Florence Nightingale honored as Empire Red Cross Day
May is highlighted for Red Cross commemorations led by Florence Nightingale. The piece notes May 12 as British Empire Red Cross Day, Nightingale’s birth in 1820, and Dunant’s Geneva convention influence. It emphasizes the global reach of Red Cross work and the Junior Red Cross’s twelve million members in thirty-two countries.
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Henri Dunant
Red Cross
Florence Nightingale
British Empire
Florence
Italy
Empire
Miss Nightingale
London
Jlenri Dunant
Dunant
Service of
Humanity
What Is a Primary Industry
The News argues that the Relief Bill grants bonuses to primary industries yet treats wheat farming as non primary. It states Western farmers receive no federal bonus or treasury benefits and suggests Ottawa deems farming a wrong industry for state aid.
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Treasury
Ottawa
Try Try Again Moral on the Glass Partition
A naturalist splits an aquarium with glass and places a bass opposed by minnows. After three fruitless days the bass stops striking when the partition is removed and the minnows swim around him. The tale implies persistence but warns against faulty bets in sales.
Arctic Eskimos in Canada Grow Progressive Home Life
About 7,100 Eskimos live in Arctic and sub Arctic Canada in small groups across the Arctic islands and northern seaboard. They are progressively adapting with sewing machines stamophones and radio outfits. In the Mackenzie delta and western Arctic coast families aim to own schooners with auxiliary engines. At Aklavik up to twenty five native owned schooners gather in summer.
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Arctic
Canada
Hudson Bay
Arctic Islands
Mackenzie Delta
Aklavik
British Protection Goals Shape Trade Policy
The piece notes Britain’s move to restrict foreign product imports and advance its own objectives. It argues the policy aims to control trade while acknowledging global impacts and the perceived justification behind the measures. The passage reflects concern over rising protective practices and their international consequences.
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United States
Tat
United Wingdlem
British pursue example amid rationing hardships
The report notes ongoing efforts in Britain to manage shortages and sustain daily life under rationing, highlighting government measures and civilian resilience during wartime austerity.
Canada moves to national radio policy under Bennett plan
A five to six station national system is proposed with high powered transmitters to carry Canadian programs. Private 100 watt locals would serve local needs while government stations would be financed by advertising and set licenses. The plan aims for self sufficiency and broad national programming with public support.
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Canada
House of Commons
Bennett
U.F.A
Radio In
Alberta
Commission
Ottawa
Regine
Great Britain
United States
Fragmented civic plea on Canada’s system and fairness
A partial quote argues for a better system that serves the people, advocating for Canada to adopt a more people focused approach. The fragment hints at public demand for reform and accountability without detailing specifics.
Alberta to study banking system and land leasing reforms
The Alberta government plans a commission to examine Canada’s banking, monetary and finance structure and the private leasing of public lands. University of Alberta experts will aid while the public gains representation. The panel aims to report to the next Legislature before Canada Bank Act revisions.
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Alberta
Canada
University of Alberta
House of Commons
Regina
New Zealand Treaty Impacts Canada Car Exports to NZ
Canada signs a treaty with New Zealand setting layered duties on imports including a 10 percent tariff, 11 percent body tax, 22 percent surtax, and a 3 percent primage tax for cars with varied Canadian content. Total rates rise to 26 to 38 percent depending on content, with concerns about exchange rates and British competition.
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Canada
New Zealand
Dominion
United States
Great Britain
John Bull and the Budget Balance Crack
Foreign reporters in London echo official warnings to maintain a balanced budget as the vital revenue stream for the economy. The piece contrasts Britain’s steady fiscal discipline with other nations relaxing after prior gains, urging continued austerity.
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London
John Bull
Montreal Star Sees Global muddling as a virtue
The Montreal Star contemplates that while many nations strive for clarity, the world could benefit from more muddling in the current climate, suggesting a cautious approach to international decisions.
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The
Montreal Star
C N R vs Government: A Critical Dominion Debate
Ro Deachman argues that the CNR faces deficits while the Bennett government raises taxes and expands spending. The piece compares CNR declines to government revenues and urges not to privatize the railway, accusing the government of mismanagement and self-criticism.
Ireland’s budget imposes higher taxes and duties
In the first budget of the de Valera government presented in the Dail, a four pence per pound tea tax, a two pence per container food and drink tax, and an increased income tax from three shillings sixpence to five shillings are proposed. The deficit is placed at £3,500,000. Additional levies cover entertainment, tobacco duties, and permanent MeeWenna charges on instruments and cinema films.
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Dublin
Trish Lree
de Valera
Dail
Mireann
de Vielera
Sean Macttntee
MeeWenna
Hypnotic Sleep Claimed by Doumer Assassin
Paris reports Dr. Paul Gorgulov told an examining magistrate he was in a kind of hypnotic sleep when he killed President Paul Doumer. He said a mystic force armed his hand and he drank cognac before the charity event. He cited drunkenness and memory loss about the gun.
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Paris
Paul Gorgulov
Paul Doumer
M. Doumer
Gorgulov
Fougery
Bank of England Cuts Discount Rate Again
London May 12 The Bank of England reduced its discount rate from three to 2 percent marking the second cut in under a month. The April 21 move lowered the rate from 3 1/2 to 3 percent, with belief that a large war loan conversion could save interest payments.
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London
Bank of England
Mystery House of Treasures in London to be Sold
The London mystery house of Carlouste Gulbenkian at 38 Hyde Park Gardens, unused for seven years, is to be sold. The Paris mansion holds an art gallery and Persian carpets. removals may bring about 2,009 000 pounds worth of treasures to Paris.
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London
Carlouste Gulbenkian
Hyde Park Gardens
Gulbenkian
Paris
M. Gulbenkian
Ten Percent Salary Cut for Canadian Judges and Officials
Ottawa May 12. Members of the judiciary military naval and air forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police not enlisted will pay a ten percent special income tax on salaries for the 1932 33 fiscal year. A resolution by the Minister of Finance moves this to the House of Commons order paper.
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Ottawa
Military
Naval
Air Forces of
Canada
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
House of Commons
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C.N.R
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Elendar
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C.nur
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