Political Summers in Canada Shape Broad Civic Learning
Hon. Vincent Massey spearheaded Liberal Federations in adopting an idea from Great Britain and launched the Liberal Summer Conference at Port Hope Ontario, with Conservatives following at Newmarket. These round table gatherings promoted nonpartisan study of political, economic and social problems and drew leaders from Canada and abroad, forging a new culture of citizen education and frank discussion beyond party lines.
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Vincent Massey
Liberal Federation of Canada
Great Britain
Port Hope
Ontario
Newmarket
Liberal Conference
Massey
Canada
United States
Herbert Samuel
Liberal Party
Moley
Roosevelt “Brain Trust
C.C.F
Press of
Dominion
Partizan
Horse Returning to Form Signals Murillo Garage Remodeling
The article notes Dobbin reclaiming his form amid a village rework in Murillo near Port Arthur, converting a garage into a blacksmith shop and back, with the same site previously altered from blacksmith to garage. It adds that automobile sales in Bolivia have risen recently.
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Dobbin
Murillo
Porth Arthur
The Height Of Idleness Wealthy Woman Spends All Day
A very wealthy woman in New York's famous hotel sits each morning in the lobby chair all day, doing nothing else. In Vienna snow plow practice uses fire engines with caterpillar wheels to clear streets.
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New York
Vienna
Austria
Northern Lights Study Ends After 13 Months at Fort Rae
Dr. J. M. Stagg led a British science party at Fort Rae North West Territories for 13 months studying northern weather. They collected six tons of instruments and data while observers note aurora borealis stayed at least 55 miles above earth. Outcomes await analysis with about 18 months needed before publication.
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Fort Rae
J. M. Stagg
North West Territories
Stagg
McMurray
North
Royal Flattery in Society Remark Ends with Witty Exchange
The Prince of Wales is praised for a witty reply after a peeress confesses a desire to go into business decorating homes. The exchange highlights cultured humor as the royal circle reflects on social ambitions.
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Prince of Wales
H.R.H
After Accident She Put On Weight
A woman recounts an auto crash that left her bedridden and overweight. She credits Kruschen Salts for controlling weight, noting her pounds drop from 144 to 134 over months, with fluctuations when stopping and restarting the product. The ad claims Kruschen aids internal organs to expel waste and poisons that form fat.
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W.H.M. Kruschen
Stewed Cucumbers Recipe From Historic Menu
Four large cucumbers sliced four inches thick with seeds removed are boiled until tender then simmered with salt pepper butter. A sauce is made by blending condensed milk flour mustard and lemon juice then added to the cucumbers and cooked until thickened. Serves six.
Hog grading in Canada tops two million by late August 1933
For the first 33 weeks of 1933 ending August 17, Canada graded 1,999,486 hogs. The horse stands apart from other stock by yielding energy instead of food, a notable distinction in animal production.
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Canada
Advocates More Production for Global Prosperity
Rt. Hon Sir Herbert Samuel told a Canadian Club luncheon in Ottawa that increased world consumption should be the aim. He criticized policies of decreased production as mad and urged production encouragement, stimulated consumption, open trade, currency stability, and peace.
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Herbert Samuel
Ottawa
Umbrella Loan Scheme At Southern Railway Suburban Stations
The Southern Railway in England plans to loan umbrellas left by travelers to passengers on rainy days. With a season ticket, a payment of two pence will allow borrowing at certain suburban stations, turning a long running joke into revenue.
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Southern Railway
England
Electricity Output Rises in Canada in August
Canada produced 11.5 percent more electrical energy in August than July according to Dominion Bureau of Statistics returns. Exports declined, signaling higher domestic use of electricity.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Shawki Bey Egypt Poet Laureate Dies in Cairo
Shawki Bey, once Egypt's poet laureate, has died in Cairo. The renowned writer and national cultural figure was celebrated for his literary achievements and contributions to Egyptian poetry.
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Shawki Bey
Egypt
Cairo
Norwegian Sailor Aims Pacific Crossing With Two Mascots
Capt. Al Hansen of Forvik Norway landed in Toronto in a 36 foot pilot boat after a 15 month voyage from Bergen. His crew includes dog Mate and cat Sailor II as he plans to sail from Halifax to Africa toward a possible Pacific crossing.
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Pacific
al. Hansen
Forvik
Norway
Toronto
Bergen
Hansen
Canary Islands
Miami
Fla
Halifax
Africa
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Dr. Fowler
T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Torosta
Oni
Kruschen
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Charles
St. Charles
UE LE
Eveready
Eve
Rerby
Canadian National Carbon CO. Ltd
Calgary
Vancouver
Montreal
Winnipeg
CKNC
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