Peace River Country Praised for Profuse Vegetation and Growth
A Ottawa issued report highlights the Peace River country in Alberta and British Columbia as richly vegetated with spruce poplar forests, willows and berries. It notes rapid growth in grasses cereals and vegetables, few barren areas, and potential to become a leading grain region with upland pasture and early maturing varieties aiding frost safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace River
Northerm
Alberta
Britis Columbia
Natural Resources In Ulligence Service
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Widcummer
Witte
Peace
Vista
Birds on planes become feathered pioneers of air travel
The article recalls birds learning to perch on airplane wings as labor-saving travelers across Northern Nevada deserts. It describes the windward flights, the shortening of tedious journeys, and pilots and birds seen as fellow explorers in the cockpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilis
Nevada
Imposing on loved ones and the human urge to lean on kin
In reflection the narrator recalls relying on his mother during hardship, noting that love often invites dependence. He observes that people tend to impose on those who care for them, a universal but unfortunate trait. The passage also touches on light vignettes about Nanette and Annette jokes and a note on letter frequency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Howe
Do Your Own Thinking The Gift Of Making Up One's Mind
A critique of relying on others for opinion and the value of quick, firm decisions. The author warns minds can become flabby if not trained to think independently and to respond to sudden questions without external authority. Emphasizes keeping the mind ready for its own work.
Canada Joins US in Mineral and Manufacturing Parity
The Board of Trade notes Canada with 9.3 million people has mineral output equal to the US when it had 33 million. Its manufacturing equals US levels when US population was 50.9 million. Banter over reserve funds and tongue in cheek lines aside, the piece asserts Canada’s greater undeveloped riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Canada
United States
Free clinics urged in rural Saskatchewan farmers health plan
The Saskatchewan section of the United Farmers of Canada led by President John A. Stoneman urges free clinics offering medical advice for farmers. They warn that medical service is costly and rural residents lack access, urging public health attention and noting U S Bureau of Public Health findings and Canada similar concerns. The piece also mentions postal insurance rates for Australia effective July 1 1927 and parcel post terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
United Farmers of Canada
John A. Stoneman
Dominion
United States
U.S
L. L. Lumsden
U.S. Bureau of Health
Post Office
Australia
Canada
Voice of Canada on nationhood and Quebec Ontario ties
The article reflects on Canadian nationhood and the unity of Quebec and Ontario within Confederation. It cites Premier Taschereau at a Toronto dinner with Union of Quebec Municipalities, stressing Quebec's loyalty to the British tie and Canada, and notes Toronto as a meeting ground for two enduring traditions. The Vancouver Province commentary voices cautious optimism for national unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Ottawa
Victoria
Canadian Commonwealth
Toronto
Union of Quebec
L. A. Taschereau
New World
Taschereau
Confederation
Vancouver Province
Wealth Of Canada Vast In Mines Forests And Fields
The nations resources are vast with wheat pools in Western Canada expanding. Saskatchewan Alberta Manitoba and British Columbia pools report rising memberships elevators and terminal sales under a central agency. Canada’s forests water power coal and mineral output are described with Ontario leading hydro power. The report notes extensive fisheries and vast lakes and inland seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Wheat Pool
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Dominion
British Columbia
Middle West
United States
Quebec
Ontario
New Brunswick
Norway
Lake St. John
Gatineau River
Nelson
Churchill
Atlantic
Pacific
Globe
Hudson's Bay
Interior
Robb Helps Canada Cut Record Net Debt in 1926 27
Canada posted a record debt reduction of 42.0006 million dollars at the fiscal year end March 31 1927 as tax cuts continued. Hon James Robb steered the effort achieving a historic decline in national debt while taxation was lowered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
James Robb
Michigan farmers head to Western Canada in force
F. W. Kerr, Canadian Government emigration agent in Detroit, reports 280 Michigan farmers have already moved to Western Canada with 70 more prepared to follow this year, indicating a strong migration trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Canada
F. W. Kerr
Detroit
Mayors Exchange Greetings Over Confederation Train Inauguration
Winnipeg Mayor R H Webb received greetings from Toronto Mayor Foster as the Confederation train began its first trip. William Wallis presented the message in Winnipeg while Winnipeg sent salutations to Regina Brandon Vancouver and other route cities. Foster praised the CN rail service as evidence of growing trade and travel between Toronto and the Pacific coast and expressed hope for mutual advantage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Webb
Winnipeg
Foster
Toronto
Ontario
Webb
William Wallis
Regina
Brandon
Vancouver
Canadian National Railways
Pacific Coast
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Torn
A Winnipeg notice lists the Union at 175 McDermot Ave, instructing readers on pattern orders amid a torn address. The fragment mentions patterns and a local address without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Whitefish Fry Distribution In Manitoba Rivers
The Department of Marine and Fisheries expands fry release with over 72 million whitefish planted in Lake Winnipegosis Manitoba this spring marking a 21 percent rise from last year. An additional over 50 million whitefish fry were distributed from Gull Harbor hatchery across Lake Winnipeg area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Marine and Fisheries
Lake Winnipegosis
Manitoba
Gull Harbor
Lake Winnipeg
Paris diamond exchange gains a roof over head
A lighthearted exchange frames the moment as the Paris diamond market moves from outdoor trading to a covered space. The dialogue contrasts homebound romance with a twist of commerce as mischief and affection surface in humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond Exchange
Paris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peace River Country
Gilead
Typend Place River Park
Lende
Nanette
Annette
Jersey
Guernsey
Country
Buratt
Parcel Post
Voice of Canada
Western Pools
Canadian Wheat Pool
Farmers’ Co-Operative
Saskatchewan Pool
Alberta Wheat Pool
Alberta Pool
Prince Rupert
Prairie Provinces
Tlement
Price
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