King George I urges one family spirit for world peace
In a Christmas broadcast King George VI calls all Britain and empire peoples to unite as “one great family.” He says shared care for the whole community can overcome anxieties and drive global peace, economic aims, and social progress in the new year.
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Barley Prices Rise as Prohibition Ends Convicting Market
The end of prohibition shifts grain fortunes in Canada. Barley earns higher values than wheat as exports surge to the United States. In late 1932 feed barley lands at 13 cents, rising to 41 cents, while malting barley hits 61 cents per bushel. No. 1 northern wheat reaches 58 cents with higher freight costs.
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Sheep grand championship sold at high price at Chicago show
The grand championship cohort of sheep shown by Mr. C. J. Brodie of Stouffville, Ont., fetched 18.50 per cwt at the Chicago exhibition, the highest price since 1930.
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Stouffville
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Dionne Quintuplets Bring Exemptions To Tax Papers
Oliva Dionne of Callander Ontario will gain 2000 in tax exemptions as each of his five daughters is worth 400 in federal income tax relief. With his wife and ten children, exemptions reach 6000, likely surpassing his farm income, delaying tax until the children go on exhibition and own the income via a trust, an official said.
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Guild competition awards two four year university scholarships
R S McLaughlin president Fisher Body Craftsman s Guild Canadian section announces two four year university scholarships valued at 5000 each for the 1935 Guild competition. Dominion wide Napoleonic coach model building contest by General Motors of Canada Limited adds 1200 in cash prizes across three districts. Closing date July 31 1935 with entrants shipping coaches to a central judging point. The Bronx zoo needs 124 different foods from around the world for its creatures.
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Trans-Canada Air Derby proposal eyed for aviation boost
William Templeton manager of Vancouver airport proposes an international air derby across Canada from Halifax to Vancouver. A pot of gold for first place and a pot of silver for second, with a route aligned to an envisioned trans-Canada air mail service. Qualified flyers would compete. action expected next spring.
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George Dollar first silver coin for Canada
Canada will mint a commemorative George Dollar to mark King George VI’s accession anniversary on May 6 1935. The coin features His Majesty and is expected to issue at least 100 000 pieces. Slightly larger than the 50 cent piece and thicker it aims for ease of handling and will circulate during the silver jubilee in London.
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Relic of Past Ages Found Near Regina
Beave r tooth marks in a small tree cut in ancient times were found 18 feet underground at John Malach's Candiac farm east of Regina. The bone-like wood fragment sent to the University of Saskatchewan supports beaver or similar animal presence on the prairies thousands of years ago. Professor Edmunds notes deposition near or after the glacial era.
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Cattle Sales Rise at Stockyards
Cattle sales at stockyards this year exceed 1933 levels by 15 percent, driven by more cattle on farms from increased production and carryover from last year, according to the Livestock Market Report.
Doctor Charges Three Dollars Per Treatment
A patient recalls the doctor stating a fee of 3 dollars for each treatment, describing the cost directly tied to the care received. The remark highlights a per visit or per treatment charge in the medical encounter.
What Does Your Handwriting Reveal
Readers are invited to send handwriting specimens with a 10c coin and self addressed stamped envelope to Winnipeg columnist Lawrence Hibbert for analysis. The piece quotes a fictional reader scenario about a married boss and a girl, portraying handwriting as revealing personality traits and urging caution about relationships.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Not Altogether New Chinese System Compared To 1930s Economics
St Thomas Times-Journal notes Marco Polo described the Grand Khan's use of paper currency grain distributions and price controls. The writer links these ancient practices to modern relief and economic schemes, suggesting little is new under the sun.
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Pocketbook Lump Joke Returns to Medical Clinic
A surgeon notes a lump on the chest and jokes it will be removed, while the client quips that it is simply their pocketbook. The exchange reflects a comic bit about money and care.
Householder Hurls Dictionary at Intruder in vain
In an odd attempt to deter an intruder a householder hurled a large dictionary at him but the effort failed as the assailant remained unfazed by the impact.
London Missing Women and Girls Report Reveals Recovery Rate
Report notes about five thousand women and girls disappear in London each year with ninety five percent later located. The estimate highlights search challenges and safety concerns facing the capital’s population and policing responses.
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