Is This Progress or Decline in Western Civilization
A critical essay questions civilization’s progress amid sensational events in California where lynching kidnappers prompts calls for harsher law enforcement. It contrasts French political changes with Britain, arguing strong civil service power undermines responsible government and mocks endless cabinet reshuffles.
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California
Rolph
United States
France
M. Chautemps
Tommorry
Lawrence Sternett
Shipment Arrives in First Class Condition from Saskatchewan
British importers report Saskatchewan honey arrived in London in first class condition aboard the S S Brandon. Inspectors W Waldron and Keith praised clean cartons and uniformly good honey. The consigning firm says the quality is first class and delivery satisfactory.
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Saskatchewan
Great Britain
Britain
S.S. Brandon
Hudson Bay
R. W. Pugh
W. Waldron
England
Keith
Canadian Publicity Department
London Dock
Silk Uniform Trial Replaced by Mixed Wool and Silk Gear
The War Office reportedly retracted silk only uniforms and issued experimental kits to several battalions. Some outfits use pure silk while most mix wool with raw silk. Soldiers will be surveyed on warmth rain wear washing and upkeep costs.
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Japanese War Office
A Periodical Check Up Urges Doctor Visits Over Undertaker
Dr. C. J. Miller of New Orleans tells the American College of Surgeons that neglecting health leads to premature deaths despite modern hygiene. He cites preventable diseases like smallpox and typhoid, noting about 100000 smallpox cases annually and nearly 8000 typhoid deaths in the United States.
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C. J. Miller
New Orleans
American College of Surgeons
United States
Formula For Long Life Woman Advises Lipstick Rules
The article cites Dr. Marie Charlotte De Goliere Devenport born 109 years before, in St Petersburg now Leningrad, Russia, giving a long life formula during a lecture tour. She urges self control agility avoidance of excess anger and a rule to not apply on the face what you wouldn t eat. Chile is increasing its tax on air passenger tickets.
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Marie Charlotte de Goliere Devenport
St. Peterburg
Leningrad
Russia
Work Is Easier Now Fat Has Gone
A woman recalls weight loss after using Kruschen Salts. She reports dropping nearly 28 pounds in 11 months, regaining energy to run, cook, and care for seven children. The ad touts Kruschen as a tonic improving elimination, glands, and nerves rather than forcing rapid appetite loss.
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G. H
Kruschen
Arctic Cold At Equator Affects Instrument Readings
Meteorologists found it colder at the equator than the North Pole. Sounding balloons launched in the tropics registered temperatures about twenty degrees lower than Arctic regions from six to seven miles up. Humid air is cited as retarding surface heat re radiation.
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North Pole
Equator
Tropics
Arctic
Earth
The Best Pleasures Top-Floor Pleasures of Mind and Spirit
The passage extols simple, accessible pleasures that require minimal effort or machinery. It ranks pleasures by cost, accessibility, shareability, and nonharmful repetition, advocating outdoor nature, wholesome exercise, music, friendship, and books over artificial entertainments.
Abolishment Proposed for Agriculture Department Procedure
The Federal Department of Agriculture plans to abolish its established pre grant procedures for fair and exhibition management that informed grant amounts in advance. Delegates at the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions learned there will be no advance indications this year. George B. Rothwell, head of the department's livestock division, announced that estimates may be revised by the government even if the House passes them.
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Federal
Department of Agriculture
Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions
George B. Rothwell
Afrikaans Bible Demand Surges Beyond Original Order
Faithful to old tradition the South African Dutch maintain strong interest in the new Afrikaans Bible. The British and Foreign Bible Society ordered 100,000 copies as a first edition, but printers were instructed to raise the edition to 150,000 due to heavy demand.
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British and Foreign Bible Society
Lord Lonsdale’s Model Estate and Racing Interests
Lord Lonsdale chairs a publishing firm and pursues varied sports while overseeing Lowther estate. Privileged dogs dine in the dining room as horses and birds are kept with care. The stables and carriages form a living museum with Italian, French, and 80 ON garden designs.
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Lord Lonsdale
Overseas Mail
Canada to gain trans-Canada air service within year
Brigadier J. Lind say Gordon, commanding officer of MLD, told the Young Men's Board of Trade in Regina that air fields across Canada will be ready in a year for a trans-Canada service. Camps in northwestern Ontario advance airport prep as ground facilities will enable Halifax to Vancouver flights, with a Pan American route already drawn to Newfoundland.
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Canada
Trans- Canada Air Service
J. Lindsay Gordon
MLD
Young Men’s Board of Trade
Regina
Gordon
Ontario
Halifax
Vancouver
Europe
Asia
Pan-American Airways
Newfoundland
United States
Mennonite Lands Face Foreclosure in Canadian Courts
Foreclosure actions involving first mortgage debentures over 850000 and second mortgage debentures of 713000 on large Saskatchewan and Manitoba tracts were settled over eight years. An order requires arrears be paid by October 3, 1934 or foreclosure becomes absolute. The Intercontinental Company promoted the settlements. National Trust Company named trustee for first mortgageholders. The court ruling does not affect settlers.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Canada
United States
Intercontinental Company
National Trust Company
Radio Examinations Certify 51 October Candidates
The radio branch of the Department of Marine reports 51 candidates examined in October. Commercial recipients include N. N. Hall and H. C. Haywood of Vancouver, W. H. Randell of Moose Jaw. Amateur winners: H. F. Freeman and 8. E. Mills of Calgary, H. E. R. Sullivan of Jasper, J. Bowey of Munson, R. Hill of Bamfield, W. E. Howard of Vancouver, T. L. Ascroft, F. H. Meek and L. C. Parkhurst of Vernon, H. L. Alexander of Victoria.
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Department of Marine
N. N. Hall
H. C. Haywood
Vancouver
W. H. Randell
Moose Jaw
H. F. Freeman
8. E. Mills
Calgary
H. E. R. Sullivan
Jasper
Alberta
J. Bowey
Munson
R. Hill
Bamfield
B.C
W. E. Howard
T. L. Ascroft
F. H. Meek
L. C. Parkhurst
Vernon, B.C
H. L. Alexander
Victoria
English Tourist in Rome Misreads Silence
An Englishman lost in Rome asked a passerby for his hotel by writing its name on a card. An Italian guide accompanied him in silence for about 20 minutes until they reached the hotel. Upon arrival the man thanked him in English, only to learn the guide spoke perfect English and had understood all along.
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Europe
Rome
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Milburn
Radio Examinations
ThefJand
Ogden
Buckley's
Buckley
Appleford Paper Products
Hamilton
W. N. WU
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