Future of country newspapers on the prairies of Western Canada
Mr. Wright A. Patterson argues that rural readers now demand world insight via their local papers. He notes better roads radio and universities broaden horizons and that editors must deliver quality concise coverage of national and world matters to keep the small weekly viable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright A. Patterson
United States
Patterson
Canada
England
France
Japan
Australia
Universites
Italy
Ethiopia
Blue Nile
Russia
Argentine
Sis Condi
Ainment
New Form Of Flight With Human Wings Debuts
Leonardo da Vinci inspired conceptions evolved into Frost’s 1902 Ornicopter at the Science Museum in South Kensington that never flew. Clem Sohn, the “human bat,” recently flew over Daytona Beach Florida using arm and webbed foot wings enabling safer descent via parachute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardo da Vinci
Science Museum
South Kensington
Frost
Clem Sohn
Daytona Beach
Florida
Australia Seeks Expanded Empire Trade Pact With Canada
Prime Minister Joseph A Lyons of Australia said at a conference with Prime Minister R B Bennett that a new empire trade agreement with Canada should add features. He noted 1932 treaties had boosted trade and Australia seeks further gains by revising the present treaty, while denying any grievance over the balance of exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Australia
Joseph A. Lyons
Dominion
R. B. Bennett
Dominion Organizer Sails for Europe to Plan Vimy Pilgrimage
Ben W. Allen, Dominion Organizer for the Vimy Pilgrimage, sails aboard the Alaunia to set reception and billeting plans for Canada's Peace Army crossing to the Battlefields of France and Belgium. He will meet French and Belgian authorities and British Empire Service League officials in London to finalize ceremonies and route details. He is joined by J R Bowler as Canadian Legion Dominion Commander delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Europe
Ben. W. Allen
Vimy
Canadian Legion
British Empire Service League
Cunard-White Star
Alaunia
Canada
Peace Army
Atlantic
France
Belgium
Vimy Ridge
Mr. Allen
Amiens
Arras
Ypres
Allen
London
Dominion Office
Empire Capital
England
Canadian Battefields Memorials Commission
Imperial War Graves Commission
Canadian Pacific
Cunard-White Star Steamship Lines
J. R. Bowler
M.B.E
Dominion Command
Donaldson Atlantic Line Name Change Announced
Cunard White Star Limited announces Donaldson Atlantic Line as the new name for Anchor-Donaldson Line. The change brings Canadian Scottish passenger service under Donaldson control, notes George D. Huband, deputy Canadian representative. The line began in 1870, operates Canada to Glasgow, acquired Allan Line South America, and runs Montreal to Bristol and Vancouver to Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donaldson Atlantic Line
Anchor-Donaldson Line
Cunard White Star Limited
Canada
United States
Donaldson
George D. Huband
Cunard White Star
Montreal
Donaldson Line
Glasgow
South America
Bristol
New Gyroplane Undergoes Trial at Villa Coublay
A newly perfected gyroplane capable of vertical takeoff and high horizontal speed conducted an initial test flight at Villa Coublay in France. Its propellers are mounted horizontally and powered by multiple motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villacoublay
France
Dramatic Dots For Playsuit For Country Or Beach
The practical playsuit pattern for today suits active sports and camp wear. It uses tailored shirtwaist lines with a detachable skirt and easy neck to hem buttoning. Pattern No. 964 fits sizes 12 14 16 18, denim pink dotted pique designs offered, 15c and mail orders to Winnipeg Pattern Dept. Patterns include yardage and costs, with Summer Fashion Book 15c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pattern Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Air Routes and Imperial Unity Through Faster Transport
London Sunday Express argues air routes and rapid communication strengthen empire cohesion. It compares ancient Roman roads to modern air links and suggests open air routes between Britain and America could have prevented colonial separation in 1775, maintaining imperial unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
London Sunday Express
Delegates Enjoy Theatre Party At Saskatchewan Convention
Delegates and wives attending the Saskatchewan Rural Municipal Secretary-Treasurers annual convention were entertained at a theatre party hosted by Central Press Limited Regina. They enjoyed the film In Caliente at the Capitol Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan Rural Municipal
Central Press Limited
Regina
Capitol Theatre
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Minard
Ellen Worth
Ogden's
Ogden
Lydia E. Pinkham
M. A.kelly
Woodstock
New Brunswick
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