Taxation burdens and the duty of citizens in Canada
An essay argues taxation is a cumulative burden across federal provincial and municipal levels plus charitable and voluntary contributions. It urges citizens to accept paying for needed services and to govern themselves by choosing to limit or fund state actions, warning that every benefit costs money and falls to the people.
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Canada
Glaciers and Wildlife Noteses in Brief
At the present rate of recession the glaciers of Mount Rainier National Park will likely disappear in a few thousand years. Parrots tortoise reptiles and birds of prey are among the longest lived inmates of London. All gold mined since Columbus would total about 22.413 trillion dollars. Sixty percent of public buildings in the United States are one room structures.
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Mount Rainier National Park
London
Columbus
America
States
Scientific World Withholds Judgment on Bacteria in Meteorites
Professor Lipman claims living bacteria in meteorites, with McGill’s Lloyd noting Lipman’s careful methods but withholding support. A German scientist reportedly backs Lipman’s coal seam findings, while others doubt contamination explains the results. The scientific world remains cautious, awaiting stronger evidence.
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Charles B. Lipman
University of California
Essor FE
Lloyd
McGill University
Royal Society of Canada
Lipman
California Savant
Professor Lipman
McGill
Toronto Star Weekly
Earth
Harnessing Sun Power May Supersede Water Power
Opening ceremonies of the fifth Pacific Science Congress in Vancouver featured Lord Rutherford broadcasting from Cambridge. The piece notes sun power could beat water power if a large scale Smithsonian Institute plant in Washington, DC proves feasible. Dr C G Abbot announced, while Dr W S Adams of Mount Wilson outlined a 12 year sun spot cycle theory and discounted connections to Earth weather.
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Vancouver
Lord Rutherford
Empire
Cambridge
England
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
California
Adams
Earth
Calgary plan to settle 30 families on northern land
Rev P. Brown proposes Calgary city council back a Land Association scheme to relocate 30 unemployed Calgary families to St. Paul de Metis north of Edmonton under the Dominion back-to-the-land program. Applications are filed as efforts to advance the colonization project proceed.
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Calgary
P. Brown
The
Land Association of Calgary
St. Paul de Metis
Edmonton
Daring burglar Gimlet puzzles detectives in England
England's elusive burglar Gimlet, active for 11 years, has carried out two robberies totaling £1,300 in a recent spree. Detectives lack a reliable appearance clue, and his method uses a window entry to loot homes and shops. He is linked to a seven year old bank job at Deansgate in Manchester.
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Gimiet
Jimmy
England
Uniy
Manchester
W. Smith
Astton-on-Mersey
Smith
Gorton
Long Canadian Parliament session spans over 232 days
The session ended after 232 days, with adjournment from November 25, 1932, to January 30, 1933. Only four historic sessions exceeded this length since Confederation in 1867, including records dating to 1910 and 1917, while the brief Aug 1914 session held five days yet carried major wartime decisions.
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Canada
Dominion
British built aircraft granted official distinguishing mark
The air ministry announced a new official distinguishing mark for British built aircraft a gold lion rampant inside three rings of red white and blue with British Certificate of Air worthiness inscribed in the white ring. The mark applies to any aircraft regardless of registration and requires no fee. The first aircraft to bear it was Astraea of Imperial Airways at Croydon air station.
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Air Ministry
London Air Station
Croydon
Astraea
Imperial Airways
New Zealand Exports Rise Despite Low Prices
New Zealand has steadily increased export volume despite low mood and falling prices. Officials show 12 percent greater exports in 1928 versus 1926, and a 20 percent rise over five years through 1931, with 1932 values likely higher though prices were weaker.
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New Zealand
Auckland News
Travel Adage From Hard Times Inspires Class Striving
In tough times the quote urges resilience as a traveler chooses first class when possible, while acknowledging creditors guidance in difficult journeys. The line contrasts luxury travel with financial pressures, highlighting social mobility through scarce resources.
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Nel
Greenland
Mulet
Ogden
Qypleford Paren
Ene Area
Serer