Imperial Economic Conference set to shape Empire trade policy
The article argues the London gathering will shift from political to economic unity, urging Dominions to unite on trade policies with Britain and the world. It warns unilateral action jeopardizes the Empire and highlights strong Western Canadian concern, especially in the prairie regions, over outcomes in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
British Commonwealth of Nations
British Isles
Great Britain
Britain
Dominions
Imperial Economic Conference
Ottawa
Canada
Ontario Agriculture Urges Seed Readiness for Regina Exhibit
The Ontario Department of Agriculture prepares for the 1932 World's Grain Exhibition and Conference in Regina urging farmers to keep this year's seed in reserve if next year's crop may fall short of previous standards. Arctic exploration yields about 2000 plant specimens including willows junipers ferns mosses and flowering plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Regina
Arctic
Inhale Minard's Liniment for Asthma Routes Claimed
The article notes a claim that inhaling Minard's liniment relieves asthma symptoms. It also mentions Afghanistan caravan figures, stating caravans of camels through Afghanistan can reach 120,000 laden beasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
London couple Winnie Chicken and Bert Bird announce engagement
Winnie Chicken and Bert Bird of London announce their engagement recalling a prior London affair where Archie Rook married Carrie Swan with Rev. James Crowe officiating. The couple were driven to their home named The Nest by Robert Starling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Chicken
Bert Bird
London
England
Archie Rook
Carrie Swan
James Crowe
Robert Starling
Douglas Egyptian Liniment for stock care
An agricultural product offering leg washing for horses and stock relief from bruises sprains swellings and joint stiffness. The liniment also claims to remove coins from horses and provide rapid comfort for affected limbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Canadian fruit production valued at nearly 19.6 million
Last year Canada saw commercial fruit production worth 19 591 240 dollars. Ontario contributed 8 656 097 dollars, British Columbia 6 766 550 dollars, Nova Scotia 2 830 088 dollars, Quebec 1 145 846 dollars, and New Brunswick 192 659 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ontario
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Quebec
New Brunswick
Self Cracking Nuts Hit By Kew Scientist
Dr. A. W. Hill of the Kew botanical research station reports a breakthrough in self cracking nuts. He notes commercial value for crops like pistachios in California hindered by cracking costs and mentions lime fruit shedding as a harvest aid. He also describes efforts to breed disease resistant bananas with a curvature to save space aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Hill
Kew
England
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Value Your Health with Dr Williams Pink Pills
Do you suffer from pale nervous tiredness headaches backache poor digestion or an impoverished blood state The ad promises pink pills enrich and purify the blood to restore health Mrs G M Andrews of Halifax testifies the pills revived her anemia and postnatal health The pills cost 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario or at all medicine dealers
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Dr. Williams
Practical headlamp indicator gadget from Dr Kennedy Fenton
A Toronto inventor introduces small luminous reflectors that attach to headlight rims to show from the driver’s seat whether both lamps are lit. Also promotes Dr Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy as a powerful relief for severe asthma symptoms with assurances of lasting benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kennedy Fenton
Toronto
Prediction of Speedy Flying Subs and Submarine Planes
Edward B. Warner, head of the Society of Automotive Engineers, predicts flying submarines cruising at 250 miles an hour eight miles above the earth. He says current speeds of 100 to 250 mph meet most needs, except in western and northern regions where travelers want 1500 miles between dawn and dusk. Warner notes future development of the submarine and rocket plane, long a Glen Curtiss dream, to meet higher speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward B. Warner
Society of Automotive Engineers
Suset
Glen Curtiss
Warner
Africa Eyes Entry for Regina 1932 World Grain Expo
A request to the exhibition office seeks a batch of entry tags for the World's Grain Exhibition and Conference at Regina in 1932. Transvaal's Hartebeestpoort Experiment Station at Brits requests special information on corn exhibits for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
South Africa
Regina
Hartebeestpoort
Brits
Fear of Mistakes Guides a Quiet Life Proverb
A maxim on avoiding constant fear of error. It urges not to explain to friends or enemies, suggesting restraint and self assurance. The quote frames fear as the greatest life mistake and hints at the value of silence over justification.
Minard's Liniment Ad From W N U 1855
A compact historical ad from 1855 promoting Minard's Liniment for foot ailments. The fragment cites W N U 1855 as the source or publication context, offering a product claim typical of mid nineteenth century advertising briefs.
Pirates Grow Bolder Along China Coast Prompt British Guard Reforms
Far Eastern ports seek gunner squads as Britain withdraws soldier guards from South China ships. White Russians with military experience recruited in Singapore Hong Kong and Shanghai to lead anti piracy brigades under British non commissioned officers. Pirates headquartered near Bias Bay.
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High Seas
Far
South China
Singapore
Hong Kong
Shanghai
China
Bias Bay
Worm Exterminator for Children From Mother Graves
A historical ad promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator to combat parasitic worms believed to sap children’s strength. It frames the product as a remedy to restore vitality and health in youngsters.
Rural Saskatchewan appoints first rural school supervisor
Premier J T M Anderson announces Miss Mary Isabella Grant of Cabri as Saskatchewan’s first rural school supervisor under a new Department of Education plan. She will work in the Kindersley Glidden area to improve rural education amid requests from trustees and ratepayers. Miller's Worm Powders advertised to treat worm infestations in children.
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J. T. M. Anderson
Saskatchewan
Department of Education
Mary Isabella Grant
Cabri
Sask
Public Service Commission
Kindersley and
Glidden
Modern weddings begin with flights to Paris
The London Daily Mail notes honeymoon trips by air are the new standard, replacing trains and ships. Croydon officials report daily departures and arrivals of honeymoon couples as brides arrive in gowns, veiled, and showered with confetti while boarding planes dressed with flowers.
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London Daily Mail
Paris
Croydon
Breathing Switch Aids Electric Lighting In New York
A new electric light with a breath activated relay switches on or off. Demonstrated at the Westinghouse Lighting Institute in New York, the device uses a novel breath relay to reduce manual labor and expand practical uses.
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Westinghouse Lighting Institute
New York
Persian Balm Beauty Lotion Delights the Skin
A vintage tone touts Persian Balm as a sheer delight for the complexion. It cools irritated skin, offers a fragrant velvety smooth feel, absorbs quickly without stickiness, and claims to be a peerless toilet requisite for women seeking a subtly distinctive charm.
Farms in New York City Hidden in Plain Sight
The city hosts 320 truck farms within its limits with 250 in Queens, 66 in Staten Island, and four in Brooklyn. These farms operate as a surprising agricultural hidden economy amid urban industry and commerce.
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New York City
Queensborough
Staten Island
Brooklyn
Inventors Unveil Cocktails Vending Slot Machine in England
A new English invention introduces a musical slot machine that dispenses cocktails properly iced and scientifically blended. The device promises entertainment and drink service in one, blending music with automated beverage delivery.
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England
A Household Medicine Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
They extol Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil as a household medicine with sterling properties for many ailments. The product is presented as effective for ordinary complaints and inexpensive, making it a recommended addition at home for unexpected calls for relief.
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Thomas
Ginger Ale Request Promptly Served At The Table
A light exchange shows a patron asking for ginger ale and the waiter clarifies a pale option, with the patron insisting on a single glass. The moment captures casual dining dialogue.
Perfect Dyeing Made Easy with Diamond Dyes
Diamond Dyes offer high quality anilines for true bright colors on dress goods. They promise clear even hues that resist wear and washing, with no re-dyeing required. Priced at 15 cents at drug stores, they claim easy, cost effective results.
Detect Sounds In Water Ultra Sonic Beams For Ship Communication
Dr R W Boyle of the National Research Laboratory at Ottawa told the Institute of Radio Engineers in Toronto that future ultra sonic beams projected through water could enable secret ship communications. He showed hull mounted beam projectors and proposed coded messages, noting potential iceberg detection and submarine or land target identification at several miles.
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R. W. Boyle
National Research Laboratory
Ottawa
Institute of Radio Engineers
University of Toronto
Boyle
Saskatchewan farm produce study by Capt Waldron at Poultry Congress
Investigating markets in England and Scotland, Capt. W Waldron OBE, provincial markets commissioner, represented Saskatchewan at the Fourth World's Poultry Congress in Crystal Palace. He has met several importers across the British Isles recently.
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Saskatchewan
Capt
W. Waldron
O.B.E
Crystal Palace
Capt. Waldron
British Isles
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