Keeping up with the Joneses and national economy
A reflective essay argues that desire to match wealthier counterparts drives personal and government excess. It cites autos, holidays, education, roads, and public buildings as costly imitations, warns of wealth inequality, and urges economy and shared rights over self interest. George Washington’s call for economy is endorsed as a guiding principle.
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Joneses
California
Florida
George Washington
Swedish farmers award diplomas for historic land tenure
In Vermland 164 farmers received diplomas recognizing long hereditary land tenure. A family at Eda has farmed since 1470 while another at Norda Emter ud holds land since 1480. The ceremony underscores pride in enduring family records. The piece ends with a light joke about married life.
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Vermland
Sweden
Eda
Norda Emterud
Crowds Hear Einstein Outline New Theory
A large crowd gathered to hear Professor Albert Einstein discuss a new scientific theory. The talk focused on a complex topic involving vectors in three dimensional space, a subject understood mainly by skilled mathematicians.
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Albert Einstein
Reputation and usefulness in old age quoted
A reflection on how a man’s reputation grows from silence as much as speech and a caution that those too old to learn may have outlived their usefulness.
Hard Times in Labrador Reach 12,000 Families Face Starvation
A report to the Quebec Government by Rev. A S Loomorgan warns 12 000 families in Button Bay Labrador may starve this winter due to cod fishery failures. Premier Taschereau says the province will act soon and hopes Dominion aid will share relief costs.
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Button Bay
Labrador
Quebec
A. S.loomorgan
L. A. Taschereau
Dye Makes Draperies Look New Again
Mrs J F T of Montreal explains she dyed creased and sun faded draperies with Diamond Dyes after four months of housekeeping. She praises the easy use and vibrant green color that preserves fabric life while restoring beauty.
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J.F.T
Montreal
Wool leather from Leeds touted as leather substitute
Wool leather developed at the British Wool Industries Research Association in Leeds claims to mimic leather in appearance and durability. It is waterproof, cheap, and suitable for boot uppers furniture car upholstery and clothing in various shades. Persian palm care products promise fragrance cooling skin toning and whitening effects for women.
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British Wool Industries Research Association
Leeds
England
Telefloral Telegraphing via TV to Preview Bouquets
The Florists Telegraph Delivery Association reports that television may soon allow customers to see their bouquet and supervise arrangement before delivery. The idea aims to let buyers preview blocks and even smell the fragrance in the future.
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Florists Telegraph Delivery Association
Christian Science Monitor
New Appointment at Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Dr. C. N. Bell, former first secretary of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange and secretary of the Western Grain Standards Board and Grain Appeals Board, has reached civil service age limit and is succeeded by Major C. J. Drake. Drake, transferred from the Canadian Government Elevators at Fort William, is well known in Winnipeg for his Manitoba legislature secretarial work.
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C. N. Bell
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Western Grain Standards Board
Grain Appeals Board
C. J. Drake
Fort William
Major Drake
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Begonia Varieties Seek Sunlight and Shaded Nooks
Blooming begonia varieties flourish in abundant sun while those with spotted leaves thrive on north windows. The contrast guides placement for light exposure and growth indoors.
Delegates Invited to Rome for Fifth World Poultry Congress
World Poultry Congress delegates are offered an eight day Italian tour visiting Leg horn Florence Pisa Perouse Ancona Bologna Roviga Milan Como and Venice with return routes via Switzerland Germany Belgium and France. Canadian delegates travel home through Great Britain with route options including Paris Riviera Gibraltar and Naples. F C Elford urges participation and will hear from interested attendees.
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Rome
Italy
Government of
Leghorn
Florence
Pisa
Perouse
Ancona
Bologna
Roviga
Milan
Como
Venice
Switzerland
Germany
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Paris
Gibraltar
Old Spain
Riveria
Naples
Palermo
F. C. Elford
Dominion Poultry Husbandman
Lord Byng Retires After Restoring Metropolitan Police
The London Times lauds Lord Byng for restoring public confidence at Scotland Yard after a troubled era. His leadership earned him popular esteem from soldiers and civilians alike during his service in Europe and as Governor General. Retirement is wished with praise for his character and administration. United States Naval Expenditures To Quebec Chronicle Telegraph.
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Lord Byng
London Times
Europe
Scotland Yard
United States
Quebec
Chronicle-Telegraph
Navy Cuts Over Fifty Million in 1933 Expenditures
The United States navy slashes more than 50 million from 1933 spending, eliminating less essential activities and sharply curtailing valued programs. Over 3,000 civilian employees will be laid off, and more than 4,000 sailors and marines removed from the rolls. Navy yards in Boston and Charleston close, along with the New Orleans base, Newport Station, and Lake Denmark ammunition depot.
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United States Navy
Boston
Mass
Charlston
S.C
Navy Yards
New Orleans
Naval Station
Newport
Rhode Island
Naval Ammunition Depot
Lake Denmark
New Jersey
Douglas' Egyptian Liniment Ad
Old advertisement touts Douglas' Egyptian Liniment as a remedy for toothache neuralgia sore throat quinsy and croup and claims usefulness for burns sores Barber's Itch and Ringworm.
Canada a Good Country Times in Business Integrity
The text praises Canada for overall business integrity and solidity while noting a minority that falters. It suggests that the minority can sometimes broadcast their missteps, but emphasizes the country’s strong standing in commerce.
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Canada
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