Interdependence Praises Canada’s Peace Mission Texts
The monthly review Interdependence prints the full text of J R MacDonald’s state dinner speech urging international goodwill and peace. It also features Roch Pinard’s Washington contest address Canada Among the Nations and calls for widespread education on the Briand Kellogg pact to outlaw war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Net’qus Society
Canada
J. Ramesy MacDonald
Government of
House of Commons
Ottawa
MacDonald
United States
League of Nations Society
Roch Piard
Quebec
Washington, D.C
Hoover
Roch Pinard
Canada Among the Nations
League of Nations
Mackenzie King
Alberta wheat champion Joseph Smith praised for Red Spring Reward win
Herman Trelle lauded Joseph Smith of Wolf Creek Alberta after Red Spring Reward won the world wheat championship in Chicago. Trelle, former champ from Wembley Peace River, noted the victory proves Alberta varieties adapt to diverse conditions with proper experimentation.
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Joseph Smith
Wolf Creek
Alberta
Chicago
Herman Trelle
Wembley
Peace River
Reserved Table Quip Sparks Moment in Corner Corner
In a playful exchange, the head waiter claims the table in the corner is reserved for ladies, while a guest notes there is no such table. The waiter retorts that no ladies ever come there, highlighting a humorous mismatch in perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Egyptian builders define proportion scale for sculptures
In the pyramid age Egyptian artisans created a standard of proportion guiding both human and animal statues. The system aimed for consistent scale across works to reflect order and beauty in royal and sacred imagery.
Smothering Spells Cure Suggestion From Kelowna Letter
Mrs T W Roth of Kelowna British Columbia describes a year of smothering spells that left her unable to walk. A friend advised trying a breathing aid or remedy to ease the episodes.
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T. W. Roth
Kelowna
B.C
Safe dressing urged for railroad workers on the Wisconsin line
Clothing and safety workmen on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad will wear form fitting clothing. Ragged sleeves and dangling tatters are banned to prevent belt and flywheel accidents. Safety rules aim to reduce industrial hazards through neater attire and secure garments.
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Chicago
Milwaukee and St. Paul
Largest Free Tree Distribution in Prairie Provinces
The spring 1929 tree distribution from Forest Service nurseries at Indian Head Saskatchewan and Sutherland Saskatchewan set a record. A total of 8,673,650 trees went to farmers in the Prairie Provinces 4,360,174 from Indian Head and 4,313,475 from Sutherland. Applicants receiving trees totaled 7,462.
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Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Indian Head
Sutherland
Saskatchewan
Prairie Provinces
Sutherland Nursery
Northern Engineering awarded permit for central plant unit
The Northern Engineering and Development Company of Winnipeg secured a 60.00 permit for the construction of the first unit of the central steam heating plant and will commence work immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Engineering and Development Company
Winnipeg
First steamer crosses Allanine in twenty six days
A 26 day voyage marks the maiden crossing of the Allanine waterway by the first steamer. The journey showcased early navigation milestones and established a new maritime route for regional trade and transport.
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Auanile
Douglas Fir Dominates National Lumber Output
Douglas fir trees contribute nearly a quarter of the United States lumber production, a statistic highlighting the species' central role in the industry.
Vast Deep Sea Covers 115 Million Square Miles
The sea floor spans about 115000000 square miles with an average depth near two miles. Exploration notes emphasize the immense volume and the challenges of underwater study.
Gibraltar Tunnel: Spain Eyes Gibraltar Reopening Talks
The Gibraltar tunnel project raises political and engineering issues. Spain's historic desire to regain Gibraltar surfaces as discussions about a potential lease or return in exchange for cooperation in the war era resurface, though Britain is unlikely to relinquish the territory.
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Cadiz
Primo de Rivera
Spain
Ailes
England
Gibraltar
Madrid
Pirates Plan Frustrated On Hatching Steamer Attack
Wireless operator foiled a pirate raid on the 2080 ton Douglas Steamship Company vessel Harching. Pirates killed Third Officer K A Woodward and wounded First Officer R Perry. Warships Serapis and Sterling arrived, extinguished the blaze, captured pirates, and towed the Hatching to Hong Kong with all aboard safe.
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Serapis
Haiching
S.O.S
Hong Kong
Haching
Douglas Steamship Company
Swatow
K. A. Woodward
R. Perry
Interesting Wild Life in Waterton Lakes Park
In Waterton Lakes National Park Alberta visitors can study Rocky Mountain sheep mountain goats and black bears in their natural habitat. The reserve also hosts elk beaver and various small fur-bearing animals.
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Waterton Lakes National Park
Province of
Alberta
Miller's Worm Powders Promise Free Worms
Propagates Miller's Worm powders as a child friendly remedy to clear stomach and bowels of worms. Claims sweet taste, non injurious composition, possible vomiting as a sign of effectiveness.
Natural bent hints at industrial magnate in school tale
A parent asks the schoolmaster about the boy's future. The master confirms a natural bent toward industry, noting the boy already directs others to do his work, signaling potential as an industrial magnate.
World Bank to Join Second Hague Conference Proceedings
The report of the experts committee on the Bank for International Settlement will be presented at the second Hague conference. Zurich will be its headquarters and it will handle reparations transfers while aligning with central banks. If ratified, it could be tied to the Young Plan and envisioned to stabilize international finance and peace.
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Ar’ Sddn
Sesson
Bank of International Settlement
Zurich
Switzerland
Germany
World Bank
League
Canadian Apples Boosted by Empire Marketing Board Campaign
British doctors urged to back Canadian apples amid a steady 150 million pounds annual import. The Empire Marketing Board funds ads in daily and trade papers, with a 19 million reader reach, plus pamphlets detailing origin and recipes from John McIntosh in 1796.
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Canada
Great Britain
Empire Marketing Board
Empire Marketing Bédard
Iroquois
John McIntosh
Ogdensburg Students Sing National Anthem Protest
Hungarian students in Ogdensburg halted police during a protest against reparations payments by singing the national anthem. Army orders left police at attention as the demonstrations continued.
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Ogdensburg
Hungary
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Advertised for Infants
A brief newspaper item promotes Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a common and effective remedy for infant worm complaints, reflecting period advertising language and health claims.
New Zealand Scientists Claim Gold from Elements by Chromodyne
G P Aston and H W Atack, chemical researchers from New Zealand, report that an electric magnetic process can transmute elements into gold. Aston says he discovered a new force called chromodyne, claimed to be ten times more powerful than electricity.
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G. P. Aston
H. W. Atack
New Zealand
Aston
Manitoba Telephones reports higher net earnings for ten months
The Manitoba Telephone System reports net earnings of 243 887 for ten months ended September 30, up from 187 977 for the same period last year.
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Manitoba
Bank of Montreal Chief Speaks on Canada’s Economic Trends
At the annual Bank of Montreal meeting Sir Charles Gordon warned that Canada faces solid fundamentals with mining and western industry driving growth while stock markets faltered. President H B Mackenzie outlined healthy bank credit, cautious lending for nonbusiness use, and optimism for a return to real conditions in both Canada and the United States. Also note a classified line about a young lady operator-printer seeking work.
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Stir Charlies Gordon
Bank of Montreal
Canada
Sirties Gordon
Sir Charles
New York
Dominion
United “States
Charles Gordon
H.B. Mackenzie
Mackenzie
United States
Minard’s Liniment for Chapped Hands Mentioned by Poet
A fragment notes Minard's Liniment for chapped hands and quotes a poet claiming their work will be read a century hence while a friend questions how long editors will keep it. The snippet preserves a casual dialogue about writing and publication.
Byrd Defends Antarctic Mountains Disputed by Gran
In Copenhagen a Norwegian airman Major Tryggve Gran questioned Commander Richard E. Byrd’s famed South Pole mountains claim. Captains England and Olbeck defend Byrd noting known ranges near the Pole and Byrd’s outstanding flight.
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Richard E. Byrd
Tryggve Gran
Gran
Copenhagen
Daly Mail
Byrd
R. G. England
Shackleton
Major ‘Gran
Scott
England
South Pole
Queen Alexandria Range
Queen Maud Range
William Olbeck
Southern Cross
Co Facerty
Persian Balm for alluring complexions and youthful glow
A vintage beauty blurb extols Persian Balm as a magical skin product. It promises gentle rubbing to inviorate the skin, a charming fragrance, cooling and soothing effects, relief from roughness, and a toned, protected complexion enhancing beauty and charm.
Dialogue Fractures Over Proposal Exchange
A quoted exchange reveals marital tensions as a Mrs dismisses a proposal from a Mr noting his self-deprecation and sarcasm. She counters with a sharp retort about truthfulness, calling him a liar. The fragment hints at strained relations and pride.
Minard’s Liniment for Coughs and European Metrics
The item notes Minard's Liniment for coughs and provides geographic and linguistic trivia. It states the Coast line of Great Britain is 2 755 miles and Italy exceeds it by about 300 miles. It also lists German and Russian as the two most widely spoken languages in Europe.
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Great Britain
Italy
Europe
Oldest Known Musical Instrument Is the Bell
The article notes that the bell is identified as the oldest known musical instrument. It discusses its enduring role in human culture and its early appearance in ancient civilizations.
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