The Evil Of Grain Mixing In Western Canada
Farmers face a split over mixing seed and grain practices. The Saskatchewan Grain Inquiry commits to broaden studies while urging pure seed sowing and testing. Emphasis is placed on eliminating weed seeds and preserving grain identity from farm to world markets.
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Western
Canada
Dominion
Grain Commission
Grain Exchange
Saskatchewan Grain Inquiry Commissions
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Europe
Western Canada
Dominion Seed Laboratory
Saskatchewan
Girl Champions In West Honored At Prince Albert Banquet
Unique in the history of the Prince Albert Agricultural Society Misses Alice Fear and Kathryn Coyer of the Prince Albert Swine Club were honored at a banquet. They won at Toronto the Dominion championship trophy presented by W. D. Robb of Canadian National Railways. Mayor Banion presented each girl a wrist watch on behalf of the society.
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Agricultural Society
Prince Albert, Sask
Prince Albert
Dominion
Canada
Banion
Good Advice From Mother Of Seven
Mrs. McKee of Toronto says she began taking Vegetable Compound for nerves and other troubles and felt different after the first dose. She notes she has taken the remedy regularly for years, even while caring for seven children, and now sleeps well rises early and feels young. She is 47 and lives at 18 Laurier Ave. Ontario.
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Toronto
Ont
Chinese Population in Canada Readies 55,706 figure in 1923-24 census
Reports tabled in the House of Commons show 55,706 Chinese residents in Canada on the 1923-24 registration. The breakdown lists 48,305 men 1,302 women and 6,099 children under 18, with British Columbia hosting 31,116 residents. During 1927-28, 3 Chinese immigrants entered Canada, 2 were women. 11 were deported. Japanese entrants totaled 511 in 1927 and 535 in 1928, with 273 adult males 557 adult females and 216 children under 18 over the two years.
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House of Commons
Canada
British Columbia
Warships for Sailors Ride and Soap Oil Mix
A satirical note on nations avoiding war while funding shipbuilding for sailors. It mocks the paradox of peace by suggesting warships with a playful line about an elephant's batch needing 150 pounds of soap and over $100 of Indian oil. Minard's Liniment is mentioned as a cure for Plu.
British aviation estimates for 1929 total 81 million dollars
Sir Samuel Hoare told the House of Commons the 1929 government aviation expenditures would total 81,000,600 dollars, about 250,000 less than before. He said the R-100 and R-101 airships should be completed early in the financial year and begin trials in spring with flights to overseas bases such as Montreal and Karachi.
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House of Commons
Samuel Hoare
Samuel
Montreal
Karachi
Sir Samuel
Sparkling Eyes and Rosy Cheeks Health Advice
An anemia focused health column advocates Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy to restore vitality and rosy features in women and girls. It cites a Ontario case, Miss Margaret White, who regained appetite and strength after using the pills and advises readers to obtain them by mail if unavailable locally.
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Williams
Margaret White
Parry Sound
Ont
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Alberta Dairy Exceeds Targets At Dairymen's Convention
Dr. C. P. Marker, dairy commissioner, told delegates in Edmonton that Alberta dairy products valued at 20 million dollars exceeded targets by 192 percent, representing 8.3 percent of total agricultural production. He cited improved cream quality from producers and creameries. Miller's Worm Powders claim to expel stomachic and intestinal worms in children painlessly, acting as a vermifuge and tonic.
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Alberta
C. P. Marker
Edmonton
North Okanagan District Dairy Industry Sees Profit Surge
The North Okanagan District leans into dairy farming with strong earnings as cream cheques amounting to 250000 dollars were paid out in the past year.
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North Okanagan
Great Britain Coal Output Inches Up to 252 Million Tons in 1927
Great Britain produced 252000000 tons of coal in 1927 as output figures for the year show strong mining activity. The report highlights substantial production across major coalfields and sustained demand from energy and steel sectors.
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Great Britain
Ocean Landing Field to Begin Construction Now
Henry J. Gielow Inc announces the start of constructing the first floating airport for trans Atlantic air service. The 1,200 by 400 foot steel seadrome will sit 300 miles at sea between New York and Bermuda and be anchored by long sea chains. It will house a machine shop hotel restaurant and radio beacon with a crew of 43.
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Henry J. Gielow
Gielow
Armstrong Seadrome Development Company
Wilmingston
Del
Armstrong
Bermuda
Armstrong Company
Naval Engineers
Europe
Azores
New York
Plymouth
England
It Will Prevent Ulcerated Throat Says Dr. Thomas Oil
It will prevent ulceration and swelling at the first sore throat symptoms. A spoonful of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil with a little sugar calms irritation and helps avert quinsy attacks for those prone to them.
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Thomas
Orange Bread Yeast Cake From Betty Barclay
Recipe outlines making an orange bread yeast cake with warm water egg butter lard salt sugar orange rind orange juice and flour. After mixing and kneading allow to rise twice then shape into two loaves bake about an hour in a moderate oven. Serves well with orange marmalade for tea.
Carrot Pudding Recipe From Historic Menu
A vintage recipe lists ingredients for carrot pudding including brown sugar carrots potatoes raisins currants suet soda molasses nutmeg and flour. The method: dredge fruit with flour scald soda blend mix well and steam for three hours. Also references Minard's Liniment for grippe and flu as a health ad.
Kaiser Costs Germany Millions Each Year
An estimate shows that over ten years Germany saved about 125 million dollars by ending royal salaries. Prewar the Kaiser cost about 5.26 million annually, with Bavarian Saxon and Württemberg kings and seven grand dukes adding over 5 million more. Total imperial expenses reached 12.5 million yearly, plus costly army upkeep.
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Germany
Bavaria
Saxony
Wurtemburg
Castoria Becomes Gentle Cure for Child’s Ailments
Kentucky mother recalls fearing for her infant who failed to digest and grew thinner. After using Fletcher's Castoria, the baby calmed and improved within days. Doctors endorse Castoria as a purely vegetable remedy for colds constipation and colic in babies and children.
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Kentucky
Fletcher
Debating clash over censorship stance between Western Canada and Dalhousie
The Western Canada Universities debating team won against Dalhousie University in Halifax. The debaters argued for the affirmative of the resolution that the house is opposed to all forms of censorship.
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Western Canada Universities
Dalhousie University
Halifax
Pasture acreage in Canada totals 9,528,048 acres in 1928
The 1928 census shows Canada held 9,528,048 acres of land in pasture. The figure highlights the extent of grazing areas nationwide and serves as a baseline for agricultural land use comparisons.
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Canada
Education By Mail In British Columbia Costs Compared
The public accounts committee heard that rural correspondence courses cost $18 per pupil while standard public schooling costs $70 in the province. It was noted that about 50 pupils in outlying areas receive elementary education via correspondence classes.
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British Columbia
Public Accounts Committee
Worm Exterminator Ad Targets Child Health
An old pest control ad claims worms sap children’s strength and proclaims Mother Graves' Worm Exterminator as a remedy. A character warns that the tonic will upset the stomach, while another man jokes it won’t be evident under his coat.
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Padre
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West
Prince Albert Swine Club
Lydia E. Pinkham
N. U
Minard
Alberta Dairy Products
Okanagan District
Jsabee
the Borden Co., Limited
Dept. B
St. Paul Street W
Buckley
W. K. Buckley, Limited
Mutesi St
Buckleys
Ocean “Landing Field
Betty Barclay
Kaiser
Gillett’s
B.C
Ak Oh
Hamilton
Ontario
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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