A New and Better Attitude Amid Global Low Mood
The piece argues that modern societies face a period of low mood caused by human failings and economic strain. It notes shifts toward active relief programs, especially in Canada with over 100 million dollars for temporary work, and stresses reform, planning, and tempered optimism guided by new data and methods to mitigate depressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cagita
Doles
Canada
The
Chicago Tribune
British Dominion Syndicate Powers Winnipeg With Waite Mud Falls Offer
The British Dominion Power Syndicate offered Winnipeg blocks of power from the Waite Mud Falls project on the Nelson River in Northern Manitoba. The 1935 start would provide 20 000 to 100 000 horsepower, with low transmission costs, in a plan referred to J G Glassco for civic utilities review.
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City of
Winnipeg
Waite Mud Falls
Neilson River
Manitoba
British Dominions Power Syndicate
Reginald Brade
The
Syn
Ready For Artian Rather Seeks Match With Harold
Beatrice is pressured by her mother to arrange a marriage with Harold, a wealthy landowner. If Harold asks Beatrice to marry tonight she must tell him to speak to her mother. If not, the mother orders Beatrice to have Harold speak to her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artian
Beatrice
Harold
Prevent Blindness Taught In Schools Says Canadian Hope
Miss Mary C McLelland National Field Secretary of the Prevention Department of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Toronto says half of childhood blindness is preventable and advocates school taught sight saving. A committee led by Dr Fletcher Winnipeg will study publishing larger type textbooks and a survey for sight saving classes in major cities.
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Mary C. McLeland
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Toronto
Fletcher
Winnipeg
Television Transmitter in Germany Delivers Theatre Like Pictures
A German tested television transmitter projects cinema like images with sharp lens capturing 50 000 light points per second. A photo electric cell converts these points and transmits on a 10 meter wave. Spectators thirty miles away view actors with the utmost distinctness.
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Germany
Danger from Colds and a Female Tonic Claim
A health advisory urges women over middle age to guard against colds as they sap vitality. Dr Williams Pink Pills are advertised as a tonic that builds red blood, steadies nerves, improves appetite, and increases resistance, sold for 60 cents a box by the Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Willams' Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
British Columbia Apples Open New Market in South America
British Columbia apples gain a regular market at east coast South American ports, driven by experimental consignments from the Empire Shipping Company Limited. Shipments this year show a 400 percent increase over last year, per manager F. C. Garde. Miller's Worm Powders claim to remove intestinal worms with thorough, swift action.
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British Columbia
South America
F. C. Garde
Empire Shipping Company Limited
Siam to Exhibit Rice at Regina World Grain Show
The Kingdom of Siam via its Ministry of Lands and Agriculture plans official representation at the World Grain Exhibition and Conference in Regina in 1832. Siam will showcase varieties of its finest rice. The City of Trail reports civic improvements costing about two thirds of a million dollars over seven years.
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Siam
Kingdom of Siam
Ministry of Lands and Agriculture
Regina
City of
Trail
Lucky Buys At London King's Warehouse Auction
The King’s Warehouse in Lower Thames Street London auctions unclaimed goods and confiscated items tied to the customs. A casket labelled contents unknown yielded ambergris worth about 50 a ounce with 410 pounds selling for over 30000. A box listed seabird eggs contained a Great Auk once sold for 1800.
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King’s Warehouse
London
Lower Thames Street
England
Customs and Excise Department
Audible Museum to Bring Global Voices to Berlin Exhibit
Berlin plans an audible museum under the Ministry of Posts with phonograph records of famous figures such as Edison Marconi and Lindbergh. Visitors may activate recordings including voices from Count Zeppelin and sounds from various cultures and eras to enhance displays.
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Berlin
Ministry of Posts
Count Zeppelin
Echterdingen
Edison
Marconi
Lindbergh
Proved His Honesty After Seventeen Years
A pick and shovel bought on credit 17 years ago from George Paine of Ashtabula Ohio was paid in full Paine received a letter postmarked Michigan City Ind with $2 and a note claiming honesty endures The letter said the sender would pay upon finding $2 and that honest men are not all dead yet.
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George Paine
Ashtabula
Ohio
Paine
Michigan City
Ind
Asthma Remedy Promises Lasting Relief From Attacks
Claiming Dr J D Kelloges Asthma Remedy ends dread of attacks, the ad urges readers to obtain the preparation today. It promises safety and reliable relief, inviting personal verification.
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J. D. Kelloge
Origin Of Common Expression Put A Spoke In The Wheel
The saying likely stems from ancient solid wooden wheels where a spoke could be driven through a hole to brake the wheel. This action would prevent rotation and hinder progress. Minard's Liniment refreshes the scalp.
Peace River Rams to Vancouver Carry Bacon Carloads
The Peace River District in Alberta has transformed from a marginal farming area to a top wheat and grain region with bacon hogs now shipped in carloads to Vancouver. Vancouver Department Stores are major buyers and residents praise the bacon quality. Notable winners include Herman Trelic of Wembley and Joseph H. R. B. Smith of Wolf Creek in Alberta.
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Peace River
Vancouver
Alberta
Edmonton
Canada
Chicago
Herman Trelic
Wembley
Joseph H. RB. Smith
Wolf Creek
Peace River District
Saskatchewan Safety League Formed After Government Meet
A Safety league for Saskatchewan formed after a meeting at the parliament buildings in Regina. Lieutenant-Governor H. W. Newlands named honorary president, with A. C. Stewart elected president. Officers include premiers, judges, mayors, and several MPs and provincial figures.
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Meeting Weld
Regina
Saskatchewan
H. W. Newlands
A. C. Stewart
J. T. M. Anderson
M. A. Macpherson
J. A. Merkley
F. B. Munroe
F. R. MacMillan
M.P
W. O. Smyth
Swift Current
Sidney Smith
Richard Loney
Moose Jaw
Ralph Miller
Prince Albert
L. A. ©. Panton
North Battleford
C. H. Garnen Weyburn
John W. Hare
Saskatoon
Robert Barbour
Yorkton
Mess at farmland and village car anger campers
A male camper laments a mess on farmland where a farmer hosts them while jokingly remarking that village youths have ruined the farmer’s car. The exchange shows rural tensions and humorous blame shifting during a picnic outing.
Canadian Coal Imports and Domestic Output Fall in September
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports September coal data showing Russia supplied 51 578 tons of anthracite, imports up 12 from five year average while most bituminous and over half of anthracite came from the United States. Domestic production dropped 9 2 to 1 129 883 tons with Nova Scotia at 473 307 and Alberta at 546 652 tons among others.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
United States
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Eclectric Oil's Fame Spreads Worldwide
Though Canada is not the birthplace of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil it is its home and where the famous compound gained notice. From Canada its reputation traveled to Central and South America the West Indies Australia and New Zealand where it is sold and in demand.
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Canada
Thomas
Central
South America
West Indies
Australia
New Zealand
English Rhetoric In Germany Advertisements
A reader notes German ads often use English slogans like Say it in English and finds some phrases unclear. An example resort claims it has "a cure that cures rheumatism, gout, sciatica, neuralgia, golf, tennis and fishing" reflecting mixed rhetoric and unintended humor.
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Germany
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Linknent
B.C
Neelit
Cascarets
KSK Pok
Theo Maer
Audible Museum
Safety League
Douglas
Reeves
Eagle Brand
the Borden Co
St. Pana
Montreal
Wm. Diotte
Glensandfield
MU Burn
Sha Milburn Co., Ltd
Para- Sani
Para-Sani
Appleford’s
Appleford
Western
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina, Sask
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