Closer Union Not Seceesion In Times Of Hard Times
A national mood of distress spurs talk of secession and new dominions. The piece argues Canada should avoid severing ties and instead pursue a compromise policy that preserves unity, while recognizing east west economic differences and shared prosperity.
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Canada
Baxter
New Brunswick
Maritimes
Confederation
Quebec
Ontario
North American
Dominion
Western Provinces
Central Canada
Far Eastern
Far Western
Howevr
East
West
Central
Gloster Gnatsnapper Vl. debuts with air equipment and high altitude performance
The Gloster Gnatsnapper Vl. is a British all metal single seater fighter. It features oxygen breathing gear and night flying equipment. Fitted with the Jaguar radial motor, it reaches 181 mph at 14 500 ft and 172 mph at 20 000 ft. Climb to 20 000 ft with full load takes 191 seconds and the service ceiling is 27 000 ft.
Failed Rainmaking Attempt Over Hong Kong
During a drought in Hong Kong, experts attempted to induce rain by releasing devlin into storm clouds. The chemical was supposed to cause condensation and rainfall, but trials failed. Aviators discharged over 100 pounds of devlin into clouds above Hong Kong with no rainfall observed.
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Hong Kong
China
Bird Banding Records Kept by Canadian Officials
The Canadian National Parks Branch in Ottawa holds official bird-banding records used to trace and study bird migration, maintained under the Department of the Interior.
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Dept. Yub Department of Labour
Ottawa
National Parks of Canada
Department of the Interior
Child and Mother Quietly Respond to Tension
A mother and her son Harold exchange restrained remarks about raising voices. The dialogue captures a tense domestic moment focusing on mutual unease and communication.
Alberta Dominates Royal Winter Fair Judging Prizes
Alberta claims top honors at the Royal Winter Fair with pig club team of William Schmidt and Robert Wylie from Vegreville first place. Calf club winners are Borden and Vernon McKnight of Camrose, with Quebec second and Ontario third. S. Alsopp of Wembley wins winter wheat, while spring wheat places include Alberta in fourth seventh and fourteenth in a large class.
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Alberta
H. A. Craig
William Schmidt
Robert Wylie
Vegreville
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Borden
Vernon McKnight
Camrose
Quebec
Ontario
S. Alsopp
Wembley
Peace River
Automatic Braille Rotary Phone For Blind From Paris
The Paris Post Office designs an automatic telephone for the blind. A Braille ring fitted over the ordinary disc lets a blind user locate letters and numbers as easily as a sighted person.
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Paris
Pink Pills Aid Overworked Teens Says Toronto Girl
Overwork and worry sap health during teen years and school demands. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to restore energy, enrich blood, and steady nerves. Toronto student Margaret Torrey reports a complete breakdown and recovery after use, with weight gain and symptom relief. Available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co at Brockville or local druggists.
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Williams
Margaret Torrey
Indian Road
Toronto
Ont
Dr. Williams
Progress Of Mankind And The Human Element In World Affairs
The London Observer commentary argues that human free will and responsibility remain central in world affairs despite progress and optimism from Victorians. It notes a fatalistic tone in MacDonalds claim that mankind cannot reverse course and warns that individuals must steer their collective fate to avoid a ditch.
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Mr. MacDonald
Gladstone
John Stuart Mill
London Observer
Africans Elect Women to Future Synods in Uganda
In Uganda the church plans to include 12 African women on all future synods joining kings and chieftains, a move that shocks Africa though England already accepts women in government and ecclesiastical roles. Also promoted is Dr Kellogg’s asthma remedy praised as life saving for sufferers.
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Uganda
England
Africa
Possible New Governor General of Canada Named
Ottawa reports indicate the next governor general may be the Earl of Athlone or Viscount Lascelles. Willingdon’s term ends August 5 next year and Bennett discussed the succession with King George in England. Queen Mary’s brother and Princess Mary’s husband are the leading contenders.
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Ottawa
England
Earl of Athlone
Union of South Africa
Viscount Lascelles
George
Queen Mary
Canada
Ottawa Evening Citizen
Viscount Willingdon
Dominion
Mary
Bennett
King George
British Columbia Apples Win Imperial Fruit Show Cup in London
The Associated Growers of the Okanagan Valley showed BC apples at the Imperial Fruit Show in London and won the cup for the finest all round exhibit. The award, based on total marks from all fruit classes, was presented by the Agents-General of Canadian provinces. Nova Scotia won the trophy last year. China begins importing many sik cocoons from Japan.
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London
England
British Columbia
Okanagan Valley
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Victoria
B.C
Nova Scotia
Of two evils some people choose both as samles
A short quip notes that some individuals opt for both of two undesirable options, implying indecision or paradox in choice.
Edinburgh Honors Three Dominion Premiers With Doctor of Laws
The University of Edinburgh awarded honorary Doctor of Laws to Rt Hon R B Bennett Canada Rt Hon James Scullin Australia and Rt Hon G W Forbes New Zealand. They visited the Scottish National War Memorial and were granted the freedom of the city as guests of the Overseas league. Millier's Worm Powders claim to expel worms and improve health, easing a child's restlessness.
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Britain
Dominions
University of Edinburgh
R. B. Bennett
Canada
James Scullin
Australia
G. W. Forbes
New Zealand
Overseas League
Edinburgh Castle
Canadians Honored In Tokyo Welcome by Japanese Children
Twenty thousand children gathered in a natural amphitheatre to sing for the Canadian Chambers of Commerce trade delegation in Tokyo. The scene was beautiful and one of the tour’s most impressive events.
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Japan
Canadian Chambers of Commerce
Tokyo
Postmaster General Reaffirms Civil Service Authority
Hon Arthur Sauve states civil service commission holds paramount authority over dismissals and appointments in the post office department. Ministers and members of parliament must not bypass the commission. Enquiries will be ordered on sworn complaints and dismissals require commission, not the postmaster general, to name successors. Thousands seek government jobs, but proper channel is through the commission.
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Arthur Sauve
Civil Service Commission
Post Office Department
Atlantic
Pacific
War Claims Settled With Germany and Austria
Secretary of State C. H. Cahan reports satisfactory settlements of all war related claims. Agreements cover sequestered enemy property in Canada and Canadian property in Germany and Austria during the war. The talks were held in Berlin and London under Hague protocol Young plan terms.
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Germany
Austria
Canada
C. H. Cahan
Australia
Berlin
London
England
New Laying Record Set by Leghorn Pullet in B C
A new world record of 357 eggs in 265 days was set by Leghorn pullet number five at Agassiz B C under trap nesting rules. The hen from University of British Columbia stock is owned by Mr and Mrs Whiting of Port Kells B C.
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Leghorn
Agassiz
B.C
University of British Columbia
Loch Lev en trout fry distribution begins in Cypress Hills
The first Loch Leven trout fry distribution in Cypress Hills Saskatchewan occurred in 1924 with annual repeats. By 1929 season some caught fish weighed six pounds and measured twenty six inches long with thirteen inch girth, despite legal constraints.
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Loch Leven
Cypress Hills
Saskatchewan
Britain now produces seven percent of world rubber
The empire has reached a production milestone, supplying about seven percent of global rubber output. This figure highlights Britain’s growing role in the rubber trade and industrial supply chains during the period.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claims Health Benefits
An early 20th century ad touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a purely vegetable tonic that stimulates the liver and bile flow. It promises relief from headaches dizziness and biliousness, claims mild laxative effects without cramps, and notes price options of 25c and 75c.
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Carter
Black Friday Tragedy Tied to Early Storm Warnings
A 1861 storm warning by Admiral FitzRoy warned mariners of a gale from the southwest. Sailors trusted on-site bustle over distant offices, leading about 200 coal ships to sail and perish in a North Sea gale off Hertlepool Bay.
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Meteorological Office
London
Admiral Fitzroy
North Sea
Hertlepools Bay
British Columbia Starts Trans-Canada Telephone Line Project
The British Columbia Telephone Company announces the first trans-Canada link project costing 1,250,000 in the province. It covers 656 miles of line, with 125 miles completed, linking Vancouver with Eastern Canada to avoid routing calls through the United States via Seattle.
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British Columbia
British Columbia Telephone Company
Dominion
Vancouver
Canada
United States
Seattle
Anti-Fascist Leaders Arrested in Rome Crackdown
Seven arrests in Rome over recent days target political dissent linked to anti government chain letters. Bartelo Belotti, former finance minister under Nitti, sent to Confino for opposing the regime. Prof. Giuseppi Renzi of Genoa University also detained and sent to Confino.
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Rome
Bartelo Belotti
University of Genoa
Confino
B C Salmon Pack Record Set in October Totals
A new British Columbia salmon pack record is logged for this year with 2,095,710 cases as of October 31. The total leads the 1926 high by 30,259 and tops the 1929 pack by 827,946 cases.
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British Columbia
Minard's Liniment Ad Fuses with Social Nuisance
An odd local notice promotes Minard's Liniment for colds while a separate quotation laments firing a nurse for cruelty. The nurse allegedly kicked a dog that bit the baby, highlighting a domestic controversy.
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Icks Vaporub
Lord Willingdon
Edinburgh University
Millier
Switzerland
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Trans-Canada System
Fido
Milburn
Assa
Andrew Black
Harcourt, N.B
Milburn Co., Ltd
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