Humboldt Sheet Maps Western Canada Past and Present
A historical note on the Humboldt Sheet of the Sectional Map of Canada covering central Saskatchewan. It traces exploration by Thomas Simpson in 1836 and later the Fleming expedition, buffalo brigades, and freight caravans, linking early routes to modern railways and current wheat and cattle movement through eight rail lines.
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Canada
Humboldt
Saskatchewan
Topographical Survey
Department of the Interior
C.P.R
Qu’Appelle
Prince Albert
Arctic
Thomas Simpson
Canadian National Railway
Simpson
Athabaska
Quill Lakes
Lac Aux Plumes
Lenore Lake
Ponass Lake
Rocky Mountains
St. Gregor
Muenster
Carmel
Sandford Fleming
Yellowhead Pass
Red River
Buffalo Brigade
Battleford
Edmonton
Winnipeg
General Middleton
Humboldt Telegraph Station
Boulton
Canadian Pacific
Lanigan-Prince Albert
Humboldt Territory
Don't Let Your Temper Ruin Health or Work
A Forbes Magazine excerpt argues that losing temper harms health and business performance. It compares rage to a destructive engine, noting violent temper undermines teamwork and modern organizations require harmony to function.
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Forbes Magazine
Water main leak sparks fire as husband saves home
In a coal cellar Water Cooper clung to a water main leak with glued fingers. His wife urged him to release, the husband thanked her, and they realized the house was on fire though no plumber had yet arrived. The dramatic moment highlights a brush with disaster and quick action.
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Cooper
George
Investments Abroad End 1928 Canadian totals reach 1.579 billion
Official estimates show Canadian investments overseas at 1 579 074 000 dollars. Of this 874 626 000 dollars are in the United States 131 915 000 in the British Isles and 572 532 000 in other countries.
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United States
British Isles
World glut of staple goods sparks price and production debates
The Regina Daily Post questions how to fix an overabundance of wheat wool coffee and rubber while demand lags. It notes Malthusian limits and asks whether increasing production helps markets or further depresses them as millions in China starve despite a surplus.
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Regina Daily Post
Vocal Audition Fragments End With Refrein Note
A producer interrupts a singer during a trial session asking if the first verse ends. The singer replies that the score directs a refrain and the producer confirms to follow it.
Conversation Sparks Swift Banter Between Bangs and Caller
A playful exchange unfolds as the caller warns about taxing memory while addressing "Mr Bangs" and the reply comments on the notion humorously. The moment captures a light confrontation over memory and pressure.
Saskatchewan turkey approval and banding totals rise
Records from the Poultry Division show 2 172 turkeys approved and banded during the 1929 30 campaign. Despite a poor growing season, more birds graded A or B and fewer grade C. Many breeders sold all approved stock, while some offer good birds at reduced prices to improve flocks province wide. For locations and prices, contact W H McLellan secretary treasurer Saskatchewan Turkey Breeders Association in Regina.
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Poultry Division
Saskatchewan Live Stock Branch
W. H. McLellan
Saskatchewan
Turkey Breeders’ Association
Department of Agriculture
Regina
Reindeer Drive Progress Toward Mackenzie Delta Route
The 3,000 head herd moving east from Alaska toward the Mackenzie River delta is advancing well with March arrival anticipated at Colville River basin. Purchases by the Dominion Government are overseen by A. E. Porsild of the North-West Territories and Yukon branch.
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Alaska
Mackenzie River
North-West Territories
Canada
Colville River
Dominion
A. E. Porsild
North-West Territories and
Yukon
How He Figured It
They speak secretly in a club. Wilson asks if Watson and his wife are one. Watson says they are not, claiming they are ten. He explains we are the one and he is the nought.
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Wilson
Watson
Canadian power joins U S radio with Canadian Pacific hour
The National Broadcasting Company will distribute a regular radio program produced in Canada for U S audiences marking a first. Canadian Pacific will supply WJZ WBZ and KDKA with twelve stations airing from April 6 9 45 p m featuring Ballad opera Bound for the Rio Grande and later dance music by Fred Culley’s Royal York Orchestra.
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National Broadcasting Company
United States
Canadian Pacific
E. W. Beatty
WJZ
Canada
WBZ
KDKA
Alfred Heather
Impressario
Rex Battle
Royal York Orchestra
Rio Grande
Fred Culley
Royal York Dance Orchestra
Strong Minded Children Choose Careers Early
A New York educationist Professor Harry Dexter Kitson of Teachers College, Columbia, reports a vocational study finding 14 percent of police and 12 percent of nurses chose careers before age 12. Nurses show higher professional interest than teachers, with 33 percent versus 19 percent maximum interest. Ages of interest onset ranged 3 to 34, clustering near eligibility for entry.
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New York
Harry Dexter Kitson
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Kitson
The High Art Of Giving At Edmonton Red Cross
A Northern Alberta countrywoman donates a tenth of her earnings to the Red Cross, sending one dollar and seventy five cents. Her modest gift inspires workers at Edmonton’s Red Cross Headquarters and reinforces the spirit of Christ-like service among those aiding sorrowing and suffering people.
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Red Cross
Edmonton
Alberta
Parrots Discharged From Navy To Halt Disease
Acting Secretary Jahnoke issues order to dishonorably discharge all parrots from the United States Navy over psittacosis risk. The move aims to curb the spread of parrot fever among crew and facilities.
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United States Navy
Jahnoke
Canada Builds Sixteen New Post Offices Largest at Saskatoon
Canada completed sixteen new post offices last year costing 725 700 dollars. Provinces receive: Nova Scotia 1 New Brunswick 1 Quebec 2 Ontario 3 Manitoba 2 Saskatchewan 5 Alberta 1 British Columbia 1.
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Canada
Saskatoon
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada Week in Bristol Helps Households Learn Canadian Foods
Canadian Government Trade Commissioner in Bristol wraps up Canada Week with a luncheon led by the Lord Mayor and civic officials. Over 400 Bristol stores will stock Canadian food products during the week, with Bristol aimed as the West of England distribution hub. The event garners praise from Saskatchewan agriculture officials and local press notes the push to expand Canadian brand names and pure food standards.
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Douglas S. Cole
Bristol
Evening World
Press
Bristol Provision Trades Association
Canada
Cole
Bristol Times and Mirror
England
Auto Horn Banished in Finland Sparks Regional Silence Drive
Finland begins banning car horns in Aabo to curb noise in cities. The demonstration shows horns as unnecessary as on older vehicles. News reaches Norway where Oslo’s Royal Automobile Association proposes similar hornless cities to emphasize skillful driving.
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Finland
Aabo
Norway
Royal Automobile Association of
Oslo
Manitoba Indians Plan Grain Exhibits at Regina Show
Indian agent P. G. Lazenby of Birtle Manitoba states three reserves will exhibit grain at the 1932 Grain Show in Regina after receiving the prize list for the World's Grain Exhibition and Conference. He asks for additional copies and notes the exhibits will come from at least three reserves.
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Manitoba
Regina
P. G. Lazenby
Birtle
Grenfell Appeals for Silk Stockings for Labrador Rugs
Sir Wilfred Grenfell requests donations of old silk stockings to assist Labrador women in weaving rugs. The appeal seeks practical help from readers to repurpose worn stockings into material for craft projects aiding the community.
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Wilfred Grenfell
Labrador
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R. Devenish
Canadian National Railways
Malthus
China
Mr. Bangs
Turkey
Willie
Broadcast Canada
U.S
Mike
Pat
Auto Horns
Jack
Gaies
Yverdon
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