Education and world views from Premier Douglas speech
Premier T G Douglas addressed the Teachers Convention on education in a changing world. He urged building character through church home and school, emphasized democracy depends on citizens, and urged youth to care about a global "one world" beyond color creed or race. He warned of ideological clashes and stressed education geared to a democratic world, achievable by example.
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T. G. Douglas
Teachers’ Convention
Douglas
Canada
Start the New Year: Humboldt Should Rebuild Local Industry
The Town Council and Board of Trade should jointly review Humboldt's problems desires and possibilities to support established industries while pursuing new ones. With a clear plan, Humboldt can participate in Canada and Saskatchewan growth and development.
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Humboldt
Laskin
Board of Trade
London Times
Canada
Saskatchewan
Blood donors urged in Alberta for lifeline to hospitals
The Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service appeals in Alberta stress two facts. Lives depend on adequate blood and plasma supplies and the service is a communal good where every donor is treated equally. Patients and medical professionals alike recognize the vital impact of donor gifts on health and recovery.
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Alberta
Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Its So Easy To Criticize And Praise Deserves Spotlight
The Reston Recorder reflects year end thoughts on criticism and praise across professions. A Reston school teacher notes how praise often comes late or not at all, urging recognition of good work in teaching and ministry, while acknowledging publishing errors are visible but inevitable. A letter from Killarney Legion counters criticism of the paper, praising recent assistance and signed by Legionaires.
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Reston Recorder
Reston
Swan River
Killarney
Killarney Legion
Legionaires
Tton
Mr. Clements
Clements
Saskatchewan Plebiscite Divides Time Opinions
In Saskatchewan the October 31 plebiscite on time standards reports 101,292 for Central Standard and 679,050 against it with B ballot splits showing 72,561 favor Central, 18,390 for Daylight Saving, and 83,267 for Mountain Standard. The vote’s inconclusive outcome hints at continued local option times and possible provincial decree as in Alberta.
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Saskatchewan
L. F. McIntosh
Alberta
Proper administration and honesty in town affairs
The text argues for a proper inquiry when doubts arise about any organization or government body. It stresses that an inquiry can exonerate or charge individuals, cautions against premature judgments, and defends democracy and due process as essential to justice, noting contrasts with other nations.
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Russia
Hungary
New Traffic Rules Spark Public Surprise in North Battleford
The News Optimist notes North Battleford council approved traffic changes last week and new stop signs appeared without prior publicity. The paper supports regulation but criticizes the rapid action for lacking public information and consent, urging better communication to gain citizen cooperation.
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North Battleford
Council
Western picture brightens magazine cover
The Estevan Mercury notes Maclean's depiction of the Oxbow Herald office showing owner Joe Pedlar and editor Ralph Allen. It lauds the paper as well edited and prairie representative while pondering eastern views of the west and praising Pedlar's leadership in raising standards. The piece, referencing historical east–west bias, ends with a civic nod to the Oxbow weekly press.
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Oxbow Herald
Maclean's Magazine
Herald
Maclean's
Frank Arbuckle
Ralph Allen
Oxbow
Allen
Prairies
Joe Pedlar
Jack Staters
Toronto
Great Lakes
Estevan Mercury
Matching lamps for home workshop in brass and wood
Guth Wyeth Spears describes a home workshop project featuring brass tubing and wood lamps. A floor lamp provides top light beside a chair while a table lamp suits desk or end table. Both use pattern 204, mailed for 35c, as part of the Complete Living-Room Packet containing five patterns for $1.50.
Plane weathervane pattern 210 for home workshop
Graceful two foot wing span plane pattern with white enamel red and black trim. Propeller turns with breeze and it can mount on a standard ridgepole or exposed area. Includes actual size cutting guides and assembly directions. Price 35c with 2c first class mailing or 5c air mail. Mail to Home Workshop Patterns Vancouver B C.
Harry Clements retires from Saskatchewan agriculture post
Harry Clements, a longtime public servant and pivotal figure in Saskatchewan farming, retires after 43 years with the provincial Department of Agriculture. Born in Iowa and raised in the West, he joined federal and provincial lands offices, led grazing lands, served in World War I, and witnessed agriculture evolve from ox teams to modern mechanization.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
Harry Clements
Federal Department of the Interior
Prairie Lily
Regina
I. C. Nollet
Clements
W. H. Horner
P. W. Doake
Cle
Ments
Department and Agriculture
Mr. Clements
Prairies
Iowa
Red Deer
Alberta
Moose Jaw
Dominion Land Office
Land Office
Awakening West
France
Department of the Interior
Department of Natural Resources
Four year old Saundra and Grandma tale of gifts
A four year old girl Saundra visits her adopted neighbor Grandma who once promised gifts if not teased. When a day came with no treat, Saundra hinted she would not ask for candy next time. The anecdote notes burnooses protect wearers from the sun in the Orient.
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Saundra
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the Sun
Swift Current
Sask
the Journal
Humboldt, Sask
the Mail
Drumheller
Manitoba
the Times
Tabor
the News Optimist
North Battleford, Sask
Western Picture
Brightens Magazine
Patean
Department P.P.L
West Std Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Turee
Jawaharlal Nehru
Tibet
Dalai Lama
India
New Delhi
Eng Grug
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