Remembrance Day Reflections On War And Peace
A Remembrance Day meditation notes the world observance on November 11, urging constant memory of war's tragedies and promotion of peace. It cites Canada as a peace-loving nation, calls for curbing nationalism, urges global disarmament, and stresses personal responsibility for preserving peace. An unrelated joke about a spa and a medical statistic on road accidents follows.
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Flanders Fields
Canada
Geneva
Isaac F. Marcosson
Europe
San Marino Day Divides Time By Quarters
In San Marino the tiny Italian republic, the day is split into quarters and no clock ever strikes more than six strokes.
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San Marino
Republic
Italy
Mirrors Line New Restaurant Interiors Attracting Men
An unusual dining spot features walls and ceilings covered entirely with large mirrors. The venue markets itself to a broad clientele, signaling inclusive appeal and a novelty ambiance for patrons.
Dominion Drama Festival Praised by Noel Coward Visit
British playwright Noel Coward praises the Dominion Drama Festival as a firm cultural contribution in Canada. He says it stirs theatre-minded interest among Little Theatre groups and hopes to attend next spring. Coward, 96, notes he has had about two dozen plays produced and travels to Milwaukee for a rehearsal of Point Valain ahead of a Boston debut.
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Canada
Asia
Noel Coward
Canes
Mr. Coward
Ottawa
Coward
Milwaukee
Kruschen Relief Ad Offers Free Trial Bottles
An old advertisement promises relief from indigestion and poor appetite through Kruschen daily doses that stimulate digestive juices and ensure regular elimination. It touts a free trial bottle with a regular bottle as a complete offer, urging quick action before limited supplies run out.
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Kruschen
Nobel Prize Awarded to Luigi Pirandello
Luigi Pirandello, Italian dramatist and novelist, wins the Nobel literary prize chosen from American and European figures. The award, valued around 45 thousand dollars, marks his recognition alongside past laureates and notes his Sicilian birth in 1867 and Rome residence. His works span poetry, plays, and prose, with famous titles such as Six Characters in Search of an Author and The Man with the Flower in His Mouth.
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Lugi Pirandello
Pirandella
Ivan Buin
Pirandello
Girgenti
Sicily
Rome
University of
Bonn
Midnight Rivalry at a Virginia Negro School
A traveler recounts a Deanville Virginia incident where a dark skinned boy nicknamed Midnight resists a lighter pupil's use of the name. The exchange escalates as Midnight retorts with a sharp correction about their respective complexions and a mocking clock reference.
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Deanville
Virginia
Lissen
Ontario auto accidents jump in first nine months 1934
Minister of highways Hon. T. B. McQuestin reports Ontario road crashes rose 92 percent in the first nine months of 1934 from the previous year, with a death toll of 360. He notes a likely domestic supply shortage for spring next year as 1934 production plus carry-over may meet only about half normal needs. The Dominion Seed Branch comments on the seed situation.
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Ontario
T. B. McQuestin
Canada
Dominion Seed
Josing Your Sweetheart by His Handwriting
Lawrence Hibbert offers Grapho-Analyst guidance on how handwriting reveals character and compatibility in marriage. A Toronto reader seeks help. Hibbert advises divorce action in harsh mismatches and invites others to submit samples for analysis with fees and return envelopes.
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Cupid
Gaiy
Gir
M. H
Toronto
Lemon Gelatin and Celery Croquettes Recipes
Readable text shows two recipes: a lemon gelatin pudding with sugar lemon rind juice and egg yolks, and celery croquettes fried in crumbs with a white sauce. Also a closing note about budgeting for a family of five with simple means.
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Dale
Canada Shows Improvement in Trade and Exports
Canadian Manufacturers' Association reports improved conditions across Canada since spring 1933. Empire trade drives growth with 12 months to Sept 1934 exports to empire nearly $324 million, higher than 1930. Foreign exports reach about $567 million. Peace River district to join western grain board. hogs graded in 1934 down 172,459 from 1983. Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes noted at Katmai National Park Alaska.
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Canada
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Montreal
Asbestos Suit Stood Test Man Entered Flaming Building
A man tested a new asbestos suit at Slough by entering a blazing smoke filled building. He recovered heavy boxes and exited unharmed wearing a full body asbestos garment, heavy footwear, mittens, and a cylindrical mask with a long valance.
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Slough
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Scott
Dominion Drama Festival
Carter
Lede Lear Pia
Wong
Lawrence Wibbert
Lawrence Hibbert
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Man
Betty Barclay
Big Sie
Big Valve
Big Ben
Peace River District
Western Board of Grain Standards
Eb, Ramsay
Board of Grain Commissioners
Katmal National Park
Alaska
League
League of Nations
Eduard Benes
Chamber of Deputies
Praha
Benes
Aristide Briand
Leek
England
Eveready
Ovei
Canadian National ‘Carbon CO. Ltd
Montrest
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