Are We Over-Governed A Provincial Taxpayer Debate
Concluding piece argues true savings come from eliminating burdens rather than shifting costs. It discusses merging small districts, uniting prairie provinces, shared police and schools, and a single Court of Appeal. Emphasizes patriotism and public sacrifice to cut taxes.
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Maritimes
Belgium
Holland
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Italy
Russia
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Mounted
Alberta
Manitoba
Clock by Daniel Quare fetches 425 pounds in London
A rare grandfather clock by Daniel Quare from the William III era, once valued at 30 pounds, sold for 425 pounds in London. A light domestic exchange then contrasts a mink coat, with Mrs Perkins’ coat deemed possibly real mink and the wife suspecting imitation of her own.
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Daniel Quare
London
William III
Aerials Reveal Lost Irish Town in Traditional Lore
Aerial photographs reveal plans of an ancient Irish town referenced in local traditions but unseen by on foot surveys. Researchers say the site aligns with mythic accounts and may illuminate historic routes and settlements long sought by historians.
Newspaper Endurance Beats Radio Fading Interruptions
A reader note argues newspapers keep steady continuity when radio may cut a story, highlighting reliability and uninterrupted reporting as a reason newspapers remain essential.
Brandon’s Industrial Output and Rural Reach Highlighted
Industrial Brandon notes Brandon serves about 206000 rural residents in Western Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan aided by a road network three main rail lines and 26 branch lines. Manufactured goods value tops 4.25 million dollars annually including 16 vegetable products and 19 iron and steel items. Brandon’s April 1931 population was 17776.
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W. Burton Hurd
Brandon College
Brandon
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Gas Indigestion Warns Against Excess Acid
An article describes that gas in the stomach signals excess hydrochloric acid and acid indigestion leading to gastritis and ulcers. It urges not to use ordinary aids and recommends Bisurated Magnesia after meals to neutralize acid, relieve gas, and prevent sourness and pain.
Promising Western Canada Industry Closes After Season
The season ends February 11 with two cars of dried field peas from St. George's, Manitoba, billed to an eastern soup maker. Pioneer Growers at St. George's yield 40 bushels per acre, total 4,000 bushels, sold at 1 dollar per bushel F.O.B. cars. Miller's Worm Powders touted as safe for children and effective against worms, claim no harm to delicate stomachs when used as directed.
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Western Canada
St. George's
Man
F.O.B
Alberta Sheep Population in Western Provinces
Dr F W Gershaw MP for Medicine Hat cites Alberta harboring about 520 600 sheep with northern areas smaller herds and southern ranching. One herder can manage 1 200 to 1 500 sheep forming an economic unit as Canada reaches roughly 4 000 000 sheep. Asthma remedy claims to remove causes, restore vigor and mental clarity.
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Western Provinces
F. W. Gershaw
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Canada
Strawberry Party Teaches Honest Hunger
A suburban gentleman hosting a strawberry party for neighborhood boys asks why the event is better than stealing from his garden. A chorus of boys answers that the berries came with sugar and cream, making the act sweeter and morally superior.
Eskimo Lovers Elope Through Blizzard To Churchill
A full blood Eskimo hunter Sholock and his bride fled a northern village during severe blizzards using dog team travel along Hudson Bay. They crossed 480 miles to Churchill where an Eskimo chief officiated their marriage. They plan to move farther inland.
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Sholock
Churchill
Hudson Bay
Arctic
Persian Balm Promotes Fragrance and refined appearance
Persuasive blurb touts Persian Balm as alluringly fragrant and refined for finish. It claims the product smooths complexions, softens hands, cools irritation from weather, absorbs quickly, and leaves no stickiness. Declares a peerless toilet requisite for elegant women. Cuba expects sugar crop over 3 million tons.
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Cuba
Seek Lost Girl Among Northern Australian Tribes
A white girl believed to be about 18 years old has lived with an obscure Aboriginal tribe in Northern Australia for nine years. Rumors prompted an expedition to the wilds after reports resurfaced following the 1923 sinking of the Douglas Mawson yacht. Earlier accounts claimed a woman and her 9-year-old daughter survived and reached natives 490 miles east of Port Darwin, with the mother later killed and the girl held captive.
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Australia
Australian Trades Commission
Douglas Mawson
Port Darwin
A Queer Profession William Knightsmith Dies at 73
William Knightsmith, longtime leading British toastmaster, dies at 73 after four decades prominent in public functions. He began as a dancing instructor and earned fame for directing after dinner formalities. His scarlet coat and self designed uniform marked his persona.
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William Knightsmith
Great Britain
Knightsmith
Reference for a Nigerian district officer and a steward
A district officer fires his steward for unsatisfactory service. Tom, seeking a reference, receives a note praising his tenure of 10 months and suggesting he should be given a wide berth by anyone seeking a good steward.
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Tom
Aspirin with Bayer relieves common pains quickly
An advertisement promotes Bayer Aspirin as a universal pain reliever for headaches colds sore throat neuralgia neuritis and other pains. It advises taking two or three tablets with water and carrying the product for on the go relief stating it cannot harm you when used as directed and noting it is made in Canada and sold at drug stores everywhere.
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Canada
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Bark Lake
Ont
Milburn
Park 7
T. Milburn
Industrial Brandon
Manitoba City
J. D. Kellogg
MacDonald
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