Keeping up with the Joneses and the national burden
An editorial laments consumer excess and social pressure to match others. It argues prosperity fueled by unnecessary spending and extravagant public works worsened by inequality, urging a shift toward economy and fairer wealth distribution to avoid collective self-destruction. George Washington’s call for economy frames a call to temper desires and prioritize prudent governance.
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Joneses
California
Florida
George Washington
New Appointment Dr C N Bell Retired in Grain Boards
Dr C N Bell former first secretary of the Winnipeg Grain Exchange and secretary of the Western Grain Standards Board and Grain Appeals Board has been superannuated upon reaching civil service age. He is succeeded by Major C J Drake transferred from the Canadian Government Elevators at Fort William. Drake is a well known Winnipeg figure having held a Manitoba legislature secretarial post for several years.
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C. N. Bell
Winnipeg Grain Exchange
Western Grain Standards Board
Grain Appeals Board
C. J. Drake
Fort William
Major Drake
Winnipeg
Manitoba
British Women Live Longer Than Americans Claim
British women claim longer lifespans than Americans with death rates for ages 25 to 64 over 30 percent higher in the United States than in Britain.
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Britain
The Chemical Industry in Poland Gains Global Spotlight
The Polish chemical industry stands as a vital sector with extensive global reach, driving exports, innovation, and jobs across regions. Government policies support investment, while European market ties shape production, pricing, and competition.
Radium Paint Linked to Cancer in Clock Dial Workers
Final report by Harrison S. Martland cites increasing cancer among New Jersey clock dial painters exposed to radium. Alpha particle exposure from radium emanations may cause cancer, with 5 of 18 deaths in New Jersey women and a sixth cancer death from swallowing radium paint. Four more cases monitored.
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New Jersey
Harrison S. Martland
M.D
Department of Pathology
Newark City Hospital
Ge American Journal of Cancer
New York
Connecticut
When Wife Talks Does She Know When to Stop
A humorous exchange notices a married couple's banter about conversation. The husband asks if she knows when to stop speaking and replies they have only been married nine years, hinting at ongoing dialogue in their relationship.
Railway to Ben Nevis Urged to Reach Mountain Peak
A proposal gains momentum to build a railway to the summit of Ben Nevis in Scotland, the country’s highest mountain, aiming to ease ascent and boost tourism. The measure draws debate over feasibility and environmental impact.
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Ben Nevis
Scotland
Gasoline Stealing Hits Northern Canada War Effort
Government caches in Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories have seen hundreds of gallons of gasoline stolen over two years. RC A F pilots in remote bush country risk life or death when fuel caches are breached. Fuel costs soar from 35 cents to 9 to 15 dollars per gallon due to freighting expenses and scarcity.
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North
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Northwest Territories
R.c.alp
Rc.a.f
Civilization
Northern
Reindeer Lake
Hard Times In Labrador Starvation in Button Bay District
About 12 000 families in Labrador's Button Bay district face starvation this winter due to the cod fishing collapse. Rev A S Leamorgan reported to the Quebec cabinet, prompting Premier Taschereau to seek rapid relief, hoping for 50 50 support from Dominion authorities.
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Button Bay
Labrador
Quebec
A. S. Leamorgan
L. A. Taschereau
Draperies Restored With Diamond Dyes
Mrs. J F T of Montreal recounts reconditioning creased sun faded draperies after a packing mishap. She describes line drying, dyeing with Diamond Dyes to a deeper green and praises easy use, brilliant color, and cloth life preservation.
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J.F.T
Montreal
Wool leather hailed as new leather substitute in UK
The British Wool Industries Research Association in Leeds has developed wool leather, a waterproof material resembling leather yet made from wool. It can be produced cheaply and in any shade, suitable for boot uppers, furniture, coats, and upholstery in cars, buses, and trains.
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British Wool Industries Research Association
Leeds
England
Swedish farmers award diplomas for hereditary land tenure
In Vermland Sweden 164 farmers receive diplomas recognizing long hereditary tenancy. The Eda family holds land since 1470 while another family at Norda Emter ud has farmed since 1480. Royal Aero Club England plans to admit women as guests with potential full membership later.
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Vermland
Sweden
Eda
Norda Emterud
Royal Aero Club
England
Debt of Nature Renders Futile Efforts to Bargain
A concise observation notes that evading payment when facing death is pointless, likening mortality to a debt owed to nature and suggesting no discount can alter the inevitable settlement.
Carter's Little Liver Pills Promise Quick Liver Help
Blackburn resident Frank C. reports relief from acid stomach and constipation after using Carter's Little Liver Pills. The all vegetable tonic claims to end constipation indigestion biliousness headaches and improve complexion. Available from druggists in 23c and 75c red packages.
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Frank C
Blackburn
Carter
Lord Byng Restores Public Confidence at Scotland Yard
The Times lauds Lord Byng’s leadership as Metropolitan Police head noting initial doubts over military credentials but praising his thorough work. It credits him with restoring complete public confidence in the force and earning lasting respect as a strong administrator.
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Lord -Byng-by
London Times
Europe
Scotland Yard
Lord Byng
Britain
Metropolitan Police Department
The
Times
Quebec
Persian Balm Beauty Potent on Delicate Complexions
Persian Balm promises rare charm with a fragrance likened to a flower. It cools the skin and leaves complexions youthful and attractive, serving as powder base for oily skin or a beautifying lotion. It tones and stimulates, and may soften hands to a flawless white.
Corned Beef Loaf With Lemon Gelatin
A weekly recipe for corned beef loaf uses lemon gelatin dissolved in boiling water with meat stock Worcestershire and paprika. Fold in ground corned beef grated onion and mustard, then chill in a leaf pan until firm. Unmold and serve on crisp lettuce with eggs or tomato wedges. Serves 10.
Quince Honey Made From Quince and Apple Mixture
Instructions outline a fruit preparation to create a honeylike preserve. Pare and grate six quinces and four large apples, juice two lemons. Use three quarters of the pulp weight in sugar, pour boiling water, stir until dissolved, add pulp and lemon juice, cook until clear, then pour into hot glasses and seal with paraffin.
Douglas' Egyptian Liniment Benefit Claim
An advertisement extols Douglas' Egyptian Liniment as a versatile remedy for toothache neuralgia sore throat quinsy and croup plus burns sores Barber's Itch and Ringworm, urging readers to keep it handy for quick relief.
Crowd confronts police at Einstein lecture on vectors
A large crowd faced police as Professor Albert Einstein outlined a new theory on vectors in three dimensional space. A student asked who Samson was and the scholar replied with the biblical line about Samson entertaining the Philistines, ending with bring the house down.
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Albert Einstein
Samson
Begonia Varieties Favor Sunlight and Northern Windows
The article notes that begonia types colored with rich blossoms prefer ample sunshine, while varieties with spotted leaves perform better in north-facing windows. It highlights sunlight needs vs. light tolerance for care.
Lack of iron blamed for pellagra source shows diet concern
A historical note argues that pellagra stems from iron deficiency rather than a lack of vitamin B6. The statement reflects early nutritional debates, suggesting diet composition rather than specific vitamin scarcity as the primary cause.
Drought Ravages Italian Flax Crop Across Regions
Drought has caused significant damage to the flax crop in Italy, affecting yields across multiple regions and prompting farmers to assess losses and potential recovery measures. Officials monitor weather patterns as farmers seek alternatives.
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Italy
Mass Production and Mass Purchasing Paradox
A historical reflection notes mass production as valuable only if goods meet real wants. It cites a wise teacher warning that surplus production harms those who face no emergencies. The piece mocks habit of repetitive, aimless labor like grease cup filling or lever moving, which leaves workers hungry as demand shifts.
Drastic Cuts in U S Naval Expenditures Announced
The United States Navy plans large scale budget reductions for 1933, cutting over 50 million dollars and eliminating nonessential activities. More than 3,000 civilian employees will be laid off and over 4,000 sailors and Marines removed from the rolls. Navy yards in Boston and Charleston will close, along with the New Orleans operating base, Newport naval station, and Lake Denmark ammunition depot.
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United States Naval
United States Navy
Boston
Mass
Charlston
D.C
New Orleans
Naval Station
Newport
Rhode Island
Naval Ammunition Depot
Lake Denmark
New Jersey
Ready Made Medicine Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
An advertisement extols Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal remedy for common illnesses. It promises relief for coughs colds sore throat bronchial issues and specializes in burns scalds cuts and sores, claiming no physician needed and proof lies in use.
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Dr. Thomas
Canada Holds Its Head High In Business Integrity
The piece notes Canada generally maintains strong business integrity and solidity, with a minority that occasionally missteps. It observes that while miscreants exist, they are few, yet their actions can still be widely broadcast.
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Canada
World Poultry Congress Delegates Invite Rome Visit
Delegates to the fifth World's Poultry Congress in Rome Italy 1933 are urged to take an eight day government hosted tour of Italy visiting Lega Horn Florence Pisa Perouse Ancona Bologna Roviga Milan Como Venice. Canadian delegates may return via Switzerland Germany Belgium and France en route to Britain with options via Paris South of France Gibraltar Old Spain Riviera or Naples with Palermo day. F C Elford Dominion Poultry Husbandman leads Canadian participation and awaits inquiries.
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Rome
Italy
Legahorn
Florence
Pisa
Perouse
Ancona
Bologna
Roviga
Milan
Como
Venice
Switzerland
Germany
Belgium
France
Great Britain
Paris
Gibraltar
Old
Spain
Riveria
Naples
Palermo
F. C. Elford
Dominion Poultry Husbandman
Telegraphing Flowers By Tele Graph Delivery Soon Visualized
The Florists Telegraph Delivery Association reports at its recent convention that television may let customers see their bouquet choice and supervise arrangement before delivery. The idea could extend to offering a scent preview in the future.
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Florists Telegraph Delivery Association
Christian Science Monitor
Alberta to survey peat moss deposits for commercial use
The Alberta Government plans to ask the Dominion Government to authorize Dr A Anrep a peat moss specialist with the Federal Department of Mines to conduct an extensive survey of peat moss deposits in Alberta next year. The aim is to determine the commercial qualities of Alberta peat moss for insulation and agricultural purposes. A man's reputation is made as much by what he leaves unsaid as by what he says.
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Alberta
Dominion
A. Anrep
Federal
Department of Mines
Old learnings outlived usefulness says critics
A provocative remark asserts that those deemed too old to learn have outlived their usefulness, stirring debate on lifelong learning and ageism in education and work. The statement centers on generational capability and policy implications for training programs.
Tax on Portugal Radio Buyers Set at 2.25 Dollars
Portugal announces a yearly tax on radio receivers set at 2.25 dollars per set. The levy targets owners of radio sets and signals government revenue plans for broadcasting and communications.
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Portugal
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W. ON
Betty Barclay
Finstein
M MacDonald
Medea
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