World Wheat Price Fixing Plan Aims For June 1 Rollout
International experts at Rome study a price fixing system to regulate wheat exports rather than volumes. The plan ties minimum prices to export supplies and month demand, with London quotas guiding nations. Western Canada expects details as governments weigh tariff cuts and higher prices to stabilise agriculture and trade balance.
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Wheat Advisory Commission
Rome
London
Great Britain
Western Canada
Prairie Provinces
Europe
Canada
United States
Mussolini
Germany
Austria
Russia
Britain
Vision of aircraft travel at 1200 miles an hour in stratosphere
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith predicts future airliners will cruise around 1,200 mph in the stratosphere with ten to fifteen engines and no human pilots. He envisions a century of travel where ships and railways shrink to freight carriers and engines switch off during repairs.
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Earth
Charles Kingsford-Smith
Australia
Sir Charles
Charles
Rich collection for museum from south Pacific cruise
The University of British Columbia will gain hundreds of marine species from an 8,500 mile south Pacific cruise. Dr. C McLean Fraser led the expedition and returned after three months in Vancouver. He said discoveries off South American coasts will aid marine flora and fauna study, bringing back hydroids and previously unknown forms for the university museum.
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University of British Columbia
South Pacific
C. McLean Fraser
Fraser
Vancouver
South America
University Museum
Tea prices rise as growers limit output
After three years of low prices, tea producers formed committees to curb production. Prices have advanced and once current stocks are sold, housewives will pay a bit more for tea. Finest teas like Salada still yield about five cups per cent.
Quick Relief From Neuralgia Bayer Aspirin Claim
An old advertisement extols aspirin for neuralgia and headaches claiming rapid disintegration within seconds after moisture contact. It warns buyers to look for Bayer on every tablet to ensure authentic aspirin and prevent substitutes.
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Bayer
Record of U S Auto Tourists Entering Canada in 1933
Canadian government figures show heavy cross border car travel in 1933. US autos entering Canada for touring reached 3 096 887 with 24 hour, 60 day and six month stays. Average spend per car estimated at 7 68 dollars for 24 hours, 59 80 for 60 days, 234 07 for six months. Total visitor car expenditures in Canada 77 250 000 dollars.
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United States
Canada
Historic sabre linked to Louis XVI heir in Quebec village lore
The sabre once carried by Baron de la Vil ladeau under Louis XVI is now cherished by Auguste de la Tremaindan at Montmartre Saskatchewan. Tremaundan’s grand-uncle earned a lieutenant brevet in 1785 and fought in campaigns from Moscow to Waterloo. The heir, a 94 year old pioneer, migrated from France in 1873 and settled in Chrysostom Quebec before moving west two decades later.
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Louis XVI
France
Auguste de la Tremaindan
Montmartre
Sask
Baron de la Villadeau
Tremaundan
Napoleon
Moscow
Waterloo
Bonaparte
Chrysostom
Chautaguay County
Quebec
Double Nasturtium Gains Spotlight At Philadelphia Shows
A new nasturtium variety created by David Burpee in Philadelphia attracts attention at local flower shows. Described as resembling an azalea with colors from lemon yellow to scarlet, it follows Luther Burbank's plant-breeding legacy and has drawn praise as the poor man’s orchid. Also notes first American printed book Escala Espiritual de San Juan Climace with no surviving copies.
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Philadelphia
David Burpee
Luther Burbank
America
Escala Espiritual de
San Juan
Good Old Days Return in Erskine Alberta Rural Revival
In Erskine Alberta the community revives self sufficiency with home production. An engine powers a wood chopper and a wheat grinder for breakfast foods. Hides yield moccasins and coats while sugar beets produce syrup and vinegar via yeast. Women knit socks sweaters and caps reviving spinning wheel skills.
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Erskine
Alberta
Mrs Sopwith to Time Endeavor in America's Cup Challenge
Mrs T D Sopwith will serve as timekeeper aboard the Endeavor as it challenges the United States for the America's Cup off Newport R I. She will ride beside her husband at the wheel with stopwatches in both hands noting each leg time and opponent position. She calls the role the thrill of her life, plans a skirt and blouse outfit with a waterproof for heavy seas.
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T. D. Sopwith
United States
Newport
R.1
Associated Press
Sopwith
Park Lane
Eight-Year School Age Urged by Optometrists Leader
Dr Laurence P Folsom president of the New England Council of Optometrists argues children should not attend school before eight. He states the eyes mature at eight and classroom strain harms future generations.
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Laurence P. Folsom
New England Council of Optometrists
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Milburn
Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith
B.C. University
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Oppleford
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