Canadian coal products eyed to replace American supplies
John McLeish reports comprehensive tests in Nova Scotia and British Columbia show Canadian bituminous coal can replace much American coal. Trials across Wales and Canada confirm feasible domestic fuel. Winnipeg Electric and Montreal Coke Mine trial Nova Scotia and Michel B C coals. Hydrogenation and liquefaction research suggests possible motor fuel from Canadian shale oil and coal-derived oils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
John McLeish
Dominion
McLeish
Pittsburg
Illingsworth Company
Pontyridd
Wales
Research Council
Ottawa
Winnipeg Electric Company
Montreal Coke Manufacturing Company
Michel
B.C
Montreal
Lord Reading's First Case Defended by a Fruit Merchant
The Marquise of Reading started his career with a loss as he defended a fruit merchant sued by a street trader for bad figs. Cross-examining, Rufus Isaacs urged a live test of the fruit, and the merchant ultimately chose to risk judgment rather than admit fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquise
Reading
Rufus Isaac
Mr. Isaacs
Traitor and Convert Parable in Political Discourse
A parent explains a traitor as a member who joins the enemy while a convert is one who moves to the opposing side. The passage contrasts loyalty and opportunism. It also references Germany as securing an impregnable position and a collector bitten by a wolf at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dad
Germany
Cheese Digestibility and Global Cheese Traditions
An Ontario dairy producer notes cheese is 90 to 99 percent digestible and discusses its long history. He describes weekly cheese auctions in Alkmaar, varieties from Roquefort, and the influence of climate and cows on flavor. Nutritional studies from US sources back cheese as digestible and safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alkmaar
Lohengrin
United States
Roquefort
France
America
National Dairy Council of the United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Ontario
One Jump Ahead in Toronto Meeting Adopts Liberal Image
A female Liberal speaker told a Toronto audience that Liberal women are behind Hon. Mackenzie King. The article notes that the bachelor has so far managed to outrun them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Mackenzie King
Population of Hawaii Surges to 375 211
Hawaii’s population reaches 375,211, up nearly 5,000 from last year. A separate social note quotes a local saying about changing gender norms, claiming “The clinging type of girl is going out” and predicting continued dating trends.
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Hawaii
Work Is Preferred Many People on Relief Welcome Job
A relief committee shifts from direct cash aid to creating paid work for temporarily unemployed. Jobs include repairing street lighting, painting buildings, and tidying parks, giving dignity through wages rather than charity. The approach aims to preserve workers morale and self-respect during economic crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
Study Of Drought Prevention Schemes In Western Canada
A review finds little assurance that tree planting or reservoir storage will substantially reduce drought in western Canada. Prominent schemes would require vast land or dams, but rainfall results are uncertain and wind and atmospheric factors may negate local gains. Ongoing soil moisture research at Swift Current seeks practical, science based drought prevention.
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Canada
Prairies
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Oklahoma
Texas
Pacific Ocean
Away
Dominion
Swift Current
Sask
World's Grain Show Dates Set for Regina 1933
At Toronto the World’s Grain exhibition and conference committee fixed July 24 to August 5 1933 for the Regina event. J A Mooney reported progress and the financials, with nations and provinces confirming participation from 1932 plans. Rice from the Philippines and a wheat exhibit from Indore Central India are en route. Fifty or sixty grain experts will speak.
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Toronto
Regina
Sask
J. A. Mooney
Philippines
Indore
India
Mooney
Canada
Canada Agriculture Wealth Estimated for 1931
Dominion Bureau of Statistics estimates gross Canadian agricultural wealth in 1931 at 7.373 billion dollars. Live stock and poultry on farms total 742.077 million, with farm animals sold, wool, dairy products, and poultry and eggs contributing 541.322 million to livestock and animal product revenue in 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Bakers Clash Over Bread Cost In Rising Market
In a brewing dispute bakers insist flour is a small part of bread price while wheat drops lag and prices rise. The debate underscores the complexity of cost factors in a higher market.
Modern girl warned about wringer danger and gender lies
A humorous clipping contrasts a warning about fingers in a clothes wringer with a quip on women's questions. The exchange cites Kasper from Stockholm and reflects early 20th century attitudes toward women and gender.
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Kasper
Stockholm
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Lord Reading
Meggendorfer Biaetter
Munich
Frank J. D. Barnjum
J. F. Bryant
K.C
Barnjum
California
C. L. Woolley
Western
S. Barnes
Dominion Experimental Station
Kianching River
Taonan-Aganchi Line
Manchuria
Nippon Repair Gang
Chang Hsueh-Liang
Chang Kai Shek
Kai-Shek
Co. P. Summerall
International Commission
League of Nations
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