Attitudes Of Mind A Saskatchewan column on perceptions
The piece argues that climate and hardship are largely attitudes of mind shaping daily life. It cites a US Canadian border dispute over farm location, a Saskatchewan merchant praising Conservative victory, and how fear and pessimism worsen conditions. It contrasts negative thoughts with the uplift from kind, hopeful thinking across society.
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Canada
Maine
United States
Saskatchewan
Jamaica Backs Canada Trade Shifts Responding to Preferences
Kingston businessman L. T. Kennedy said Jamaica's gratitude for Canada's tariff preferences is diverting millions of dollars in trade from the United States. He noted Jamaica buys much flour and other fruits and vegetables from Canada, reflecting a growing shift in commerce after his Montreal visit.
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Canada
United States
Jamaica
L. T. Kennedy
Kingston
Montreal
New CN Exhibition Building Planned For Toronto
A new permanent building to be erected in Toronto for the Canadian National Exhibition with a cost of 1,000,000 dollars. The existing exhibition park structures are valued at over 20,600,000 dollars. The project will house horse and cattle exhibitions.
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Toronto
Exhibition Park
Husband confides business troubles to wife in sermon
A minister questions Mrs. Smith about her husband sharing his business woes with her. Mrs. Smith confirms the pattern, saying he confides his troubles "every blessed time" she buys anything.
A Woman Outsources Work to Others in Clever Proverb
A saying suggests that a woman may be capable of any task a man can perform yet often the most clever person gets a man to do it for her. The line reflects gendered labor dynamics and sly wit typical of historical adages.
Unemployment Relief Unit to Administer $20 Million Fund
A new Labor Department unit will manage the $20,000,000 unemployment relief fund under the Minister of Labor, with the Ministers of Railways and Public Works assisting. Harry Hereford of Ottawa will lead as Director of Unemployment Relief, formerly registrar under the Industrial Disputes Investigation Act.
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Labor Department
Canada maple products 1930 value and quantities
In 1930 Canada produced maple syrup and maple sugar totaling 5,250,620 dollars. Syrup amounted to 2,185,379 gallons valued at 3,869,107 dollars, while sugar weighed 8,208,276 pounds and was worth 1,381,513 dollars. The average syrup price was 1.77 per gallon and the sugar averaged 0.17 per pound.
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Canada
Pedigreed Poultry Shipment to the Philippines
A shipment of six crates of pedigree white leghorn hens and cock erels has been sent from Vancouver to the Philippines as foundation stock. The tale also includes a humorous exchange about egotism between a father and son.
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Phillipines
Vancouver
British Columbia
Wealthy For a Day Miss Maiken Borring in Berlin
Miss Maiken Borring a medical student from Copenhagen won a first prize in Politiken enabling a day in Berlin with all expenses paid. She could not buy anything of value after the prize ended. Her extravagances included a visit to Prof Albert Einstein a plane ride a costly limousine rides fine meals and theatre attendance in Berlin.
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Maiken Borring
Copenhagen
Denmark
Berlin
Politiken
Miss Borring
Albert Einstein
Dr Williams Pink Pills Aid Nervous People
Pale people are described as nervous due to pale blood and symptoms like headaches and sleeplessness. The ad asserts Dr Williams Pink Pills improve blood quality and strength, citing Mrs G Cook of Toronto as a testimonial after a nervous breakdown. Pills sold 50 cents a box by The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
Canada to help build Bermuda’s first railway project
Canada will play a valuable part in Bermuda’s proposed first railway to be completed in about a year. Louis McDonald of Vancouver, a rail bed and track laying expert, sails on the Lady Somers after hiring ten Montreal workers. He has 35 years in rail work, served in WWI, and now works with Belfour Beatty Co. of London on the project.
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Canada
Bermuda
Louis McDonald
Vancouver
C.N
Lady Somers
Montreal
J. W. Stewart
Belfour, Beatty and Co
London
England
Permits Cancelled Over Foot and Mouth Disease in England
An Ottawa Department of Agriculture order under the Animal Contagious Diseases Act cancels all imports of cattle sheep goats and swine from Great Britain to Canada due to foot and mouth disease confirmed near Leeds. Existing shipments already embarked remain allowed. The order is dated September 8 1930.
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England
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Great Britain
Canada
Leeds
Carter's Little Liver Pills Promise Relief After Meals
Advert reads that belching sour stomach and fear of heart trouble can be prevented and relieved by taking Carter's Little Liver Pills after meals. It claims the pills neutralize gases, sweeten the stomach, relieve indigestion, and cleanse stomach liver and bowels, offering a tonic effect. A 25 cent package is urged.
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Carter
Ancient Iron Foundry Unearthed At Mumba Northern Rhodesia
An enormous iron foundry dating 3000 to 4000 years old was discovered at Mumbwa in Northern Rhodesia. Three distinct races used the site, the final one being an intelligent people skilled at selecting stones and combining bone and quartz in molds to create tools by pouring molten lead and applying intense heat.
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Mumbwa
Northern Rhodesia
Green Tomato and Onion Pickle by Betty Barclay
Slice the green tomatoes and onions in layers with salt, then let stand overnight. Drain the liquid, cook with pepper allspice dry mustard mustard seed sugar and vinegar for 30 minutes, then fill jars and cool. Store in a cool dry place.
Pennsylvania Chili Sauce and Asthma Remedy Ad
A recipe for Pennsylvania chili sauce using 24 tomatoes and pantry spices is paired with an asthma remedy promotion. The ad claims Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy benefits women sufferers, citing testimonials as proof.
Vermifuge Claims Safe Use With Delicate Children
An old advertisement touts Mother Graves Worm Exterminator as a harmless vermifuge suitable for the most delicate child with no risk to the constitution, presenting it as a safe pre paration option.
New Diet Card from Slot Machine Unveiled in Dresden
A new slot machine at the International Hygiene exhibition in Dresden weighs you measures your height and prints a card outlining your diet. The card shows the types of foods and the daily calorie allowance tailored to the individual.
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Dresden
Germany
Americans Spend One Million Daily On Ice Cream
Americans buy about one million dollars worth of ice cream each day, reflecting strong demand across the country and steady consumption patterns reported in market briefs.
Parachute System For Plane Tied To Dr Parr In Oakland
A parachute device designed by Dr J T Parr a Oakland dentist is released by a control lever. The parachute exits through a trap door in the upper wing and slows the plane to a landing speed of about 15 miles per hour.
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J. T. Parr
Oakland
California
Nightly message on Sir J Bickerstaffe's funeral wreath
The repeated nightly message delivered by his chauffeur to Sir J. Bickerstaffe appeared on the funeral wreath. It stated the fire is dying out the water is hot the premises are secured with doors bolted mouse traps set and there are no mice. Good-night Sir John.
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Sir J. Bickerstaffe
Sir John
Couple crosses Yukon wilds to Alaska on foot
William Albee and his wife, both in their early twenties, walked from Fort George British Columbia toward Liard Post with heavy packs and a dog. After nine weeks and scarce provisions they survived on moose meat. They expect to winter in Dawson and plan to cross Alaska next summer toward Siberia and around the world.
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British Columbia
Alaska
William Albee
Glendale
California
E. P. Albee
Telegraph Creek
Fort George
Albee
Liard Post
Dawson
Bering Strait
Siberia
Minard's Liniment For Chest Congestion
Recent photographs of the planets add evidence to the belief that Mars Jupiter and Venus have an atmosphere as the earth has. Piano keys are being made in Italy of zeolite a casein plastic.
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Mars
Jupiter
Venus
Earth
Italy
Gesture Of Friendship McGill To Receive Fountain
A marble fountain designed by Gertrude V Whitney will be presented to McGill University in Montreal by a United States goodwill committee to Canada. Dr John W W Finley of the New York Times will deliver the presentation address and His Excellency Lord Willingdon, Governor-General, will present the fountain to the university through Chancellor E W Beatty and Principal Sir Arthur Currie.
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United States
Canada
Montreal
Gertrude V. Whitney
McGill University
John W W. Finley
New York Times
Lord Willingdon
E. W. Beatty
Arthur Currie
London bookseller Collects 400 Editions of Robinson Crusoe
A London bookseller has gathered more than 400 editions of Robinson Crusoe in all languages. The collection spans multiple countries and includes rare variants, reflecting the enduring popularity of Daniel Defoe’s classic. The dealer plans a public display and potential sale of several notable copies.
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London
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