Summer Highway Dangers Rise As Traffic Peaks
A columnist warns that mid summer Western Canada sees peak tourist and domestic traffic. Despite better roads, accidents rise on straightaways and intersections due to driver carelessness and desire for speed. Iowa statistics illustrate causes like speeding at intersections and on straight roads, with poor right of way and hill maneuvering cited. The piece stresses the human element and urges safer driving behavior.
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Canada
United States
Prairies
Iowa
Help Yourself and the World Will Not Treat You Badly
Advice urges self improvement through study and curiosity. It emphasizes knowing your job cultivating brains reading learning new things and having other interests to avoid boredom and dullness.
Flora Annie Steel dies at eighty two in England
Flora Annie Steel, famed Indian novelist, died at age 82 in Springfield England. She had just completed her autobiography and half finished a novel, and had recently published The Curse Of Eve outlining her social views.
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Flora Annie Steel
India
Springfield
England
Eve
Bicycles in Canada Reach New Production Peak in 1928
Canada produced a record 2,213,493 dollars worth of bicycles in 1928, up 52 percent from 1926’s 1,453,658 and 85 percent above 1927’s 1,194,471. Three Ontario firms supplied the entire output. A Massachusetts scientist has devised an apparatus to analyze light rays and chart them by a numerical formula for matching colors.
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Canada
Ontario
Massachusetts
Sun consumes itself at immense pace to last eons
The sun converts about 250 million tons of its mass each minute. Despite this immense loss, its size remains vast and it will not shrink to the Earth’s dimensions for roughly 100,900,000 years.
Branch Line to Sherritt Gordon Mine Begins Steel Laying
Commencement of steel laying on the Cranberry Portage to Sherritt Gordon branch underway. A large gang led by Peter MacKenzie started on the 55 mile stretch and rails are expected to reach Cola Lake by September 1. The Cold Lake branch will spur mining property development between Cranberry and Cold Lake.
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Sherritt Gordon Property
Cranberry Portage
Sherritt- Gordon
Peter MacKenzie
Cola Lake
Cold Lake
Cranberry
Nervous Troubles Alleviated by Dr Williams Pink Pills
An advertising claim states that tired wives and anxious breadwinners suffer nervous breakdowns and that Dr Williams Pink Pills enrich the blood and rebuild the nervous system. Mrs. M Cross of Richmond Quebec credits steadier nerves and fewer dizzy spells to the medicine, available at 50 cents per box by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville, Ont
Five British marvels dominate global speed feats
Five records underline British prowess at once as the fastest craft on air sea and land are all British designed and operated. The Schneider Cup seaplane Miss England the Colden Arrow car the Mauretania liner and a G W R Express locomotive are highlighted in the Toronto National Exhibition exhibit to showcase national achievement.
Dr Fowler's extract praised for quick relief of stomach cramps
Mr Roy Lighthall of Milford Ontario reports rapid relief from cramps diarrhoea and stomach pains after using Dr Fowler's Extract. He notes his brother had the same experience and says the medicine is pleasant to take and effective. The product has been on the market for 84 years priced 50 cents per bottle by The T Milburn Co Toronto Ontario.
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Roy Lighthall
Milford
Ont
Wheat Pool to Operate 1608 Elevators in Three Provinces
After completing the 1929 building programme the Canadian Wheat Pool’s three provincial units will run 1608 country elevators with capacities of 30 000 to 45 000 bushels each. Saskatchewan will have 1055 elevators, Alberta 390, and Manitoba 163.
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Canadian Wheat Pool
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
North London factory heralds new British industry
A newly completed North London factory begins a potential major British industry using flour made from soya beans. The beans are nearly all protein and fat, with low starch, claiming high nutritive value and digestibility. Soya bread may keep longer and could be used for biscuits, confectionery, and a new chocolate product.
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London
Austria
Ford to build 100000 cars a year for Soviet Russia
Henry Ford to produce 100 000 cars annually for Soviet Russia under a nine year contract made public in New York. A factory will be built in Russia at Nizhni Novgorod on the Volga to produce Ford passenger model A and truck model AA, with more trucks than passenger cars and completion within four years.
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Henry Ford
Soviet Russia
New York
Russia
Nizhni Novgorod
Volga River
Burns and Scalds Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil Uses
Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil is recommended to stop pain from burns or scalds with immediate relief. No preparation needed. apply oil to the affected area and pain subsides quickly. Keep the product in every kitchen for ready use.
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Thomas
Machinery Replaces Hand Clipping In Australian Sheep Industry
The Australian wool clip this season weighs about 900 million pounds from around 100 million sheep. Most shearing is done by machines though pedigree flocks still use hand clipping for cleaner cuts. Inventor Wolseley arrived from England in the mid 1800s and patented his machine in 1874. Today one worker can shear about 100 fleeces daily, with 200 not uncommon.
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Australia
Wolseley
England
Ambitious gas piping plan linked to Alberta Winnipeg route
Oil operator W. S. Herron outlines a proposed gas pipeline from Alberta to Winnipeg with extensions to Regina Moose Jaw and Saskatoon. Estimated cost around 50 million dollars and attracts eastern Canadian and New York capital. Dr J D Kellogg credits asthma remedy after ten years of use in one case and claims broad success. The product is promoted as the leading remedy on the market with wide recognition for its effectiveness.
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W. S. Herron
Alberta
Winnipeg
Regina
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
N.Y
J. D. Kellogg
Safer travel and evolving thrills spark future dreams
The article muses that risk fuels interest as safety improves in aviation, sea travel, and railroading. It notes diminishing railroad risks and wonders what future thrills will come for grandchildren. It ends by advertising Holloway's Corn Remover as a simple remedy for corns caused by tight boots.
Sporting Goods Salesman Exchange on Golf Handicaps
A shop dialogue shows a golf shopper asking for large handicaps and a companion’s claim that a larger handicap guarantees victory tomorrow, highlighting humorous views on golf odds and competition.
New Picture Film Invented By Dr Hochstetter
Dr R W Hochstetter head of Hochstetter laboratories unveils a washable non inflammable photographic film made from cloth suitable for photos and motion pictures. He explains a method to reflect sound from the film face and a new sound amplification approach to reduce distortion. Also notes worm powder product for healthy children and reduced worm mortality.
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R. W. Hochstetter
Hochstetter Laboratories
Hachstetter
Geography Letter Sparks Canada Imagery Debate
A Saskatoon Star-Phoenix note cites a National Geographic letter criticizing recurring mislabeling of Saskatoon as Saskatoon, British Columbia. The writer argues such errors fuel stereotypes of Canada as icy igloos and England as a beer mug and plus-fours country.
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Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
National Geographic Magazine
Washington, D.C
Saskatoon
British Columbia
National Geographic
Canada
England
Courtesy Of Canada Says Treat Tourists Fairly
The article notes that discourtesy and overcharging toward tourists acts like a chain letter condemning Canada as visitors spread word. It adds that many tourists return with positive reports, and that American money was discounted last summer yet merchants accepted it at par, absorbing the discount as courtesy and good business.
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Canada
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Aids Frost Bites And Chilblains
Frost bites and chilblains arise from exposure to cold and slush. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil counteracts inflammation and relieves pain with prompt action and simple application.
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Thomas
Mapping By Photography In Topographical Survey Work
The camera has served the Topographical Survey of the Department of the Interior for forty years as a field tool to gather topographical data for mapping purposes.
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The
Topographical Survey, Department of the Interior
Minard's Liniment and city farmers misjudging farms
The Farmer's Advocate notes the irony of city men who pretend farm knowledge yet plant a bag of potatoes and harvest only a bushel. The quip highlights misplaced expertise in rural matters.
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