Regina to Host Western Canada First Night Air Mail Route
In 1930 Western Canada launches the dominion’s first night air mail route with Winnipeg as eastern terminus and Calgary as western, Regina central for mail and passenger transfers. Regina funds a 100000 dollar municipal air harbor as beacons illuminate routes to Winnipeg Calgary Saskatoon and Edmonton boosting future air transportation.
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Canada
Western Canada
Prairie Provincés
O'R Mall
Winnipeg
Calgary
Regina
Edmonton
Saskatoon
North Battleford
Saskatchewan
Reg'na
United States
Uncle Sam
Pacific
Post Office Department
Parliament
Dominion
Practical Laundry and Cleaning Tips From Everyday Helpers
Useful household guidance covers drying umbrellas properly to prevent damage, handling rolled fabrics, and flattening curled edges. It notes boiling water can reset edges on worn rug or carpet, and suggests salting egg stains on spoons before washing with soap and water, then drying with a soft cloth.
Glasgow Second Largest City in Great Britain
Glasgow in Scotland is identified as the second largest city in Great Britain based on population and regional status.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Great Britain
Shipment Of Live Mink Leaves for Europe From St John
The largest mink shipment ever sent from St John New Brunswick and possibly any Canadian port to Europe departed December 12 on the S S Montcalm bound for Germany. The consignment included 240 animals with two thirds males and 96 silver foxes from Prince Edward Island on the same vessel.
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St. John
N.B
Europe
S.S. Montcalm
Germany
Prince Edward Island
Digging Rate Through Mountain Rated Fair at Forty to Fifty Feet
A historical note states that achieving a tunnel through a mountain at a rate of forty to fifty feet per day is considered fair progress. The remark reflects early excavation expectations and constraints in rough tunnel construction.
A man’s moral sanity shifts with age and wealth
A saying holds that a man is sane morally at thirty, rich mentally at forty, and wise spiritually at fifty, or never. The line reflects changing judgments on character and fulfillment across life stages.
Giacier National Park Hidden in British Columbia Valley
Giac er National Park in British Columbia remains the only national park cut off from main pass routes in the central valley. The Selkirk mountains offer solitude with excellent trails to scenic features and alpine expeditions. Rogers peak and Mount Str Donald are noted climbs for beginners and guided Swiss expeditions are common in Glacier Park.
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Giac’er National Park
British Columbia
Selkirk Mountains
Solitude
Glacier Park
Rogers Peak
Str Donald
Lord Strathcona
Rheumatic Pain Relief With Williams Pink Pills
A testimonial notes dramatic rheumatism relief after using Williams Pink Pills which enrich the blood and purge poisons. J J W Rose of Albany New York credits the pills with curing shoulder pain and long suffering finally ending after following directions and buying from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
J. J. W. Rose
Albany
Pel
Dr. Williams
Fisheries prove North American fish more varied than Europe
The National Geographic Society reports North America holds four times as many fish varieties as Europe. In five years the United States Bureau of Fisheries shipped 19 varieties of breeding stock abroad, some thriving more in foreign waters. Argentina notes American trout and bass have thrived so well that there are too many of them.
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North American
National Geographic Society
Washington
Europe
United States Bureau of Fisheries
Argentina
Memorial drive gains pledge from Weland hardware owner
Incidents in the Welland Crowland War Memorial fund drive move readers as Fred Zalud, a Weland Ont hardware shop operator and submarine engineer for the German navy in World War I, pledges wholehearted support for the project.
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Welland-Crowland
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Quick Relief
An advert promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for cuts scratches bruises sprains sore throat and chest ailments. The copy asserts the oil’s healing power is well known across the community and urges a bottle in every medicine chest for emergencies.
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Dr. Thomas
Workmen settle high above Rome in St Peter's dome
Living quarters 450 feet up in the dome of St Peter's Cathedral are built for workers from Rome's repair crew. A humorous exchange follows when a taxi driver mishears a royal cue from Buckingham Palace and asks who is annoyed.
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St. Peter’s Cathedral
Rome
Buckingham Palace
King's Cross
HolloWay's Corn Remover for Pain Relief
No man or woman should suffer corns when Hollo way's Corn Remover offers relief. The product promises quick comfort and a simple remedy, reducing discomfort and enabling easier movement.
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Holloway
Accordion popularity in Scotland and Belgium tops Europe
A centenary celebration marks the accordion’s strong popularity in Scotland and Belgium, the two European countries where it is most favored.
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Scotland
Belgium
Cocoanuts Lead Guam’s Economic Life
Cocoanuts are the chief money crop of the people of Guam, shaping local economy and trade as the island relies on nut production and export.
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Guam
Minard's Wards Off Grippe at Washington University 1219
Minard defeats Grippe at W W U 1219 in a closely contested game. The match features key plays by Minard and strong defense from both teams.
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Minard
Grippe
Law May Change Canadian Married Women's Nationality Status
Montreal Gazette reports from Ottawa on the Imperial conference considering changes to nationality law. Proposals include British women not losing nationality by marriage to aliens and alien women not automatically gaining nationality by marriage to a British subject.
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Montreal Gazette
Ottawa
House of Commons
London
ailments of heart and fainting spells urged by Mrs Vanalstine
Mrs James Vanalstine of Pibroch Manitoba describes severe heart pains and fainting spells. She says she would suddenly fall, require assistance, and be laid to bed after episodes. She mentions using several boxes of a remedy.
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James Vanalstine
Pibroch, Man
Milburn's Heart Nerve Pills Sold By The T Milburn Co
A historical notice promotes H. N. Pills by The T. Milburn Co. Limited of Toronto Ontario. The ad states relief after long spells of heart nerve issues and urges people to try the medicine, priced at 50 cents per box, available at druggists or by mail.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
Saskatoon Sets Plan for New Technical School
Saskatoon approves a roughly 500000 dollar technical school to rise on Spa dina Crescent in the central city. Property west of the Armories will be bought for about 66000. The project cost is split among city provincial and federal governments with the city contributing 250000 and each level providing 125000.
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Saskatoon
Spadina Crescent
Wll
Persian Balm Promises Dainty Skin and Uplifting Glow
Persian Baim promotes daintiness charm and beauty with a magical effect on the skin. It is quickly absorbed leaving no stickiness and feels delightfully cool. It softens hands and imparts a youthful bright complexion while subtly fragranced. The product is marketed as an inevitable choice for women seeking loveliness.
Child’s Remark Stirs Guests Over Chicken Hope
A mother notes Bobby eats twice as much chicken when visitors come. The guests ask why. Bobby answers simply that meals are the only time they have it, leaving the room in amused disbelief.
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Bobby
Minard's for the Ideal Rubdown
An item notes that girls employed in Japanese mills earn about 15 dollars monthly on average in wages.
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Minard’s
Toronto studies praise Dr W E Blatz child mental hygiene methods
Canadian psychologist Dr W E Blatz of the University of Toronto is praised by U S child study leaders for his practical approach to mental hygiene. He tracks students from a Toronto public school through high school and university to study real life development, with support from Chicago funders and universities.
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Canada
United States
Toronto
W. E. Blatz
University of Toronto
Laura Spelman Memorial Fund
Reunion Planned for MAC Ex Students at Regina
Ex students of Manitoba Agricultural College now living in Saskatchewan plan a Regina reunion around late February during the Western Canada Livestock Union meetings. An executive of M J McPhail chairing, with Isabell Robson Ruby Crealock Cliff Dempsey and W W Thomson handling details invites MAC alumni to attend the annual event. Write M J McPhail care of the Livestock Branch Department of Agriculture Regina for details.
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Mantoba Agricultural College
Reading
Saskatchewan
Regina
Western Canada Livestock Union
M. J. McPhail
Isabell Robson
Ruby Crealock
Cliff
Dempsey
W. W. Thomson
M.A.C
M. J. McPhae
Department of Agriculture
Records For Trees
The fastest growing tree is the eu calyptus, claims five times faster growth than others. The lightest tree is the ambach of the Nile. The bald cypress near Santa Maria del Tula Mexico is at least 6000 years old. California’s tallest giant is 325 feet, while Australia’s southeast gum trees reach 471 to 500 feet. Daily in New York City, about 23 new buildings finish and six are torn down.
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Santa Maria del Tula
Mexico
California
Australia
Bath Still Flows Through Ancient Roman Lead Pipes
In Bath England water continues to travel through lead pipes laid in Roman times despite modern concerns. The ancient infrastructure remains in use as public supply systems evolve.
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Bath
England
Additions To Royal Canadian Navy Two Destroyers Planned
The 1928 29 Royal Canadian Navy annual report shows total naval expenses of 1 836 487 65 dollars and strength of 04 officers 616 men. It notes the volunteer force with 62 officers 785 men and announces contracts for two destroyers Saguenay and Skeena to be delivered in 1931 at a cost of 3 350 000 dollars including armament.
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Royal Canadian Navy
Departent of
National Defence
Foo
Saguenay
Skeena
Asthma Remedy Promises Quick Relief From Dr Kel logging
An advertisement touts Dr J D Kel logg asthma remedy claiming it erases the cause and stops asthma from lingering. It stresses long study and testing before public release and traces the relief claim back to ancient times through historical alphabets.
Thackery Pays Silent Nod to Vanished Vanity Fair House
Thackery lifted his hat each time he passed the house where he authored Vanity Fair. The practice marked a personal ritual tied to his literary legacy and the building’s historic significance.
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Thackery
Vanity Fair
New Acousticon Aid Promises Deaf Hearing Return
Canadian Acousticon Ltd unveils a new model with a tiny dime sized earpiece. The device claims clear sound transmission to subnormal ears and offers a free 10 day home trial by mail to interested individuals.
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Canadian Acousticon Ltd
Richmond St. West
Toronto
Ont
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Agricultural College
New York City
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Kitchener
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Para-Sani
Appleford
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