Western Canada prepares for larger crop area in 1929
A Dominion Bureau of Statistics report shows about 1,100,000 more acres ready for seeding in Manitoba and Alberta than last year, signaling expanded wheat cultivation in the prairie region. The note references Marquis wheat development by Dr. William Saunders and farm improvements such as tractors, with last year's crop being Canada’s largest in quantity but marked by frost and quality concerns.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Manitoba
Alberta
Prairie
Mantoba
Northwest Territories
Dominion
William Saunders
Prairies
Mail
Empire
Prairie Tourists to Have Sea Cruise
Prairie Tourists will embark July 1 at Winnipeg on a Canadian National Railways sea voyage. The trip travels prairie towns Saskatoon Edmonton Jasper National Park and Prince George to Prince Rupert, ending with a Pacific Ocean steamship to Vancouver. Highlights include Watrous Little Manitou Lake Kitwanga Mount Robson Gate and a Vancouver tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Prairies
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Jasper National Park
Prince George
Prince Rupert
Pacific Ocean
Vancouver
Watrous
Manitou Lake
Wainwright Buffalo Park
Jasper
Mount Robson Bulkeley Gate
Canada
Kitwanga
Navy gunners named as top marksmen in United States
The Border Cities Star notes that the two best gunners in the United States Navy are George Philippo and J. S. Wierzbowski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
George Philippo
J. S. Wierzbowski
Border Cities Star
Alberta turkey breeders form grading association
One hundred fifty bronze turkey breeders in Alberta form an association to grade birds with three levels A B AB and C. The Live Stock Branch of the Department of Agriculture assists in classification and leg bands birds by grade. So far 2,356 breeding birds have been inspected approved and banded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Alberta to Stock Streams With Trout at New Hatchery
Plans proceed for a game fish hatchery in the Edmonton district, the third in Alberta alongside Banff and Waterton Lake. Each site can stock 1,600,000 fry per season, boosting trout fishing nationwide. The program dates from postwar stocking, bringing Loch Leven, Brown, cutthroat, rainbow, and steelhead to eastern and southern streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Edmonton
Banff
Waterton Lake
Red Deer
Model Townsite Planned at Churchill Hudson Bay Railway Hub
A model townsite will be laid out at Churchill the seaport terminus of the Hudson Bay Railway built by the Canadian Government from The Pas Manitoba. All land within the town site remains vested in Manitoba with parcels to be disposed by long term lease.
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Churchill
Hudson Bay Railway
Pas
Manitoba
Province of
Canadians Return to Dominion for Permanent Residence
In 1928 a notable migration reversal saw 34,120 Canadians who had ventured south to the United States decide to come back to the Dominion to settle permanently, reflecting shifts in employment and opportunity.
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United States
Dominion
Women pilots face equal standards for commercial licenses
The Civil Aviation branch of the Department of National Defence states women applying for commercial air pilot certificates must meet the same physical strength and endurance requirements as men. Private licenses use a lower seven-tenths strength threshold for women, while commercial eligibility demands normal to super normal strength.
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Civil Aviation Branch
Department of National Defence
Miners For Peace River Aim To Finance British Settlers
Lord Weir of Renfrewshire was in Ottawa and reportedly plans personal financing for three hundred British miners to settle in the Peace River country. Training would precede migration to adapt settlers to agricultural life. The piece ends with a light joke about an automobile accident.
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Peace River Country
Lord Weir
Renfrewshire
Ottawa
Canadas Flour and Grist Milling Industry Grows in 1927
The Canadian Government Bureau of Statistics reports production value rising since 1923 with a gross value of 191 741 470 in 1927 up from 189 586 741 in 1926 and 154 895 991 in 1923. Invested capital also climbs by over 3.7 million, solidifying flour and grist milling as Canada’s second largest manufacturing sector after pulp and paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Saskatoon to Host $750,000 Fertilizer Factory Project
Plans detail a new chemical fertilizer plant in Saskatoon costing 750000 to produce chemical fertilizers including superphosphate, sulfuric acid, and weed killers. Phosphate rock will come from Banff Alberta and Montana, with a growing Prairie market expected for wheat cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Banff
Alberta
Montana
Prairie Provinces
Canada Mining Prospects Highlight Vast Deposits
Canada shows broad mineral riches with varied deposits and extensive mining lands. Rapid development and large scale operations create an attractive field for exploration and development companies seeking opportunities in the Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Winnipeg Patterns Offer New Fashion Patterns
The listing details several No patterns with sizes 16 through 42 bust measures and yardage for 40 inch material. It includes No 289 Flattering Neckline No 783 Graduation Dress No 981 Attractive Junior Frock No 833 Smart Apron and Cap Emb 11143 Ship designs and Household Linens pattern with two ship motifs and trimming designs. A Spring Fashion Magazine offer requests 10 cents and notes patterns are 25 cents.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Winnipeg Pattern No Name address details appear as a brief public listing. The item describes ordering patterns via the Winnipeg Newspaper Union located at 175 McDermot Ave. No further context or dates are provided.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Safeguarding Rural Health and Jasper Park Lodge Expansion
The article notes Jasper Park Lodge in the Rocky Mountains adds eight new buildings to accommodate more guests, aiming for 550 beds by May 21. It also reports on the County Health Unit system as a proposed improvement for rural public health across Canada, with endorsements from health officials in Saskatchewan Quebec and British Columbia.
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Jasper Park Lodge
Canadian National Railways
Rocky Mountains
Jasper National Park
Canada
A. 8. McLean
Canadian National Hotels
H. G. MacDonald and Co
Eamonton
Jasper Park
Regina
F. C. Middleton
D.P
Saskatchewan
Alphonse Lessard
Emile Nadeau
Quebec
Bureau of Health
H. E. Young
M.D
British Columbia
Young
Dominion Council of Health
Dominion
J. W
McCullough C.M
D.P.H
Department of Health
Ontario
Revised Grade Standards For Barley Approved By Commons
The House of Commons committee on agriculture and colonization approved new grade standards for barley to separate two rowed and six rowed types. Canada’s barley crop has doubled in eight years with 26 million bushels exported last year. this year’s crop is projected at 114 million bushels, mainly to the United Kingdom and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Agriculture and Colonization
House of Commons
L. H. Newman
Department of Agriculture
United Kingdom
Germany
Most Empire Colonies Profits Questioned in 1912
The New York Times notes that except for England and the Dutch East Indies, colonies under major powers yielded little profit. In 1912 Germany sourced only 0.5% of imports and 0.7% of exports from colonies, Belgium 1% of imports, casting doubt on any advantage from reclaiming former colonies.
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England
East Indies
Germany
Belgian Congo
Belgium
New York Times
Jonah Describes Modern Apartment Life Echoing Ancient Views
The line notes that ancient people lacked apartment life but suggests Jonah experiences a similar effect. It frames urban living through a classical lens, implying parallels between ancient commentary and modern habitation.
China Population Figures Highlight 357 Million Benchmark
A historical chart notes China’s population exceeding 357 million, underscoring demographic scale. The data point frames discussions on labor, resources, and social policy within the era.
Why Has a Greedy Man a Short Memory
A wry joke notes that greed breeds forgetfulness. The punch line says he is always for getting, implying a person focused on taking without recall of prior losses or consequences.
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Uncle Sam
Moustique
Charlerot
Association of Turkey Breeders
Miners For
Peace River
Brady
Holmes
Winnipeg Newspaper
Union Fashion
Jasper Lodge
Farmer Brown
Hiram
Farmer Green
Britain
Jonah
China
Sondagenisse-Strig
Stockholm
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