Western Provinces Attracting Attention For Chemical Industry
Canadian Mines Branch reports growing interest in non metallic minerals across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. Projects include Salt cake from Muskhiki Lake Saskatchewan and freestanding plants at Dunkirk Frederick Lake and other sites with plans to expand output and markets for Glauber's salt Epsom salts soda ash and baking soda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Mines
Ottawa
L. H. Cole
Oetart Sncorrenena
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Wiitte
Columbis
Houghton Lake
Rumboldt
Sask
Salts and Chemicals, Ltd
United States
Kitchener
Ontario
Tise
Epsom and
Offier
Salts Reet Goooo
Frederick Lake
Dunkirk
Moose Jaw
Bishopric and Lent Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Fusi Iter
Soda Deposits, Ltd
Calgary
British Columbia
Basque Chemical Co
Ashcroft
Vancouver
Meadow Lake
Clinton
B.C
Lihecet Soda Co
Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Pacific Coast
Glauber
French Admiral Sees Washington Treaty Allowing Limited Warship Changes
Vice-Admiral Lecaze of the French navy says the Washington treaty permits changes in old warships but major alterations are impractical. He notes Britain’s ships under construction may be lengthened or have calibers redistributed as long as the total caliber does not exceed the treaty limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecaze
Ian
Great Britain
Washington
Record Keeping of Dairy Cows in Crampton Area
Nine farmers near Crampton Ontario used a Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage News Letter method to track milk production and feed for 1922. Of 124 cows, 48 yielded more than 300 pounds of fat, with average net profit per cow after feed costs at 89.29 dollars. Forms for this record keeping are available from the Dairy and Cold Storage Branch in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crampton
Ont
Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage News
Ottawa
Saskatchewan Farmers Win Large Prize Totals 1911 1922
Saskatchewan farmers collected 229 prizes for grain grasses and vegetables at international shows in Canada and the United States from 1911 to 1922. Sweepstakes or first prizes totaled four dollars. Livestock exhibits from the province also earned many prizes at major shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Canada
United States
Canadian immigration plan spurs scientific approach critique
The New York Telegram notes the Canadian Government proposal to grant federal funds to British colonization groups to settle families in the Dominion as an example of applying scientific methods to immigration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
New York Telegram
Firms Submit Proposals for Norway Broadcasting Radio System
Three firms have submitted proposals to establish a nationwide radio telephonic system in Norway. The bids seek to create a unified broadcasting network across the country for public and commercial use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
A Cold Finish
A brief poem fragment features a sly exchange about a rejected marriage proposal. The dialogue hints at social scrutiny and witty farewell between a daughter and her father with a sharp humorous edge.
Immigrant’s Tale Marks Debate In House Of Commons
A parliamentarian recounts an immigrant’s arduous path from arriving with little in Quebec to earning a Montreal tannery wage, saving for Fort Frances, pursuing a five year university course, and eventually becoming a Dominion Parliament member. He argues the right of young, ambitious people to seek a future in Canada should not be denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Hoey
Quebec
Montreal
Fort Frances
New Ontario
Dominion
Dominion of Canada
Chaiimaan
Grace Brossard Editor of The Gazette Griffin Sask
Grace E Brossard is identified as editor and publisher for The Gazette based in Griffin Saskatchewan. The note credits her with leadership of the newspaper. Local publication authority and newsroom role are specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace E. Brossard
the Gazette
Griffin, Sask
Importing Scotch Livestock Heads To Alberta Breeders
Highland cattle from Scotland are being watched by Alberta beef breeders as 45 head, brought to Montana by Aberdonian Alex Ross, are tested on a Montana ranch. Ross seeks boat space to ship them to the Old Country as feeders. Highland steers command higher prices in London stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Montana
Alex. Ross
Mr. Ross
Old Country
London
Ross
Africa No Longer Wild Says Missionary on Africa Tours
Rev. A J Bowen secretary of the South Africa General Missions reports Africa becoming tame while describing his 33,000 mile journey through Central and Southern Africa. He notes savages forsaking wars and quotes peaceful greetings from natives at Nalolo with a 350 pound queen living in a modern kraal and an automobile for her exclusive use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Bible Institute
Africa
A. J. Bowen
South Africa General Missions
Dr. Bowen
Nalolo
Zambesi
Bowen
Napier Aircraft Soars To 20000 Feet In 11 Minutes 24 Seconds
Notification from the Air Ministry reports Lieut Haig piloting a Goucestershire Napier aeroplane on test at Martlesham Heath climbing to 20 000 feet in 11 minutes 24 seconds. The machine has won the serial derby for two consecutive years and reached 189 miles per hour at ground level during the climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Ministry
Lieut. Haig
Mattlesham Heath
Canada Tops Fur Exports With 4 Million Pelts in 1922
Canada led the world in fur exports to the United States in 1922 with a total catch exceeding 4,000,000 pelts valued at about 16 million dollars. Despite falling raw fur prices, the overall value shows a notable rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Statistician Estimates Time for Earth's Seas to Pour Over Niagara
A statistician calculates that it would take over a million years for all Earth’s sea water to pass over Niagara Falls, illustrating the vast scale of the falls and the oceans’ water volume.
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Falls of
Niagara
Wheat samples show Peace River district top Western Canada
Dominion Government grain inspectors report that Peace River wheat last season produced some of the finest Western Canadian grain. Some samples weighed as high as 64 pounds per bushel and graded No. 1 and 2 Northern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace River
Dominion
Canada
Marquis wheat and Saunders family transformation of Canadian spring wheat
The piece celebrates Marquis wheat bred by C F E Saunders and sons in Ottawa, detailing how they fused Ladoga early maturing traits with Red Fife quality and hard red Calcutta drought resistance. It notes Marquis wheat’s yield up to 55 bushels per acre, its frost and drought tolerance, and its impact on Canadian settlement and prairie productivity with calls for honoring the Saunders lineage.
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United
Wisconsin
Northwest
Saunders
William Saunders
Charles E
A. P
Ottawa
Russia
Ladoga
Far
Arctic Circle
United States
Canada
Uhey
Calcutta
Eros
Acre
C. FB. Saunders
Canadian Prairies
Dominion
Dakotas
Minnesota
Flying Railway proposed for Paris to Colombes Stadium
Francis Laur, mining engineer and ex deputy, asks the Paris Transport Commission to grant a five mile concession for a flying railway from Paris to Colombes Stadium. He claims 60 000 passengers daily at 99 mph with 60 passenger cars of wood and aluminum on an aerial rail, safety via guiding rail, no tunnels, minimal fog impact, and a cost of 500 000 francs per kilometer versus 2 000 000 for ordinary rail. Plans include seven branches and international service to Brussels in 45 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Laur
Paris Transport Commission
Laur
Paris
Colombes
Alberta Butter Industry Expands With Record Output
Alberta produced over fifteen million pounds of butter in the past year, up 1.25 million pounds from the year before. Value rose from 4,543,007 in 1921 to 5,023,000 last year, with long term growth shown by 1912 production of 23,500 versus 5,082,625 recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Elevator project approved at Tarte Pier by Harbor Commissioners
A Federal Order-in-Council grants approval to a new elevator at Tarte Pier. The facility will hold about 10.6 million bushels, built in two units of 2.5 million each. The first unit, costing $2,047,000, will begin without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanetick
Tarte Pier
Montreal Harbor
Hail Association Reports Record Surplus in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Association reports a total surplus of 1 116 144 across all funds for last year, calling it the association's most successful in history. Claims in 1922 totaled 327 084, down from 1 762 886 the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan Municipal Hail Association
Flapper Sale Causes Curious Exchange At Counter
A playful scene unfolds as a young clerk and a flapper trade quips about gloves and payment. The Flapper asks the price of a pair, the clerk offers a kiss, and the passenger works out a plan to have her grandmother pay later.
Illinois inventor patents double deck plane with four propellers
An Illinois man designs a passenger aircraft with two decks, a propeller in front of each deck and one on each side. The layout features four propellers to provide thrust and efficiency for a two-level cabin configuration.
Linking Up Outposts and Air Development
A London Daily Chronicle essay argues that aerial development will connect scattered Empire settlements for political social and commercial aims. It notes lighter than air craft deserve equal attention to heavier than air systems.
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London Daily Chronicle
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Lands Immigration Plan
Montana Hills
Peace River Wheat
Bonar Law
London Daily Express
Dominion Livestock Branch Week
Toronto
Sao
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Boston Transcript
Marquis Wheat
Parisian
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