Canadians See Loss From U S Export Wheat Route
Canadian officials and editors urge shifting wheat exports from U S ports to Canada citing reduced costs and greater national income. They argue completing the Hudson Bay Railway would funnel prairie grain to Canadian ports, boosting purchasing power by tens of millions annually and easing transit through Montreal and U S outlets.
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U.S
United States
Moose Jaw
Canada
Booth Buffalo
Panama Canal
Hudson Bay
News Chronicle
Port Arthur
Fort William
Montreal
Hien
A. McKeown
The
Railway Commission
Vancouver
Pacific
Atlantic
Wheat shipments in Vancouver trend low for year end
Wheat movement from Vancouver remains heavier than last year for the period but forecasts for the crop year suggest a low total. Estimates range from 18 million to 40 million bushels. Last year bookings filled port capacity through February, while this year December bookings total 4 million bushels and only one ship is slated for January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Insects Cause One Billion Dollars in North America
Dr L Metcalfe of the University of Illinois told the Ontario Entomological Society convention in Guelph that North America loses about one billion dollars yearly to insects, five times the world total, with at least 560000 insect species on the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American
L. Metcalfe
University of Illinois
Ontario Entomological Society
Guelph
Silent air fleet beckons German engineers
Berlin engineers claim to have developed a nearly silent aircraft that could render air defence harder to counter. Squadrons of silent air raiders are envisioned, altering future aviation warfare dynamics.
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Berlin
Paris Edict Lets Veterans Beg on City Streets
Paris grants begging rights only to former soldiers amid ongoing crackdown on panhandlers. Officials clear streets of nuisance beggars while unemployed veterans may beg without interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Rag Gatherer Reveals Trade Fortunes at Court
A laborer testifying at Bamber Bridge police court in London described rag collecting as highly profitable noting he earned as much as 300 dollars in one week. He called the trade lucrative, saying fortunes were being made through rag gathering.
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Bamber Bridge
London
Marriage in Haste Leads to Uncertain Home Life
A brief item notes that some girls wed quickly and later find themselves in unstable living arrangements, likened to a cheap boarding house, reflecting social concerns of marriage prospects.
Wasps Tease With Affection Yet People Remain Indifferent
Reports note wasps display affectionate behavior but few observers react, leaving researchers puzzled by the species social dynamics and public apathy toward their interactions.
Canada Population Up 9.23 Million as Immigration Rebounds
The Ottawa estimate places Canada’s present population at 9 million plus, up 428 thousand since June 1 1921. Growth driven by land settlers and stronger immigration is expected to continue, with urban population rising and prewar immigration levels potentially returning by year end.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Efries
Devonshire Immigrants Planned for Western Canada
John Passmore of Barnstaple England states 306 families from Devonshire will move to Western Canada under overseas settlement next spring. W R Park of Keter oversees the migration with aims to bring over 3,000 families, including 300 in spring 1925, as skilled agriculturists with £200 advances per family under the Empire Settlement Act repayable over 25 years at 5 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire
England
Western Canada
John Passmore
Barnstaple
Devon
Eng
Winnipeg
W. R. Park
Keter
Canada
Canadian National Railway
Imperial
Family center in Alberta unites Bowie family farm
Mrs. Bowie a California widow with eight cows moves to Alberta to keep her family together. She buys three sections nearly 2000 acres to form a community farming center with a house for herself and five unmarried sons and homes for married sons and future wives.
Canadian Waters Kept Stocked With Fish
The federal department of marine and fisheries runs forty one hatcheries between Atlantic and Pacific to supply inland waters. Spawn is distributed on a standard basis after streams and lakes are examined and classified by physical condition fishing extent and overall fish producing value.
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Federal
Department of Marine and Fisheries
Atlantic
Pacific
Lynx Attack Report Near Peterboro Ont
Harry Tanner of Apsley north of Peterboro reports a lynx attack at night while he rode with his sister. The cat leaped at the car hood after being illuminated by headlights, trembled on the hood, then fell off and disappeared. No injuries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tanner
Apsiey
Peterboro
Ont
Street Musician Spars With Policeman Over Permissions
A street musician refuses to bow to a policeman’s request for permission to play. The officer says the musician must accompany him, while the musician answers with defiant, garbled mooching phrases signaling reluctance and mockery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruffy
Mooch Plessure
Canadian Cattle Shine at British Fat Stock Show in Norwich
At the Norwich fat stock show Canadian cattle excelled with a steer from Canada's federal agriculture department taking three first prizes, two specials and the reserve championship. Canada has exported over 76 500 cattle to Britain this year, up about 20 percent from last year, confirming strong demand and suitability to British feeds.
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Norwich
England
Federal Department of Agriculture
Canada
Trade Within Empire Aims British Wheat Market Shift
A British Empire Producers Organization resolution urges expanding home wheat production and purchasing remaining imports from Empire centers. It calls for organizing Empire wheat supplies and an inquiry to fix Britain's minimum annual home-grown quota.
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Britain
British Empire Producers’ Organization
Great Britain
Government
Britain Leads In Shipping and Employs More Tonnage
The London Daily Telegraph notes Britain heads shipping by employing a larger share of its tonnage than any other maritime nation. It reports global excess capacity with obsolescent ships idle in ports and state owned vessels unprofitable in American ports. It cites uneven demand and flag discrimination as factors, while praising Britain’s efficiency and employment level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Daily Telegraph
The Hudson Bay Route restatement and stalled promises
Ljoya Roberts in the List ening Post revisits the Borden Government plan to finish the Hudson Bay route by 1915. He notes war dynamics, labor and money shortages, and East of Winnipeg locations creating obstacles for a project dubbed the road to nowhere by Montreal papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ljoya Roberts
Hudson Bay
Borden
Winnipeg
Montreal
Port Arthur
Fort William
The
Montreal Gazette
Montreal Star
Canada buys less from United States amid trade shift
In the 12 months to October Canada imported $534 million from the United States, down $86.1 million from a year earlier. Exports to the United States reached $418 million, up $7.06 million. The trade balance with the U.S. improved by $93 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United
Settlers' Effects Enter Canada From United States Rise
The Department of Trade and Commerce reports a rise in settlers' effects brought into Canada from the United States. From April to September 1924 the value reached 3,129,339 dollars, up from 2,666,872 dollars in the same period the previous year. September alone showed 541,123 dollars, vs 461,519 in August 1924 and 503,437 in September 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Department of Trade and Commerce
Dominion
Turpentine and Rosin Industry Gains Value 50 Percent
The United States turpentine and rosin industry saw output value rise by fifty percent over the last two years. The 1923-24 crop year total value reached $38,718,745 according to the census bureau report.
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United States
United States Census Bureau
Alberta Wheat Pool Signs 160000 Acres in Drive
The Alberta wheat pool completed a membership drive signing up 160 000 acres of wheat land. The pool reports about 3 000 000 acres still under contract, indicating strong expansion in its program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Wheat Pool
Bible joke about baseball and Rebecca at the well
A humorous exchange notes baseball first mentioned in the Bible with Johnny answering Rebecca walked to the well with the pitcher. The line plays on biblical imagery and a pun about pitcher and pitcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Rebecca
Beekeeping Association Forms on Vancouver Island
Interest in beekeeping has grown in the Saanich district of Vancouver Island leading to a beekeepers association. A preliminary 1923 meeting at the experimental station formed the group which now has 56 members from across the island to Prince Rupert.
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Saanich
Vancouver Island
Island
Alberni
Alert Bay
Prince Rupert
Leviathan liner hosts on board banking system
A banking system operates aboard the liner Leviathan, providing financial services to passengers and crew during the voyage. The system handles deposits, transfers, and currency exchange, enabling travelers to manage funds while at sea.
Downtown Los Angeles bans parades to protect business and safety
Hundreds of business establishments in Los Angeles prohibit all parades in the downtown district arguing such events demoralize commerce invite crime and threaten life and property.
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Los Angeles
Flat slab marks Cody grave on Lookout Mountain in Colmado
A plain concrete slab sits over the grave of Buffalo Bill Cody on Lookout Mountain in Colmado, a simple memorial at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill” Cody
Lookout Mountain
Colmado
Pot and Pan Cleaning Tip From Lemon Juice Mixes
Aluminum pots and pans can be cleaned by rubbing with lemon juice. A mixture of silver sand and lemon juice also serves as an effective cleaner.
Population of Russia in Europe and Asia Cited
The article states Russia spans Europe and Asia with a population around 125 606 000, noting the vast geographic extent and demographic size across both continents.
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Russia
Europe
Asia
Certified Seed Potatoes Improve Canadian Yields
The Dominion's seed potato certification program in Ottawa greatly reduces disease and raises yields. Dominion botanist notes disease limits profit and that certified seed crops average 238 bushels per acre over ten years, with potential gains of at least fifty percent on Canadian farms.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Dominion
Central Experimental Farm
Acre
Canada
Wool Prices Rise Sharply In Western Canada
Saskatchewan and Manitoba farmers received 24 cents per pound net for wool, with prices up 30 percent from 1923. By November 1st, 224,000 pounds had been shipped by 871 producers, 315 from Manitoba and 556 from Saskatchewan, amid stronger demand for Canadian wool products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers
P.c
Canada’s Population Tops Nine Million in 1924
Estimates by the bureau of statistics show Canada’s total population at 9,226,740 for 1924, up 438,257 since 1921. Every province grows except Prince Edward Island which declines 900 and the Yukon by 600.
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Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Prince Edward Island
Yukon
Ontario to Host Pulling Contests at 1928 Provincial Meet
Horse pulling contests, already popular at Western Canada fairs, attract Ontario attention. J. Lockie Wilson of the Ontario department of agriculture says regular fair events will appear at next year’s provincial plowing match, and Ontario will have a pulling contest with a dynamometer at the 1928 provincial championship.
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Ontario
J. Lockie Wilson
Grandpa’s Advice Meets Modern Dream of Flight
In a brief exchange a grandmother prompts Tom to carry himself proudly and dream of a fine future. Tom counters that he would prefer an aeroplane to a carriage as a grown man.
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Tom
Papyrus Returns as Material in Paper Making
Papyrus, the ancient plant reed once dominant for writing material, is again used in modern paper production. It notes a revival of papyrus in the papermaking industry.
Dont Advice to those about to get married Punch piece
A note on a famous humorous line from Punch magazine that advised couples about to wed with the counterintuitive admonition Dont. The remark remains a signature quip in editorial humor about marriage.
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Punch
Viscount the Percheron Stallion Shipments to South Africa
Viscount a two year old percheron stallion bred by George Lane and Company Pekisko Alberta photographed at the Canadian Pacific East End Stockyards Montreal awaiting shipment to South Africa. Sold by Professor G E Day Guelph for breeding purposes and valued at 1500 dollars. Inspected and selected for Professor Day by Professor Carlyle manager of the Prince of Wales ranch. First Canadian bred horse of its kind to be shipped to South Africa with western breeders watching outcomes.
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Viscount
George Lane and Company
Pekisko
Alberta
Montreal
South Africa
Union of South Africa
G. E. Day
Dominion Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Guelph
Professor Day
Profesoor Carlyle
Prince of Wales
Tankiags
Canada
Canada Dominates World Fur Trade and Winter Fisheries
The Natal Resources Intelligence Service notes Canada is the top fur producer worldwide and details a vast winter fishery in northern lakes. It explains how frozen whitefish and other species are packed on sleighs for markets, mainly serving Ontario Quebec and export markets, with Ontario and Quebec leading fur goods establishments and strong provincial production totals.
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Natal Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Alperta
Maritime Provinces
Hungarian Settler Scheme Plans Large Canadian Land Purchase
Aladar Gedeon of Budapest announces at Winnipeg a plan to bring 1,000 Hungarian settlers and buy 200,000 acres of Western Canada farms. He has completed a 16,000 acre purchase at Indian Head Sask and expects 26,000 acres total, with 200 families to join next spring, pending government approval.
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Indian Head
Canada
Winnipeg
Aladar de Gedeon
Budapest Agricultural Association
Prairie Provinces
Gedeon
Sask
Hungary
Institute Plans Canadian Institute for Plant Research
A meeting of horticultural enthusiasts formed a committee to study organizing a national plant research institute in Canada. The body would promote benefits to various industries and enable more raw plant products to be manufactured domestically rather than abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Institute For Horticultural Research
Institute For
Dominion
Vast Sodium Sulphate Deposits Mapped in Western Canada
L. H. Cole of the Dominion Government mines branch identifies about 100 million tons of sodium sulphate deposits in western Canada, mainly Saskatchewan. Little development has occurred, but Cole believes the deposits will be developed to meet domestic demand in time.
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Canada
Saskatchewan
L. H. Cole
Mines Branch
Dominion
Mr. Cole
Harte spins at windmill near Antwerp in gusty daily rides
Jaques Harte rides a windmill on a farm near Antwerp. In strong wind he reaches about 49 to 50 miles per hour through the air. He performs hand springs and headstands as the mill revolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaques Harte
Antwerp
Jaques
Men For Anti Rust Office In Winnipeg Research
The department of agriculture has started to gather technical identifiers for rust research in Winnipeg. The announcement was made by Hon. W. R. Motherwell, minister of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Winnipeg
W. R. Motherwell
Question on Number of Laws Versus Ten Commandments
The inquiry contrasts American legal statutes with the Ten Commandments, noting a vast modern statute count while acknowledging the historical moral code of the Commandments. It invites reflection on how religious laws relate to civil law.
Profits of Farmers' Company at Calgary Meeting
At the 18th annual United Grain Growers Ltd meeting in Calgary, president T A Crerar reported the company earned net profit of 552 433 12 for year ended August 1924, equal to 12 percent of capital and surplus. An 8 percent dividend was paid totaling 228 176 17, with profit and loss balance at 462 000. Current assets stood at 4 706 804 17 against 1 387 226 41.Current assets rose by 300 000, while liabilities remained steady. Rice Jones cited more than 45 000 profit distributed from the cattle pool since inception. the pool hauled 100 836 head of cattle in the year ended June 20, 1924.
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United Grain Growers’ Ltd
Calgary
T. A. Crerar
Canada
Rice Jones
British Columbia Potato Show Plans Set in Vancouver
Final plans are set for the annual British Columbia potato show and seed exhibit in Vancouver. The province has seen rapid advances in potato production for consumption and seed, driven by the exhibition’s educational efforts and the high quality of local British Columbian potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
British Columbia
Record Salmon Pack Sets Pacific Province Mark
A record salmon pack in British Columbia reaches 1,650,000 cases this year, each 48 pounds, with an approximate value of 16.09 million dollars. The prior peak was 1,616,617 cases in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritish Columbia
The Lesser Evil Country Teacher Cartoon
A classroom gag where a pupil dodges a threat of punishment for naming the caricaturist. The student flouts the demand with a sharp reply, hinting at fears of greater punishment if the truth is revealed.
Treaty Signed Between Czecho Slovakia and Austria
The commercial treaty linking Czecho Slovakia with Austria based on the Austrian tariff approved by the national assembly has been signed.
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Czecho- Slovakia
Austria
National Assembly
The Explanation First Golfer and His Arithmetic
A golf match exchange has a golfer praising Duffer’s high scores while another quips that his arithmetic is faulty. The remarks reflect humor at a round table style.
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Duffer
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