Hoover Signs Resolution and Other 1920s Notices
The resolution was signed by President Hoover in Washington. France's DS70 seaplane was tested successfully lifting five tons after a 30 meter run. John McGregor was elected president of the Canadian Club of Winnipeg. Ludwig Kleinwaechter, ex Austrian consul in New York, named to represent Austria in Ottawa. Winnipeg voters examined by a commission on legal and Megaplural voting. No immediate relief legislation for prisoners’ dependents. Montreal may adopt cruiser cars with radios following Detroit and others. A Fed-Association of Letter Carriers delegation visited Postmaster General Vennot on salaries and conditions.
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Hoover
Washington
France
John McGregor
Winipeg
British United Press
Ludwig Kieinwaechester
New York
Austria
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Montreal
Detroit
Federated Association of Letter Carriers
P. J. Vennot
Canada to Play Key Role in 1930 London Poultry Congress
Preparations are underway for the fourth World's Poultry Congress to be held in London in July 1930. Canada will have a major presence led by F. C. Elford, president of the World's Poultry Science Association, with several hundred head of fowl for the livestock exhibit. The Canadian display, prepared by federal and provincial agriculture departments, will highlight education, research and economics in poultry development. The weeklong event will feature five simultaneous sessions on breeding, nutrition, diseases, economics, and education, plus excursions and entertainments for delegates, many from Canada.
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London
England
Canada
Dominion
F. C. Elford
Poultry Science Association
Elford
Europe
Near East
Ottawa
Departments of Agriculture
Alberta Clay Products in Medicine Hat keeps plant busy for year
Alberta Clay Products Company in Medicine Hat reports sufficient orders to run the plant on day and night shifts for twelve months. It notes production momentum amid strong demand as it remains fully employed. Also mentions wine history and a Paris auto show highlight.
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Alberta Clay Products Company
Medicine Hat
Fire Melth Thin O Eoe Ere Will Be A Mls Ewes
Fire incident reported with limited readable details. The fragment mentions a fire event and possible reference to locations or groups, but specifics are unclear from the text provided.
Rules for Preventing Colds From 19th Century Advice
A St. Catharines Standard excerpt cites 400 New York pneumonia deaths in November and lists 10 preventative rules from De Wynne. Key points: eat well, drink water and bathe, sleep eight hours, breathe open air through the nose, ensure home ventilation with moisture, dress for weather, avoid chilling, don't share towels, avoid the sick, seek a doctor for colds rather than nostrums.
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New York
de. Wynne
St. Catharines
New Elegant Velvet Oriented Dress for Afternoon Wear
A black transparent velvet ensemble designed for restaurant and afternoon events features a dipping hemline and chic cape collar with a beige jabot. The design includes slender sleeves, pointed skirt panels, and a V neck, available in multiple sizes with a simple make and notable savings. Pattern Price 25 cents.
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Elizabeth
Flying theatres bring motion pictures above the clouds
American researchers from General Electric and National Carbon Company, Duograph, Universal Pictures, and Transcontinental Air Transport unite to launch airborne cinema. Compact lamp, rugged camera, and 14 dry cells power air show for six hours as coast to coast trips run in 48 hours.
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General Electric Company
National Carbon Company
Eveready
Duograph Company
Universal: Pictures Corporation
Transcontinental Air Transport
Edison Lamp Works
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text and Readings
The lesson centers on Luke 4.16 in which Jesus enters the synagogue on the Sabbath. It pairs Nehemiah 8 1 12 Micah 4 4 2 Peale 122 1 9 Matthew 28 18 20 Hebrews 10 19 25 and ends with Revelation 7 as a reading reference.
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Nehemiah
Micah
Peale
Matthew
Garee
Psalm 122 and the Praise of Jerusalem in Song
The piece reflects on Psalm 122 from the Songs of Ascents. It describes pilgrims marching to Jerusalem and the joy of being within its gates. It praises Israel and Jehovah, ends with a call for unity, peace for Jerusalem, and mutual support among neighbors.
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Temple
Jerusalem
Israel
Jehovah
Perowne
Dry ice proposed as home ice substitute by Detroit producer
George B Bright the Detroit ice manufacturer told the National Association of Ice Industries in New York that dry ice made from soot and auto exhaust could substitute natural ice in homes after further research. He said it is currently produced in small quantities and mainly used for refrigerator cars and ice cream trucks.
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George B. Bright
Tce
Detroit
National Association of Ice Industries
New York
Bright
Simple Caramel Candy Recipe Steps
Mix 1 cup table syrup 1 cup cream or rich milk 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 cups sugar. Bring to a boil, cook to a soft ball in cold water, add remaining cream, cook to firm ball, flavor with vanilla, pour into a buttered pan. Do not over stir during cooling to avoid granulation.
Alaska Leads In Airports
Alaska with about 60 000 people has 65 airports and landing fields, giving roughly one airport for every 908 residents, a world leading ratio for its population.
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Alaska
United States
Leghorn Alabaster Factory Employs Near Hundred Sculptors
Nearly 100 sculptors are employed at the Leghorn alabaster factory in Italy, dedicated to carving works of art.
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Leghorn Alabaster
Italy
Oatmeal Drop Cakes Recipe from Century Old Text
Cream butter and sugar with eggs, then stir in milk and rolled oats. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Combine dry and wet mixtures, add to form dough. Drop spoonfuls on a greased pan and bake in a hot oven. Yields 32 to 36 cookies.
Britishers Seek Warmer Homes Boosting Heating Demand
The Ottawa Trade and Commerce Department notes a sharp rise in demand for radiators and boilers in Britain after severe winters. Domestic manufacturers cannot meet orders with six to eight week delays, while American and Swedish producers push large scale plant expansion and steel radiator offerings amid growing central heating interest.
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Britain
John Bull
Ottawa Trade and Commerce Department
United Kingdom
Private Army of Atholl Celebrates 58th Birthday
The Duke of Atholl, sole British subject with a private army, marked his 58th birthday. His armed retinue, a hereditary force of about 300 colors, is officially recognized and traces to feudal roots. Many Highlanders served in the Scottish Horse during World War I.
Saskatchewan backs Moose Jaw Technical High School plan
The Saskatchewan Government offers to pay one quarter of the building cost for a new Technical High School in Moose Jaw, estimated at about $450,000. Officials expect 500 to 600 students to enroll immediately.
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Saskatchewan
Moose Jaw
Train length joke from the travelling porter
The traveler asks how long the next train will be and the porter replies with engine and six carriages. The traveler praises the porter, who responds that Smart is away for dinner, delivering a light humor exchange.
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Porter
Traveller
Japan Tops World in Feature Motion Pictures Output
The U S Department of Commerce reports Japan produces more feature motion pictures than any other country. The Chinese calendars are traced back to 2300 B C.
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Japan
U.S. Department of Commerce
What a Billion Means The Wall Street Affair Explored
Memphis lumber man Charles Ransom uses a practical scale to illustrate a billion dollars. He figures that if a billion started 500 years before Christ and earned no interest at $1,000 per day to November 21, 1929, about 112,866,000 would remain. The piece invites readers to verify the calculation and remember the leap year detail.
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Wall St
Charles Ransom
Memphis
Tenn
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