Five Power Naval Conference Brings Global Hope
Western Canada shares in profound satisfaction as the London conference yields a landmark agreement among Britain United States Japan and other powers. It limits ships and armament though fears of disarmament misgivings linger. the result hinges on public opinion at home, but Canada rejoices in closer ties within the British Commonwealth and with the United States and Japan, seeing peace prospects rise.
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Canada
London
England
Ramsay MacDonald
British Commonwealth of Nations
United States of America
Empire of Japan
British Commonwealth
United States
Japan
Futhermore
Finish Studies In Canadian University Says British Headmasters
Dr. Cyril Norwood headmaster of Harrow and leader of a British schools delegation argues Canadian students should complete their studies in Canadian universities. He cites visits to Quebec and the Maritimes and urges more Canadian graduates at Oxford Cambridge and London to ensure success in Canada. Teeland’s foreign trade is increasing.
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Canada
Cyril Norwood
Harrow
Norwood
Quebec
Maritimes
Oxford
Cambridge
London
University of London
Empire
Queer Insects In Peru Surgical Ant Martyrs
Field Museum expeditions report Peruvian natives use a savage ant with strong jaws to bite wounded edges. The ant clamps the skin and remains attached as the surgeon’s body is cut away, its death grip helping the wound to heal. The surgeon dies in the process.
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Peru
Field Museum
Equatorial Forest
Aerial Studio Plane for Northern Rhodesia Mapping
Africa introduces a fitted aerial photo graphic studio built to map 63 000 square miles in Northern Rhodesia. The airplane, capable of 20 000 feet for seven and a half hours, carries pilot and photographer to chart the country below. It features two engines for safety should one fail.
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Rhodesia
German scientists harvest lightning in Swiss storm clouds
German scientists claim to obtain electric current from storm clouds in a Swiss mountain and to control the sparks produced. A separate note states that seventy pieces of wood go into making a violin, highlighting traditional craftsmanship.
Danish Milk Concentrate Supplied as Food by the Foot
Discovery from Danish farmers shows milk can be dried to a pulpy sheet then rolled for sale by the foot. Special sanitary machines roll the concentrated milk into sheet form, dissolving in boiling water to achieve desired strength.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised Health Cure
An ad claims Dr Williams Pink Pills cure anaemia by boosting blood and energy for women. A Ontario testimonial from Mrs. L Deschenes describes relief from headaches breathlessness and fatigue after using six boxes, urging readers to buy from drug stores or mail order Brockville Ontario.
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Dr. Williams
Canada Sets Canned Goods Quality Labels
Canada becomes the only nation with label marks under the Meat and Canned Foods Act. Four quality grades are Fancy, Choice, Standard, and Second. Consumers urged to always buy by the quality mark for real value.
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Canada
Fruit Branch
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Persian Balm Promotes Charm and Skin Rejuvenation
Persain Balm is promoted as unrivalled for feminine beauty. It tones and rejuvenates the skin, leaves hands soft, and provides a cool refreshing fragrance. It claims to soothe roughness from weather, leave no stickiness, and be indispensable to the dainty woman seeking elegance.
Forest area of Canada and timber conditions
The total forest area of Canada is estimated at 1 151 454 square miles. Of this, 865 880 square miles are productive and accessible. A little over one third bears merchantable timber, while the remainder holds young growth not yet fit for use.
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Canada
Japan Railways Third Class Sleeping Cars For Patrons
A brief note notes that the railroad in Japan offers third class sleeping cars to travelers. The wording suggests a focus on affordable long distance rail travel options for passengers seeking economical accommodations.
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He Railroad
Japan
Poores
Do Your Ears Buzz With Loud Noises
An old advertisement touts CATARRHOZONE as a cure for head noises and ringing ears caused by catarrh. It claims inhalation soothes buzzing, stops nose discharges, heals crusts, and purifies breath. Two months’ treatment costs $1.00, small size 50c, available at all dealers.
Bristol Sees Limited Canada Week Boost For Local Goods
The Bristol city edition notes a recent Canada Week aimed at promoting Canadian made goods. It argues the event, though modest, may have driven thousands in sales and introduced Canadian lines to local shoppers, urging broader Canadian promotion versus heavier British and American campaigns. It compares Bristol to Glasgow and other cities that already hold Canada Weeks and calls for stronger Dominion product boosting in the empire.
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Bristol
Canada
Glasgow
Dominion
Great Britain
Empire Marketing Board
British Isles
United States
Miller's Worm Powders Promote Digestive Health
A claim that Miller's Worm Powders require no castor oil or purgatives to be thorough. One dose will be palatable to children and stop worms by rendering the stomach and bowels hostile to parasites. The powders are also described as beneficial to digestive organs overall.
No Known Parallel In British lineages Cecil and Churchill
The death of the Earl of Balfour recalls that two British families the Cecils and the Churchills produced outstanding men across generations. No parallel exists in any land or age. The Pitts also produced premiers, but other notable descendants rarely gained further honors. If maternal transmission of mentality holds, Cecil and Churchill men may select unusual wives.
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Earl of Balfour
Cecils
Churchills
Pitts
Great Britain
Cecil
Churchill
Record Thirty Two Years On A Water Wagon Notable Civic Service
The article notes a record of 32 years on a water wagon as a civic service milestone and adds over 29 years as driver of the town's fire team with only one missed fire, highlighting John Tozer of Fort Hope Ontario as having a complete record.
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John Tozer
Fort Hope
Ont
Chicken Cannery Planned in New Westminster
A private $25,000 chicken cannery is planned to operate with the B.C. Egg Pot and other Fraser Valley poultry concerns in New Westminster. The project envisions a private venture to expand local poultry interests.
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B.C
Fraser Valley
New Westminster
Mount Revelstoke Drive Through National Park
One of the most thrilling drives in the mountains of Western Canada runs along the new motor road to the top of Mount Revelstoke in Mount Revelstoke National Park, a British Columbia reservation of 1100 square miles.
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Canada
Mount Revelstoke
Mount Revelstoke National Park
British Columbia
Polar bear foot hair aids grip on ice
A polar bear shows fur on the soles of its feet, assisting traction on slick ice and preventing skids during movement. The adaptation helps maintain stability while swimming and traversing icy terrain.
Mayo Brothers Dedicate Wealth to Medical Education
The Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research will receive about 13 million dollars from William and Charles Mayo, with the brothers paying themselves modest salaries. All income above salaries is donated to the foundation to train future surgeons, while fees are scaled to a patient’s means regardless of wealth.
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William
Charles Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Foundation For Medical Education and Research
University of Minnesota
William Mayo
The Eclectric Oil Promises Relief for All Pain Sufferers
Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil advertised as a valuable remedy offering hope and relief to sufferers. The brochure claims it can ease pain everywhere and is a widely available blessing across a large region.
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Thomas
Curious twist of history on De Rivera insulin survival
A historical note claims Primo de Rivera, former Spanish dictator, was sustained for years by insulin developed in the New World funded by the Spanish Court nearly four and a half centuries ago.
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Primo de Rivera
Spain
New World
Drug Addiction Estimate Sparks Policy Debate
A study estimates about 200000 drug addicts in the United States, prompting lawmakers to weigh treatment funding, enforcement, and public health strategies amid ongoing debates over how to address substance abuse nationwide.
Starfish Without Nose Senses Smell Across Its Underside
A star fish lacks a nose yet its entire underside is equipped with smell receptors. This surprising arrangement lets the creature detect chemicals in the water as it moves.
Winnipeg plans grand air field by Manitoba board
Industrial Development Board of Manitoba forms a special committee to craft plans for a major land and sea plane airport in Winnipeg. Ottawa approved plans for a 3000 acre air field featuring a two mile diameter artificial lake, aiming to make the facility one of the continent's most unique and well equipped.
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Industrial Development Board of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Department of Aviation
Ottawa
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Minard
Mayo Bros
Cunard
Cunard Line
Main Street
Huron and Erie
Portage Ave
Paris
Manitoba
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