World Happenings and Oddities Amid Global Notes
A collage of 1931 items covers estate values of Wrigley heirs, boundary talks Alberta BC, prairie tallow exports, renaming streets in Moscow, a Tower of London monument removal, and a Yucatan carving. Parisian Madame Bertillon dies aged 83, Melbourne builds a 1.8 billion gallon reservoir, Canada exports bacon to Britain in Q4 1931, and immigration debates surface. Canada exports maple products and develops an automatic corn picker husker.
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Alberta
Dominica
Prairie
CNR
Moscow
Karl Marx
Tower of London
Columbus
Yucatan
Central America
Great Britain
Canada
F.C. Blair
Immigration Department
YMCA
Saskatchewan motor license fee increase faces criticism
Saskatchewan government defends raising motor license fees by five dollars citing revenue needs and past reductions. Minister A C Stewart cites bootlegging risk from higher gas taxes, diesel exemptions, and enforcement plans including possible direct taxation on gasoline to curb evasion. Provisions target drought-area leniency ending, with strict enforcement for unlicensed vehicles and potential prosecutions.
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Saskatchewan
A.C Stewart
Stewart
Lunder
Alberta
Becom
Saskatchewan Motor License Office Faces High Demand
The article notes discrimination risks in issuing licenses, promises a chance to pay, and confirms strict enforcement. It compares Alberta's 1921 license reductions, mentions northern roads blocking renewals, and reports Regina's Motor License Branch busier than ever, urging license renewal with new permits.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Prince
Regina
Robots Take Over London Traffic Duties
London officials move hundreds of traffic officers from roads to other tasks as autonomous signals prove cheaper and efficient. Automatic signaling will spread to circuses and crossroads with flashing lights widely adopted, provoking mixed reactions from seasoned officers about the changing nature of police work.
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London
Ton
Traffc
Vegetable Pills End Constipation and Headaches Claim
Claims that Caner's Little Liver Pills cured constipation headaches and digestive issues. The ad touts the product as a purely vegetable tonic from Carter’s brand, urging readers to ask for Carter’s by name.
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Caner
Howe
Carter
Ontario Seeks More Funds for Trans-Canada Highway Work
The Dominion cabinet weighs additional Ontario appropriations to keep the Trans-Canada Highway project moving. Ontario lands and forests minister William Finlayson stated in Ottawa that without fresh funding, about 10,000 workers could be laid off as work would have to halt.
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Ontario
Dominion
William Finlayson
Ottawa
Canadian Bacon Exports Rise to Meet British Demand
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports a dramatic rise in Canadian bacon exports to Great Britain in late 1931, totaling 6 497 800 pounds in the last quarter versus 2 297 100 pounds a year earlier, reflecting a response to prior shortages. the text also hints at unrelated social commentary on husbands.
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Canada
Great Britain
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Sunday School Lesson on Blindness and Faith
The article outlines the February 14 Sunday School lesson with the golden text about being the light of life in John. It covers the biblical account of the man born blind, Jesus healing him, the reactions of the Pharisees, and the man’s confession of belief, highlighting spiritual enlightenment versus spiritual blindness.
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John
Jobe
Isaiah
Job
Temple
Jesus
God
Cros
Christ
Moses
Lord
Why Car Noises Emerge In Cold Weather
The text explains that wood and metal parts have different rates of expansion and contraction. In cold weather, parts that fit together may contract unevenly, creating small gaps that cause rubbing and audible noises inside the car.
Giant African forest hogs grow nearly to hippo size
Bronson questions a bargain for a 15s reduction on a suit while Bright replies the aim is to spare the tailor from greater loss. The exchange reflects a humorous street debate over tailoring costs and budgeting.
Half Moon Phrase Sifts Through Unclear Text
A fragmentary OCR note mentions the half moon and unclear references. No clear event, date, or entities are identifiable from the readable text.
Manitoba could shift policing to RCMP in talks
Premier Bracken says negotiations with Dominion authorities have begun to merge Manitoba’s provincial force into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Winnipeg estimates show savings of about 140000 dollars yearly. Ottawa dispatches note long anticipated changes and possible expansion to British Columbia and maritime provinces. The plan envisions RCMP gradually taking over provincial duties, with headquarters evolving toward a Canadas Scotland Yard style facility.
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Manitoba
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Nce
John Bracken
Dominion
Ottawa
Winnipeg
RCMP
Maritime
Trong F
Ces
Royal
Royal Mounted
Canad Scotland Yard
Canadian Forestry Association elects new leaders in Montreal
Frederick Bronson of Ottaw elected president at the 32nd annual meeting in Montreal, succeeding retiring R. Swezer. Robson Black of Ottawa chosen as vice president and continues as general manager of the Association. India exported 55,000,000 peas in a recent month.
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Frederick Bronson
Ottaw
Canadian Forestry Association
Montreal
R. 0
Sweze
Robson Black
Ottawa
Ottawa Conference Aims to Cement Commonwealth Bonds
Colonel E T Crutchley , UK representative in the Commonwealth of Australia , arrived in London on leave to attend the Ottawa conference. He said the gathering will restore a strong working partnership among Commonwealth members and that Australia intends to deepen ties within the empire despite Westminster statutes.
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Ottawa
Westminster
E. T. Crutchley
United Kingdom
Australia
London
Commonwealth of Nations
Caleriel Critchley
Asia
Stone Age Implements Found in South Africa
Specimens of a nunery andiscof fered type of stone blade tools were found in South Africa recently. The implements include scrapers gravers and points with a giant crescent as the most characteristic specimen.
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South Africa
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Relief Reported
Mrs K McElroy of Kirkfield Ontario states she suffered night-time anxiety and breathless smothering until taking Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills. After seven doses she slept well and gained weight, reporting full relief and rest through the night.
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Scott
Orerly
Wiam Wrigley, Jr
Canadian Pacific Kai
Prair
British Columbia
England
F. A. G. Ouseley
RB. Bennett
Saskatchewan Motor Licenses
Ste Harles Milk Sechari
Nem
Alin Bungay
North Sydney
Jesus and
the Man Born
Edwardsburg
India
Ehi
Mr Gia
Imasind Direct
Tito Hamilton
Unter-Martin & CO
SASK
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