World Happenings Briefly Told
Victoria votes to adopt Gaylight saving from April 15 to September 1. Raoul Dandurand returns from Geneva as League of Nations council member. Alberta revenue rises to 30 million as Reid presents budget. Christmas seals raise 34 thousand for TB relief in Canada. De Haviland crash tests device. escapes serious injury. George approves Robertson as Royal Horse Guards colonel succeeding Haig. France approves diplomatic ties with Canada and Ottawa legation. Senate review pending. February saw eight new Canadian bank branches, including Scotia Glaslyn Sonningdale and Montreal Toronto offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raoul Dandurand
Geneva
Council of the
League of Nations
Alberta
Hon
R. G. Reid
Canada
Geoffrey de Haviland
George
Willam Robertson
Royal Horse Guards
the Blues
Earl Haig
Dominion
Prairie Provinces
Bank of Nova Scotia
Glaslyn and Sonningdale
Sask
Bank of Montreal
Bank of Toronto
Passing
Fresh Resources Unveiled in North Lands Surveyed
A 1927 Topographical Survey reveals 10,000 square miles of new territory between lat 56 and 58 and long 122 to 124, west and north of Peace River, with grassy hills plateaus and abundant wildlife. Improved transport means rapid access from Edmonton in summer. Preliminary mapping underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Peace River District
Department of the Interior
Peace River
Rockies
Hudson Hope
Edmonton
Sir Alexander Mackenzie
Pacific
Peace
Finlay
Simple daytime frock with lace cuffs and plaited front
The pattern No. 1587 features a two plait front skirt joined to the bodice, a one piece back, shoulder tucks, long sleeves with wristband or three quarter length lace cuffs, and a narrow belt. Sizes 34 to 42. Materials vary by view, price 25 cents. Fashion Book offers latest styles for 10 cents.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
A brief old city note describes pattern ordering via Winnipeg mail. It mentions Pattern No Name Town Shee and lists 175 McDermot Ave. An anecdote about a colored porter in a hotel contrasts tips from rich and poor men with a plain spoken explanation about discretion and appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Canadian Nationality Would Give Official Recognition
The Manitoba Free Press reports a debate in the Canadian House of Commons over Dr. Bissett’s bill to establish Canadian nationality and a Canadian race. It argues for official standing of Canadian nationality for documents and for recognizing a Canadian white stock race born in Canada over three generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Bisnett
Springfield
Canada
Dominion
Ottawa
British Youth Immigration Pressure in Manitoba
Demand for British youths under the Bay Immigration scheme prompts Manitoba to raise placement from 50 to 100. Minister Albert Prefontaine says 175 farmers have filed for boy help, with the first youthful immigrants expected to arrive this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Great Britain
Lon. Albert Prefontaine
Western Canada Hog Industry Nears Half of Dominion Production
The Western Canada Livestock Union predicts the four western provinces will exceed 50 percent of hog production in the Dominion. Select bacon hogs have increased steadily since grading began, doubling output. Swine numbers rose from 865,097 in 1920 to 1,976,188 in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Dominion
Western Canada Livestock Union
Dark Night Collision at Level Crossing Ends With Quip
A motor car, speeding toward a closed level crossing, collided with an express train as it passed. The driver swerved to avoid danger but skid and crashed into the last coach. After a tense pause a faint voice quipped that the hiccups were cured.
Forestry Students Encouraged by British Columbia Lands Dept
The British Columbia department of lands offers strong support to University forestry students, aiding practical study. Hon. T. D. Pattullo notes many students work on summer surveys, while graduates already join the departmental staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia Department of Lands
T. D. Pattullo
BC Sheep Population Rises 1927 Amid Steady Demand
British Columbia sheep numbers grew by about 28 percent in 1927 but officials note no overproduction risk as only 40 percent of mutton and lamb consumed locally is raised domestically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Concrete shrinks years after settling in air
Minard's Liniment is praised as invaluable in the stable as concrete continues to shrink for years after setting in air, highlighting long term durability concerns and practical home remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
World’s Loudest Speaker Arrives in Britain From Continent
A giant electro dynamic loudspeaker with a 22 inch diaphragm, driven by 1500 volts, is claimed to be the loudest in Britain. Tested on the Lido it was heard five miles away, capable of addressing 150000 people without distortion and even making walls and balustrades resonate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Putting Rural Credits Scheme Into Effect
Parliament approved rural credits to be put into effect within two months. Provinces must join on a 50 50 basis. Nova Scotia Manitoba Alberta and British Columbia have agreed while Saskatchewan plans its own path. The act creates a commissioner staff in Ottawa and local provincial boards to oversee loans. Fifteen million dollars was allotted to bridge the gap between short term bank loans and long term mortgages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Not Just What She Wanted
A portly country woman visiting her daughter's in London chats with a hospital nurse on a train. The visitor admires the nurse’s uniform and praises the work, but admits she could never harm a human. The nurse responds with modest humor about deeds worthy of nurses.
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London
Stomach and liver relief touted by Dr Pierce's remedy
Mrs Caroline Nelson of Hamilton Ontario praises Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for calming stomach pain and liver trouble. She reports weight gain improved complexion and brighter eyes after use. Ad claims health restoration for all walks of life and offers a 10 cent trial of tablets from Dr Pierce's Laboratory Bridgeburg Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Bridgeburg
Ont
Publicity and Progress in Canadian Advertising
A Toronto service club hears artist E Wyly Grier stress beauty as the basis of effective advertising. He notes advertising has evolved into art and that publicity powers business growth across Canada. The debate cites Ontario and British Columbia funding for provincial promotion to attract tourists and capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
E. Wyly Grier
British Columbia
Ontario
Dominion
Toronto Globe
Bristol Corporation Declines 5000 Offer for 17th Century Page
The Bristol Corporation refused a five thousand dollar bid from an American millionaire for a page of a 17th century document found in a lumber room during clearance. The list records servants sent to the West Indies and Virginia between 1658 and 1662, with twelve thousand names, including the bidder’s family name. The list will be made into a book and published in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Corporation
West Indies
Virginia
America
Alberta Motor Tourists Blocked by Ontario Constable
A Alberta United States motor party stopped in Hamilton Ontario asked Constable Cummings about Alberta. He directed them west and they explained they planned to visit a sick friend in Edmonton that afternoon, then return the same night. Alberta Sheep For Aleutian Islands shipment from Stettler to Seattle includes 98 sheep and two rams. first Alberta sheep shipment to the Aleutians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hamilton
Ont
Cummings
Alberta
Edmonton
Aleutian Islands
Alaskan
J. Nolte
Stettler
Seattle
Aleutians
Alberta Farm Ships 98 Sheep to Aleutians via Seattle
A farmer from the Stettler District, J Nolte, sent 98 sheep and 2 rams to Seattle en route to the Aleutians. This marks Alberta's first sheep shipment to the Aleutians.
Alberta sugar beet acreage to rise in 1928
General opinion in Southern Alberta holds beet land will expand by about one third from 1927. Acreage expected near 2,000 acres versus 1,630 last year with signing up already underway.
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Alberta
The Higher Rise Brings Greater Dependence on Support
A concise reflection notes that as a man ascends, he relies increasingly on others to sustain him, highlighting the social and practical interdependence behind achievement.
Fur farming land rents proposed in Saskatchewan plan
Hon. C. M. Hamilton announces an annual rental of 25 cents an acre for three years and 1.00 an acre thereafter for fur farming lands in Saskatchewan. Rentals based on land and water under lease. Government to cover administering costs and collect rents. Department has 92 applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
C. M. Hamilton
Premier Ferguson Calls for Coal Quality Checks in Alberta
Premier G. H. Ferguson of Toronto comments on the railway board's rate decision for Alberta coal moving east. He notes Alberta has ample suitable coal but warns that poorer quality coal has been shipped before and urges careful examination by the Alberta government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Ferguson
Toronto
Board of Railway Commissioners
Alberta
Douglas fir timber reserves in British Columbia
A survey of British Columbia forest resources shows a total Douglas fir stand of about 76 billion board feet. While not all is commercially accessible, much lies near water and rail transport. About 80 percent is on Vancouver Island and the adjacent mainland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Mainland
Nervous heart relief after two boxes
Mrs Louise Raglin of Golden Lake Ont describes years of nervousness shortness of breath and sleepless nights. She suffered dizzy spells and quit work until two boxes of the product brought marked improvement and recovery.
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Louise Raglin
Golden Lake
Ont
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Childern
Rico Jou
Victoria City
French
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Fletcher
Mars
American
Corporation of Bristol
U.S
Warte
Ward Oll
Bukley
Buckley
W. K. Buckler
Liberal Commission
Gency
Kriss Kross
Dept. W.N.U
Wellington St. E
Toronto, Ont
Ramsey
B.C
Milburn
T. Milburn Co., Limited
W.n. VU
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