Are We Over-Governed in Western Canada
Concluding series argues any tax relief hinges on efficiency and the taxpayer. Merges of districts and provinces, shifting duties to Dominion or combining services could save money but raise local burdens. Proposes unified provincial policy, shared schools, police, and a single Court of Appeal to cut costs, warning only broad patriotism and removal of local jealousies can avoid over governance.
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Dominion
Maritimes
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Italy
Russia
Saskatchewan
Mounted Police
Alberta
Manitoba
Court of Appeal
A Queer Profession London Man Had Wide Reputation
William Knightsmith a renowned toastmaster at 73 years died in Great Britain. For four decades he led formal post dinner proceedings with a distinctive scarlet coat and self designed uniform. He began as a dancing instructor and earned fame for commanding large groups during coffee conversations after events. Separately, two Texas men built pontoon car drives enabling vehicles to cross water with rear wheels attached to a propeller.
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William Knightsmith
Great Britain
Knightsmith
Texas
Death of Famous Actress Fiske Dies at 66 in New York
Minnie Maddern Fiske a renowned actress dies at 66 in New York home after a long stage career begun in childhood. She rose to stardom as Minnie Maddern and married Harrison Grey Fiske on March 19, 1890. She starred in Tess of the D'Urbervilles Becky Sharp The Rivals and Ibsen dramas.
Werves A Sat Up Mall The Might Mra. John Rose
Mrs John Rose of Bark Lake Ontario writes of nerve trouble and relief from Milburns Heart recommended Nerve Pills. She took six boxes and felt freed of sleepless nights and fatigue, enabling her to work again.
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John Rose
Bark Lake
Ont
Milburn
Seek Lost Girl Among Aborigines in Australia
A white girl, reported to be nine years old, was living among aborigines about 40 miles east of Port Darwin after the 1923 sinking of the Australian Trades Commission yacht Douglas Mawson. Later reports indicated the mother was killed by natives while the girl remained captive in the village.
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Australian Trades Commission
Douglas Mawson
Port Darwin
Gas in the Stomach Is Dangerous
A fragmented report describes dangerous stomach gas and dietary beliefs. It mentions remedies like a spoonful or powders with water and cautions about internal harm to heart function. The source cites traditional medical theories and various home treatments without clear modern evidence.
Brandon Industry Report Highlights Regional Output
Industrial Brandon notes Brandon serves a rural population of about 206,009 in Western Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan, aided by a network of good roads, three main railway lines and 26 branch lines. The value of Brandon's manufactured goods exceeds $4,250,000 annually with 16 vegetable products and 19 iron and steel items. Brandon's population as of April 1 1931 was 17,
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W. Busson Hurd
Brandon College
Brandon
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Western Canada's Young Industry Closes Seasonal Shipments
The final shipment on February 11 carried two cars of dried field peas from St George Man to The Pioneer Growers at St George. The peas yielded 40 bushels per acre for a total 4000 bushels, sold at one dollar per bushel FOB cars. Miller's Worm Powders are advertised as a safe remedy for worms and suitable for regulating the infantile system in children.
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Western Canada
St. George’ Man
St. George's
Great Scenic Highway Advances Through Canadian Rockies
Over 2,000 workers are building a scenic highway through the Canadian Rockies from Jasper Alberta to the Great Divide. About ten camps are active and crews clear the right of way. The route is part of the trans-Canada Highway plan and aims to be North America’s finest scenic byway. In related notes a Daniel Quare clock sold for £425 in London. Beeston factory uses eleven acres of glass in one wing. One woman is color blind for every ten men.
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Canadian Rocky Mountains
Jasper
Alberta
Great Divide
North America
Daniel Quare
London
Willam II
Beeston
England
Auditor General notes rise of private cars and planes for official travel
The auditor-general Warns that private car use among government staff is growing, with varying allowances and weak controls. He cites long trips and possible abuse, and notes increasing plane travel as a future factor. He also highlights difficulty in auditing accounts of commissions and similar bodies.
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Expo
Auditor-General
Illumination of Keyholes Solves Car Theft Risk
Inventors long sought help for finding ignition locks in dark panels. Flashlights and pen tools failed until auto engineers in 1932 illuminated keyholes. The breakthrough ends the era of blind key searches and theft vulnerability at night.
Draperies Restored With Diamond Dyes
A Montreal reader describes reviving faded sun-spotted draperies after packing damage by using Diamond Dyes. The writer notes the dyes are easy to use, produce deep green color, and do not weaken cloth, claiming the result looks gorgeous and new.
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JF T
Montreal
Eclipse belt traces vast arc across North America
The total solar eclipse on August 31, 1932, travels a belt roughly 100 miles wide from Arctic regions along James Bay to Quebec and the St. Lawrence near Montreal, then into the Atlantic via Maine. Separately, a beech tree consumes about 80 quarts of water daily.
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Arctic
James Bay
Province of
Quebec
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Ocean
Maine
Too Sick for School Mrs. Dew Praises Pink Pills
Mrs Dew of Port Dan es West Quebec recounts her daughter’s recovery after illness and spells of weakness. She notes renewed health energy and better appetite since using Dr Williams Pink Pills and urges other mothers to try them for anaemia and fatigue.
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Asa Dew
Port Danes West
Quebec
World's Biggest Light Invention Of Briton
Remarkable British invention claims the most powerful searchlight in the world with a 3.0 billion candle power beam and grid pattern to extinguish night air raids. Major J C Savage says the beam can be shaped into a grid or a straight fan, enabling wide sky coverage and rapid targeting by anti aircraft gunners. Applications include aerodromes harbor defence and naval uses with reading distance claimed at six miles.
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Chaimed
Cardington
J. C. Savage
Major Savage
Wildly Mixed Reader Snippets From Old Press
A pasted collage shows a Nigerian district officer dismissing a steward, a jocular reference letter praising Tom as a good hire, a gossip about Mrs Perkins mink, an affectionate note to Wifey, a remark on imitation, a US roadwork employment figure, a Tennessee musician’s silk bow, and a claim that dust free air does not exist.
Northern Eskimo Elopement From Hudson Bay to Churchill
A full-blooded Eskimo hunter named Sholock and his bride from 480 miles north fled their village amid brutal blizzards. They married at Churchill under an Eskimo chief, then traveled by dog sled along the barren coast to wed again. They plan to keep their new name and move inland after two weeks of hardship.
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Churchill
Hudson Bay
Arctic
Alberta Sheep Population Questioned By MP Gershaw
Dr F W Gershaw MP for Medicine Hat says Alberta hosts about 520000 sheep with northern areas smaller in breeding and southern ranching extensive. One herder can manage 1200 to 1500 sheep, defining an economic unit. Canada totals around 4000000 sheep.
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Western Provinces
F. W. Gershaw
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Ynada
Persian palms and refined appearance described in ad
The excerpt extols fragrant Persian palms as a refined cosmetic, promising smooth skin, brightened hands, and irritation relief. A customer asks for a stick while staff offer varied items while noting newspapers rarely fade during a story.
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