The Russian Menace and Empire Trade Policy debated
A historical critique argues the Soviet Union poses a global economic threat to Britain, the United States, and Canada. It details Soviet labor camps, seized property, and export pressures on coal pulpwood and wheat, urging coordinated imperial response at the London Imperial Economic Conference. It calls for Bennett and MacDonald to forge a united empire policy to resist Russian competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet
Russia
Great Britain
Canada
United States
British Commonwealth of Nations
Germany
England
Henry Ford
London
C. A. Dunning
Bennett
Ramsay MacDonald
Deceiving the Customer in Dominion Fruit Branch Museum
A dozen blueberry boxes sold in Ottawa were found by inspection to contain half-filled trays with board bits field trash and old wood. The case arose from a purchaser’s complaint at a large Eastern market. The incident highlights caveat emptor in a curio-like display of deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Fruit Branch
Ottawa
French urged to crown Eiffel Tower with 22-foot flag tower
A proposal asks the French government to top the Eiffel Tower with a 22-foot flag tower to reclaim the title of world’s loftiest structure now held by the Chrysler Building in New York. A dramatic chase anecdote is included, with a tombstone detail as part of the dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corysler
New York
Crosses Canada On Bicycle Wins $1000 Wager
Noel Marcil a young French Canadian from Halifax rode a battered bicycle from the Atlantic coast April 15 with $15 and food on the crossbars. He aimed to reach Vancouver before August 15 and despite a painful accident near Lytton he completed the journey one week early, winning $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Noel Marcil
Halifax
Marcil
Atlantic Coast
Pacific
Lytton
Cordage Industry Production Value Rise Since 1928
Do minion Bureau of Statistics reports total cordage, rope and twine production valued at 11,798,165 in 1999, up from 10,839,961 in 1928. The rise is 953,904, an 8.84 percent increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
An Honest Man Says I Don’t Know, Not Look It Up
A witty aphorism contrasts an honest person admitting ignorance with a coercive tease to make others self-reliant. It promotes candor over evasive instruction and underscores the value of admitting limits.
A Good Home Is Worth Your Time and Effort
A home is valuable when it reflects the money and effort invested. A steady blend of resources and labor enhances comfort, safety, and long term value for owners.
Agricultural Wealth Of Canada In 1929 Near Eight Billion
The gross agricultural wealth of Canada for 1929 is estimated at about 7.98 billion dollars. Ontario leads with 509 million, Quebec 320 million, Saskatchewan 309 million, Alberta 228 million, Manitoba 134 million, British Columbia 55 million, Nova Scotia 43 million, New Brunswick 39 million, and Prince Edward Island 27 million. Major revenue items include field crops at 979.75 million and dairy products at 290 million. Farm animals and poultry complete the figures with values of 210.44 million and 109.35 million respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Naonal Revenue Department
Ontario
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Was Run Down Now Well Again Was Run Down Now Well Again
A woman’s illness is a calamity as fatigue nervousness and anemia sap strength. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to restore rich red blood and energy. Mrs Paul Rail of Coin du Banc Quebec reports renewed health after six boxes. Sold by medicine dealers or 50 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams
Shamrock V Missing in Azores Reappears Near Newport
Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Shamrock V, reported missing for five days after being escorted by Erin from Horta to Newport for the America's Cup, was lost in a rain squall but has been found safe and sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Thomas Lipton
Horta
Azores Islands
Erin
Newport
U.S.A
Mrs Leo Lapointe Praises Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberries
Laurier Manitoba mother Mrs Leo Lapointe says her three young children recovered from severe diarrhea after using Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. She bought a bottle from The T Milburn Co Toronto, noting it has been on the market for 85 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Lapointe
Laurier, Man
Dr. Fowler
T. Milburn Co., Ltd
Toronto
Ont
Abolish Tariff Advisory Board to Form New Body
Premier R B Bennett announced abolition of the Tariff Advisory Board established by an order in council in 1926. A new statutory board will be created under act of Parliament with joint authority from the House of Commons and Senate. Legislation to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Advisory Board
R. B. Bennett
House of Commons
Senate
Geo. P. Graham
Alfred Lambert
Montreal
D. G. McKenzie
Manitoba
Graham
W. H. Moore
Lambert
McKenzie
Hector Racine
Remarkable teletypeset invention gains early adoption
West Chester County Publishers Inc led by J Noel Macy announces successful use of a new teletypeset instrument that sends news by telex and instantly translates it to type. Seven U S papers including Yonkers Statesman Mount Vernon Daily Argus New Rochelle Standard Star Port Chester Daily Item and White Plains Daily Press gain faster late news. Newsrooms report greatly increased speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester County Publishers, Inc
White Plains
N.Y
J. Noel Macy
Yonkers Statesman
Mount Vernon Daily Argus
New Rochelle
Standard Star
Port Chester Daily Item
Tarrytown Daily News
Citizen-Sentinel
White Plains Daily Press
Walter W. Morey
Edward E. Kleinschmidt
Frank E. Gannett
Relief From Asthma Remedy Claims Lasting Cure
Describes complete relief from asthma using Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy. Praises its gentle influence that eases tightened air tubes and brings joyful relief. Claims thousands have found it effective and reliable, with good druggists nationwide stocking the product.
Empire Preference Policy Aimed at Empire Foods
A communication from London England to the Dominion Department of Agriculture notes a long standing policy by the London County Council to give preference to Empire foods. It allows buyers to pay up to 10 percent more for Empire articles than for similar foreign products. The Council supplies food to over 80 large hospitals and 70 institutions.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
London
England
London County Council
Empire Foods
Miller's Worm Powders for children relief from worms
Miller's Worm Powders are described as a simple preparation to destroy stomachic and intestinal worms without shock or injury to the sensitive system. They act thoroughly and painlessly though vomiting may occur in some cases, seen as a sign of powerful action rather than nausea.
Mrs David Lloyd George predicts autumn general election
At a Wales garden party Mrs David Lloyd George spoke of a coming general election in autumn. Her remarks drew interest given her husband’s key role as Liberal opponent in Parliament to the Labor Government.
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David Lloyd George
Wales
Inventions Sparked by Everyday Professions
A letter carrier devised the first screw propeller for steamships, an undertaker created the slot machine telephone, and a barber conceived the fire escape. Air Pilot jokes about forgetting a parachute, while Ginsberg jokes about rain.
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Jove
Ginsberg
British Columbia payroll reaches new high in 1929 report
The 1929 industrial payroll in British Columbia is estimated at 192,092,249 dollars, a new provincial high. This total rises by 8,994,462 dollars from 1928. Meanwhile, a thousand American chefs select a French menu of petit marmite and other dishes for their annual banquet.
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British Columbia
Department of Labor
Haberdasher slang and the dashin habit explained
In a playful exchange Seedy asks Hank what a haberdasher is. Hank humorously defines a haberdasher as a man with a habit of dashin about, highlighting comic dialect and language play.
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Hank
Live Stock Sales and Price Reporting System Adopted
The Dominion Live Stock Branch unveils a new reporting system in the Stock Yard and Market Reporting Services to better reflect beef cattle sales and prices. It prioritizes the section in greatest demand, showing volume and price range of popular light cattle and giving producers a clearer view of grade and value than the prior method.
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Dominion Live Stock Branch
Earthquake Devastation Hits Caspian Shore Towns
A Riga dispatch to the Morning Post reports a powerful northeast Caspian Sea quake killing about 500 and injuring 4000. Tchapaevo and Vritzky were destroyed, 30 children died, a children's home was ruined, 200 homes collapsed, and a church was demolished as floodwaters from the Ural River inundated the area.
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Caspian Sea
Riga
London Morning Post
Tchapaevo
Vritzky
Morning Post
Ural
Douglas Egyptian Liniment Promoted for Hoof and Teat Care
Advertisement for Douglas Egyptian Liniment claims markable results in treating proud flesh inflammation thrush hoof rot and cow teat infections. The product is marketed as ready for immediate use and effective in keeping animals sturdy and healthy.
Shaw foresees doom for theatres as talkies rise
George Bernard Shaw warned the theatre is doomed by the advent of talking pictures after signing a contract to have his play How He Lied To Her Husband adapted for sound film. He noted theatres might remain only for teaching acting, with most plays soon made into talkies. He said Arms and the Man may be filmed next.
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George Bernard Shaw
Shaw
Halibut Depletion Warning Issued by Commission
The International Halibut Commission warns that North Pacific halibut stocks are rapidly depleted. Canada and the United States received the bulletin released at Victoria by Chairman John P. Babcock. The report says immediate cessation is unlikely yet yields can no longer be considered permanent given recent trends.
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North Pacific
Canada
United States
International Halibut Commission
Victoria
John P. Babcock
A Year's Work in Ottawa Chemistry Division
A year's work in the division of chemistry of the Department of Agriculture at Ottawa included examining 4 263 samples of soils manures and fertilizers for age plants fodders feeding stuffs waters samples of meat and canned foods and miscellaneous subjects including dairy products and insecticides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Persian Balm for Loveliness and Soft Velvet Skin
Describes Persian Balm as a fragrant, non sticky aid to beauty. Gentle rubbing quickly absorbs, providing a tonic effect that soothes roughness and chafing. Keeps skin soft, velvet textured, and enhances natural beauty used by lovely women everywhere.
Dairy Trade With Orient Established Regular Shipments
After experimental shipments of certified milk from Vancouver to Shanghai and other Oriental points, a regular service is in place. Refrigerated space carries the dairy cargo and European consumers across the Pacific eagerly seek the milk trade.
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Vancouver
Shanghai
Oriental
Pacific
How One Woman Lost 47 Pounds of Fat
Mrs. S. A. Solomon describes eight months of Kruschen Salts use with one teaspoonful daily in warm water. She weighed 217 pounds with back and abdominal pains and now weighs 170 pounds, feeling stronger and younger. She praises the product and urges continued use and recommendation.
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Rruschen Salta
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WILD
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Talking Pictures
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Regina
SASK
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