Disarmament Conference Urged to End Wars
In February 1932 a great conference will convene to discuss world disarmament. The piece argues war cannot end war, cites the League of Nations, Locarno and Kellogg treaties, and criticizes arms race among major powers. It urges collective effort to make the coming conference a success to bring about a new day for nations.
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James Branch Cabell
France
Duc de Puysange
Ryswick
America
League of Nations
League
Locarno
Soviet Russia
United States
Europe
Italy
Great Britain
Short Paid Letters Plague Toronto Christmas Mail
Toronto faced a holiday rush with 725000 letters arriving short paid for stamps. Ottawa seeks Washington’s help to publicize the United States to Canada three cent postal rate.
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United States
Toronto
Ottawa
Washington Postal Administration
Canada
Belgium Premier Renkin Signals Tariff Increase Policy
The Belgian premier Renkin announced plans to use government powers to raise tariffs and regulate imports. Political circles see this as likely defensive moves against protectionist rules abroad as a temporary measure. Do Fish Ever Sleep? explores why fish might rest in vast waterways.
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Renkin
Belgium
Trade Minister Charts Plan to Curb Middlemen
The Toronto Globe notes concern over excessive middlemen in US Canada trade. It argues US buyers should avoid importing via too many agencies to reduce costs. The minister of trade and ecommerce is seen as pursuing a corrective track to streamline procurement.
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United States
Ecommerce
Toronto Globe
Wheat yield hits 75 bushels on small Edmonton plot
A Garnet wheat trial near Edmonton Alberta produced 75 bushels per acre on a small test area. The result indicates strong performance for the variety under local conditions.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Milburns Price Resent Mail Notice
The notice states the resumption of price mailing by The T Milburs. It indicates direct mailing actions for price updates and requests recipients to expect forthcoming mailed figures and notices.
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T. Milburs
Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills Praised by Reader
Mr. Fred J. Chase of Thomson Station Nova Scotia reports his heart racing and severe chest pains improved after taking two boxes of Milburn’s Heart and Nerve Pills. He notes rapid healing nerves and a gain of fourteen pounds after years of poor health.
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Fred J. Chase
Thomson
Three Months Off With Neuritis and Kruschen Relief
A patient reports two years of neuritis and sciatica pain with three months off work. After using Kruschen Salts the writer recovered, returned to work, and remained free of pain. The ad claims neuritis signals impure blood and presents Kruschen as six natural salts that purify the blood and renew energy.
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S.B
Oshawa GM recalls 1000 workers for December
The Oshawa plant of General Motors of Canada Limited recalls 1,000 employees to work during December as business conditions improve and payroll nears normal. Persian Balm advertised as a youth elixir with skin beautifying claims appears in the same text.
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Oshawa
General Motors of Canada, Ltd
How Many Policemen's Feet Make a Scotland Yard
A schoolroom joke asks how many policemen's feet form Scotland Yard. The second passage warns asthma worsens with delay and promotes Dr J D Kellogg's asthma remedy as a preventive treatment to avoid chronic illness.
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Jimmy Jones
Scotland Yard
Eskimo Knife Craft From Native Copper
Before the arrival of Europeans Eskimo knives were crafted from native copper. The note highlights early toolmaking materials used by Arctic peoples prior to colonial contact.
Miller’s Worm Powders Aimed at Digestive Worms
Claims millers worm powders attack worms in stomach and intestines and prevent reinfection. They assert the product corrects digestive disorders inviting worms and promotes child growth. Cites hundreds of tested cases and declares the remedy thoroughly trustworthy.
Evening School Opens Plumbing Course Then Students Skip
An evening school began a plumbing course but, after the first lesson, the class forgot to attend. The incident reflects low turnout for the new program and underscores attendance challenges in adult education initiatives.
Douglas' Egyptian Liniment and Its Quick Effects
Douglas' Egyptian Liniment promises instant bleeding control and wound cauterization to prevent infection. It claims additional use for muscular rheumatism and general bodily relief.
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Douglas
Worms and remedies cited in old householder text
A rhetorical note argues for prompt relief from worms using a simple remedy and mentions House spiders laying up to 60 eggs in silk bags. The passage contrasts charitable impulses with practical cures and cites a historical worm exterminator product.
Epidemic Peculiarities On Some Days
The Society of American Bacteriologists in Baltimore heard about skin that kills bacteria on certain days and attracts them on others. Researchers Justin ia H. Hill and Edwin C. White of Johns Hopkins described the experiments conducted at the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute.
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Society of American Bacteriologists
Baltimore
Justinia H. Hill
Edwin C. White
James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute
Johns Hopkins University
Dominion Checker Tournament Planned for Regina
The Canadian Checker Association announces the Annual Dominion Checker Tournament to be held in Regina Saskatchewan the week starting February 8 1932. An invitation is extended to all interested participants with details available from J E Watson 974 Athol St Regina. The notice also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as an athlete lubricant aiding muscles and sinews.
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Thomas
Grain Raising on Indian Reserves in Prairie Provinces
Indians in the three Prairie Provinces of Canada under cultivation in 1930 about 112000 acres. Department of Indian Affairs records show spring sowing of 38156 acres to wheat 24759 to oats 5442 to barley 2918 to rye and hundreds of acres in gardens. They summer followed about 32273 acres.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
Department of Indian Affairs
Trust Controls Whisky Output But Not Input
A historical note suggests that while a trust could regulate the amount of whiskey produced, it could not restrict what supply or materials entered the process. The idea highlights constraints on production rather than raw materials.
Lightsome sewing jobs at home in Montreal
Women are asked to sew light items at home for good pay. Work sent and charges paid. Send stamp for particulars to National Manufacturing Co Montreal.
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Adies
National Manufacturing Co
Montreal
Education centers for Indians in Canada reported for 1930
The Department of Indian Affairs records 350 centres in Canada, including 78 residential and 272 day schools. Total enrolment reached 15,743 with an average daily attendance of 11,579.
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Canada
Department of Indian Affairs
Queer fish found in Siam can climb canal banks
An exploring expedition encountered queer fish in Siam with tails and fins enabling them to climb steep canal banks. They can move on land at a pace comparable to a man walking slowly.
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Siam
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