Bank of Health teaches thrift from youth to protect future finances
The article compares saving for a child’s bank account with health care, urging parents to start early deposits and regular medical checkups. It warns that small, regular deposits—five dollars weekly or annual exams—build long term wealth and health, while wasteful habits drain both. It stresses preventive care and yearly exams to catch disease early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Nelure
Bank of Health
Nature
First talking sign debuts in Chicago for Rotary crowd
The world’s first talking sign, presented by the Gaw-o’Hara Envelope Company, wowed more than 3,000 Rotarians. George D. Gaw unveiled the 50 by 20 foot sign at the North Sacramento boulevard plant with a speech extolling Chicago’s schools churches parks and civic assets and promising future voice for the city during the Century of Progress.
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Chicago
George D. Gaw
Gaw-o'Hara Envelope Company
Sacramento Boulevard
Century of Progress
Gaw
Motorist Held Liable In Train Wreck Case
A southern district court ruling in Illinois limits automobile driver liability for train wrecks caused by crossing tracks. The railroad sought $30,000 and won $10,000 verdict, upheld on appeal. The article also notes tornado speeds and ancient lead mining references for context.
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District Court
Southern District of Minois
Legal Department
The
American Motorists’ Association
Manuscript Damaged by Fire Signals Airdrop Accident
Editor Roy Long received two story manuscripts from San Francisco author Peter B. Kyne. Fire damage appeared on the envelope and papers. An air transport inquiry revealed a Curwensville incident: pilot Henry J. Brown’s mail plane failed, descended, and burned after landing. eight pounds of salvaged mail and ashes were removed.
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Manusci
Roy Long
Cosmopolitan Magazine
San Francisco
Peter B. Kyne
Long
National Air Transportation
Curwensville
Henry J. Brown
Cleveland
Clearfield Mountains
McWin
Williamsport
Reversible Variations in Tree Girth Measured
Extremely accurate instruments reveal measurable reversible variations in tree trunk girths. Shrinkages occur in trees like Douglas fir under precise measurement, highlighting unnoticed thinness of trunks. The piece blends science, medicine and oddities from a New York speech to a London telephony note.
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New York
London
Four Doses Relieved Bad Attack of Cholera
Mr W J Cooper of Maughan Alta recalls arriving in Canada with a sick six year old. An attending station servant advised Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Almanberry. After four doses the child recovered and was cheerful by the next morning.
Government Air Tour Aims To Open Sub Arctic Air Routes
A two plane detachment from Rockcliffe Aerodrome will tour the Canadian Northwest Territories to inspect aeroplane supply caches and explore new air lanes. Led by Flight Lieutenant Mawdesley and Flight Sergeant Winny, the crew includes two mechanics and a camera operator, with routes near Mackenzie River Basin, Great Slave Lake, Coronation Gulf, and areas west of Hudson Bay north of Churchill. They expect to fly over 2500 miles and return to Ottawa before freeze-up.
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H. J. Winny
C. Deanway
C. 3. McDonald
North West Territories
Mackenzie River Basin
Great Slave Lake
Coronation Gulf
Canada
Hudson Bay
Churchill
Arctic Circle
Ottawa
Summer Heat Dangers for Babies Warning and Remedy
Summer heat endangers infants with diarrhoea dysentery and colic and can lead to death without prompt aid. The piece urges Baby's Own Tablets to regulate bowels and sweeten the stomach, selling for 25 cents from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brocksville
Ont
Edmonton Exhibition Cattle Regulation Against Altered Conformation
The Edmonton Exhibition enforces a rule in the cattle section prohibiting animals altered to change natural conformation. Competent veterinarians will inspect exhibitors to enforce this prohibition amid calls to end show animal cutting and surgical treatments for show purposes.
Asthma Remedy Praised After Ten Years of Use
A grateful user credits Dr J D Kellogg's asthma remedy with lasting relief after ten years of suffering. The notice claims it is the only proven relief and the market’s recognized remedy, famed for enduring effectiveness and broad public acceptance.
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J. D. Kellogg
Chicago Stock Exchange Considers Canadian Member Admission
The governing committee recommends amending the constitution to admit Canadian citizens. If not disapproved within ten days, the change will take effect. Plans were announced to extend the exchange ticket service into Canada within six months. In London, the British and Foreign Bible Society marked its 126th birthday with a 126 pound cake and 126 candles, shaped as a Chinese building.
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The
Chicago Stock Exchange
Canada
London
British and Foreign Bible Society
Waterfowl Census Volunteers Across North America
Hundreds of volunteers in Canada and the United States assist in a waterfowl census to gauge population changes. The effort gathers valuable data beyond a formal census and reflects cooperative wildlife study.
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Canada
United States
North America
Saskatoon Professor Carruthers Accepts UBC Post
Dr. Carruthers, professor of economics at the University of Saskatchewan, will leave Saskatoon for the University of British Columbia this August. A native of Ireland, he earned a BA from Wesley College and a PhD from Edinburgh, served in the Canadian forces, authored Immigration from the British Isles, and held civic roles including Saskatoon alderman and provincial Legion president.
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Wo Caruthers
University of Saskatchewan
University of British Columbia
Saskatoon
Fermanagh
Ireland
Carruthers
Belfast
Canada
Fll
Wesley College
University of Manitoba
44Th Canadian Infantry
Air Force
D.C
Edinburgh University
J. Shield Nicholson
Carrothers
British Isles
Canadian Legion
Imperial Conference debated wealth within British Empire
Right Hon. J. H. Thomas told an Empire luncheon at Colchester Essex that Britain will enter the Imperial Conference unfettered by prejudice to discuss unemployment and war burdens. He argued all U S material resources reside within the empire and pledged an open, merit based discussion.
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J. H. Thomas
Dominions
Colchester
Essex
Thomas
Great Britain
United States
MacNider Confirmed as U S Minister to Canada
The U S Senate confirmed Colonel Hanford L. MacNider of Iowa as minister to Canada without a record vote. The post will bring him busy days handling tariff tensions, border prohibition enforcement, and immigration administration amid Canadian resentment.
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United States Senate
Hanford L. MacNider
Iowa
Canada
Colonel MacNider
Memphis
Japan Builds Planes Army Airplanes From Home Factories
An official wartime aviation department report states Japanese built planes satisfy safety speed and airworthiness standards. Recent night flying tests of two scout planes met all requirements and manufacturing is expanding at Kawasaki and Mitsubishi dockyards.
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Japan
Aviation Department
Ministry of War
Kawasaki
Mitsubishi
Bishop’s Car Talk Sparks Profanity On The Road
A Bishop recalls learning of roadside swearing after getting a car. He notes that nearly everyone he encounters on the road swears, calling profanity highly prevalent and familiar to travelers.
Montreal Remains Leader Among North American Grain Ports
The Montreal Harbor Commissioners report that despite Canada’s 1929 grain movement slowdown, Montreal topped North American grain exports with 90,694,208 bushels. New York, Galveston, New Orleans and Baltimore follow, while Portland Me Newport News and Mobile show smaller totals.
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Canada
Montreal
North America
Montreal Harbor Commissioners
New York
Galveston
New Orleans
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Boston
Portland
Newport News
Mobile
Uncook ed Salad Dressing and Persian Balm Ad
A recipe for an uncooked salad dressing uses salt mustard vinegar Eagle Brand Milk and is said to keep for weeks. The ad promotes Persian Balm for skin care claiming cooling soothing and toning effects. The Regina Leader Post quote notes optimism about advertising results.
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Regina Leader-Post
French Evacuation Of Rhine Described With Incidents
The Paris newspaper La Liberte reports a hurried departure of French troops from Mainz and Wiesbaden amid hostile crowds and noisy protests. It cites German coverage calling the exit precipitated, while Gen Guillaumat and M Tirard claim the move was normal with no incidents.
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Mainz
Wiesbaden
Paris
la Liberte
Maing
Guillaumat
Rhine Army
Lokal Anzeiger
M. Tirard
Germany
Reich
Feather Count Reveals Hen's Back Feathers
A contest winner calculated the average number of feathers on a hen's back at 8 120 by carefully dissecting a hen and counting every feather. The result highlights meticulous counting and zoological curiosity from the event.
Christmas Forgiveness Repeats As Time Flies
Observers note that forgiveness cycles blur as time feels brief, with Christmas gifts returning in a yearly loop. Reports mention German talkies screened in Helsingfors Finland drawing some audience interest.
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Helsingfors
Finland
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Minois
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Douglas
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Saskatchewan
Dr. W. Carrothers
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Ake
the Rhine
Appleford
Hunter-Martin & CO
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