Better Way: Community Work Replaces Direct Relief in Canada
A Western Canada daily notes a small town adopted a work-focused relief plan. One hundred miles of rural telephone lines were rebuilt, poles reset, ten systems reduced to seven, and residents earned fifteen days of work each with only 4.25 dollars for new materials. The program reduced debt, restored essential services, and boosted local revenue potential, offering a model for others to follow through survey, planning, and organized labor.
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Canada
Beneft
Western
Prehistoric Iberian City Unearthed Near Valencia Base
The Excavation Commission reports a full prehistoric Iberian city found at the base of San Miguel mountain in Valencia. Discoveries include ancient weasels, paintings of soldiers on foot and on horseback, and a complete Therian alphabet, with further finds anticipated.
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San Miguel
Vencia
Kruschen Giant Package Offer Promises Weight Loss Aid
An advertisement urges readers to try Kruschen with a free trial bottle and a money back guarantee. It claims the Regular and Trial bottles remove waste and poisons, address internal sluggishness, and offer slim results at a low cost, noting the old English pound's weight origins.
Unscrambled Snippet Describes Sound Speed Fact
The fragment mentions an aeroplane needing to travel 150 miles an hour to keep up with sound. It also contains garbled phrases about powders and sanitary breath, likely from an old ad or medical note. The readable piece highlights the sound speed comparison and a stray health claim.
Ottawa Rotary hears on treaty Indians and government role
Herbert N Awrey of the Department of Indian Affairs told Ottawa Rotary Club that Canada keeps faith with 112000 treaty Indians. He cited 1933 expenditures of 4 088 000 dollars plus 650 000 in interest and 234 000 in annuities, with 2 200 reserves and 13 800 000 in trust funds earning interest for education and welfare. TR J C Stead urged more government staff to outline their work with integrity.
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Canada
Herbert N. Awrey
Department of Indian Affairs
Rotary Club
Ottawa
Awrey
Ontario
Big Money
Dominion
TR. J.C. Stead
Girl Proved Innocent After False Murder Charge
A 20 year old Chinese girl from Tsunanfu was released after four years in prison for murdering her brother in law. She had been used to reenact the crime and was accused of poisoning a relative with soup. Investigation revealed a venomous snake in a swallow’s nest leaking venom into the soup as steam reached the hiding place. she is now free.
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Tsunanfu
Electric eel disables microphone on air at St Louis radio
A live radio segment at the St Louis 200 featured a ventriloquist like electric eel display. An announcer touched the microphone after an aquarium stunt and the eel discharged a shock that knocked the mic out of commission.
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Dyamic
St. Louis
Salt Cellar Inventor Aims To Solve Salt Shortage
A historic advertisement notes a new salt cellar that keeps salt always available, promising a long felt want satisfied. The copy markets a liver health claim with sensational language and a quirky medical aside.
Grain Shipments Rise In Vancouver This Season
Vancouver reports show grain exports up by thirty percent compared with last season, reflecting stronger shipments and increased activity at local ports. The rise signals improving crop movement and sustained demand for western Canadian grains.
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Vancouver
Empire Air Aims Faster Long-Distance Routes
Sir Philip Sassoon announced drastic reductions in flying times on Empire air routes after touring as far as Singapore. The air ministry post office and Imperial Airways push to speed schedules, expand air mail, and extend night flying. He supported practical night flying based on his own nocturnal landings. A separate note mentions a scientist in Australia turning old tires into printing ink. The giant spider crabs of Japan reach about 30 pounds.
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Sir Philip Sassoon
Air
Singapore
Air Ministry
Post Office
Imperial Airways
Sir Philip
Oldest trading firm Bergslags Akto bolga still active since 12th century
The Didest firm in World Stora Kopparberg's Bergslags Akto bolga in Stockholm Sweden remains active as the world’s oldest trading concern. It has operated since the twelfth century and holds documents over 700 years old. Shakespeare used 24000 words in his complete works.
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Didest Firm
Stora Kopparberg
Bergslags Aktobolga
Stockholm
Sweden
Tradng
Shakespeare
Aspirin safety and speed from Bayer tablets
The ad touts aspirin’s fast pain relief once swallowed and emphasizes heart safety. It notes Aspirin is made in Canada, available at all druggists, and bears the Bayer cross. Pack sizes include 12 tablets or bottles of 24 or 100.
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Bayer
Bayer Company
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