Peace and goodwill spirit amid Balkan tensions and Locarno hope
An editorial urges Christmas peace and League of Nations efforts amid rising Balkan tensions in Southeastern Europe. It praises Canada for tolerance, cites Locarno as a beacon, and warns that racial and religious hostilities threaten European stability. The piece links global peace to Canadian support for the League and restraint toward Balkan issues.
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League of Nations
Canada
Cusope
Balkan States
Europe
Hugh Edwards
MUP
House of Commony
Women's
Canadian Club of
Montreal
Inter-Parliementary Union
Ottawa
Edwards
Inter Parliamentary Union
Germany
Locarno
Jeciga
Invention of Scotch Linen Weaver Driven by Mice
A Scottish linen weaver named David Hatton devised a miniature treadmill powered by mice to drive a loom. Records say the contraption yielded about 6 per mouse per year, and Hatton proposed 10,000 similar mills promising large profits, but the plan failed.
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Scotland
David Hatton
Fire Losses Across Canada and U S Reach Record High
Board of directors of the International Association of Fire Chiefs led by Chief Jamies Armstrong of Kingston warns annual fire losses in Canada and the United States total about 388 million dollars. He argues education is the solution to reducing losses, linking the trend to increasing risks and urging coordinated programs.
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Canada
U. S
Jamies Armstrong
Kingston
Igrat Inte
Everson
States
Armatrong
New Industry Rising At Coast For Rabbit Farming
The article notes a nascent coastal industry in rabbit farming centered near Vancouver Inland, with dozens of rabbi men already operating on a large scale. Rabbits appear as a lucrative breeding and meat product, with breeders earning $159 to $200 per rabbit, and weights of fifteen to eighteen pounds common for certain breeds. Demand for dyed furs boosts fur use, with rabbits supplying a large share of artificially prepared furs sold under trade names.
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Vancouver
Alrady
Productio
Relieving Cold Symptoms in Children With Baby's Own Tablets
A consumer testimonial from Mrs. Joseph Tadeur of Holyoke Massachusetts promotes Baby's Own Tablets as a quick, safe remedy for early cold symptoms in children. She reports rapid improvement the next day and endorses keeping the remedy on hand, noting it contains no opiates or narcotics. Haley's Own Tablets are sold by medicine dealers or mailed from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont for 25 cents per box.
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Joseph Tadeur
Holyoke
Nava
Rabe
Habs
Haley
Dr Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
New Metal Discovery At Kentucky University
report of a novel metal lighter than bronze brass or iron found at the University of Kentucky. Harold McL Orttlia leads the research with nine years of work and a claim that the material’s strength rivals existing metals. scattered notes indicate further details were withheld by authorities.
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University of Kentucky
Harold McL
McLean Ines
Orillia
Big Real Estate Sale in London Uncovers Vast Property
Reported sale concludes one of the era’s largest real estate deals as Lond Howard de Walden sells 49 acres in London for about 15 million dollars. The acreage spans both wealthy and poorer districts, reflecting a remarkable cross-section of the city.
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London
Disarmament Debate Highlights Lords Views in Britain
Viscount Cecil in the House of Lords noted Britain considers a new disarmament conference. He warned dangers from air and submarine forces, while calling disarmament a possible universal peace path amid tensions with Germany and France.
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Lord George
Forees
Viscount Coefl
Austen Y
Burone
France
Germany
Great Bettala
Viscount Cecil
House of Lords
Britain
New Zealand Regulation Raises Canadian Content Rule
New Zealand moves to raise the British origin preference to fifty percent for goods imported, affecting Canadian branches of American firms. The changes, effective April 1, require Canadian labor and materials to meet higher local content, altering import composition and production for New Zealand market.
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Assembly
New Zealand
Grain Marketing AN records smashed in Winnipeg inspection
On Monday November 16 3126 cars were inspected at Winnipeg and western points as heavy grain marketing totals reached 5507851 bushels and marked a historic transportation milestone for western crops.
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Winnipeg
Sunday School Lesson Pauls Life Summary Remains Encouraging
The excerpt reviews Pauls life, noting perseverance amid persecution and faith. It highlights Timothy as a reminder of deliverance and urges readers to press forward with courage toward God and light despite scorn, while briefly touching on German praise of Chamberlain and a German language press archive.
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Timothy
Tim Hing
Paul
Christ Jesus
John Oxentam
New Super Warship Proposed by British Designer
A proposed British super warship aims to combine a capital ship with an aircraft carrier. The design envisions a 28,000 ton monster mounting six sixteen inch guns and armor up to twelve inches thick, with a cruising speed and other specifications under review by the Admiralty.
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Thuret
Sui
Aircraf
Admiralty
Bet Andes
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