Regina to Calgary night air mail marks western Canada leap
In 1930 Canada inaugurates its first all night air mail route from Winnipeg to Calgary with Regina as central hub. Edmonton connections planned later, beacons illuminate 25 mile segments, terminals built at Regina include hotels, workshops and taxi service.
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Canada
Dominion
Western Canada
Prairie Provinces
Winnipeg
Calgary
Regina
Edmonton
Saskatoon
North Battleford
Saskatchewan
United States
Uncle Sam
Pacific
Post Office Department
Parliament
Practical Household Tips From A Past Era
Useful hints cover keeping umbrellas dry by opening them and avoiding tight rolling to reduce seam wear. Rug edges curling are softened by pouring boiling water on the turned edge and patting flat to extend life. Egg stains on spoons are removed with a pinch of salt followed by soap and water and drying with a soft cloth.
Glasgow Named Second Largest City in Great Britain
Glasgow, Scotland is identified as the second largest city in Great Britain, underscoring its regional and national prominence.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Great Britain
Largest live mink shipment ever sent from St John to Europe
The SS Montcalm sailed December 12 carrying 240 live mink to Germany, the largest shipment from St John New Brunswick and possibly any Canadian port. Two thirds were males. Ninety six silver foxes from Prince Edward Island accompanied the vessel.
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St. John
N.B
Europe
Germany
Prince Edward Island
Tunneling Pace Rated Fair At Forty to Fifty Feet Daily
A rough measure places the progress of tunneling through a mountain at forty to fifty feet each day. Engineers assess this as a fair rate given the terrain and rock conditions. Project milestones depend on geology, ventilation, and boring technology.
A man’s worth through life grows with time and mind
A reflective old adage states a man is sane morally at thirty, rich mentally at forty, wise spiritually at fifty, or never. It frames maturity as a progression tied to age and inner strength, suggesting the ideal of continual personal development.
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Holloway
Glacier Park in Selkirks offers solitude and alpine climbs
Glacier National Park in British Columbia remains inaccessible to cars while Swiss guides operate seasonally. Rogers Peak at 10,536 feet attracts beginners, and Mount Sir Donald honors Lord Strathcona. Transcontinental trains traverse the central valley two to three times daily, with excellent trails to major scenic features.
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Glacier National Park
British Columbia
National Park
Selkirk Mountains
Solitude
Glacier Park
Rogers Peak
Sir Donald
Lord Strathcona
Rheumatic relief through a blood enriching pill
A testimonial from J. W. Rose of Albany Ontario praising Dr Williams Pink Pills for curing his rheumatism. He says the pain resided mainly in the shoulders and that after following directions the ailment left him with no recurrence. Pills can be bought for 50 cents per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Williams
J. W. Rose
R.R. 2
Albany
P.E
Dr. Williams
Fish varieties and exports expand across continents
The North American continent hosts four times as many fish varieties as Europe, per the National Geographic Society. In five years the U S Bureau of Fisheries shipped breeding stock of 19 varieties abroad, with some thriving more in foreign waters. Argentina reports American trout and bass reproducing so well there are too many of them.
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North American
National Geographic Society
Washington
Europe
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Argentina
Welland Ont Submarine Vet Backs War Memorial Drive
Incidents of support for the Welland Crowland War Memorial fund include Fred Zalud a Welland hardware merchant who served as a submarine engineer in the German navy for World War I. His backing underscores local dedication to the memorial campaign.
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Welland-Crowland
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil and Other Notices
Cuts and bruises remedies are urged for minor ailments with Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil praised as a ready healer. The text notes a lofty Rome work site at St Peter's dome and a Buckingham Palace scene, followed by a taxi exchange. It also cites Hollows Corn Remover, accordion popularity in Europe, Guam cocoanuts as a money crop, and Minard's Wards Off Grippe.
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Dr. Thomas
Law May Be Changed
The Montreal Gazette reports from Ottawa that Canadian married women remain subject to disability in nationality until imperial equality is achieved. Changes proposed include British women not losing nationality by marriage to an alien and alien women not automatically gaining British nationality by marriage to a British subject, with Imperial Conference decisions pending.
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Montreal Gazette
Ottawa
House of Commons
London
Pains Around Heart Mrs Vanalstine Recommends Pills
Mrs James Vanalstine of Pibroch Man writes of heart pains and smothering spells, says she has been spell free for over three years after using H N Pills. Price 50c a box, available at druggists or by mail from The T Milburn Co Toronto Ont.
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James Vanalstine
Pibroch, Man
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Saskatoon Plans New Technical School For Spa dina Crescent
The high school board approved a new technical school to cost about 500000 to be built on Spa dina Crescent in central Saskatoon. property west of the Armories will be bought for about 66000 with city provincial and federal funding. The city will contribute 250000 bylaw with the two governments providing 125000 each.
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Saskatoon
Spadina Crescent
Boy's Clever Answer Upset Guests at Dinner
A mother notes Bobby eats double when visitors arrive. Guests ask why. Bobby coolly replies that chicken is only served when company is present. The room laughs at the boy's practical truth and timing.
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Bobby
Minard's for the Ideal Rubdown
The article notes that girls employed in Japanese mills earn about 15 dollars per month on average.
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Minard’s
Canadian Doctor Acclaimed In United States
Canadian psychologist Dr W E Blatz of Toronto gains high regard from US child study leaders as his live material approach to mental hygiene is praised. Chicago funders and universities met with him in Toronto to discuss adopting his home and school based methods. He tracked pupils over years from public school through university to study mind development.
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Canada
United States
Toronto
W. E. Blatz
University of Toronto
Laura Spelman Memorial Fund
Julius
Regina reunion planned for Mani toba Agricultural College alumni
Ex students now living in Saskatchewan plan a Regina reunion around the end of February during the Western Canada Livestock Union meetings. An executive conducts details with M. J. McPhail as chairman and Isabell Robson Ruby Crealock Cliff Dempsey and W. W. Thomson. The event, an annual gathering, invites MAC alumni to attend and writes to M. J. McPhail at the Livestock Branch Department of Agriculture Regina for more details.
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Manitoba Agricultural College
Saskatchewan
Regina
Western Canada Livestock Union
M. J. McPhail
Isabell Robson
Ruby Crealock
Cliff, Dempsey
W. W. Thomson
M.A.C
Department of Agriculture
World’s tallest, oldest, fastest growing trees and NYC building pace
The eu calyptus is the fastest growing tree, five times quicker than others. The ambach tree of the Nile is the lightest. The bald cypress in Santa Maria del Tula, Mexico, stands at least 6,000 years old. In California the tallest local tree reaches 325 feet, while Australia’s gum trees reach 471 to 500 feet. New York City averages 23 new buildings finished daily and six torn down.
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Santa Maria del Tula
Mexico
California
Australia
Bath Water Still Flows Through Ancient Lead Pipes
In Bath England researchers note that water continues to run through lead pipes laid in Roman times. The finding highlights the citys long standing plumbing legacy and potential public health considerations.
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Bath
England
Canadian Navy to gain two destroyers Saguenay and Skeena
The Royal Canadian Navy will receive two new destroyers, Saguenay and Skeena, with delivery in 1931 at a total cost of 3 350 000 dollars including armament. For the year ending March 31 1929 the navy spent 1 836 487 65 and counted 94 officers and 616 men. The RCNR total was 62 officers and 795 men.
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Royal Canadian Navy
Departent of
National Defence
Royal Canadian Navy Volunteer Reserve
Saguenay
Skeena
Thackery’s Habit Near Vanity Fair Author’s House
Thackery lifted his hat each time he passed the house where he wrote Vanity Fair, a habit noted in the narrative about the author’s daily routine and surroundings.
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Thackery
Vanity Fair
Deaf Hear Again Through New Aid
After twenty five years of making hearing aids Canadian Acousticon Ltd has perfected a new compact unit with a dime sized earpiece. The device transmits sounds clearly to subnormal ears offering notable hearing and health benefits. Free 10 day home trial offered with mailed request.
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Canadian Acousticon Ltd
Richmond St. West
Toronto
Ont
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Guam
Minard
Grippe
Kronchitis
Vteug Ks
New Technical School
W. E. Blatts
New York City
Buckleys
ITY
New
Sybilla Spahr
Kitchener Tonsilitis CO
Kitchener
Para- Sani
Para-Sani
Appleford
Bem
Lel Geen Hamilton
Hunter-Martin & CO
SASK
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