West and East Unite Over Western Wheat Prosperity
The article argues Western Canada's lower wheat output and grain-shipment ties expose Eastern Canada to new economic realities. It credits Toronto Saturday Night with shifting views on West and East interdependence, noting railways admit grain traffic boosts profits and that Western prosperity helps Eastern manufacturing. It stresses mutual benefit, shared progress, and the need for better east west understanding for Canada’s welfare.
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Canada
Dominion
Ontario
Toronto
Great Lakes
Prairie Provinces
Railway Commission
United States
Establish Reference Monuments in Prairie Cities in 1929
In summer 1929 the Geodetic Survey of Canada and Department of the Interior placed fundamental reference monuments in fourteen towns and cities across Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Municipalities granted sites, typically in city parks, with each pier bearing a bronze plate inscribed with the monument’s elevation, latitude, and longitude.
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Geodetic Survey of Canada
Department of the Interior
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Geodetic Survey
Derelict Ship Life Averages Thirty Days
Shipping authorities report that a derelict vessel has an average life of 30 days before being removed or deteriorating further. The finding highlights risks to navigation and environmental concerns in ports and sea lanes.
Canada’s scholars in 1928 education figures released
Government figures show 2,342,391 scholars in Canadian educational institutions in 1928. Publicly controlled schools count 2,054,298 attendees, 23 universities host 56,042 students with 20,900 women.
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Canada
Farmers turn sweet clover from weed to fodder and soil aid
Farmers once saw sweet clover as a persistent weed but now grow it for hay and pasturage and as a soil improver.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia for acidity relief
Reduce the Acid instructs that excess stomach acid causes sourness and indigestion. It promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the safe tasteless neutralizer, claiming a single dose works in minutes and urging readers to use the genuine Phillips product prescribed by doctors for 50 years. Each bottle comes with full directions at any drugstore.
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Magnesia
Life expectancy varies widely across regions in early 20th century
New Zealand leads world life expectancy with males at 63 and females over 65 at decade start. Australia trails slightly but remains highest outside America and Europe. India records about 22 years for males and 23 for females, while Europe shows men over 60 and women around 62. The shift since 1900 reflects a nine year increase.
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Europe
America
New Zealand
Louis L. Dubdlip
Harper's
Australia
India
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Blood Reform Cure
Rheumatic sufferers urged to rebuild blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming to enrich and purify blood. A St Marys Ontario case describes sixteen years of pain and eleven years unable to walk, with rapid improvement after use. Sold 50 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont by mail.
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Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Police radio exchange shows fingerprints sent in eight minutes
Berlin and Buenos Aires police successfully shared photographs and fingerprints by radio. Fingerprints of a suspect were transmitted in eight minutes with clear indexing potential. Photographs were less reliable but ink drawings from photos transmitted perfectly, including sketches of each city’s chief of police reproduced excellently.
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Berlin
Buenos Aires
Persian Palm Tones Emphasize Delicate Skin Charm
A fragrant, cool palm tone praised for soothing and beautifying delicate skin. Described as refreshing and daintily fragrant, it is presented as indispensable for softening hands and achieving flawless whiteness. Favored by women seeking feminine distinction.
Hints for Exhibitors in World Grain Exhibition
The provincial department of agriculture issued a booklet titled Hints for Exhibitors. It covers exhibits and preparation for the World Grain Exhibition and Conference to be held in Regina from July 25 to August 6, 1932. Copies are available by application to the department. Hon. W. C. Buckle serves as chairman of Saskatchewan’s executive committee.
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Department of Agriculture
Regina
W. C. Buckle
Saskatchewan
Heal the Sprain with Minard's
Two thousand Austrians far from America live under a prohibition law with teeth. They are individuals who committed minor crimes while intoxicated and serve sentences that activate if they take another drink.
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America
Catarrhozone Steam Cure for Croup Promoted
An old home remedy advises boiling water with Catarrhozone and inhaling medicated air to ease a child's croup cough and reduce inflammation. The method claims quick relief and is marketed as suitable even for infants, with Catarrhozone sold in 50 cent bottles by druggists.
Balance needed as Canadian agriculture drifts out of step
Canada has increased wheat acreage while other major farm products stall or decline. The Counry Guide writer argues the country runs a deficit in butter and lamb. Wiltshire exports drop and cheese and condensed milk go abroad less. Wheat remains the West’s chief business, suited to cereal farming but not to mixed farming.
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Canada
R. D. Colquette
Country Guide
Winnipeg
New Zealand
Mr. Colquette
Plan for regualr airship service Japan to North America
A group of Japanese businessmen organizes a regular passenger and airline venture linking Japan with the United States and Canada to cut the Atlantic to three days. Four airships modeled on the Graf Zeppelin would be used, with a $75,000,000 capitalization. Seki Hoshino notes the plan was formed after the German dirigible’s visit, with a $1500 single fare and a two-year timeline for organization. International accords are to be negotiated as preparations proceed.
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Japan
United States
Canada
Globe
Seki Hoshino
Tokyo
Mr. Hoshino
Miller's Worm Powders: safe for children and infants
The product claims no injury to delicate children and infants with worm infestations. It promises sure relief and protection from destructive pests causing sickness and suffering among many young children.
Odd Jaw Bone Pendant Found by British Expedition
A carved human jaw bone with hieroglyphs carved as a pendant was found in British Honduras by a British archaeological expedition. The artifact shows Maya knowledge and craft from prehistoric times and is noted as an unusual jewelry piece.
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British Honduras
Senators Promise Targeted Blame On A Woman
A remark notes that the Senators will have a woman to blame for any mishap, underscoring gendered political dynamics and internal fault lines.
Used car auction sales in Africa attract buyers
A regional sale event features several used cars crossing the block in Africa. Campers Carry Minard's is highlighted among the listings, drawing interest from local buyers and dealers amid competitive bidding.
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Africa
Veterans face shortened lifespans after war service
Hon Dr Manion told a parliamentary committee that few men who served in the 1914 18 war will live to sixty five. Major Wright’s figures show about 30 000 deaths in the first ten years after hostilities among 348 904 soldiers, with many more unrecorded. Veterans face premature aging and reduced earning power, meriting sympathy from a grateful people.
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Manion
Major Wright
Pensions Department
Canada
War Veterans of
Wright
Oshawa Times
Douglas Egyptian Liniment Proclaims Rapid Relief
An advertisement touts Douglas Egyptian Liniment as unmatched for quick relief from muscular rheumatism lame back inflammation burns and felons, emphasizing its effectiveness across these conditions.
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Douglas
Melfort Kiwanis to Give Seed Prizes for Registered Grain
The Melfort Saskatchewan Kiwanis Club will supply 250 teenage boys with two bushels of registered seed each or enough to sow an acre. A cup and other prizes will be awarded in the fall for the best grain.
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Melfort, Sask
Kiwanis Club
United States to Exhibit Billion Dollar Poultry Industry
The United States will present the best attributes of its billion dollar poultry industry in an exhibit to be sent to the World Poultry Congress in London this summer.
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United States
London
No Moths In Arctic Mitts From 19th Century Cache
A pair of white woollen mitts in Ottawa testifies to Arctic exploration history. Knitted in England 80 or 90 years ago, they were cached on Dealy Island in 1852 during Sir Leopold McClintock’s search for Sir John Franklin. Recovered last spring by Inspector Joy, the mitts appear nearly new.
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Arctic
Finnie
Ottawa
North West Territories
Yukon
Dealy Island
Inspector Joy
Praises This Asthma Remedy by Kellogg Doctor
A grateful user credits Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy with providing relief after thirteen years of failed attempts. The notice urges early use to prevent suffering, noting simple use and wide availability and low cost.
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J. D. Kellogg
Giant Spruce Cut Down in Vermland Parish
A spruce over 275 years old in Gasborn parish Vermland was felled. The tree stood 125 feet tall with a root diameter of 44 inches and yielded more than 118 cubic feet of solid wood plus plentiful splints for pulp.
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Gasborn
Vermland
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Minard
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Appleford
Fe Pele
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