Women's ballot on marriage pensions sparks vote turnout
A British civil service clerical staff ballot shows women voting no on keeping their pen sions after marriage. Meanwhile, Saskatoon reports a fatal shaft accident near Raymore as a man dies after a fall from a 75 foot well. The Old Age Pensions Board cites near 5 million in pensions for the year. Amateur radio licenses rise to 336,972 for 1929-30, and Vancouver pushes for early postal air mail extensions. Canada’s Manufacturers visit the West Indies to boost trade, while Oronto posts its first one billion dollar assessment amid city population growth.
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Briish Civil Service
Come Thegas
Hie
Pear
Raymore
Sask
Mike Grymalasid
Ontaro
Jamieson
Old Age Pensions Board
Department of Marine
Postmaster-General of
Canada
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canadian Manufacturers' ‘Association
Halifax
West Indies
Indies
Demérara
Manitoba Fruit Growing Becomes Profitable Project
Manitoba fruit growing is to be placed on a profitable basis per a marketing report by Mrs. S. M. Loree of Carman at the United Farmers of Manitoba convention. Demonstration orchards exist, with hoped-for spring reorganization yielding results. apples plums strawberries raspberries and currants are produced by about a dozen growers. Ottawa prepares to begin the National Research Laboratories building contract valued at 2,774,000 dollars, to be completed in 14 months.
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Manitoba
S. M. Loree
Carman
United Farmers of Manitoba
Ne Qnal
National Research Laboratories
Ottawa
Safer Airplanes Move Forward as Manufacturers Focus on Safety
The Regina Daily Post notes aviation makers are turning to safety, aiming to make flight as safe as driving. Tests indicate a winning aircraft has a minimum gliding speed of 38 miles per hour, signaling rapid advances and potential mass air travel once safety reaches motor-car levels.
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Ae Nerepine Fist
Soa
Epica Aire
York City
Agark
Charles "Eolbergh
New York
Paris
Regina Dally Post
Velvet tiered dress in blue with crystal buckles model 3015
A dressmaker describes a printed sheer velvet dress in Independence blue with crystal buckles highlighting a high waist. The collarless neckline and jabot trim signal new style. features include circular tiers, elbow darts, and multiple fabric options with a price of 25 cents in stamps or coin.
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Chi
Paris
Remarkable Paris Gallery Show Of Lunatic Art
Visitors faced a bizarre exhibit at the Max Bine Gallery in Paris titled Artistic manifestations of the brain s ick. Curated by Dr A Marte and others the display mixed mad imagery with photographs of Bedlam and medieval torture. One piece shown a three toed mammal in a primeval forest was withdrawn with the artist asking Where was I On what planet.
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Max Bine
Paris
A. Marte
Marquise de Ludre-Frohis
M. Bne
Recipes For This Week Omelet With Citrus Garnish
A compact recipe for a four to six serving citrus omelet. Separate eggs, mix sugar salt cornstarch lemon juice and orange juice, add to beaten yolks, fold in, cook in an oiled pan, then garnish with sliced oranges and extra powdered sugar.
Cabbage Stewed Brown Scented With Sweet Sour Glaze
A recipe style instruction describes browning onion, adding sugar and fat, then a mix of vinegar and water, shredded cabbage, and salt. The dish is simmered for hours until tender, stirred often, with optional flour dusting near serving for a glossy, piquant finish.
Saskatoon Reports 1929 Progress Across City Finances
Saskatoon outlines substantial 1929 progress with strong finances and rising tax compliance. Net outstanding taxes stand at 800600, about 1000000 less than 1925, while school enrollment rose by 800 pupils. Electrical output up 30 percent, city real estate sales hit 130000, and street railway passengers rose 15 percent.
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Saskatoon
Don’t You Quit Says a Motivational Poem Line
When things go wrong and the road seems uphill and you face low funds and high debts you’re urged to keep going. The verse encourages persistence and resilience in tough times.
Doctor seizes chance to visit patient next door
In a breezy exchange a doctor remarks he has a patient next door and will “kill two birds with one stone.” The quip underscores a casual bedside manner as he travels to see the husband, suggesting a small-town scene of daily medical visits.
Discovery promises to cut carbon monoxide from car exhausts
Johns Hopkins University announces a method to eliminate carbon monoxide from motor exhausts using a catalyzer. Health officials in New York City and other metropolises study street air to gauge CO levels in preparation for remedial campaigns, citing hundreds of annual deaths and dangerous air quality. Dr. J C W Frazer, renowned chemist, developed the approach which binds oxygen from the air to CO, turning it into carbon dioxide. The catalyzer is described as a manager that brings elements together, not a substance itself.
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Johns Hopkins University
Health Department
New York City
J. C. W. Frazer
Johns Hopkins
America
Fraser
Outdoor Dinosaur Exhibit Proposed Along Western Railways
A National Museum staff member in Ottawa proposed an outdoor museum extending along railway rights of way in Western Canada. Concrete casts of dinosaur, mammoth, and mastodon skeletons would form a roadside monument to ancient beasts and attract tourists traveling the rail lines.
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Canada
National Museum
Ottawa
Sunday School Lesson Golden Text and Lesson
The Sunday school lesson centers on Matthew 7.1-29 with the golden text from Matthew 7.19 about trees that do not bear good fruit being cast into the fire. Devotional reading comes from Proverbs 21-8, offering a guiding reflection on conduct and judgment.
Recognizing False Prophets and The Golden Rule
The text discusses Matthew chapter 7 themes: the Golden Rule as a summary of law and prophets, Jesus fulfilling the law, and warnings about false prophets. It notes distinguishing true leaders from imposters by their fruits and character, with references to John, Jesus, and Judas-type figures.
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Jesus
Martin Luther
Christ
John
Kingdom of Heaven
Judas
A. E. Bruce
Canadian Radio License Revenue Tops 300000 Owners
More than 300000 radio receiving set owners in Canada paid the annual $1 license this year marking the first full year of broadcasting. Ontario accounts for about half, with Toronto alone home to over 40000 licensees. Provincial counts include Ontario 146662 Quebec 49790 Prince Edward Island 509 Nova Scotia 8893 New Brunswick 6141 Manitoba 18728 Saskatchewan 22487 Alberta 14332 British Columbia 25981 with thousands evading the tax.
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Canada
Ontario
Toronto
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Alphabet Origins Through History Noted in Brief
The English alphabet evolved over about 2,500 years from early picture signs such as hieroglyphics. Minard notes the gradual development of letters, while examples from the Pacific and China show unique uses of natural materials like shark teeth as currency and gold mounts for ornaments.
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Pacific Islands
China
Sir John Aird backs intra empire trade aims on return
Sir John Aird, president of the Canadian Bank of Commerce, returns from a four month tour to Egypt, the Orient, France, and Great Britain. He says sacrifices are needed within the empire to realize intra empire trade and urges boosted trade between Canada and Japan and China. He notes improving China Japan relations over Manchuria and emphasizes Britain must keep a strong commercial fleet. Trade with Japan and China has grown, with Japan a wheat market and Canada supplying machinery and clothing.
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John Aird
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Egypt
Orient
France
Great Britain
Canada
China
Japan
Manchuria
Sir John
Toronto
Tribute to Arthur Hunt Chute at Acadia University
Bronze tablet presented by Toronto editors remembers Arthur Hunt Chute, author and soldier, who died September 22 1929 when his plane crashed over Lake Manitoba during a northward trip. R Napier Moore unveiled the tablet in Nova Scotia.
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Canada
Arthur Hunt Chute
Acadia University
Nova Scotia
Toronto
North
Lake Manitoba
R. Napier Moore
May Create New Market for British Columbia Potatoes
A trial shipment of British Columbia certified potatoes to Buenos Aires could open a large South American market for the province seed potatoes. A quotation on 600 tons of Burbank certified seed has been requested.
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British Columbia
Buenos Aires
South America
Burbank
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Nal Déferice
Oronto
Sioner W. G. Farley
Manitoba Fruit
Norman Bishop
Salisbury, N.B
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Annebelle Worthington
McDermot’ Ave
Winnipeg
Orl
Ie Ate
Betty Barclay
Saskatoon’s Progress
Ree Er
Minard’s
Sir John Aird Express
Cole Areneg
Spohw Medical CO
Dem
Goshen
England
Brooder
John A. Chantler & Co., Ltd
Wellington St. W
Toronto, Ont
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