Lakes and Rivers of Canada Canoe Trips Guide
The article extols canoe travel across Canada highlighting accessible routes by lanes of lakes and rivers. It notes rail and road development easing access, varied landscapes from waterfalls to pine forests, and rich sport fishing in brook and lake trout. It mentions four Ottawa National Development Bureau booklets offering detailed Canoe Trips by region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Forest
Western
Lake Superior
Pacific Ocean
Lake Winnipeg
National Development Bureau
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Maritime Provinces
Quebec
Ontario
Newspapers Remain Top Ad Medium Among Major Industries
The American Newspaper Publishers Association reports a survey showing 435 national advertisers spent 143,365,000 dollars on newspaper advertising last year. Magazine space accounted for 78,317,815 dollars by 190 firms and radio broadcasts totaled 21,238,862 dollars by 121 firms. Newspapers led in 25 of 32 industrial groups represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
New York
Association
Bureau of Advertising
Parrot Watchdog Foils London Burglars
A London homeowner trained a parrot as a watchdog to defend his property during a May raid. Polly attacked the intruders, drew blood, and caused feathers and overturned furniture as evidence of the fierce defense. The robbers were captured and testified in court about being driven off by the screeching bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mayfair
Polly
Porpoise Skin Texture Report
A brief note mentions the porpoise skin being thickened and rough in appearance. No further context or details provided about cause, location, or responsible party.
Whining Is Unpopular
Many people are prey to moods and let life control them. Self pity is a devastating mood that leads to bad treatment and loss of friends. Complaints push others away, and those who lament misfortune often fail to see they drive friends away by constant whining.
One Sided Disarmament Britain Reaches Limit
Britain has pursued extensive postwar disarmament since the Armistice while other powers have not followed. Italian representative Grandi reported to Geneva that world armament spending rose by £126 million between 1925 and 1930, yet British expenditure fell by £3 million. The piece asks if Britain can push further into one sided disarmament without courting disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Signor Grandi
Geneva
Detroit color index shows blue rising in car finishes
The latest color index from leading Detroit manufacturers shows blue rising as the preferred car finish while blue black declines. In June blue pre dominated among cars sold, reflecting a shift in consumer taste.
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Detroit
London business girls learn jiu jitsu for self defense
London business women take up jiu jitsu classes to deter bandits and handbag snatchers. Instructors emphasize practical grips and escape moves as part of a broader personal safety program.
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London
Soviet Russian talking pictures draw Harbin audiences
Soviet Russian talking pictures have been drawing large crowds in Harbin Manchuria appealing to locals and visitors with new cinema entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbin
Manchuria
Simple dress pattern for girls ages eight to fourteen
An inexpensive batiste print dress pattern for girls ages 8 10 12 and 14 features an ample skirt, flat neck band trim, tie belt and bias binds. Color ideas include yellow pique voile blue white dimity and chalk pink linen with a checked pattern. Style No 378 needs 1% yards of 39 inch fabric for 8 year size and costs 25 cents in stamps or coin. Wrap coin carefully.
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Batiste
Adversity Prompts Debt Forgiveness And Robbery Tale
A small Iowan general storekeeper and wife write off seventy five thousand dollars in debts and tell debtors to forget it. In New York a chauffeur is lured by two brothers into a dentist chair and robbed after his bridgework is removed and clothes taken, left to fend for himself. The piece reflects on human nature during hardship and the test of brotherhood, urging compassion over vengeance.
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New York
Retirement of Western Region Auditor Blake of Canadian National Railways
Mr Blake, Auditor of Payrolls for the Western Region, Canadian National Railways, retires July 31 after 43 years in rail service. Born in Liverpool, England, he began as an office boy with Edwin H Wood & Co in 1878, worked under T W Edwards, joined Grand Trunk Railway Canada in 1889, moved to Canadian Northern Railway in Winnipeg in 1903, became Chief Clerk to General Auditor in 1910, then Western Divisional Accountant in 1918, and finally Auditor of Payrolls for the Western Region from March 1923 until retirement.
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Blake
Canadian National Railways
National Railways
Liverpool
England
Edwin H. Wood & Co
City
Grand Trunk Railway of Canada
Wood
T. W. Edwards
Canada
Audit Department
Montreal
Canadian Northern Railway
Winnipeg
General Audit Office
Toronto
Western Lines
Western Region
Warrant Of Appointment Privileges For Royal Suppliers
The Royal Arms and the words By Appointment are reserved for firms supplying the Royal household. The Master of the Household selects warrant-holders in a Royal palace, each receiving a Warrant of Appointment. They form a society protecting privileges and hold an annual banquet.
Grass widow defined by local humor
A local wisecrack describes a grass widow as a woman who stays home and cuts the lawn while her husband plays golf. The central insect parasite breed ing and distributing laboratory for the British Empire is located at Farnham Royal, England.
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British Empire
Farnham Royal
England
Canada’s Standing in the Empire and World Trade Facts
A compilation from the Imperial Economic Conference in Ottawa outlines Canada’s vast area, leading role in newsprint nickel and asbestos, top export positions in wheat and energy, and high global rankings. It notes Canada as a major trading nation with wide international ties and significant infrastructure in ports, railways, and telephones.
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Imperial Economic Conference
Ottawa
Canada
Department of Trade and Commerce
Great Britain
Gas Pressure Drop Tests at Turner Valley Raise Alarm
Turner Valley Gas Conservation Board reports rapid gas pressure decline in the Turner Valley fields. Tests aim to curtail production to extend the field’s life. Compared with 11 months ago, northern and central areas show about 200 psi lower pressure. Without strict conservation, wells may fail to meet Calgary’s gas needs under their own pressure within three years.
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Turner Valley
Turner
Calgary
Portrait Hinges on Buttonholes for Harvard President
A Harvard portrait of President A Lawrence Lowell, hung in Lowell House, was found to show two buttons on the suit but missing buttonholes. The artist added two fine buttonholes, completing the tailored likeness after a year of display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lawrence Lowell
Harvard University
Harvard
Lowell House
Dawn Breaks on Stage as Hero Confronts Darkness
The hero Jack Braveboy kills the last of the Indians and proclaims the dawn breaking over the heights. A scene shifter jokes about the gas being off as the audience watches the dramatic moment unfold on stage.
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Jack Braveboy
Guynor
Canada’s wildlife resources bring in 53 million dollars
The country’s annual income from wildlife resources is estimated at 53 million dollars. This figure highlights the economic value of hunting, fishing, forestry, and related activities contributing to national revenue.
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Canada
War foes plan westward Atlantic air crossing crusade
Baron Von Schleich and Major Christopher Draper announce a joint air crossing to symbolize the futility of war. Once enemies in battle, the two veterans will fly side by side across the Atlantic, touring major cities to urge public hatred of war and seek endorsements from celebrated aces like Eddie Rickenbacker and Colonel Bishop.
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Atlantic
Baron von Schleich
Christopher Draper
Royal Flying Corps
Eddie Rickenbacker
Colonel Bishop
Gold estimate and Etruscan League mention
A Field Museum geologist notes Earth's crust holds about one half of one millionth of one percent gold yet gold is not listed among truly rare elements. Pica in Italy is cited as one of twelve cities in the Etruscan League.
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Canada
League of Nations
Montreal
Museu
Pica
Italy
Photo comment sparks long term portrait plan in Stockholm
In Stockholm, a remark about aging prompts a plan for a decade without another photo. The dialogue, set in a casual street scene, highlights attitudes toward appearance and photography in daily life.
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W.on. UL
Britain
Nature
W. C. Blake
Canadian National Railway
The
Columbus
Madeira
Christopher Columbus
Menina Perestrello
Portugal
Porto Santo
Funchal
Cristopher
Europe
Pacific
Japan
Cuarres
Sydney
Coapun
Lita Grey Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Cameras
Hollywood
Charles Jr
Sidney
Chaplin
Stockholm
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