Nine living rulers forced to abandon thrones in unrest
A magazine style survey notes eight men and a boy among the few who understand losing a crown. It recounts Wilhelm II’s abdication in 1918 and details other displaced monarchs Haile Selassie, Alfonso XIII, Prajadhipok, Ferdinand of Bulgaria, Amanullah Khan, Crown Prince Michael of Roumania, and others in exile.
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Ederard VIII
Maximilian of
Baden
Wilhelm
Haile Belagaie
Ethiopia
League of Nation
Alfonso XIII
Spain
Prajadhipok of
Biam
England
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
Borla
Austria
Amanullah Khan
al- Shanistan
Italy
Orient
Amanullah
Mae
Europe
Michael
Roumania
Carol
Mme. Magda’ Lupescu
Helen
Greece
World meat consumption by country 1930s study highlights stark contrasts
The Imperial Economic Committee summarizes global meat production and trade, showing New Zealand, Australia, and Argentina as large eaters with per person consumption over 200 pounds. Canada and the U United States average about 140 pounds, while Great Britain totals 140 with a 65 45 30 beef pork mutton split. European nations vary, Germany favoring pork and France beef, with lower overall meat intake. Livestock numbers and slaughterings are unreliable indicators. Beef output fell from 1925 to 1931 but has since recovered.
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Australia
New Zealand
Imperial Economic Committee
Argentina
New
Germany
France
India
Friction Springs Improve Piglet Ride On Canadian Rails
The Uttle pig that goes to market now rides in stock cars on Canadian National Railways freight trains with friction springs. Most of the system’s 2,500 modern stock cars have been equipped, reducing bruises and weight shrinkage. The rest are being fitted as repaired. Railroaders say springs will be added to all freight cars soon.
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Canadian National Railways
Belgium appoints first minister to Canada Robert Silvercruys
Belgium names Robert Silvercruys, secretary of the Belgian embassy in London, as its first minister to Canada. Simultaneously, Brussels converts the Ottawa consulate general into a legation as part of a diplomatic upgrade. Believe it or not, education is what you get after you leave school.
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Robert Silvercruys
London
Belgium
Canada
Silvercruy
Brussels
Ottawa
Reached New Low in Canada Commercial Failures
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 908 commercial failures in the first nine months of the year, a new 15 year low. Provinces show Quebec 434, Ontario 291, Saskatchewan 47, Alberta 43, British Columbia 27, Manitoba 26, Nova Scotia 23, New Brunswick 12, Prince Edward Island 5. Trade leads with 441, manufacturing 144, service 139, agriculture 90, construction 38, mining 1, public utilities 10, finance 9.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quebec
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Shortage of troops hits London defence units
The War Ministry said British territorial units for defending the London area are far below planned strength, needing 308 officers and 15 838 NCOs and privates to reach 981 officers and 25 314 soldiers and NCOs. A mix of unrelated notes follows, including a horse show remark, fish tail anatomy, and stray quotes about Betty's weight.
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London
War Ministry
N.C.O
Don’t Run Cars in Closed Garages This Winter
A Kitchener Record excerpt warns of carbon monoxide danger as cold weather prompts car use with garage doors shut. It cites fatalities from fumes and notes muffler history, plus Winnipeg garage owners claim of a device to neutralize monoxide. The piece urges adoption of protective measures for public safety.
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Winnipeg
Kitchener
Unusual Nest Craft and Largest Mouth Claims
A fragment notes birds tie youngsters to their nest by weaving a foot to the wall. It also mentions the whale having the largest mouth in the world, with the hippopotamus listed second.
Cosmopolitan Cattle Manager Praises Shorthorns
W A Carlyle of the EP ranch at High River Alberta, veteran observer of the International Livestock Exposition, criticizes Shorthorn raisers for neglecting steer awards while Aberdeen Angus dominates. He notes Shorthorns as cosmopolitan cattle found worldwide and recalls historic farm competitions during Edward’s era.
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EP. Ranch
W. A. Carlyle
High River
Alta
Chicago
Carlyle
University of Colorado
England
Edward
Prince of Wales
High Honor Elizabeth Now Member Of The Garter
The Garter is the realm’s top knighthood founded in 1348 by Edward III and limited to 25 members including reigning princes. Other holders include kings of Italy Sweden Norway Denmark the Emperor of Japan and ex King Alfonso of Spain. Sir Austen Chamberlain is the only British member not in the peerage.
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Fiizabeth
Order of ‘the Garter
Mary
Edward FM
Italy
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Japan
Alfonso
Spain
Austen Chamberlain
Charming cross stitch pattern of dog and cat motif
Pattern 5682 offers a transfer image of a dog and a cat sized 6 by 7 inches with wool or silk friendly stitches. Includes material needs and color guide. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the pattern and illustrations.
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Paira
Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Motion Pictures Threaten England's Rising Generation
George de Warfaz, new regional adjudicator in Canada, warns American film influence endangers England's youth. He notes cinema trends, outlines festival judging across Canada, and calls for revived curtain-raisers and old-time actor managers to improve theatrical craft.
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England
George de Warfaz
London
Canada
Mr. de Warfez
Paul Rohnon
Mr. de Warfaer
Mr. de Warfaz
Raymond Massey
Massey
Canadian Northwest
Trade With Britain Advances Amid Quota Repeal
An expert says Britain has abandoned dairy quota proposals, clearing obstacles to renewing the Anglo Canadian treaty. The retirement of Walter Eliot signals a shift to freer trade as the only world solution, with a nearly completed treaty preserving Canadian preferences, notably on noelens. The announcement date remains uncertain but may follow Canada's parliament meeting.
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Ti Lg
Walter Eliot
Ministry of Agriculture
Canada
Language Of Two Countries From an Oxford speech
Hon Vincent Massey told the Authors Club in London that two languages are blending as American and English colloquial speech mix. He joked that Mary Stuart might be called bumped off and Charles I taken for a ride and noted boondoggie entering ears. He cited Els tree Denham and Hollywood studios and growing ties between Broadway and the West End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Mary Stuart
Charles I
Vincent Massey
Authors’ Club
London
Road lighthouse erected at Congleton to warn night travelers
A road lighthouse has been erected at Congleton England to give warning at night of a steep hill.
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Congleton
England
Fish Diet Favored For Athletes In Training
The British Olympic boxing team endorses a fish only diet for training. Manager and team members praise fish as a rich source of protein vitamins and minerals noting its goitre prevention and medicinal value of cod and halibut livers. The Canadian fish crusade boosts public awareness of fish health benefits and appeal.
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Pyramids
Egypt
Germany
London
Earl and Countess of Clarendon gift scouts camping ground
In memory of their son, the Earl and Countess of Clarendon donate a camping ground to Hertfordshire boy scouts.
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Earl and Countess of
Clarendon
The
Hertfordshire Boy Scouts
Arithmomania Described as Counting Obsession
A historical note explains arithmomania as a strange malady in which the sufferer is driven by an uncontrollable urge to count objects, reflecting early psychiatric observations on compulsive counting behavior.
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Betty
New-York
Clent
Kolnische Ylustrierte
Alice Breeks
Alice
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Mary
Elisabeth Bowes-Lyon
Duchess of York
George V
Abs
Westminster Church
George W. Shain
Elizabeth’ Angela Marguerite Bowee-Lyon
Earl of
Duke of York
Mary Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
Britain
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