Britain and Canada unite over trade and immigration policy
British statesmen Hon J H Thomas Winston Churchill and Amery visit Canada to study empire relations while Thomas seeks practical steps to curb Britain’s unemployment. He urges Canadians to buy British made goods first, then Canadian, to boost Britain’s economy and Canadian trade without harming Canada.
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Canada
J. H. Thomas
Ramsay MacDonald
Winston
Churchill
Amery
Dominions
Mr Amery
O'Thomas
Britain
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
Fauot
Dominion
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Wheat Pool
United States
Silver Dollar's Decline Echoes Change In Currency
Treasury officials note the silver dollar has faded from circulation while the silver half dollar remains in use in the West and is displaced in the East by quarters for tipping. About 50 million silver dollars are tied up in the Treasury to back up sil- ver reserves.
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U.S. Treasury
Treasury
Circulation Possible for Certificates if Demand Appears
The article notes that certificates could be circulated readily if there is sufficient demand. It discusses potential barriers and scenarios under which circulation would accelerate, highlighting possible market responses and practical considerations.
New British Six Wheeled Car Delivered to King George
A six wheeled all British motor car designed for rough ground has been delivered to King George at Sandringham Norfolk. It can reach 60 mph on roads and features detachable rubber caterpillar treads for very rough terrain.
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Sandringham Norfolk
Glacier tragedy recalls Norbert Mattersberger in 1846
Norbert Mattersberger of Kals Austria vanished while hunting in the woods and was believed lost to an avalanche. A rescue party later found his preserved body on the glacier with a two inch beard, his son Franz then eight or six, and the family mourned his burial.
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Fighty
Norbert Mattersberger
Magda
Franz Otto
Kals Austria
Mattersberger
Franz Mattersberger
Kals
What Our Girls Need Pink Pills Promise to Enrich Blood
An article extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for anaemia in girls, claiming they enrich and purify blood to restore health. A Canadian testimonial from Mrs John Finnin cites improved weight appetite and complexion after use, with a mail order price of 50c per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Wheat acreage to rise in 1929 30 harvests worldwide
World harvest prospects indicate larger wheat acreage for 1929 30 than 1928 across 21 countries with Europe reporting 56 562 000 acres an increase of 1.4 percent. Worm infestations threaten children, with hookworm damage, and Miller's Worm Powders offered as a treatment and repair. Chinese highways in ancient records and India spider web meshes are noted as curiosities.
Dr. Fowler's Extract Heals Illness Quickly, Irishman Says
Milford resident Roy Lighthall reports severe stomach pains and illness improved after taking The Extract. He praises the product as pleasant and fast-acting and notes his brother had the same relief. The remedy, marketed by The T Milburn Co Toronto, costs 50 cents per bottle.
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Roy Lighthall
Milford, Ont
Wonderful Discovery Of German Experts Fireproof Wood From Living Trees
German forestry experts at Tharandt have developed a method to half fireproof timber by feeding living trees a mineral soup through holes near the ground. The solution, rich in silicon and fluorine, slowly mineralizes wood as sap rises, hardening it without killing the tree.
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College of Forestry
Tharandt
Germany
Identification Discs May Be Required in Future Police Checks
A writer in Answers suggests compulsory identification discs for all citizens, noting Japan already uses them from birth and a coroner endorses the idea for accident aid and memory safeguards. Also promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for sores, claiming quick relief and low cost.
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Japan
Thomas
Dalhousie honors diplomats and officials at reunion convocation
Diplomats Hon William Phillips of America and Vincent Massey of Canada lead a list of honorary degree recipients at Dalhousie University reunion convocation. Also honored are E N Rhodes Nova Scotia premier A K MacLean Exchequer Court president Col the Hon J L Ralston national defence minister and Chief Justice A M Morrison of BC Supreme Court. Mother Graves Worm Exterminator is claimed to safely remove worms from the system without injuring the child.
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America
Canada
William Phillips
United States
Vincent Massey
Dalhousie University
E. N. Rhodes
P.C
Nova Scotia
A. K. MacLean
Exchequer Court of Canada
J. L. Ralston
National Defence
A. M. Morrison
Supreme Court of British Columbia
New Company Organizes to Manufacture Briquettes in Souris District
The Canadian Coal Briquettes & Power Ltd forms with western Canadian financiers to produce briquettes from Souris District dried coal in southern Saskatchewan. Dried lignite coal and powdered fuel will also be made. The firm owns 800 acres of Souris coal with about 8,000,000 tons in reserve.
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Canadian Coal Briquettes & Power, Ltd
Canada
Souris
Saskatchewan
Dialogue Strip Reveals Costly Love Aboard
A humorous exchange shows Miss Oldsilver asking about love without money and Mr Leadhunter replying that affection remains while he stays busy earning a living, suggesting practical priorities in a romantic situation.
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Miss Oldsilver
Mr. Leadhunter
King and Queen’s carriage horses Caesar Castor learn music
Two royal carriage horses Caesar and Castor must attend schooling at Buckingham Palace. They receive riding and music lessons before entering State processions amid the clamor of crowds and bands.
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England
Caesar
Castor
Buckingham Palace
Minards Liniment Used For 50 Years
Young Persian army officers reportedly favor motorcycles over Arabian horses for leisure rides, reflecting a shift in preferred conveyances among officers and riders.
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Minard
Southern Alberta beet crop set for record tonnage
The Lethbridge Herald notes the Raymond District beet crop may reach the largest tonnage on record despite reduced acreage from early spring floods. Beets grew well under midsummer heat offsetting losses and boosting overall production. The Canadian post office handles 600 million letters, 350 million newspapers, and 400 million parcels annually.
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Alberta
Raymond
Lethbridge Herald
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Canadian National Carbon Co., Limited
Calgary
Vancouver
Toronto
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Winnipeg
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Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
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