British U S War Debts and a Fair Settlement Proposal
The article argues for a broad view of war debts between the United States and European nations, noting Britain France and others owe about 22.14 billion dollars while Germany owes 26.38 billion to the Allies. It criticizes gold repayment and calls for US concessions or for Britain to settle with goods and services rather than gold, proposing a reciprocal settlement to ease global financial strain. It emphasizes Britain’s past support and urges a fairer arrangement aligned with wartime obligations and gains.
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Hoover
Roosevelt
United States
Lstter
Europe
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Britain
McIntosh Red Apples Dominate Western Canada Market
The McIntosh Red apples prove popular as the whole Western Canadian crop is sold. Over 865,600 boxes have been shipped to domestic and export markets. A Department of Agriculture minister notes the strong demand and happy households. Also a light exchange about marriages and egg weights is noted in this segment.
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Canada
Department of Agriculture
Canada backs proposals at Geneva disarmament talks
Sir George Percy, head of Canada's delegation, reported to Prime Minister Bennett that Canada wholeheartedly supported all constructive disarmament proposals at the Geneva conference. He noted mixed progress in the first session, cited complications from Far East tensions and European politics, and predicted potential far-reaching decisions at the next session. Percy was accompanied by Maurice Duplessis and Winfred Kydd, and praised the two women delegates present.
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Canada
George Percy
House of Commons
George
Huse
KR. B. Bennett
Sir George
Far East
Maurice Dupe
Sol Citor
Winfred Kydd
National Council of Women
Germany
France
A Great Natural Port at Churchill Urges Western Trade Push
EB Cora Hind, Winnipeg Free Press editor, told Winnipeg real estate boards and the On-To-The-Bay Association that Churchill is a great natural port. She urged Western merchants and bonds of trade to press for ships with inward cargo next season and to publicize the advantages of the bay route in Britain and eastern Canada. She also said the Hudson Strait is feasible and could extend the season, but work must come from the west.
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Churchill
Great Britain
New York
Canada
Cora Hind
Winnipeg Free Press
Winnipeg Real Estate Boards
Miss Hind
Britain
Hudson Strait
King George and Queen Mary Meet Helen Keller
King George and Queen Mary graciously received Helen Keller, the remarkable American advocate who is blind deaf and mute. They praised her achievements after their informal meeting and expressed admiration for her perseverance and progress.
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King George
Queen Mary
Helen Keller
England
Dever
Miss Keller
Boston Post
Heaviest Angler Swamps Field Yet Smallest Prize Catch
Mrs Dale of Southend on Sea topped the 823 entrants in the Southend fishing festival as the heaviest competitor at over 200 pounds while claiming the smallest prize catch of 3 ounces. A 500 year old elm at Chalfont St Giles linked to Milton was felled. Brazil orders all gold mined sold to the government. Global automobile production last year reached 3 042 069 units. A gun fired underwater typically explodes.
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Dale
Southend-on-Sea
Southend
Chalfont St. Giles
England
Milton
Weight loss claim for Kruschen Salts ad target
A testimonial from Mrs M K describes losing from 174 to 136 pounds in six months using Kruschen Salts with a daily half teaspoon in hot water. She claims no diet change, plus relief from biliousness and renewed energy with a promise that one bottle proves the product’s effectiveness.
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M. K
Nature
Disappearing Canadian Fox Ranch Predicted by Bidder Leader
Leon Chapal of Les Magazine Generaux de Marche Francais forecasts the complete disappearance of the Canadian fox ranch. He argues fur farming will merge with general farming due to limited markets and that Canada will focus on silver fox while Russia dominates white fox and astrakhans. Chapal notes most Canadian furs go to Parsian buyers, with American purchases routed through Paris as demand climbs.
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Canada
Leon Chapal
Les Magazine Generaux de Marche Francais
Chapal
Montreal
Prince Edward Island
Russia
Dominion
Paris
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Sends Useful Camp Aid
Explorers surveyors prospectors and hunters will find Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil very useful in camp. When feet and legs are wet and cold rub freely with the oil to prevent muscle pains and it serves as a dressing for cuts contusions or sprains.
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Thomas
Whistling Pigeons and Fire Patrol Plans North Ontario
Reports describe homing pigeons trained to relay fire warnings to base camps where wireless is limited. Birds carry whistles and tags to deter hawks, aiding communication for the Provincial Air Force in spring trials. Also promotes Dr J D Kellogg asthma remedy as proven, longstanding treatment.
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North Woods
Ontario
Wheat imports surge as Orient buys more American grain
The Orient imported in the first half of this year 261 percent more American wheat than in the same period in 1931, reflecting a sharp rise in U S grain shipments to the region.
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The
Orient
Douglas Egyptian Liniment for Toothache and Neuralgia
An 19th century advertisement touts Douglas Egyptian Liniment as relief for toothache neuralgia croup sore throat and quinsy. A note mentions there are 303 jiujitsu holds claimed to rapidly throw a man.
Imperial Conference Aims to Boost Woollen Trade in Canada
H Barrett of Toronto told the Canadian Woollen and Knit Goods Manufacturers Association that tariff changes from the Imperial Conference will gradually lift British and Canadian woollen trade in Canada. He argued improved British position in Canada may curb some Canadian mill jobs but preferences on primary products should expand overall Canadian wool product demand and benefit both nations.
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H. Barrett
Toronto
Woollen and Knit Goods Manufacturers Association
Canada
Mr. Barrett
Great Britain
Advertise Brazil Coffee Campaign Despite Failures
The Coffee Council of Brazil after trying many schemes decided to start a nationwide advertising push in North America to sell coffee. One million dollars has been budgeted for the intensive campaign. Aimed at boosting demand, the plan touts coffee as a key consumer good. Persian Balm promises skin benefits for the family, with claims of soothing effects and cosmetic uses.
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Brazil
Coffee Council of
North America
Largest Vancouver to Montreal Salmon Shipment Sets Record
A cargo of fifty six thousand BC salmon arrived in Montreal aboard the freighter Canadian Winner for distribution across Ontario and Quebec. It marks the largest single steamer shipment of salmon from Vancouver to Montreal, signaling a major supply move amid regional demand.
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British Columbia
Montreal
Ontario
Quebec
Vancouver
Buenos Aires Criminals Run Cardboard Policemen Shooting Club
Authorities uncovered a shooting club for criminals in Buenos Aires where offenders practiced firing at blue cardboard policemen figures. One arrest followed. a female proprietor’s letter named the range location. Police found a 90 ft underground setup with three gunners using soundproof boards and modern devices. scores kept in a card index.
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Buenos
Odyssey Of Death Cloah With Australan Head-Hunting Tribes
Norrean Cook of Los Angeles returns from an Australian desert expedition to film head hunting tribes. He reports seventeen of his Japanese allies were killed by Aborigines and parts of his films were seized and destroyed. He notes armed members escaped and that head hunters fear powder and bullets. Along the Thames the Royal Life Boat Society maintains 800 life saving stations. Building activity rises in parts of France. The rarest diamond color is blue.
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Norrean Cook
Los Angeles
Desert
River Thames
The
Royal Life Boat Society
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Phillips
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