Gold unlikely in Saskatchewan gravels near Fife Lake
Professor F H Edmonds of the University of Saskatchewan notes placers in the Saskatchewan gravels south of Moose Jaw may contain little gold. He says gold deposits could be reworked from water action or glacial material but small amounts are expected, not where targeted searches would occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife Lake
Moose Jaw
Sask
F. H. Edmonda
Department of Geology
University of Saskatchewan
Hay Mountain Creek
Saskatchewan
Rockies
Canada’s Railways and the Nation’s Growth
This historical overview recalls CPR’s rapid construction from 1881 to 1886 and its impact on Canada’s unity and confidence. It notes subsequent transcontinental expansions, the shift of Grand Trunk to government operation, and CN’s rise to a premier national rail system. It also warns of impatience driving costly overbuilding and urges prudence in further demands.
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Cains
Tory
Mark
Canadian Pacific Railway
CPR
Pacific Coast
Montreal
Port Moodie
B.C
C.P.R
Canada
British North America
Messrs. Mackenzie and Mann
Atlantic
Pacific
Amanda
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk Pacific
National Transcontinental
Grand Trunk
Government of Canada
Canadian National Railways
Two of a Kind
A wife notes a neighbor's habit of turning to look back when they pass in the street and explains it to her husband Bert. He asks for details and listens patiently as she describes the behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
New Typewriter Coin-in-the-slot Machines Arrive in Germany
Public access typewriters labeled as New Style Typewriter offer a thousand spaces per coin. If the text exceeds this limit, another coin allows additional space, enabling longer messages in public spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Manitoba Copper Mines Output and Value Estimates
The Western Canada News Bulletin says one Manitoba mine can process 9,000 tons daily and, in a year, yield 60,000,000 pounds of zinc and 30,000,000 pounds of copper plus gold worth about $1,000,000. A second mine, not yet producing, has ore proved worth over $100,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Western Canada News Bulletin
Free matches end in British House of Commons
About 12 000 boxes of free matches are passed out at each session of the House. No more free matches will be supplied in smoking rooms and the refreshment counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Alaska Forests Cover Vast Area Similar to Three States
Alaska's forests span a huge expanse comparable to the combined land area of Missouri, Maine, and New Jersey, highlighting the vast, dense timber resources across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Missouri
Maine
New Jersey
Milburn Heart and Nerve Pills Help Miss Griffin
Miss Rose Griffin of Ashern Manitoba describes using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills after five years of palpitations and nerves gone. She took three boxes and regained sleep and well being. The remedy is sold at drug and general stores or mailed by The T Milburn Co Ltd Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rose Griffin
Ashern, Man
Milburn
T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
Cakes and Coconut Custard Bake from Betty Barclay
Recipe outlines a coconut custard style bake blending milk butter bread cubes sugar and flavorings with eggs and vanilla almond extract. The batter rests in a greased dish set in a hot water bath and bakes at 350 degrees for about 45 to 50 minutes yielding six servings.
Senorita Fatma Carell Delights Prince at Bolivia Event
Senorita Fatma Carell impressed the Prince of Wales during a special performance honoring royal brothers in Bolivia and requested an introduction. She has just arrived in Europe for London and Paris appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senorita Fatma Carell
Prince of Wales
Bolivia
Senorita Carell
Europe
London
Paris
Acme Newspictures
Homicide rates rise across 31 U.S. cities in 1930 report
Statisticians report a generation long rise in homicide with the 1930 rate jumping from 8.5 to 10.9 per 100 000 in 31 cities covering 25 million people. They note murders are increasing nationwide while murder convictions decline, with a striking gap versus England and Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Wales
Minneapolis Journal
Japanese Obtain British Columbia Poultry Stock for Export
Japanese experts visited British Columbia poultry farms selecting hatching stock and placing large orders at the Record of Performance offices in Vancouver. Eggs sold for 5 to 30 dollars a dozen as Japan expands its poultry industry using BC stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Japan
Winch Building
Vancouver
T. J. Smith
R.O.P
B.C
Mr. Smith
Butter Scotch Cookies and Worm Powder Advertisement
A recipe for butterscotch cookies yields 96 cookies using sifted flour, soda, cream of tartar, butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and chilling before baking. A separate medical ad promotes Miller's Worm Powders as a safe vermifuge for children, claiming no purgative is needed.
Hudson Bay route insurance rates to fall with experience
Hon. R. J. Manion told the House of Commons that marine insurance rates on the Hudson Bay route will decrease as the route proves safe. He noted the cost of grain shipping via Hudson Bay is hard to compare with other routes and depends on many factors, including accident frequency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Bay
R. J. Manion
House of Commons
W. D. Euler
Lib
Waterloo North
Tiny Machine Screws Measure Minute Precision
Watch screws are the smallest made for machines. Some are one thirty fourth of an inch in length with a head diameter of one twelve thousandth of an inch. They have 360 threads per inch and 482000 of them weigh a pound.
Tablets Unearthed Shed Light On Abraham Era
Archaeologist C Leonard Woolley brings 4000 year old tablets and inscribed religious sculptures from Ur to London. He says the items show worship by ordinary people and reveal details of early Mesopotamian religion dating to around 2000 B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
C. Leonard Woolley
Abraham
God
Australia Moves to Nationalize Overseas Transport
Australia pursues nationwide policy to take control of external shipping and maritime services. Government officials outline aims to centralize regulation, proposing new standards and oversight for foreign-flag operations and international cargo movements.
Whitehall Theatre Offers 12 Mile Free Delivery For Tickets
The Whitehall Theatre in London begins motorcycle delivery of theatre tickets to any address within 12 miles. Patrons call to order seats and pay on delivery with no delivery charge. Persian Balm promises quick relief from weather damage and skin benefits, including a clear complexion and soft hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Whitehall Theatre
London
England
Ornithologists Prep Subarctic Bird Study Expedition
Carnegie Museum ornithologist J. B. Semple of Pittsburgh sets out with two assistants for James Bay and Hudson Bay to study sub Arctic bird life. The expedition will last three to four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Semple
Carnegie Museum
Pittsburgh
James Bay
Hudson Bay
No Longer Slave of a Czar, Russian Worker Finds Freedom
A Russian workman who left a preferred job to take a position needed by his bosses celebrates freedom from czarist domination. He views the change as emancipation and a chance to contribute where his labor is most required.
Astronomers May Soon Explore All Universe
Sir James Hopewell Jeans, a British astronomer, says modern astronomy treats the universe as a finite space, comparable to the earth’s surface. He believes current research will soon extend to the universe’s limits as a single imagined and studied whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James Hopewell Jeans
Columbus
Earth
Inventor Claims Unsinkable German Ship Model
A German engineer asserts an unsinkable ship design. He built a steel model three feet long that cannot sink under a 55 pound load. holes in the sides allow water to pour out as it rises to the surface when submerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Goose lifespan claim sparks long view on aging
An authority asserts geese live fifty years while many people only begin to grasp that timespan at that age. The remark prompts reflection on aging milestones and human life perspective.
Canada to revise 20 to 30 trade treaties within year
Hon. H. H. Stevens announced in the House of Commons that Canada will review between twenty and thirty trade treaties in the coming year. A London cable suggesting Poland seeks a commercial treaty with Canada is not commented on, but Poland is expected to be considered among the revisions. Canada’s current trade with Poland is small, with 1930 imports from Poland at 139000 dollars and Canadian exports at 73000 dollars.
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House of Commons
H. H. Stevens
Trade and Commerce
London
England
Poland
Canada
Composition of Canadian House of Commons by origin and profession
Among 245 MPs, 215 were born in Canada with 53 French-Canadians, 58 Scotch, 41 Irish, and 12 English. Religions include 76 Roman Catholics and 60 United, with Anglicans 49 Presbyterians 49. Professions list 72 lawyers, 32 farmers, 30 doctors, 17 merchants, 12 manufacturers, 13 businessmen, 8 lumbermen, and smaller groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Canada
Stop Unwanted Blackheads With Peroxine Powder
Advertises 2 oz Peroxine Powder from a druggist to remove blackheads at home. Sprinkle on a cloth and rub in circular motions for washed away results. Satisfaction or money back.
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Calgary
Poultry Association
Calgary Exhibition and Stampede
Exhibition Board
Macnab
Calgary Poultry Association
Van
Canadas Railway
Manitoba Copper Mines
Betty Barclay
Cubes
Bay Insurance Rates
Australia
North
St.charles
Adare
Blackheads
Ontario
Hamilton
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
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