Financial Jig Saw Puzzle in Gold Standard Debate
The column notes global confusion over the gold standard and inflation, citing Britain’s move off gold and U.S. inflation, which oddly strengthened the dollar. It argues Canadian economists misread inflation effects, showing Canada’s premiums and trade impact differ from U.S. outcomes amid a tangled, incongruous financial picture.
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United States
Great Briiain
Canada
Great Britain
Dominion
Scotland Yard Uses Movies in Hunt for Murder Suspect
Scotland Yard employs motion pictures to trace criminals. One of the most intensive man hunts in Britain featured films showing police descriptions and pictures of a murder suspect, shown in nearly every theatre in England to enlist public aid.
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Scotland Yard
Great Britain
England
Telephone and Telegraph Lines Extend Rapidly in Afghanistan
Telecommunications progress in Afghanistan accelerates with swift expansion of telephone and telegraph networks. Key installations expand reach to provincial centers, boosting communication capacity and regional connectivity amid ongoing development efforts.
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Afghanistan
Sunspot Disrupts Telegraph Lines Said Visible by Professor Gold
Professor John Gold of Bucknell University Observatory reports a sunspot about 5,000 miles wide at the cycle minimum. He notes such spots have previously disrupted telegraph and telephone systems, with one larger example causing trouble November 17, 1882.
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John Gold
Bucknell University Observatory
Gold
Fortune In Antiques In New York Hotel Lobby
A New York hotel owner discovers the lobby houses antique furnishings bronzes and art valued over 200000. A passing collector admires a 5000 Louis XV desk and seeks to buy items, while others include a 10000 grandfather clock an Elizabethan oak table and a 50000 marble mantle. The pieces were stockpiled by the owner’s late father-in-law and have been in place for years.
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New York
Draperies Restored By Diamond Dyes In Montreal
Mrs J F T of Montreal recalls faded draperies after packing and sun spots. She dyed them a deeper green with Diamond Dyes, praising easy use and vibrant color that preserves fabric life.
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J.F.T
Montreal
Ice famine hits Nova Scotia ice trade hard
Nova Scotia faces an ice famine as thousand lakes fail to yield. Ice prices are expected to rise next summer. Truro icemen plan extra stock to meet outside demand after reduced yields. The 1932-33 winter brought unusually warm December and mild January and February with rain and wind storms.
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Nova Scotia
Truro
Halifax
Queen Prefers Comedies on Talkie Program
The Queen’s theater visit showcased a program of all comedies headed by a popular British film. Proceeds supported Richmond Hospital. The Queen and younger royal family members have long favored talking pictures.
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Queen Mary
Puble
Queenary
Richmond Hospital
Greece limits motor fuel use by license plate parity
Authorities in Greece announce a fuel conservation plan restricting motorcar operation by license plate parity. Drivers with even numbered plates may run only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, while those with odd numbered plates may operate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
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Greece
Empire Security Loan Payoff For Norfolk Sailors
In New Orleans a US loan of 3000 dollars secured by the British Empire covered payroll for 500 sailors aboard the cruiser Norfolk on a courtesy call. Banks were closed as payroll dues arrived and sailors faced shore leave without funds while transfers were arranged. Wealthy Manchurian Chinese are traveling to Peiping seeking opportunities and influence.
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United States
Norfolk
New Orleans
Fruit Tree Acreage In Canada From 1931 Census
Canada reports 279472 acres planted to fruit trees based on the 1931 census. Apple trees total 10548918, peaches 1015465, pears 601502, plums 822875, and cherries 667705 across the surveyed acreage.
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Canada
Poetry on One Side The Editor’s Wary Reply
A young versifier asks if poetry should be written on one side of the page. The editor responds that it depends on the poetry and adds that much poetry should not be written on either side.
Portugal Sees Largest Wheat Crop on Record
Portugal reports its wheat harvest last year reached a record peak, marking the highest output in the country’s agricultural history. Analysts note favorable weather and robust yields across major farming regions. Government data show improved supply projections for the coming year.
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Portugal
Caribou and Fish Plentiful in Sub Arctic North
Fort Rae fur trader James Darwish on Great Slave Lake notes abundant caribou and fish despite low mood. His first trip from the Territories in 20 years contrasts old dog-team travel with modern radio and aeroplane. The 700 mile route now takes six to seven hours by plane. Mails run monthly instead of semi annual. Fur traders can move furs outside and sell soon after trapping.
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James Darwish
Fort Rae
Great Slave Lake
Territories
Landward Movement Aids 3400 Canadian Families
Canada sees a major rural relocation with 2402 families placed on new farms and 1413 unemployed households aided under a relief settlement plan. Dr W J Black, director of colonization for Canadian National Railways, reports the shift exceeds any postwar urban departure.
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O.N.R
Canada
W. J. Black
Canadian National Railways
Sun Will Shine Again Optimism Amid Economic Readjustment
The Ottawa Journal asserts the world is readjusting after extraordinary economic strain. Efficiency and waste are being routed, and unsurpassed opportunities for enterprise await the trained mind.
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Ottawa Journal
Flying Squad Arrests Reach Six Hundred Last Year
The famed Flying Squad of Scotland Yard made over 600 arrests in the previous year. About 450 cases involved violent prisoners and 150 involved armed suspects. The unit numbers fewer than 40 officers.
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Flying Squad
Scotland Yard
Denmark probes 27 million road program plan
Denmark weighs a new road program with a proposed expenditure of 27 million dollars. The proposal outlines funding for construction, maintenance, and related infrastructure projects planned by the government.
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Denmark
Wheat in perfect condition at Churchill port elevators
The 2,500,000 bushels of wheat in Churchill terminal elevators are reported in perfect condition by T. O. Cliff general superintendent after a two week inspection with grain commission representatives from Winnipeg. Tests covered bin temperatures and the power plant operated successfully. First mid winter grain test at Churchill, with elevator crew due to move in by mid May. Shore ice extends three miles into the bay and ice-breakers could open the harbor for shipping.
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T. O. Cliff
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Churchill Harbor
Cream of Potato Soup Recipe for This Week
Potatoes are cooked until tender, mashed, and stirred into a thin cream sauce made from milk, flour, and butter. Season to taste and fold in parsley before serving. Substitutions include catsup, or leeks or celery sautéed with the potatoes.
Orange Salad Straws Pie Dough Method
A recipe guided to mix flour shortening salt orange rind sugar with orange juice to form dough. Roll to six inch diameter, layer with reserved dry mix, fold like an envelope, roll, and repeat. On final fold spread butter, cut into strips, and bake in a quick oven.
Five Jewish Governors Named Across States
Five Jewish governors lead states across the nation: Lehman in New York Horner in Illinois Schultz in Florida Seligman in New Mexico and Meier in Oregon, highlighting the diverse leadership within American politics.
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United States
Lehman
New York
Horner
Ilinois
Schultz
Florida
Seligman
New Mexico
Meier
Oregon
Airplane Describes Motion While Writing Name on Sky
An aeroplane travels from 10 to 215 miles per hour as it scripts a two word name across the sky, creating a public display that drew attention from onlookers and authorities.
Canada Commemorates First Airplane Flight in Canada
The February 23 1909 milestone marked Canada s first powered flight at Baddeck Nova Scotia by J A D McCurdy piloting the Silver Dart a half mile without incident The event drew attention from International Air mail Society and featured Dr Alexander Graham Bell F W Baldwin Glen R Curtis Ian C Morgan and Baddeck leaders with a testimonial from the town council to Bell and McCurdy for creating a Canadian built aircraft and recognizing their roles in aviation history
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Canada
International Airmail Society
Baddeck
Nova Scotia
J. A. D. McCurdy
Montreal Aircraft Industries
McCurdy
Alexander Graham Bell
F. W. Baldwin
Robert Baldwin
Glen R. Curtis
Ian C. Morgan
University of Toronto
Bell
England US Bridge Match Set For June in London
The long promised contract bridge duel between England and the United States moves toward June in London after Ely Culbertson accepted Lt Col Beasleys challenge. The U S team includes Mr and Mrs Culbertson O Jacoby T Lightner and M Gottlieb with a return match planned in New York. Beasley aims to choose England strongest lineup for a genuine trial of strength and public admission to the event is expected.
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United States
Ely Culbertson
H. M. Beasley
London
Cable
New York
Culbertson
O. Jacoby
T. Lightner
M Gottlieb
Beasley
Mr. Cu
Kingston Cheese Promises Easy Digestion for All
Kingston, a new cheese developed at the University of British Columbia, is claimed to be so easily digestible that it may be safely eaten by both infants and invalids.
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Kingston
University of British Columbia
Oils Refining Methods Tested in Italy
Italian laboratories are testing processes to refine used motor oils. Researchers aim to recover base oils and additives, reduce waste, and lower emissions. The work involves catalytic cracking, distillation, and purification steps, with industry partners observing potential commercial pilots.
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Italy
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