Canada as a Leader in Varying Achievements Across History
A centenary salute to Canada’s early milestones led by the Royal William voyage of 1833 and extended by national advances in telephone invention Marquis wheat the CPR insulin and postwar trade growth The piece argues Canada’s brief history belies major global impact and urged continued national confidence and readiness to seize opportunity.
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Canada
Europe
Asia
United States
Atlantic Ocean
Quebec
Pictou
Nova Scotia
London
England
Halfax
U.S
Portugal
Spain
Royal
William
Canadian Pacific
C.P.R
Thieves Target Scot and Norwegian Fishermen Actions
Norwegian fishermen captured 49 codfish valued at $45,000 this year. Glasgow plans to form a radio patrol police force to curb thefts. Spain bans entry for all foreign workers amid tightening controls.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Spain
World’s First Black Rose Draws Crowds At Sangerhausen
The world's first black rose, a cross of Chateau de Clos Vougeot and Lord Castlereagh, blooms in the Sangerhausen rosarium Hart town attracting many visitors. Professor Ewald Gnau, 80, oversees the gardens and is hailed as the father of the roses.
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Sangerhausen
Hart Town
Chateau de Clos Vougeot
Ewald Gnau
How to Lose Fat with Kruschen Salts
Mrs M F Kruschen shares her weight loss story. She weighed 178 pounds about 18 months ago and now remains at 146 pounds after using Kruschen Salts, reporting improved health and energy and presenting weight tickets as proof.
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M. Fr
Antidote Claim For Poisons Surfaces In New York Report
John H. Draize of the University of Wyoming reports a sulphur sodium antidote may be more effective against carbon monoxide and cyanide poisoning than any known treatment. He credits B For esti, an Italian scientist, for the cyanide discovery. The antidote is sodium tetrathionate, a synthetic chemical of sulphur and sodium, tested by intravenous injection on poisoned rabbits.
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New York
John H. Draize
University of Wyoming
B. Foresti
Draize
Russia outlines massive production push in second Five Year Plan
With the launch of the second Five Year Plan, Russia envisions large gains across agriculture electricity coal oil iron and other manufacturing. Planned 1933 output targets include coal up from 64 to 84 million tons steel from 6 to 9 million tons and livestock increases to 9 million cattle and 5 million pigs.
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Russia
New Guinea Return Proposal Sparks Naval Backing Debate
Australia supports Dr Duhig of Brisbane who urged handing New Guinea back to Germany in exchange for ships for Australian defense. Mandates for former German Pacific possessions reportedly divided among Australia Japan and New Zealand. Back taxes are being paid in Carintha Austria.
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Australia
Duhig
Brisbane
New Guinea
Germany
Pacific
Autralia
Japan
New Zealand
Carintha
Austria
Curious Tax Experiments Dot English History
The account catalogs unusual levies from past rulers and regimes. It notes Henry VIII taxing beards, Elizabeth fining Sunday church attendance, births taxed by social rank, the widow tax under William Pitt, and brick duties under George III with later size-based brick classifications.
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Henry
Canterbury
Elizabeth
William Pitt
George
The Grumbler of London Turns Complaints Into Cash
A London man spent years noting faults in city life and writing to owners. After discovering his tips could earn money, he turned grumbling into a lucrative income. He addressed teacup shapes, tube station procedures, and a failing West End sign, prompting changes.
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London
London Underground
Cast of local hay crop around The Pas reaches 1000 tons
More than 1,000 tons of hay were cut within a 15 mile radius of The Pas during two weeks in the Carrot River Triangle. Hay quality is reported as good and high water did not hinder harvest. A. St. Godard cut 400 tons, Transport Limited 200, and Frechette, Allard, and Carrot River Valley settlers contributed. The Pass reserve Indians also gathered fodder for winter.
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Carrot River Triangle
Pas
A. St. Godard
Frechette
Allard
Carrot River Valley
Pass Reserve
Luncheon Tomatoes with Cheese
Two cups cooked tomatoes with three cups sweetened condensed milk and two cups dry bread, salt, and pepper. Heat to boiling, blend in milk, add bread and seasonings, cover briefly, then pour into serving dish and top with grated American cheese. Serves six.
Radium Stores Vast Energy in Radioactive Decay
The text notes radium holds immense energy as it decays slowly, with half of a given quantity disappearing in about 1,800 years, illustrating its long half life and persistent radiation.
New Zealand Cyclists to Face Traffic Rule Enforcement
Cyclists in New Zealand will be required to observe traffic rules under new measures. Authorities emphasize safety, with penalties to be applied for violations and road users urged to comply.
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New Zealand
Tea Through the Ages from China to Empire Markets
The article traces tea from early use in China to introduction in Europe via Portuguese and Dutch traders. It notes Mr. Wickham’s 1615 letter seeking porringers for tea, public sale in England from 1657 at high prices, and the 1839 milestone when empire grown tea first sold in England.
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China
Europe
Wickham
Japan
England
Clock features roar and crow figures in Messina clock
A large new clock in Messina Sicily showcases a bronze lion twelve feet tall that roars at noon and a six foot cock that crows at sunrise and sunset. The mechanical figures are centerpiece elements amid the clock’s massive display.
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Messina
Sicily
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Ont
Pas Dur
Ogden
Cppleford Paper Products
Hamilton
Ontario
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