Peace on Earth in Canada Promoted by League of Nations Text
The Interdependence issue reprints Rt Hon J Rameau MacDonald speech at a Canadian state dinner stressing international goodwill and Canada’s peace role. It also includes Rob Pinard’s 18 year old Quebec address on Canada among the nations and urges schools and churches to display the Briand Kellogg pact.
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League of Nations
Canada
J Rameau MacDonald
House of Commons
United States
Roc Pinard
Quebec
Washington, DC
Hoover
Rob Pinard
MacDonald
Councils of the Nations
Mackenzie King
Joseph Smith Wins World Wheat Championship in Chicago
Herman Treille praised Joseph Smith of Wolf Creek Alberta for winning the world wheat title with Red Spring Reward. Treille noted the Alberta district had not been seen as a prime wheat country and said the victory proves grain varieties can adapt to varied conditions with qualified researchers.
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Joseph Smith
Wolf Creek
Alberta
Chicago
Herman Trelle
Wembley
Peace River
Quip About Reserved Corner Dining From Old Tableroom Card
A humorous exchange where the head waiter asserts a corner table is reserved for ladies, and a guest counters that no such table exists, prompting the waiter to quip that ladies never come there. The dialogue captures a vintage social humor moment.
Egyptians Establish Proportion Scale for Sculptors
The pyramid age Egyptians developed a proportional scale guiding both human and animal sculpture. This system linked body parts to a standard module, shaping artistic conventions in statuary.
Mrs T W Roth of Kelowna Seeks Breath Ease
Mrs T W Roth of Kelowna British Columbia writes of long standing cough and breathless spells that made walking difficult. A friend advised trying a remedy, prompting her to seek relief and share her experience.
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T. W. Roth
Kelowna
B.C
Milburn Co. remedy promotes quick relief and wide availability
A consumer testimonial claims rapid improvement after using the Milburn Co. remedy with price of 30 cents a box. It is advertised as available at druggists and dealers or mailed upon request.
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Milburn Co
Safer dress rules issued for railroad workers
Clothing and safety rules require form fitting attire for Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad workers. Ragged sleeves and loose clothing are banned to prevent entanglement with belts and flywheels. Safety and neatness drive the policy as industries push stronger dress standards to reduce accidents.
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Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Largest Free Tree Distribution in Prairie Provinces
The spring 1929 distribution from Forest Service nurseries Indian Head Saskatchewan and Sutherland Saskatchewan was the largest ever in one year. A total of 8,673,650 trees went to farmers in the Prairie Provinces, with 4,360,174 from Indian Head and 4,313,475 from Sutherland. Applicants receiving trees numbered 7,452.
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Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Indian Head
Sutherland
Saskatchewan
Prairie Provinces
Sutherland Nursery
Construction of Central Heating Plant Permit Issued
The Northern Engineering and Development Company of Winnipeg has secured a 60000 dollar permit for the first unit of a central steam heating plant and work will commence immediately.
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Northern Engineering and Development Company
Winnipeg
First Atlantic steamship completes 26 day crossing
The initial voyage of a steamship across the Atlantic required twenty six days from departure to arrival. The feat marks a milestone in transatlantic travel signaling advances in maritime propulsion and schedule reliability.
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Atlantic
Douglas firs dominate national lumber output
Douglas fir trees account for nearly one fourth of the country’s total lumber production. Ocean waters cover 115 million square miles with an average depth around two miles.
Making Survey For Gibraltar Tunnel
The survey of rock strata in the Straits of Gibraltar for a Europe Africa tunnel progresses. The project blends engineering aims with political stakes as Spain eyes Gibraltar and discussions over a long term lease arise, potentially altering relations with Britain.
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Straits of Gibraltar
Europe
Africa
Pirates Foiled by Wireless Operator Death of Third Officer on Haiching After Pirate Attack
Pirates aboard the 2080 ton Haiching attacked the bridge near Swatow as crew repelled them. Third Officer K A Woodward died from wounds and First Officer R Perry was wounded. British warships Serapis and Sterling answered Haiching SOS, extinguished fire, captured pirates, towed vessel to Hong Kong with all prisoners aboard.
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Serapis
Haiching
S” S.O.S
Hong Kong
Douglas Steamship Company
Swatow
K. A. Woodward
R. Perry
Wild Life in Waterton Park Showcases Alberta Big Game
Visitors learn about Rocky Mountain sheep, mountain goats, black bears, moose, elk, beavers, and other wildlife in Waterton Lakes National Park Alberta. Miller's Worm powders claim safe use for children with minimal side effects, noting possible vomiting as a sign of effectiveness.
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Waterton Lakes National Park
Province of
Alberta
New World Bank to Be Located in Zurich Under World Bank Plan
A report from the second Hague conference outlines a proposed Bank of International Settlement to replace the agent general for reparations payments between Germany and the Allies. Located in Zurich, it would supervise payments and aid in monetizing German annuities, operating under central bank approval. If political issues are resolved, the bank will be incorporated into the Young Plan and ratified by involved governments.
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Cadiz
Primo de Rivera
Spain
England
Gibraltar
Madrid
Bank of International Settlement
Zurich
Switzerland
Germany
World Bank
The
League
Bank of Montreal chief predicts strong Canadian economy
Sir Charles Gordon in his presidential address at the Bank of Montreal annual meeting says Canada enjoys sustained expansion over five years with mining and West industry driving growth. He notes no inflation in core commodities and that banks finance domestic needs at lower rates than in the U S. Mr Mackenzie warns against lending for nonbusiness purposes while confirming sound credit and cautious optimism.
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Charles Gordon
Bank of Montreal
Canada
Sir Charles Gordon
Sir Charles
New York
Dominion
United States
H. B. Mackenzie
Mackenzie
Canadian Apples Promoted by Empire Marketing Board
The Empire Marketing Board funds a campaign to boost Canadian apples in Britain with ads in daily and trade papers and an informative pamphlet. It notes Britain imports about 150 million pounds of Canadian apples yearly and highlights the McIntosh Red origin from John McIntosh in 1796 plus various recipes.
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Canada
Great Britain
Empire Marketing Board
Iroquois
John McIntosh
Young Lady Operator-Printer At Liberty
A young operator printer is released from her position after serving as feed operator and proof reader. The change follows the editor’s son returning home from college and a shift in newsroom staffing and duties.
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Liberty
Minard's Liniment for Chapped Hands Poem Exchange
A humorous exchange centers on a poet who predicts lasting fame and a friend who doubts editors will preserve his work long. The dialogue reflects writerly vanity and editor priorities in a light literary note.
Byrd Defends Explorers Against Gran Charges
British explorers backed Commander Richard E Byrd amid charges by Norwegian airman Major Tryggve Gran who disputed Byrds account of tall mountains near the South Pole. Captains England and Olbeck defend Byrd noting known ranges Queen Alexandra and Queen Maud near 15 000 feet and praising the flight.
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Richard E. Byrd
Tryggve Gran
Major Gran
Copenhagen
Daily Mail
Byrd
R. G. England
Shackleton
Gran
England
South Pole
Queen Alexandria Range
Queen Maud Range
William Olbeck
Southern Cross
Persian Balm Beauty Elixir Promises Youthful Complexion
A vintage grooming blurb extols Persian Balm as magical for alluring complexions. Gentle rubbing invigorates skin, cools and caresses, relieves roughness from weather, tones and stimulates, enhancing and protecting the loveliest complexion. Unrivalled as a perfect aid to beauty and charm.
Proposal Reverberates With A Lie In Regal Exchange
Mrs and Mr exchange sharp lines after a proposal, Mrs accusing him of being a liar. The brief quarrel hints at strained marriage prospects and moral judgment within a domestic dispute.
Odd Facts Mentioned About Europe and History
The Coast line of Great Britain is 2755 miles while Italy’s is about 300 miles longer. German and Russian are the most widely spoken languages in Europe. The oldest known musical instrument is the bell.
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Great Britain
Italy
Europe
Protesters Sing National Anthem to Delay Police Barricade
In Ogdensburg Hungary students conducting a protest over reparations payments kept police at bay by singing the national anthem during speeches. Police, following army orders, stood at attention while the demonstration continued. Also noted is a reference to infant worm complaints and Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a remedy.
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Ogdensburg
Hungary
Child with natural bent for industry shown to schoolmaster
A parent asks the schoolmaster about their son's talents. The master affirms the boy shows a natural bent and predicts he may become an industrial magnate, noting the boy gets other boys to do his work for him.
New Zealand Researchers Claim Electric Change to Gold
Synthetic Gold G P Aston and H W Atack report they can transmute elements into gold via an electric magnetic process. Aston also claims a new force named chromadyne, ten times more powerful than electricity, under study.
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G. P. Aston
H. W. Atack
Chemical Research
New Zealand
Aston
Manitoba Telephones reports higher ten month earnings
The Manitoba Telephone System shows a net earnings rise for ten months ending September 30 to $243,887 from $187,977 a year earlier.
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Manitoba
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Qeda Cal Es
Nerman Trelle
W. N. U. 1816
Gibraltar Tunnel
New World Bank
Minard
Mrs
Liniment
Manitoba Telephones
Appleford
Copleford Paper ‘Products
Hamilton
ONT
Western
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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