Global Wheat Market Stabilization and Price Control Debate
The article discusses how surplus disposal and price stabilization affect wheat and other commodities worldwide. It cites Canada and the United States, examines Argentina’s lack of storage, and analyzes Brazil's coffee, rubber, and rubber markets. It questions whether production can be centrally controlled and warns of consequences for economies and workers.
Norway Sees Unusual Winter With Open Gardens
Norwegian climate shifts as Gulf Stream warming keeps coastal areas snow free and mild. Scientists say higher sea temperatures supply warm winds that reduce usual Arctic blasts, leaving only inland districts with any real winter conditions.
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Foretold Steam Transport by Solomon de Cause
A 17th century French thinker Solomon de Cause published a book about moving carriages and ships with steam power. He was placed in an asylum in 1630 amid early steam propulsion ideas.
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Albatross Keeps Pace With 3000 Mile Ocean Chase
A Pacific liner reports an albatross that followed the ship for six days and nights as it averaged seventeen knots. The bird reportedly covered about 3000 miles and only paused to feed when a school of fish appeared, appearing to go without food the entire time.
Pink Pills Restore Ailing Woman After Years Of Pain
Mrs Simon Rae of St Marys Ontario suffered four years with neuritis and rheumatism. After futile electric treatments and dental and osteopathy efforts, Dr Williams Pink Pills rebuilt her blood and ended the pains, enabling her to work again. Sold 50 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario. Miller’s Worm Powders claim to expel all worms though may cause vomiting. A debutante quips about love at first sight awaiting a man with his hat and coat hung up.
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Sleepless Hungarian Official Baffles Doctors for Years
M. Paul Kern, a Hungarian government official wounded by a Russian bullet in 1915, has not slept since waking in Lemberg hospital. X rays reveal no cause, yet he continues daily work from 9 to 2 writing, then nights at clubs from 2 to 7, with baths and meals in between. He remains healthy aside from occasional headaches and is praised by those he helps.
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Call for concise broadcasters who entertain more
A radio message proclaims the aim of radio men to speak less and entertain more, stressing that the world’s foremost need is for speakers who engage audiences with fewer words.
Persian Balm: the ideal toilet requisitie for discerning women
A vintage promotional piece touts Persian Balm as perfect for women with results that refresh and tone the skin. It claims a velvety lotion feel, rose leaf texture, and a non sticky finish while imparting charm and elegance.
Lethbridge Sugar Beet Acreage Rises in 1929
Sugar beet acreage in the Lethbridge region reached 3 470 during 1929, up 1 188 from 1928 and well above 752 acres in 1925, showing a steady expansion in the crop area.
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Time Has Tested It Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
A fifty year testimony to Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a blessing to thousands in Canada and beyond the seas. The piece claims it would still be cheap at double the price, noting its high favor and proven excellence.
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Soviets Seize Private Property In Moscow Tax Crackdown
In Moscow the government seized jewelry diamonds precious metals foreign currency and antiquarian articles from private traders and other classes amounting to 100000000 rubles about 56000000 dollars. The move targets what authorities call parasitical wealth evading taxes.
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Regina Building Permits Show Ten Million in Contracts
Final figures for Regina building permits indicate contracts exceed ten million dollars at 10,022,531 compared with 6,619,206 in 1928. The data highlights a sharp rise in construction activity and spending year over year.
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Smuts Returns Home to Warm Welcome Across Nations
Capetown despatch notes General Smuts welcomed home from a world tour to Britain Canada and the United States with enthusiasm and praise for his peace efforts and League of Nations advocacy. The former South African premier is hailed as a constructive world statesman for his inter empire unity and calls for world peace. Asthma Victims. The man or woman subject to asthma is indeed a victim. What can be more terrifying than to suddenly be seized with paroxysms of choking which seem to threaten life itself. From such a condition Dr. J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy has brought many to restored health and happiness. It is known and prized in every section of this broad land.
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C P R Farm Land Sales Reach Vast Acreage in 1929
Canadian Pacific farm land sales conducted through the Department of Natural Resources totaled over 400000 acres in 1929, stated S G Porter, manager. More than 200 sales occurred in the companys irrigation block in the eastern section near Calgary.
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Reticence on age in Parliament and other quick notes
A mix of parliamentary gender age quirks and light anecdotes. The piece notes 102 male MPs who withhold ages in Dad's Parliamentary Companion, listing party breakdowns. It adds brief snippets about a young Mississippi farmer eloping with an heiress, worm issue among children, a product plug for Mother Graves Worm Exterminator, and a joke about shovel sharing and rayon production in Italy.
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