Nationalism split over truth into two kinds, warns scholars
The Border Cities Star reflects on Dr. A N Whitehead and Dr. H M Tory at Ottawa. It contrasts constructive nationalism that seeks progress for mankind with dangerous racial pride that worsens war scars. It argues narrow nationalism harms the League of Nations goal and endangers civilization unless it is destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Whitehead
Harvard
British Academy
Royal Society of Canada
Ottawa
H. M. Tory
National Research Council of Canada
University of Alberta
Canada
Border Cities
Whitehead
Tory
League of Nations
Chivalry On The Road Urged For Safer Crossings
The Daily Herald argues that legislation alone cannot ensure road safety. Drivers must adopt true chivalry at crossings as pedestrians grow more vulnerable. The piece urges drivers to do more than merely meet “reasonable care” standards to protect children and others at street crossings.
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Daily Herald
Glasgow
Buffalo Park Visitors Warned Against Feeding Wildlife
In Buffalo National Park near Wainwright Alberta the park warns visitors the buffalo are not friendly and attempts to make friends should be avoided. The National Parks Branch of the Department of the Interior keeps several animals in a paddock for exhibition purposes.
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Buffalo National Park
Wainwright
Alberta
National Parks Branch
The
Department of the Interior
Mysterious Cities Of Southern Arabia
German explorer Herr Hans Helflitz recounts journeys to remote Southern Arabia describing undiscovered cities not on maps. He claims ten story clay buildings, diverse Hamitic Indian and Mongolian tribes, and a remnant medieval civilization, plus photographs and gramophone records from perilous encounters.
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Arabia
Herr Hans Helfzitz
Desert
Invention Claim Faces Post Office Test
A man asserts a foolproof pen-point can endure hard usage and invites a week of post-office testing. The text also notes that potash was made from sunflower ash in Russia dating to the sixteenth century.
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Russia
Sound Proofs His Home Dance Band Conductor Can Now Practice
London band conductor Jack Hylton has built a sound proof underground practice room in Mayfair converting garages into a living space with ten rooms each containing a gramophone and wireless loud speaker. He says the setup prevents complaints as neighbors are 25 yards away.
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Jack Hylton
Alayfair
Hylton
British Cruisers Planned Visits to U.S. Ports This Summer
State department authorities in Washington informed naval stations that four British cruisers will visit U.S. waters. The Da nae is slated for Bar Harbor from July 29 to August 10 and Newport August 11 to 17. Dragon will dock at Bar Harbor July 29 to August 10, Scar borough at New Bedford July 6 to 12, and Heli trope at Gloucester July 20 to 27.
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State Department
Washington
Newport
United States Waters
Bar Harbor
New Bedford
Mass
Gloucester
Trade In Eggs For Garden Seeds In Saskatchewan
A Saskatchewan farm woman near Regina traded three dozen fresh eggs for garden seeds. She received 35 garden peas in exchange for 36 eggs, counted them at home, and realized the trade was not equal. The incident offers a humorous slant on egg market value.
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Saskatchewan
Regina
Grand Old Scot Sandy McIntosh Dies at 65 Year Braemar Figure
Alexander McIntosh of Crathie Aberdeenshire, known as Sandy, died at 65. A Braemar gathering veteran for 65 years he stood over six feet, headed the Farquharson clan parade standard, and at 21 won heavy weight awards. At 72 he placed third in caber tossing among Scotland’s top heavyweights, recalling last century’s ring memories as he remained a mighty figure in Highland sport.
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Alexander McIntosh
Crathie
Aberdeenshire
Annals of Scotland
Sandy” McIntosh
Braemar
Balmoral Castle
Glens
Farquharson
Sandy
Scotland
McIntosh
Bird's-Eye Maple in Demand Across Industries
Bird's-eye maple from Canada's sugar maple is in demand for its strength and wearing qualities. Used in furniture, veneer, vehicle components like axles and frames, sleigh runners, and trucks. Its toughness also yields baseball bats, hockey sticks, billiard cues, paddles, mallets, croquet balls, and tool handles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Records Sold by Phone Reach British Dealer
A British phonograph record merchant now lets customers select purchases by telephone. The firm installed a talking machine with an electric pick up and amplifier, and plays selections over a telephone with a horn transmitter. Subscribers then place orders for records.
Late Night Dispute Sparks Household Banter
In a humorous exchange a butler recounts Hodges hearing his lordship return at 3 a.m. and declaring he is "can ned" while the narrator notes the lady’s guidance to humor him. The butler explains the bruises came from the late night misadventure and the need to keep peace.
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Hodges
BC Timber Ministers Eye Asia Trade Delegation
Hon. N S Lougheed announces ongoing consideration by BC timbermen to send a British Columbia lumber trade delegation to the Orient. The aim is to expand sales of lower grade lumber to China and Japan as US duties shrink that market, with Britain and other empire sources expected to boost imports of higher grade BC lumber.
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British Columbia
China
Japan
N. 8
Lougheed
United States
Great Britain
New 6-Ounce Emergency Ration for Troops
A new iron ration for troops weighs six ounces and contains cocoa sugar pea powder beef powder oil of lemon and cocoa butter. It is designed to sustain a soldier for twenty four hours.
Northern Wireless Station Map Featured by Topographical Survey
Dominion Government wireless station at the east end of Great Bear Lake in the Northwest Territories is shown on a new map sheet released by the Topographical Survey Ottawa. Also notes Douglas Egyptian Liniment for Barber’s Itch and Ringworm and includes assorted quotes and Iowa soil erosion cost estimates.
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Dominion Government
Great Bear Lake
North West Territories of Canada
the Topographical Survey, Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Its Quality Sells It Eclectric Oil Healing Claim
The ad touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as highly effective for cuts burns and inflammations. It credits widespread public use since introduction and asserts a flawless healing record.
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Dr. Thomas
Phones For Herdsmen In Sweden Will Carry Telephones
Nomadic Lapps moving herds to Swedish grazing grounds will soon have tents equipped with telephones. The system will let them call each other about grazing conditions and herd status.
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Sweden
Lapps
British Polar Expedition Probes Northern Lights Mission
The British Polar Expedition headed by Dr J M Stagg sails to Fort Rae on Great Slave Lake to study northern weather and the aurora. The group plans to stay through September 1933, sharing data with Canada the United States Denmark Russia and others. Six tons of instruments and ten tons of foodstuffs from Britain and Canada accompany the mission.
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Fort Rae
Great Slave Lake
J. M. Stagg
British Meteorological Office
Far North
Canada
United States
Denmark
Russia
The Bells Canadian drama talkie produced in Toronto
The Bells is a two reel all Canadian drama talkie produced in Toronto by George Thorne Booth with Dick son-Konwin in the title role. Based on a Sir Henry Irving script, it faced many production hurdles including sound proofing and non registering sleigh bells. It was filmed in the Fine Arts Building main gallery and shown privately.
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Toronto
George Thorne Booth
Dickson-Konwin
Sir Henry Irving
Fine Arts
Record of long extension rescue ladder in London fire service
A new rescue ladder in London stands 104 feet when fully extended and is claimed to reach twenty feet higher than existing models. Firemen at the base use a telephone to track the progress of operations from top to bottom, enhancing communication during rescues.
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London
England
Miller's Worm Powders Promise Health For Children
The text asserts Miller's Worm Powders prevent worm related illnesses in children and reduce infant weakness caused by worms, noting high child mortality from worms and claiming the preparation strengthens infants to resist illness and sustain life.
Sun Spots Point to Generous Rain for Western Canada
Dominion Observatory data suggests a sun-spot period may bring increased moisture to western grain regions. Scientists note sun-spots influence rainfall over long spans, with a period lasting 11 to 114 years, but warn that short bursts of rain cannot be attributed to this longer cycle.
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Canada
Dominion Observatory
Observatory of Class
Women and Asthma Remedy Promises Relief
Women suffer asthma in vast numbers across climates and ages. Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy is presented as a life giving solution, with unsolicited testimonials claiming immense benefits for women nationwide.
Electric watch by Swiss craftsman ends long pursuit
A retired Geneva watchmaker has completed a twelve year effort to perfect an electric watch. It uses a fly powered motor and requires no external wires. The case houses a storage battery the size of a winding mechanism, said to hold a year’s charge and be rechargeable. Electricity powers the watch rather than winding a spring.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Proposer rejects brute spouse over cruel phrase to dog
In a tense remark a woman declares she would never have married a man who calls a stray dog a miserable beast and boasts of cruelty. The exchange hints at a broken engagement or confrontation amid domestic conflict.
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Fido
Pay Small Bills to Speed Up Collections
A concise editorial urges paying small debts from fifty cents to five dollars to ease overall debt collection. Citing Elbert Hubbard the piece warns the unforgivable sin is evading small payments, asserting many can settle these amounts to facilitate larger balances.
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Elbert Hubbard
The Mystery of Campaign Funds Origins and Destinations
The mystery concerns campaign funds: everyone knows they exist yet few know their sources or ultimate destinations. The phrase notes public doubt over money trails and raises questions about transparency in political finance.
Papermaking roots in Romania since 1539 and 1583
The history notes that paper has been manufactured in one Romanian region from 1539 and in another from 1583, marking early regional production origins.
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Romania
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J. J. Bickert
Enderby
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U.S
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Flere
Christie
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WII
Allan P. MacDonald
Northfeld
Ont
Uruk
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