Marketing and Distribution in Canada Marketing Survey Call
Economist Donald M Marvin argues marketing now dominates industry as production flourishes He describes the need for a comprehensive statistical census of distribution to inform advertising planning and measure consumer demand The Dominion Bureau of Statistics will conduct a decennial survey in 1931 covering manufacturing wholesale and retail establishments and will collect data on employment wages inventories expenses and capital to guide policy and business decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald M. Marvin
Royal Bank of Canada
Mr. Marvin
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Canadian destroyer Saguenay launched at Southampton England
The Canadian destroyer Saguenay was launched at Southampton from Thorncroft yards in front of a large crowd. Madame Desbarats christened the vessel, and a stator ship Skeena is to be built in September. The ships feature design for Canadian waters, displacement around 1330 tons, 360 feet length, speed 35 knots, and will replace destroyers loaned from the Royal Navy for patrol duties.
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Saguenay
Southampton
England
Thorncroft
Madame Desbag'sta
G. J. Desbarats
National Defence
Skeena
Ered
Gansasdian
Wives In Belgian Congo Hailed As Easily Bought
Mrs. Delia J. Akeley, returning from ten months in the African jungle, declares that in the Belgian Congo a pygmy wife of a better grade can be bought for a sharp knife, while less comely ones go for a pinch of salt or so.
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Belgian Congo
Delia J. Akeley
Carl Akeley
New York
Air Attacks Highlight Navy's Air Vulnerability
The piece notes air power as a decisive factor in modern warfare. General William Mitchell argued battleships were obsolete due to aircraft advances. It asserts naval vessels remain vulnerable to air attack and cites France's air superiority over Britain affecting naval balance.
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William Mitchell
France
Great Britain
Miller's Worm Powders Proven to Destroy Worms and Aid Growth
Miller's Worm Powders are described as quick-acting against worms and as a broad medicine for children. The product is praised for improving digestion and restoring health, claimed to prevent growth retardation and strengthen the constitution.
Automobile Insurance Profits and Losses Reported in British Columbia
In 1929 BC automobile premiums collected reached 1 800 675 with losses paid at 1 018 578. Over 140 companies filed returns. Most reported solid profits while several firms faced unusually heavy losses.
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British Columbia
Farmer and City Chap Talk Milk Taste
A brief cartoon style exchange shows a farmer asking about goat milk and a city chap replying that it tastes like tin, highlighting a communities humor about local dairy. The remark conveys a light, everyday rural urban contrast.
Germany's foreign trade near record mark
Germany sustains strong trade momentum with exports and imports hovering near the record high previously reached. Analysts cite solid demand in engineering goods and chemical products, supported by robust Eurozone demand, while warnings note possible shifts from supply chain pressures.
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Germany
Vagabond Trevelyan Explores Canada on Solo Journey
Kath arine Trevelyan daughter of Sir Charles Trevelyan ministers education in Britain traveled alone across Canada spending months in the Great Lakes prairies Okanagan and Cariboo regions and completed two season's first ascent of Mount Edith Cavell 11033 feet high She leaves Jasper Park Lodge for the east noting independence and plans for Oxford while urging others to break their routines every few years.
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Katharine Trevelyan
Charles Trevelyan
Great Britain
Montreal
Caribo
Northumberland
Miss Trevelyan
Great Lakes
Prairies
Okanagan
Cariboo
British Columbia
Edith Cavell
Oxford
Jasper Park Lodge
England
German General Friedrich von Bernhardi Dies at 81 in Berlin
German General Friedrich von Bernhardi, who led Imperial forces to victory and defeat, died in Berlin at 81. He entered Paris after its fall in 1870 and, at the war’s outset, commanded home units of the 50th Army Corps before joining a field command in December 1915. A proponent of chemical warfare, he became a renowned strategist for the Imperial army.
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Friedrich von Bernhardi
Berlin
von Bernhardi
Paris
Fiftieth
Saskatchewan Power Tender for 758 Miles of Transmission Lines
The Saskatchewan Power Commission calls for bids to build 758 miles of high tension lines serving 58 towns and villages across the province. Construction to begin as soon as possible and be in operation by late October or early November. Power supplied from plants at Saskatoon Prince Albert and Moose Jaw.
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Saskatchewan Power Commission
Bible
Saskatoon
Prince Albert
Moose Jaw
Paris man fined after taxi horn was blown fails to dodge blame
Gaston Heriot of Paris survived a taxi collision but was fined for allowing the accident to occur. The cab driver proved he honked, and a new local law required Gaston to pay. The odd ruling underscores stark traffic rules in the city.
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Gaston Heriot
Paris
Gaston
Owl Eyes Fixed in Sockets Adapt Neck for Wide View
An owl cannot move its eyes because their sockets are fixed by strong cartilage. To compensate, the bird's neck is highly flexible and can turn its head nearly in a complete circle.
Wheat acreage totals in Canada for 1920 and 1929 crop reports
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports Canada sowed 24 583 300 acres to wheat in 1920, down 671 702 acres from 1929. Fall wheat, spring wheat, oats, barley, rye, flaxseed, and potatoes show shifts with declines in wheat and rises in oats and flaxseed, detailing acreage changes year over year.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Icebound Arctic ships freed include Nanuk and Stavropol
Icebound in the Siberian Arctic since last September, the American fur trader Nanuk and Soviet steamer Stavropol were released as packed ice moved offshore and bay ice broke up. Carl Ben Wielson and Earl Borland died when their plane crashed near North Cape after traveling from Teller, Alaska, last November.
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Arctic Ocean
Stavropol
Siberia
Carl Ben Wielson
Earl Borland
Teller
Alaska
North Cape
Beans Make Hearty Sandwich Filling From Leftovers
A simple week day recipe uses baked beans pressed through a sieve with tomato catchup onion juice mixed mustard and sugar to create a savory spread. Spread on buttered whole wheat or Boston brown bread and serve with crisp pickle for a filling sandwich.
Date Picnic Sandwich Recipe Noted
A simple picnic lunch idea uses dates and walnut meats ground with Philadelphia cream cheese and sugar. Spread the mixture on buttered whole wheat bread slices for a tasty, fruit rich bite.
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Philadelphia
Citrus Drink Recipe Card
Combine 214 cups water with 1 cup sugar and the grated rind of 1 orange. Boil 5 minutes, chill, then add 2 cups orange juice and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Serve chilled.
Asthma Remedy Promises Relief and Vitality
An advertisement proclaims Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy can lift the cloud of recurring asthma attacks. It claims to relieve symptoms and restore normal bodily trim and happiness, improving strength of body and vigor of mind for sufferers.
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J. D. Kellogg
Berlin Doctor's Plan Draws European Patients
A famed Berlin doctor claims to work wonders for slimmer figures and draws patients from across Europe. At the doctor's home, no one is allowed to go hungry, with cereals fruit vegetables meat and poultry offered by appetite yet the rule forbids mixing foods. Butter must accompany bread.
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Berlin
Germany
Europe
Canada Forests Among Top Natural Resources
Canada boasts vast forests that rank as the second most valuable natural resource, surpassed only by agriculture in total product value. The statement notes the importance of woodland resources in national prosperity and industrial output.
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Canada
British Naval Estimates Seek Additional Construction Funds
The British admiralty published supplementary naval estimates for the current financial year totaling £208,200. About $1,000,000 will finance construction under the London treaty. Of the sum, £183,600 covers submarine costs for three submarines from the 1929 program whose construction was deferred pending the naval treaty. The remaining $24,000 funds new construction for 1930.
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British Admiralty
Great Britain
Canadian Grain Share Sets New York Port Exports
The 1929 Port of New York authority report shows Canadian grain accounted for 20 percent of export tonnage from New York. It generated about 9 million dollars in gross revenue for U S railroads and canal operators serving North Atlantic ports and supplied 25 to 75 percent of the east bound cargoes for ships operating from New York.
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New York
Port of
Power Of Its Own Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
A claim that Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil possesses a subtle power valued by users as the most valuable remedy for both people and animals. It asserts innumerable uses and long-standing status as a leading remedy for man and beast.
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Thomas
New Dock Planned at Sturgeon Landing Sask
A $4,000 dock will be built at Sturgeon Landing Sask after a trip by Engineer Davies for the Federal Government. Sturgeon Landing sits about 135 miles northwest of The Pas on the Saskatchewan River water route, a key point for northern freight.
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Sturgeon Landing
Sask
Davies
Pas
Saskatchewan River
Sight Restored After 33 Years Of Blindness In Australia
Stephen McCormack of Sydney, long blind in his right eye, regained sight after a companion accidentally poked his blind eye during exercise, causing excruciating head pains and a sudden return of vision following a stone injury years earlier.
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Stephen McCormack
Sydney
Australia
McCormack
German Aircraft Builders Eye Canadian Market
Junkers Aircraft Corporation of Dessau foresees assembling some models in the Dominion. A company representative is in Montreal to study the scene and will use a Junkers monoplane for demonstrations. He plans to stay several months to discuss terms and prospects with aviation leaders.
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Canada
Junkers Aircraft Corporation
Dessau
Dominion
Montreal
Junkers
Colorado Man and One-Eyed Chicken Stun Local Commentary
A Colorado man owns a chicken with a single eye attracting unusual attention. Local observers note peculiar quirks as residents discuss luck and folklore tied to the odd bird. The article blends humor with regional storytelling.
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Colorado
Mr Ford Faces Hurry to Save Elderly Gentleman for Museum
If Mr Ford is to rescue an elderly gentleman for the museum, he must move quickly. The note implies a time-sensitive rescue tied to a museum exhibit.
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