Canada as a Nation Without a Flag and Nationality
After World War I Canada gained equal status at the Peace Conference and joined the League of Nations, yet it remains uniquely stateless with no official Canadian nationality or national flag. The piece argues for a distinct Canadian flag and full domestic autonomy while preserving loyalty to the Commonwealth and the Union Jack.
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Canada
League of Nations
London
Great Britain
Ottawa
Washington
Paris
Tokio
England
Scotland
Ireland
France
Germany
United States
Emerald Isle
Siam
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Newfoundland
Irish Free State
Empire
British Isles
Halifax
Vancouver
British Commonwealth
British Commonwealth of Nations
New
Student Aviator Survives Parachute Landing After Plane Crash
An automobile dealer and student aviator from Springfield Mass fell from his plane at 1 800 feet over Springfield airport. He was flying without a safety belt but had a parachute, which he deployed to land unharmed. The aircraft crashed in an open field and was demolished.
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Arthur Center
Springfield
Mass
Center
Farmer’s Potato Sale Prompts Odd Reward
A farmer asks about proceeds from 14 000 pecks at 20 cents each. A boy answers with an unexpected online of golf clubs a radio and a town car, implying a humorous punchline rather than cash.
Majestic Overhaul Uses Forests Of Timber For Refit
During a seven week overhaul the White Star liner Majestic departed Southampton for New York on her hundredth west pound crossing. Builders used timber from many forests including oak mahogany teak beech ash satinwood walnut Oregon yellow pitch pine deal. Forty four tons of paint covered interior and exterior work while 18000 yards of electric wire wired electric bells and lights in cabins of tourist third cabin accommodation.
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White Star
Majestic
Southampton
New York
Women Barred From Krupp Plant by Ironclad Rule
The Kaiser’s rule keeps women out of the giant Krupp works except for the former Kaiserin. The policy was set by Frau Margarethe Krupp, longtime chief director, and upheld by her daughter Frau Bertha Krupp Von Boklen und Halbach now owner.
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Krupp
Kaiserin
Frau
Margarethe Krupp
Frau Bertha Krupp von
Hippocrates Writings Studied Across Continents
Five hundred years before Christ, Hippocrates authored a medical science book that remains studied by students in America and Europe.
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Christ
Hippocrates
America
Europe
All Weather Road Promised From Boundary To Park
F R MacMillan of Saskatoon, president of the Saskatchewan Conservative Association, told Prince Albert Kiwanis Club that an all weather highway from the boundary to Prince Albert National Park should be the government policy. He cited cabinet minister J A Merkley’s trip to the park as evidence of government interest.
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Regina
Prince Albert National Park
F. R. MacMillan
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Conservative Association
Kiwanis Club
St Prince Albert
Anderson
J. A. Merkley
Health Reclaimed by Pink Pills Testimonial
Mrs Norman White of New Canada Nova Scotia credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring her health after years of weakness and near bed rest. She says the pills revived her energy and helped her two daughters recover from anaemia. She recommends them and notes they are available from druggists or by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
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Norman White
New Canada
N.S
Ten men escape submerged T-17 in forty eight seconds
In an Italian submarine experiment ten crew members emerged from the sunk craft in forty eight seconds, a claimed world record. Half wore head pieces while others had no special equipment. The sub carried a new device a large bowl beneath a torpedo tube to prevent water entering the hull.
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Italy
Household Medicine Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Praised
Reputable notice extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a versatile household remedy for many common ailments. It emphasizes affordability and readiness for unexpected calls to treat ordinary complaints at home.
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Thomas
Name and pride clash with carved Bank of England sign
A Burnley building bears the words Bank of England in bold stone letters for over a century. The Bank has ordered the inscription removed, prompting debate over who may call a home and what marks endure.
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Bank of England
Burnley
Summer Complaint Relief Reported by Saskatchewan Mother
Mrs Ray Fisher of Lebret Saskatchewan describes her son recovering from severe summer complaint after a neighbor suggested medicine. She notes blood in stool, vomiting, weakness, and inability to stand, followed by improvement after a few doses. The remedy is associated with The T Milburn Co Ltd Toronto Ont.
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Ray Fisher
Lebret
Wheat Grading Strong in Saskatchewan This Year
Dominion inspectors report a high quality wheat crop in Saskatchewan with seven teen cars of No 1 hard wheat received by Saskatoon mills. No. 1 hard 6 percent No. 1 northern 51 percent No. 2 39 percent No. 3 4 percent. Moose Jaw point shows 50 percent No. 1 35 percent No. 2. Northern Saskatchewan producing wheat equal to southern regions despite usual moisture-related starch. Elrose line high No 1 hard with Hughton and Elrose noted as key shipping points.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Canada
Dominion Grain Inspector
Moose Jaw
A. McPherson
Dominion Seed Branch
Elrose
Hughton
Peace Garden Proposal on Canada United States Border
The idea of an International Peace Garden gains support from Canada's Governor General and U S ambassador, with cabinet ministers and industrial leaders pledging funds. Proponents see a fragrant memorial to over a century of peace and a symbol of goodwill reflecting cordial public sentiment and cross border cooperation.
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Canada
United States
William Phillips
Dominion
Regina Daily Post
Roumanian Scientist Designs Space Rocket
Romanian scientist Prof. Hermann Oberth designed a rocket to rise 32 miles for a potential fast mail link to America in 30 minutes. The U.F.A. Film Company will supervise construction to study atmospheric properties with instruments aboard.
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America
Hermann Oberth
U.F.A. Film Company
Holloway’s Corn Remover Ad Claims Roots Removed
An old advertisement touts Holloway’s Corn Remover as a remedy that removes corns by reaching the root. It urges readers to try the product and prove its effectiveness.
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Holloway
Winnipeg Leads in Club Pilot Hours Across Canada
The rapid rise in aviation shows Winnipeg clubs logging over 1 000 air hours, Toronto about 1 000, Ottawa just over 900 in the first eight and a half months. Ninety two new private and 57 commercial pilots emerged from clubs, with 22 clubs active this year versus 35 last year.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Toronto
Ottawa
From Youth To Old Age in Lydia Pinkham’s Remedy
A promotional paragraph describes three life stages for women and claims Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restores health and vigor. It cites countless testimonials supporting its benefit during maturation, childbirth, and middle age.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Artificial Silk From Acetic Acid Proposed
Professor D B Keyes of the University of Illinois announced at the United States Chemical Society that sour acetic acid could form artificial silk with cellulose to produce cellulose acetate. He described a new Illinois developed process in cooperation with E P King and Sherlock Swanne of the university.
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United States Chemical Society
D. B. Keyes
University of Illinois
Prof. Keyes
Illinois
E. P. King
Sherlock Swanne
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Quick Relief
The advertisement claims external use opens pores and relieves tissue trouble while internal use eases throat irritation and bronchial afflictions. It urges readers to try the product and be convinced of its efficacy.
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Thomas
Prince of Wales Flies First Flight in British Plane
The Prince of Wales took his first flight as airplane owner to visit his father at Sandringham aboard a G. H. Gypsy Moth priced at 3 300. He insisted on a pure British craft. The bright red and blue Moth bears a silver plate with H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. The plane has an aluminum nose and scarlet leather upholstery that can be inflated to cushion bumps.
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Prince of Wales
Sandringham
World Grain Show National Committee Sets Toronto Meeting
Hon W R Motherwell minister of agriculture calls a second national committee meeting in Toronto on November 21 for the world grain conference and exhibition. Preparations for Regina 1932 proceed with tentative prize hats ready to distribute to provinces and foreign invites.
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W. R. Motherwell
Toronto
Regina
Broadcast Trials In Ber Public Courtrooms Weighed
A German report says broadcasting trials in Berlin courtrooms could begin with no legal objections. It would be a novelty to be copied worldwide as all trials are public.
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Ber
Minard's Liniment for Neuritis Ends Feud
Public notice notes use of Minard's Liniment for neuritis and includes a witty quote about thought and heart. The fragment presents a historical ad or statement implying medicinal claim and moral reflection.
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