
M. W. Wilson
The
Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Bank
C. 8. Tompkins
Graham F. Towers
Central Bank
Sir Herbert
Morris W. Wilson
Lunenburg
Nova Scotia
Wilson
Maritimes
Vancouver
Montreal
Ike
Herbert Holt
Mr. Wilson
Sydney
Cape
Cape , Breton
Bank
Winnipeg
Wilton
Middle West
Little Journeys In Science On Liquefied Gases
The article explains liquefaction of gases, noting sulfur dioxide forms a liquid easily while hydrogen and oxygen are harder to liquefy. It highlights Kamerlingh Onnes's 1908 liquefaction of helium, liquid air's discovery about fifty years earlier, and its commercial production. Liquid air mainly yields nitrogen, oxygen, and argon and serves as a coolant, with various proposed uses hampered by cost and handling challenges.
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If & Cormas
Vicks
Vicks Vatronol
Kamerlinga Onnes
Longest Fence Planned Along Norwegian Finnish Border
The world’s longest fence, about 40 kilometers or 250 miles, is to be erected along the Norwegian Finnish border to prevent nomadic Lap reindeer from straying between countries. The project aims to control cross border movement and protect regional grazing rights and security.
India to invest in civil aviation development funds
India will spend 3.731 million dollars to advance civil aviation efforts, supporting infrastructure, operations, and safety improvements nationwide. The plan outlines allocations for modernization, training, and regulatory enhancements.
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India
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Morris W. Wilhon
Gordon H. Guest
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