Our National Geography Shapes Canadian Development
The document argues geography is the principal factor in Canada’s development, more decisive than debt. It lauds the natural resources intelligence service and the Geological Survey for mapping Canada’s physical divisions, urging broad study of national property geography to guide development policy. It notes Canadians lack a deep understanding of geography beyond railways, cities, boundaries, and waterways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Geological Survey
Department of Mines
Dominion
Canada
Machine For Cleaning Wheat Is Perfected
The Alberta department of agriculture perfects a weed-cleaning device attached to grain separators. Weighing 65 pounds it is belt driven and uses less than two horsepower. It cleans grain free of weed seeds and small grain, reducing dockage and aiding marketing. The provincial department plans next season marketing to separator men. Grain men call the invention a major advance in weed control on farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Economic Geography Shapes Canada’s Growth and Policy
The document argues that the nation’s value and development depend on a clear understanding of Canada's economic geography. It stresses that physical features determine productive capacity, while public actions like railways, immigration, and data collection influence growth. It laments the narrow view of geographic study and calls for broader regional mapping.
Low Rate On Perishable Food Moves to Prairie Provinces
Unusually low express rates for British Columbia fruits and vegetables will move to the prairie provinces this winter. The reduction, effective December 1, follows the termination of the special summer rates on November 30. Instead of applying typical second class rates from December 1 to April 30, the railways will set a tariff only ten percent above the summer rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Prairie Provinces
Railway Express
Manitoba Whitefish Exports Reach Half Million Pounds Weekly
Manitoba's fish industry ships about 500000 pounds of whitefish weekly to New York and Boston. Caught mainly in Lakes Winniper and Winnipegosis, the fish have grown in demand since first entering those markets years ago. The excerpt ends with an odd line about a man who wants to be mean fever wants for an opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
New York
Boston
Winniper
Winnipegosis
Canadian British Produce Trade Could Gain Ten Percent
Col. Hilliard Lyle, representing British produce merchants, told Montreal that Canada UK trade for produce could rise by ten percent in the next year if Canadian merchants ship on consignment. He urged Dominion supervision to standardize quality, likening it to Danish methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United Kingdom
Col
Hilliard Lyle
Montreal
Col. Lyle
Wheat Exports Quadruple in Early Crop Year
Canadian wheat exports for the first three months of the new crop year totaled 73.107 million bushels, up from 32.746 million a year earlier. Export value rose from 46.396 million to 100.579 million dollars. The United States received the largest rise, with shipments for U S consumption increasing over fivefold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Finish Cattle At Fort William Announcement
Live stock Producers Company of Canada plans to operate a Fort William finishing feed lot for export cattle similar to Calgary and Edmonton. W J McGougan, company agent, says 866 cattle will be finished this year using screenings as feed. An 80 000 square foot site formerly an old Grand Trunk terminal is being prepared, with Colonel S Young overseeing the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livestock Producers Company of Canada
Fort William
Calgary
Edmonton
Winnipeg
W. J. McGougan
McGougan
Grand Trunk
S. Young
Pine woods compare red and white varieties for uses
The red or Norway pine wood is heavier, harder and more resinous than white pine, but it is used for the same purpose in construction and crafts.
Manitoba Agriculturists Converge on Farming Problems and Solutions
Manitoba agronomists gathered in convention to seek uniform farming methods across districts. Prof. T. J. Harrison urged standardized wheat varieties and data sharing to avoid conflicting guidance. Dr. D. L. Bailey discussed rust control with sulfur dust showing yield losses, while others addressed smut, downy mildew, and stem canker. A committee will draft concrete recommendations on disease management and durum seeding rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
T. J. Harrison
M.A.C
Dean W. C. McKillican
Prof. Harrison
D. L. Bailey
Dominion Rust Laboratory
Australia
Bailey
Conners
G. R. Bisley
C. H. Goulden
Connors
Frank Foulds
Dominion Seed Laboratory
N. Young
Manitoba Seed Board
Weiner
J. Sirfusson
J. H. Ellis
Prince of Wales Presents for Public Inspection
Arrangements are under way to allow the public to inspect many gifts received by the Prince of Wales during his recent South American and African tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
Alberta Livestock Pool ties with United Livestock Growers
Alberta cooperative livestock producers join United Livestock Growers Ltd to form a western federation of shipping associations. Three Alberta directors join the board, with C. Rice Jones as president and J. Reid as a Sask. representative. Past year shows 7,641 cars shipped and a $32,000 patronage dividend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Livestock Growers, Ltd
Alberta Cooperative Livestock Producers, Ltd
Alberta Livestock Pool
United Grain Growers Ltd
United Livestock Growers
United Grain Growers
Alberta
United Livestock Growers Ltd
United Grain Trowers, Ltd
Federation of Livestock Shipping Associations
UGG
C. Rice Jones
Winnipeg
F. J. Collyer
Welwyn
Sask
John Reid
Orcadia
Alberta Cooperative Livestock Producers Limited
H. N. Stearns
Innisfree
Alta
A. McMillan
Tees
A. By. Claypool
Swalwell
Rice- Jones
Claypool
United Live- Growers
Moose Jaw
Calgary
Edmonton
Elevator Screenings From Western Canada Sold At Great Lakes Elevators
Western Canada grain screenings cleaned from grain crops are for sale by elevators at the head of the Great Lakes. They are standard recleaned screenings mainly broken wheat and wild buckwheat with smaller barley and other coarse grains, plus oat scalpings of wild oats and domestic oats. Oat scalpings run 35 to 40 pounds per bushel. Purchases may be secured under an Inspection certificate if requested by the consignor Geo H Clark Dominion seed commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Lakes
Geo. H. Clark
Dondnion
Efforts to Save Antelope in Saskatchewan
Game guardians and provincial police patrol areas south of the South Saskatchewan River and Maple Creek to protect dwindling antelope. Provincial game guardian F Bradshaw blames hunting for declines and has circulated posters titled A Square Deal for the Antelope to station agents and guardians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
South Saskatchewan River
Maple Creek
F. Bradshaw
Denmark Scouts Host Third National Camp Highlight World Brotherhood Day
The Y M C A Scouts of Denmark held their third national camp this year featuring World Brotherhood Day aimed at realizing the world wide brotherhood of the Boy Scouts. Letters of greeting from Scout troops worldwide were read including seven from Canada, and Danish troops received acknowledgments with a hope for ongoing correspondence.
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Y.M.C.A. Scouts of
Denmark
Boy Scouts
Canada
What He Really Wanted
She has sent back his letters gifts and ring asking if anything more can be done. He replies you might return my love. The text notes eight species of pine in Canada but only five are commercially important.
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Canada
French Meteorologist Predicts Bitter Winter Across North America
M. Gabriel of the University of Caen predicts a cold winter for Canada and the northern United States, similar to 1740 England Thames freeze. He cites astronomic cycles and says the severe weather should begin mid December or early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
England
Thames
M. Gabriel
France
University of Caen
United States
New Zealand Eyes Central Agricultural College Plan
The article urges establishing a central agricultural college in New Zealand with a £254,000 outlay for land and facilities and ongoing staff costs. It also supports farm training colleges for basic agricultural education to boost competitiveness in world markets. Notes on a humorous exchange and a note about British Columbia's red cedar supply.
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New Zealand
British Columbia
Religion Worth Measured By Those Without Belief
The note argues that the true value of religion is visible in those who have none and shows how skepticism reveals underlying cultural and moral influence. It contends belief shapes society even among the nonbelievers.
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MAS
Inter Express
Manitoba Fish Industry
W. W
CIM
Britain
Prince's
W. C. Macdonald
Toronto
Ont
Manitoba Agricultural College
University of Alberta
R. M. Scott
Prof
H. B. Sommerfeld
Jas. W. Walter
M. J. McPhail
W. H. McEwen
Roy Weat
United Live Stock Growers
Prince of Wales Ranch
W. L. Carlyle
High River
Chicago
Carlyle
Hampshire
Alberta Co-operative Livestock Pro
Ducers
U.L.G
Lakes Head
Sasktchewan
Boy Scouts In
Gabriel
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