World News Briefs Highlight Retirement and Reforms
Frederick Mead retires after 44 years on the Metropolitan police bench. A Soviet five year plan aims for self reliance. Dominion revenue for nine months totals $239,138,336, up $892,490 from last year. Joseph Fahey, 76, pioneer conductor at the Northwest Rebellion's 1885 transport, dies. butter imports rise to 1,409,454 pounds costing $242,038 in the province. Canadian companies plan $14,416,000 in January dividends, up from 13,850,000. The codex Sinaiticus will fund England machinery purchases. Dominion-wide Canadian Corps reunion set for Toronto August 4–7. Tom Cacic of Toronto departs to England after deportation fight, two years in Kingston.
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Russia
Joseph Fahey
West
Trai
Winnipg
Qu'Appelle
Northwest
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Montreal
Toronto
Tom Cacic
England
Halifax
Cacic
Kingston
Reading Color Combinations Favor Black on Yellow
Experiments on distance reading rank color contrasts by legibility. Black on yellow leads, followed by green on white, red on white, blue on white, white on blue, black on white, yellow on black, white on red, white on green, white on black, green on red, and red on green. Black on white sits about midway at sixth.
The Weight of Final Decisions in Prime Ministers
The piece argues that the core strain for a prime minister is the burden of making final irreversible decisions alone. Loneliness and the sole responsibility erode health more than long hours or duties. The constant need to decide, often with distress to friends, drains the leader’s energy.
Favourette Gift Accessories for Daytime Wear
A description of smart daytime accessories making up a complete ensemble. Includes a deep yoked vestia, olive wool beret with two small green pom poms, light green gloves with trimmed pocketbook design, and Pattern No. 878 for collar beret gloves and bag. Available in sizes small to large. fabrics vary to velvet broadcloth ante lope satin and more. Price 20 cents in stamps or coin.
Royal Bank of Canada reports strong liquidity and stable profits
The Royal Bank of Canada announces a fiscal year ending November 30 with a markedly strong liquid position, including substantial cash holdings. While earnings were dampened by lower high grade investment rates and weaker loan activity, profits reached 3,901,649 and dividends as well as allocations to reserves were maintained. Savings and demand deposits rose by over 18 million, signaling robust cash accumulation and business turnover. A 15 million transfer from the Reserve Fund reinforces inner reserves for future contingencies. Total assets show improved holdings in government securities, offsets by reductions in loans and discounts, with 216,650 added to profit and loss for the coming year.
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Royal Bank of Canada
Asseus
Ask
Cbae
Casa
Bank Palaacis
Uc Liauiles
Lomumen
Securites
Incrae
Disc Unis
Cail
Canada
Dominion
Salt does not kill microbes in brine
A French professor counted 30,000 bacteria per cubic centimetre in concentrated brine used for salting fish. Salt preserves from decay, but kills no microbes. Preservatives and bactericides are different things.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Patterns can be ordered through the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg. Include size details and description of patterns required in your request for prompt processing.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Canadian and foreign alfalfa seed staining rules
Canadian law allows only unstained Canadian-grown alfalfa seed for sale in Canada. Foreign alfalfa seed entering Canada must carry at least one percent of stained seed in red orange or green depending on origin. Canadian-grown seed entering the United States must contain one percent stained iridescent violet.
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Canada
United States
Grain harvesting methods affect grain toughness and grade
A moisture and grade survey of Western Canada 1932 33 shows straight combined wheat yields 22 percent tough samples and 3 percent damp, stook threshed 3 percent tough and 3 percent damp, swabh combined 8 percent tough and 1 percent damp. Grade decline from rain was lowest for stocked grain and highest for swath combined. Bir mingham to install two giant generating stations with 3800 foot chimneys and electro filters at £200000 cost.
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Canada
Canadian Journal of Research
Birmingham
Marvels of the Human Eye
FP M Crowe explains hyperopia in children, noting most newborns have the condition and can outgrow it. He describes how properly ground lenses correct the defect, easing headaches and nervous symptoms and reducing strain on the nervous system.
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FP. M. Crowe
Optometrist-Optician
Calgary
Sunday School Lesson January 14
Sunday school lesson notes include the golden text It behooved Him in all things to be made like unto His brethren from Hebrews 2 17 and the lesson from Matthew 3 1 4 11 with devotional reading Hebrews 2 11 18.
Consecration of Jesus for His Mission
The piece notes Jesus’ return from Egypt with Mary and Joseph to Nazareth where He grew until age thirty. It outlines Jesus’ baptism by John as a public endorsement and formal setting apart for His mission, with open heaven symbolizing spiritual access. Dr. F B Meyer parallels this with Newton’s discovery, noting obedience opening heaven.
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Jesus
Egypt
Mary
Joseph
Nazarea
Joan
John
The
Jordan
God
F. B. Meyer
Newton
New Dress Materials From Wool and Other Fibers
A London Daily Mirror note describes new dress textiles using woolly fabrics with white hairs resembling an armchair after a terrier shed. The article cites waste from artificial silk, spun glass, Angora wool, goose feather down, and even possible future use of tree leaf fibers for fashionable cloth.
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Guands
Guise
London Daily Mirror
Improvement In India Amid Policy Reform
The London Daily Telegraph notes India is calmer and safer with stronger police support. Sir Samuel Hoare cites growing public backing for police as proof that Britain’s dual approach of law and order alongside constitutional reform convinces Indians of good faith and weakens extremist forces.
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India
Britain
Samuel Hoare
London Daily Telegraph
Buckleys Mixture Eases Child Coughs Quickly
Buckleys Mixture with honey is suggested for children's coughs and colds offering immediate relief. A small dose is said to calm a bed cold and two doses may end a bad cold. The ad promotes Buckleys as safe for children and effective for adults with coughs, colds, flu, or bronchitis.
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Frederick Mead
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British Museum
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de Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
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Ruth Rogers
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