Gulf Stream Extends North as Arctic Waters Recede
The United States patrol boat General Green reports Gulf Stream growth into the western Newfoundland slope between parallels 41 and 42, with Arctic waters retreating northward. Temperature in the area ran 20 degrees higher than last year. few icebergs observed near Labrador, about 200 seen near Greenland. Expedition, led by Commander Ricketts, logged 122 temperature and salinity readings across 2,000 soundings from Labrador to Greenland. Three Courtauld expedition members joined the voyage, walking 400 miles over ice.
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Gulf Stream
United States
General Grees
Commander Ricketts
Olaf Mosby
Fridjot Nanven
Norway
Newfoundland Banks
General Green
Hudson Strait
Labrador
Greenland
Ivagatut
Courtauld
James M. Scott
Andrew Stephenso
Martin Lindsay
Ricketts
A Great Benefactor Pullman and His Cars
Dee hundred years ago a man named Pullman was born and launched a fortune that shaped rail travel. His first luxurious passenger cars with long compartments and built in comfort appeared in America between sixty and seventy years ago. By 1874 the Midland Railway imported four of them to Britain, assembled on arrival, and Pullmans spread across nearly all railways worldwide.
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Pullman
America
Midland Railway Company
Great Britain
Maple Sugar and Syrup Production in Canada 1931
Maple sugar and syrup produced in Canada in spring 1931 valued at 3 587 700 dollars. Maple sugar accounted for 930 800 and maple syrup for 2 606 900. Output included 5 484 100 pounds of sugar and 1 314 700 gallons of syrup, led by Quebec with Ontario next.
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Canada
Quebec
Ontario
Depression Era Pleas and Public Enjoyment Mix
A German parody notes plenty of money food and goods but a lack of work during a summer, with crowds at resorts and theatres while labor remains scarce. It quips that applause may delay singing and hints at social contrast amid economic strain.
Fish Hatcheries Spark Big Prairie Province Exports
A De partment of Fisheries Ottawa report shows Manitoba hatcheries distributing whitefish 130 million, pickerel 107 million, and salmon trout 195 thousand. Port Qu Appelle Sask sent 15.61 million EES and Al verta distribution reached 103.139 million.
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Prairie Provinces
Department of Fisheries
Ottawa
Manitoba
Port Qu ‘Appelle
Sask
Alverta
Employment in Canada Rises in August Across Provinces
Employment in Canada grew in early August with 956,235 workers across 7,878 firms, up from July 1 figures. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics notes a 105.2 index, driven by large gains in construction for relief programs in Saskatchewan, and improvements in mining, communications, and services, while logging, manufacturing, and trade lagged. Prairie provinces show the largest rise, led by road work in Saskatchewan.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Saskatchewan
Prairie Provinces
Quebec
Ontario
Maritime Provinces
British Columbia
Alberta Wool Opportunity For Development Of Woollen Industry
Dr. Thomas Oliver editor of the Scotch Tweed Journal and member of the Scottish Woollen Technical College at Galashiels, visiting Calgary, cites splendid opportunities in Alberta for developing a native woollen industry. He notes Alberta wool grades are among the world’s best.
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Alberta
Thomas Oliver
Scotch Tweed Journal
Scottish Woollen Technical College
Galashiels
Calgary
Fashion Jacket Styles For Lightweight Fabrics In 1920s Styles
A fashion note outlines jackets in pinin or printed flat crepe and light wool, highlighting comfortable chic designs like simulated tuck in blouses and frilled details. It lists sizes 16 to 42 inches bust, fabric needs, red and white crepe contrasts, and suggests navy blue crepe fabrics with tweed mixes and jersey as suitable options.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Pattern No
Winnipeg Pattern No. details at 175 McDermot Ave. The Winnipeg Newspaper Union offers pattern ordering and address guidance.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Woman rises to head of Brooklyn gas firm after early jobs
Mary Dillon left a bath house job to become office boy at Brooklyn Borough Gas Company. In 1925, after 22 years of steady promotions, she became president of the $12 million firm, proving women can excel in business. She counsels married women to balance family and career for true success. A welded steel brick dwelling is built in New York.
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Mary Dillon
Brooklyn Borough
Coney Island
Gas Company
Queen Mariana Refuses Jubilees Over Royal Family Tiff
Royal domestic affairs draw attention as Queen Mariana of Jugoslavia reportedly declines participation in the tenth anniversary celebrations of her husband King Alexander’s accession. The dispute involves brothers King Carol of Youmania and King Alexander.
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Mariana
Jugoslavia
Alexander
Carol of
Youmania
Canada Exports Wheat Grow Despite World Price Pressures
Canada sold 72,370,675 more bushels of wheat in the year ending July 31, 1931, than in 1929-30, despite Russia and Argentina competition. It exported 228,480,403 bushels of wheat and 6,701,663 barrels of flour, totaling 258,637,887 bushels equivalent, showing a strong export position amid depreciated currencies aiding Australia in the Orient market.
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Russia
Argentina
Australia
Canada
Regina
Five Billion Gold Holdings For United States Feared Soon
A survey shows US gold holdings near five billion dollars for the first time in history. By August 26 the reserve stood at 4.992 billion with shipments from South America and Mexico adding to the total. A 4.255 million shipment from Argentina on the Western Prince was en route to New York and Uruguay planned a five million transfer.
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United States
Uncle Sam
South America
New York
Argentina
Western Prince
Uruguay
Mexico
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Tramp Steamers Lose Ground To Ocean Liners In Trade Shifts
A Saskatchewan report notes seven hundred eighty head of beef cattle sent to Britain in a year and urges farmers to expand export via northern Saskatchewan. The piece traces the shift from tramp steamers to regular liner services, adding that liners now carry most global tonnage and reshape sea trade patterns.
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Britain
Saskatchewan
Great Britain
W. Waldron
Dominion
Waldron
Mr. Waldron
Manitoba
Ontario
Alberta
Quebec
Public Health Advances Noted At Eastbourne Meeting
Dr Willoughby of Eastbourne told the British Medical Association that life expectancy has risen this century by about 12 years mainly from lower infant mortality and lower deaths at other ages. He cited 1929 statistics showing many deaths occur before age 60, with 40 656 under 15 and 20 663 in the next decade. He warned that despite gains the national life expectancy remains 55 for males and 59 for females.
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W. G. Willoughby
Eastbourne
British Medical Association
Meetig
Willoughby
Willoughbly
Cow Wins Honours For Aberdeen Angus at Saskatchewan
The Aberdeen Angus cow Lola of Moose Jaw owned by W. J. F. Warren of Belbeck Sask earned premier award from the Aberdeen Angus Association of Scotland and captured top honours across Saskatchewan and Manitoba venues including Weyburn Estevan Portage la Prairie Dauphin Yorkton and Melfort. Warren’s herd also collected nine first prizes four seconds two thirds one fifth and two sixths at Regina this season.
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Saskatchewan
Lola
Moose Jaw
W. J. F. Warren
Belbeck
Sask
Aberdeen
Priceless Furs From North Pass Through The Pas
Nearly half a million dollars in priceless pelts were gathered from sub Arctic barren lands and traversed via The Pas Manitoba on route to Winnipeg and London. The shipment totaled 75 bales and included silver fox white fox and select beaver skins.
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Pas
Wanitoba
Winnipeg
London
England
Rich Mineral Deposit Found Near Edmonton Alberta McLeod River
Government assays west of Edmonton reveal rich placer deposits at the McLeod development near Peers Alberta. High grade silver and substantial gold content along with platinum group traces are reported, with the McLeod River gravel discovery described as near surface and ideal for placer mining.
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Peers
Alberta
Edmonton
Yukon
McLeod River
Deportation from Canada and the limits of the law
Ottawa officials said deportation from Canada cannot be forced by willingness alone. A Regina report cited city lists of voluntary deportees, but laws are not elastic enough to transport people home by simple application. Many willing individuals remain here if not deportable, the department stated. A final remark noted a deaf man misses much yet need not listen to neighbors’ radio.
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Canada
Department of Immigration
Ottawa
Regina
Sask
Department
Fragmentary Read Across Family Scene
A fragmented OCR text shows a conversation about recognition and a child named Jack. It hints at family dialogue with questions about mothers and a line about cutting out paper dolls, plus a note of therapy and writing. The readable content is sparse and non-coherent.
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Jack
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Lustige Kotuer Zeitung
I Prairie Provinces
Uion
By Annette
Louis Mountbatten
King George
Cape Antibes
France
Stephen Sanford
Lady Mountbatten
Son
Atlantic
Pacific
Canadian Pacific
North Pacific
River Plate
Lre
Caman
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