War Debt and Global Arms Burden Prompt Peace Talk
The piece argues against another world war, tracing the financial and social costs of the Great War on Canada and the United States. It cites rising arms expenditure, national debts, and pension burdens while urging disarmament and adherence to the Kellogg Briand Pact for lasting peace. It emphasizes the need for permanent peace and collective economic restraint to avoid future catastrophes.
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Canada
Government of Canada
United States
Great Britain
International Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Alcover
Hoover
Kelogg- Briand
Algo
Department of
Canada On Air Highways Call for Canadian Control
Gaypral J. H. MacByren, president of the Aviation League of Canakia, told a Windsor Ontario audience that Canada’s air routes linking Europe Asia and North America must be developed and operated by Canadians.
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Canada
Europe
Asia
North America
Gaypral J. H.macbyren
Aviation League of
Fragments Reveal Ancient Indian Cotton Ties
Fragments of 5,000 year old cotton were unearthed in an Indian town ruins and examined microscopically showing fibres similar to a cotton variety still grown in India.
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India
Arctic base teams prepare for Zeppelin polar line
Two groups of scientists and mechanics are dispatched to the Arctic to establish the northernmost base stations for the Zeppelin polar air route. The project envisions flights from Berlin and London over the globe’s top, reaching Alaska and extending to San Francisco.
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Arctic
Zeppelin Polar
Berlin
London
Alaska
San Francisco
Ontario Firms Dominate 1929 Agricultural Implement Industry
Dominion Bureau of Statistics shows 39 of 62 Canadian agricultural implement firms based in Ontario in 1929 with 12 in Quebec, 5 in Manitoba, 4 in Alberta, and one each in Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
Alberta
Prince Edward Island
Saskatchetwan
Treasure findings at Kish by Oxford Field Museum expedition
The Kish site near ancient Babylon yields Sassanian sculptures, Nebuchadnezzar era gold jewelry, and 5500 year old Sumerian royal tombs. Dr Stephen Langdon reports three historical strata with cuneiform tablets, dating floods to about 3400 B.C. Sir Charles Marston notes the findings support biblical history and shed light on early civilizations.
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Kish
Oxford-Field Museum
Nebuchadnezzar
Babylon
Stephen Langdon
Oxford University
Charles Marston
Charles
Draperies Restored by Diamond Dyes in Green
Mrs J F T of Montreal recounts rescuing faded and sun-spotted draperies after packing by dyeing them a deeper green with Diamond Dyes. She praises ease of use and vivid colors that revive cloth without damage.
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Montreal
Manitoba shifts toward industry over agriculture says official
Manitoba rich in natural resources with $600,000,000 ore reserves and 137,000 square miles of timber plus 20,000 square miles of water surface. Annual production exceeds $165,000,000 with 130 industrial plants and a $35,000,000 payroll. Persian Balm advertised as a premier toilet cream for women.
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J. M. Davidson
Industrial Development Board of Manitoba
Manitoba
Wool Receiving Warehouses Set For Sask and Man
The Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers arranged wool receiving warehouses at Regina Saskatchewan and Portage la Prairie Manitoba to handle shipments from June 1 to August 31. Wool producers were asked to ship within those dates. Last year’s volume exceeded the target by 1,038,205 pounds over a 4,000,000 pound objective.
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Portage la Prairie
Regina
Canadian Co-Operative
Sask
Man
Hudson’s Bay apple tree in Vancouver to bear again
A 106 year old Hudsons Bay apple tree in Vancouver Washington is expected to bear a large crop this season. The tree grew from a seed planted by a member of the Hudsons Bay Company in 175, and has seldom missed a bearing year. Hortulturist A A Quarnberg comments on likely bumper production. Also note Argentina planted over 21,000,000 acres to wheat last season.
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Vancouver
Wash
Hudson's Bay Company
A. A. Quarnberg
Argentina
Cunard Week End Cruises to Add Nova Scotia Calls
Cunard Line expands Week End Cruises from New York with calls at Nova Scotia port Halifax. Aquitania Mauretania Berengaria slated for July to September sailings, alongside National Tours to Transevania and Cameronia. Nassau Bermuda visits also featured, promoting ocean liner travel to Americans and boosting Nova Scotia tourism.
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Cunard Line
New York
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotian
Arthur Randles
Canada
National Tours
Halifax
Maritime
Randjes
Jinerg
Berengaria
Aquitania
Mauretania
Transylvania
Bermuda
Nassau
Bahama Islands
Atlantic
Paradise Beach
Portland cement and concrete foundations in Canada
A constituent of concrete Portland cement is used in foundations dams road surfaces buildings and mortars. It is one of the most important structural materials. Materials suitable for Portland cement occur in all but one Canadian province.
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Canada
Asthma Remedy Promised to Relieve Breathing Struggles
An advertisement extols Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy as a wonderful agent that immediately relieves restricted air passages. It claims sufferers endure exhausting attacks and fear their return, but notes the remedy is sold by dealers everywhere.
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J. D. Kellogg
No side glances as man faces front guiding star
A man focused forward may be struck by a right turning vehicle. A warning about hazards while driving. A remark on ethylene gas flame temperatures is noted as high, up to 1975 degrees Centrigrade.
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Indianapolis News
Compulsory National Registration Bill in Senate
A bill introduced by Senator J. B. Casgrain would require universal registration of all Canadians over 16. Exemptions include cloistered nuns and police, while inmates of institutions may be exempted by the minister. Registrants must provide nationality and a photograph for a certificate.
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Canada
Senate
J. B. Casgrain
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
New Use For Music At Closing Time
A Brooklyn department store used Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance to clear customers at 5 30. Gongs sounded from wall speakers and shoppers hurried to exits, praised by a floorwalker as the best method tried yet for fast dispersal after store hours.
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Elgar
Brooklyn
Abraham & Straus
New York
Dr Thomas Electric Oil Promoted for Burns and Wounds
Dr Thomas' Electric Oil offered as a standard remedy for scalds burns and cuts and bruises. It soothes pain speeds recovery and relieves inflammation. A bottle at home or stable saves doctor and veterinary fees.
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Thomas
Iron ore belts of Lapland yield high grade deposits
The iron ore regions of Lapland lie north of the Arctic Circle and are among the world's most valuable. Ore grades range from 58 to 70 percent iron, marking them as highly sought after.
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Lapland
Arctic Circle
Spain to attend World's Grain Exhibition and Conference
Spain forms a special committee of cereal agriculture to organize participation in the World's Grain Exhibition and Conference to be held at Regina from July 25 to August 26, 1932. Spain, a major agricultural nation, will join seventeen other countries including Italy, Peru, Yugoslavia, Guatemala, New Zealand, and Belgium in the event.
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Spain
Regina
Ministry of National Economy
Italy
Peru
Yugoslavia
Guatemala
New Zealand
Czecho-Slovakia
Netherlands
Belgium
Poland
Siam
India
Portugal
Switzerland
Estonia
Philppines
Argentina
Trans Atlantic Round Trip Plan by Mac Millan Pilot Vega Flight
Explorer Donald B MacMillan aims for the first round trip crossing of the North Atlantic by air. He and Los Angeles pilot Charles F Rocheville will fly a Lockheed Vega from Boston to London and back. Takeoff is scheduled for June 21.
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North Atlantic
Donald B. MacMillan
Arctic
Boston
London
Charles F. Rocheville
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Canada On Air Highways
Andrew Black
Harcourt, N.B
Milburn
Milburn Co. Ltd
Toronto
Co-Operative Wool Growers
Jores
Jules Simard
Ariston
MacMillan
Germany
Hunter-Martin & CO
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