The Allure and Pitfalls of Bigness in Population
A reflection on census figures and the emotional pull of bigger towns and possessions. The piece argues bigness does not equal value or happiness, noting bigger cities bring higher costs and challenges while smaller, well-kept lives offer real satisfaction. It urges contentment with adequate means over envy of bigger status.
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Potsdam Engineer Builds Whale Shaped Ocean Boat
Potsdam engineer Nicholas Bellin, 28, crafted a whale like boat with an aeroplane motor on the tail. He says the 276 horsepower craft could cross the Atlantic from Liverpool to New York in under three days and span the world eastward in about 15 days after spring tests.
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Germany
Liverpool
New York
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Britain’s Payments Gap Cited by Press and Premier
The Saturday Evening Post questioned Britain’s payments to the United States, while Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald reported receipts and debts totaling £326,300,000 and £192,465,000 respectively, leaving a £134,000,000 gap funded by British taxpayers. A Russian polar expedition plans to test a new air route via the icebreaker Krassin next summer.
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Saturday Evening Post
Great Britain
America
Ramsay MacDonald
United States
Britain
Halifax Herald
Russia
North America
Krassin
Leningrad
Arctic
15Th Parallel
Polar
Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills Praised in Ontario Letter
Mrs. Charles Storms of Picton Ontario reports severe heart palpitations and insomnia cured by Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She says the remedy greatly relieves attacks and credits the pills as a wonderful builder, with her mother sharing faith in their benefits.
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New-Fashioned Method for Cold Rest
The piece notes a modern approach to colds with rest and convenience, contrasting it with outdated remedies like hot foot-baths and heavy bed clothes. It quips that frequent colds now resemble extra vacations, while many people still prefer other breathing spells.
Acid Stomach Relief Promoted By Magnesia Remedy
A health notice touts Bisurated Magnesia as the best cure for chronic acid stomach and related symptoms. It claims rapid relief, natural digestion, and warns against using pepsin or artificial digestants. The product is described as safe, non laxative, affordable, and obtainable from druggists in powder or tablet form.
Safe Hours For Motorists and Other Fragments
A collection of brief items notes safe driving hours for motorists Tuesday four to five am and risk on Sunday six to seven pm. Claims Miller's Worm Powders eased parasitic infections in children. An interstate trunk with elephant attached required 17 men and a steam crane in Freemantle. Asthma Remedy by Dr J D Kellogg marketed as life transforming. New York beauticians charge high fees for face lifting. Douglas Egyptian Liniment advertised for back pain rheumatism and skin irritations. Acid mouth linked to calmer personalities in survey.
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Freemantle
Children in Russia taught inevitability of war says Miss Lee
Miss Jennie Lee, among Britain's youngest MPs before defeat, spoke to Ottawa Canadian Club on "The New Generation in Russia." She warned that Russian children are taught war as likely unless peace endures, noting Red Army strength. Premier Bennett and opposition leader Mackenzie King attended. Worm Exterminator remains a trusted worm treatment as context.
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Russia
Red Army
Jennie Lee
House of Commons
Miss Lee
Ottawa Canadian Club
R. B. Bennett
W. L. Mackenzie King
Europeans Seek Used Steel Bridge for Mosul Tigris Crossing
Crown agents in Europe searched for a ready made steel bridge to span the Tigris at Mosul in Iraq, aiming to present a quick solution for the proposed crossing.
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Tigris
Mosul
Iraq
Europe
Aspirin for Fatigue Pain Relief and Comfort
An old advertisement urges readers to carry Aspirin for fatigue pain relief and quick comfort. It promotes one tablet to prevent a headache, two or three for colds, and frequent use for dental and rheumatic pains, claiming harmlessness and versatile uses with proven directions.
Lip Reading Among Auto Plant Workers Shocks Visitors
In noisy automobile plants workmen in several departments communicate by lip reading and adapting to constant pounding and hammering. After a brief period, they can converse in normal tones and still understand each other.
Draperies Restored with Diamond Dyes
A Montreal reader explains dyeing faded draperies using Diamond Dyes to revive color without damaging fabric. The note praises ease of use and vibrant results. Palestine's biennial Levant fair will be held in Tel-Aviv in April.
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Montreal
Palestine
Tel-Aviv
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