Helping The Blind The Canadian Institute For The Blind Annual Meeting
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind held its annual meeting at the National Office in Toronto. Captain E A Baker outlined progress from coast to coast, noting pensions discussions and state aid prospects, the Talking Book program with over 4 000 loans, and plans for sound film literature. Ontario blind workers produced goods worth 273 725 73 dollars. 33 866 Braille volumes were borrowed by 1 182 readers. 5 720 blindness prevention cases were handled. Sir Charles Lindsay was elected honorary president.
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Canada
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
National
Beverley Street
Toronto
Newfoundland
British Columbia
E .A. Baker
O.B.E
Baker
England
L. M. Wood
Ontario
S. C. Swift
Charles Lindsay, Kbe
Montreal
Duchess Transfers Royal Signature Alice to New Duchess
The royal marriage on November 6 between the King's third son the Duke of Gloucester and Lady Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott shifts ceremonial use of the signature Alice to the new Duchess. Etiquette experts note the name previously belonged to Princess Alice Mary, Countess of Athlone, daughter of the late Duke of Albany. The Princess will sign as Alice Mary.
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Duke of Gloucester
Alice Montagu-Douglas-Scott
Alice
William de Morgan
Stcklers
Alice Mary
Countess of
Indians Command Respect in a Native Character Study
The Sault Ste. Marie Star notes that an average white man underestimates Indians yet a casual look at their character earns respect. Indians know many things white men miss and question whether civilization is perfect. A convict only likes to be stopped in the middle of a sentence.
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Sault Ste. Marie Star
Advice To Poultrymen Boost Wheat Sales
Poultry expert W M Vernon urges Iowa poultrymen to keep flocks healthy with proper stocking ventilation and a balanced ration to prevent colds and roup. Dr Charles Murray warns against untreated colds turning into roup and recommends quick veterinary consultation and careful nursing of unaffected birds. James R Murray announces Cecil Lamont named Canadian wheat boards rep in Britain to promote Canadian wheat sales. Lamont joins with leave of absence from Alberta Pacific Grain Co.
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Cecil Lamont
England
W. M. Vernon
Extension Poultryman
Ames
Iowa
Charles Murray
Veterinary Division
College
Murray
Alberta Pacific Grain Company
Canadian Wheat Boards
Great Britain
James R. Murray
Lamont
United Kingdom
Alberta Pacific Company
Misuse of Nouns Prompted by Dunsany Plea
At a Grosvenor House luncheon Lord Dunsany urged preserving adjectives and reviving rarer nouns. He condemned overuse of adverbs and the generic phrase mystery man or luxury car, urging mindful speech and the introduction of mysterious and luxurious terms.
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Lord Dunsany
Grosvenor House
London Daily Telegraph
Taking Care Of Machinery On The Farm
Farm machinery needs year round shelter to prevent rust and decay. Farmers cover and inspect machines after use, oil bearings, tighten nuts, and keep parts working smoothly. Proper sheds and a forge set with tools and spare parts reduce losses, delays, and worry.
New Dry Cleaning System Uses Petroleum Solvent
A novel commercial dry cleaning method uses petroleum as the solvent and is claimed to reduce explosion hazards. The announcement highlights enhanced safety compared with traditional processes and suggests broader adoption in the industry.
Modern girl’s hair compared to a mop in playful note
A lighthearted remark notes a girl’s hair resembling a mop, while playfully suggesting she may not know what a mop looks like. The line uses humorous imagery without further details or context.
Snapshots at Night Party Idea From John Van Guilder
A nostalgic guide proposes a Snapshots at Night party with guests in costumes. It details lighting, camera placement, f6.3 lens, 125 second exposure, and using two Photo flood bulbs for indoor night photos. It notes fun results and lasting keepsakes from the event.
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John van Guilder
Winter Colour Schemes for Prairie Homes and Gardens
A historical note describes how to craft winter exteriors with color codes and plantings. Greenery from spruce, fir, pines, yew and junipers shapes a calm backdrop, while reds from berries and bark provide vivid accents. Yields a warm, varied prairie landscape through November to March.
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Greece
Canadian Prairies
Puzzle Enthusiast King George V Collects Jigsaws
A Balmoral autumn scene shows puzzles laid out after dinner as King George V grows skilled at assembling them. Queen Elizabeth orders a large Windsor Castle puzzle for him, while Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret are noted puzzle experts. Duchess of York buys several, including tough ones for Elizabeth and simple farmyard pictures for Margaret. Margaret finds a family of five velvet pigs in her Christmas stockings.
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George V
Balmoral
Windsor Castle
Princess Elizabeth
Princess Margaret
Duchess of York
Backward Race Question Addressed by Consul Cheeseman
Major R. E. Cheeseman, H. M. Consul for N. W. Ethiopia spoke at Usher Hall Edinburgh under the Royal Scottish Geographical Society. He argued Abyssinians are not barbaric but a backward race needing self improvement aided by measured help and gentle pressure.
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R. E. Cheeseman
H.M
N.W
Ethiopia
Usher Hall
Edinburgh
Royal Scottish Geographical Society
Abyssinia
Edinburgh Scotsman
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Canadian Nations Institute
Signor Mussolini
de Bono
Count Ciano
Italy
Asmara
King George
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