Editorial Cautions on British Textile Preference and Free Trade
The leading editorial argues that raising Britain's preference to 46 percent and opening free trade within five years would devastate Canadian textile industry. It notes higher Canadian production costs, smaller scale, and wage gaps, warning that tariffs protect viability. The piece urges studying U S results before any policy shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borden
Tarif
Canadia
Great Britain
England
United States
Iseelf
Milling interests wary of free wheat policy impact
Colonel Meighes told Montreal papers that free wheat would harm milling firms Canada and farmers alike. The Leake the Woods Company awaits government action before deciding on the pew mill plan, as Western reformers oppose free US grain and fear it could curb the growing milling industry in cities like Regina and Saskatoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Meighes
Montreal
Canada
Leake the Woods Company
Pew
Meighben
United States
Regina Hat
Seakatorn
Reflections on Cost of Living by J W Flavelle in Toronto
J W Flavelle argues the consumer is highly inefficient and cost of living stems from underproduction of farm goods. He cites young female workers misinformed about food buying and telephoned orders. He urges farmer wealth and closer ties between farming and other trades to reduce urban migration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Flavelle
Toronto
Mr. Flavelie
Plavelie
Fiavelie
Ontario
Contrast of the Lives of Farmer and Citizen
The piece contrasts farmer and citizen lifestyles, noting farmers live integrated with family and home while ordinary businessmen separate work from home. It argues nonfarmers misjudge farming due to unfamiliarity with farm routines and household involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eeer Aeee
Gan Eames
Wanted Salesman in Manitota and nearby districts
A rural job notice seeks a capable salesman for Manitota Grekatchewan and Al porta districts. The ad mentions Hardy Varieties from the Western Experimental Stations and lists Stone & Wellington nurseries in Fonthill and Toronto Ontario as references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitota
Grekatchewan
Alporta
Stone & Wellington
Fonthill Nurries
Toronto
Ontario
Homestead and Preemption Prices and Duties
A government notice outlines homestead and preemption terms with prices 63.00 and 100.00 per acre. Buyers must reside on the homestead, cultivate the land, and build a house. acreage may be reduced for rough or stony soil after inspection. Deputy W. W. Cory signs the Interior Ministry notice.
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Mr. Flavelle
MR. H.C. Brewster
British Columbia
Windsor Theatre
Marion Teerts
Bolt
Caby Orem
Mets
TLY Secured
F. Stock Greatell
Sask
Maio St
British Empire
Manitoba
Alberta
Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan
Mort
Brinkley
Grenfell Sun
Rockey d& Clarkson
World Bldg
Vancouver B. C
P.S
G. M. Slade
Milling Co
D.T. Hyde
Barber
Promy Mey
Dominion Lands
Sears
W. W. Cory
Minister of the Interior
N.B
Gountrtee
Marion & Marion
University St. Montr
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