Canadian Census Reform Sought During Jubilee Year
The Dominion Parliament may enact recognition of the Canadian race to have births recorded as Canadian in census returns. Critics say current rules force Canadians to identify as English or French or other origins, denying national identity and misrepresenting Canada in statistics. The call argues a simple national designation would honor Canadian unity and reflect true heritage.
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Daredevil voyage in 12 foot steel boat from Dover
William Oldham of Warrington plans a sea crossing to New York in a tiny 12 foot steel craft built in his spare time. The pedal powered vessel, with a three foot beam, carries two people and six watertight compartments though no full sleeping quarters.
Four Gunmetal Windows Oldham WL Seeks Partner for Hazards
The report notes Oldham WL plans to button himself down during bad weather and to keep Wookout from a small "conning tow c." He estimates the tip will take 40 days and seeks a partner to share the hazards of the task.
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Double Wedding In Air Above Berlin In Historic Flight
A ground breaking ceremony took place over Berlin as a Rohrbach-Roland airship hosted a double wedding. Two couples exchanged vows in an improvised altar high above two churches while a phonograph played organ music.
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British Expedition To Collect Rare Flower Seeds Mount Garibaldi
The Royal Horticultural Society plans an expedition to the Mount Garibaldi district in British Columbia to collect seeds from hardy alpine flora. J C Bennett of Lake Hull, alpine and flora specialist, will organize and direct the effort for the society.
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New Landing Device For Airplanes Invented In 1900s
A device is described enabling airplanes to land in recte with a reversing propeller system. Inventor Jenkins, with ties to Washington, envisions planes stopping at short distances and using propeller control to guide landings. The invention aims to establish air fields near buildings, reducing the need for distant fields and lowering mail and passenger transport costs.
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Nerviline Promises Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments
An old advertisement touts Nerviline as a fast remedy for sour stomach and cramps, claiming twenty drops mixed in water ease distress almost immediately. It markets Nerviline as suitable for family use with ten bottles per sale.
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Thomas
Large Demand For Farm Boys At Guelph Farm
Six hundred applications from farmers across Canada for boys to be placed at Vimy Ridge Farm in Guelph are on file, says Superintendent W Sarel. The influx is so great that no arrival this year stayed beyond 18 hours, with inquiries from Alberta Saskatchewan and even Quebec. The groups are fewer than 1929 but the quality is higher and more work-ready.
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Debility From Indigestion and Pink Pills Endorsement
A health ad discusses debility from indigestion and promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills to enrich blood and aid digestion. AOntario reader Gordon Dundas shares his experience of weight gain and restored health after seven boxes. The piece ends with a teacher and student dialogue about the line For men must work and women must weep.
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Laughing Fines In German Town Cause Courtroom Laughs
A German couple in Settin faced fines after a man laughed loudly in public. The husband was fined one dollar for disturbing the peace, then laughed again at the police court and was led away. A witness claimed the husband bleated like a sheep. He paid ten dollars, asked credit for five on the next laugh, and was fined twelve fifty for contempt of court.
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Wheat Pool Agency to Open in Argentina
Western Canadian Wheat Pools establish a selling agency in Argentina with W. J. Jackman as resident representative. He departs for Buenos Aires in September, directing a headquarters there. The move follows a prior scouting trip to assess South American wheat trade conditions and aims for closer Canada Argentina wheat relations.
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Airships Terminal Planned in South Africa
Plans for a mooring mast and ground equipment for an airship terminal near Cape Town advance with the Union's railway administration to oversee the service and a budget around 250000 for the mast, while Miller's Worm Powders are marketed as a palatable remedy for children to end worm troubles and improve digestion.
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Air Ministry tests special mail aeroplane for rapid delivery
An aeroplane built to transport mail is tested by the Air Ministry. It carries a pilot, an engineer, and a postal sorter who will work while flying at 100 miles per hour. The craft features parachutes, a steerable tail wheel with strong brakes, and two 500 hp Nafer engines in a central engine room.
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Farmers Marketing Tour Opens Study of European Markets
The Canadian National Railways announces a seven week Farmers Marketing Tour open to any Canadian farmer. Departing Halifax in January, the group will study marketing conditions in England Scotland and Denmark to improve Canadian agriculture. The voyage includes full transport and hotel accommodations with a total cost of 500 dollars, and options to extend stays through White Star Line.
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Russia Promotes Military Prep and Youth Rally
A Soviet campaign pushes military readiness amid perceived threats of war. Defence week runs through July 19 to July 17, with military sports urged to spark youth enthusiasm around Ossovsvaket, led by War Commissar Voroshilov and allies.
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