Saskatchewan deposits yield vast salts and clays for industry
The report details extensive salt brines and alkali lakes in Saskatchewan, including Frederick Lake and Alkali Lake deposits. It notes large clay fields in the Cypress Hills and Raven ecrag area, with white band clays and low shrinkage, suitable for pottery and stoneware, plus nearby lignite coal and water considerations for plant development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Columbex
America
Canada
Saskatchewan
Federal Bureau of Mines
Frederick Lake
Carrot Lake
CPR
Ingebright
Mapte Creek
Pussles
Lacombe-Kerrobert
Sentac Lake
Whiteshore Lake
Muskiki Lake
Dana
Ravenecrag
Cypress Hills
Frenchman River
Rockingham
Alberta
Knoelivs
Weburn- Manyberries
C.P.R
Roseville
Ohio
Coblenz
Germany
Medicine Hat
Eastend
Estevan
Willow
Western Provinces Grains Drive Canada’s Growth
The Natural Resources Intelligence Service notes Canada’s westward growth from 110k people at Confederation to 1921’s 2.5 million. Alberta and Saskatchewan show dramatic crop expansion from 1891 to 1923, boosting field crop value from $195 million to $414 million and cementing Canada as a grain-producing granary of the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ture
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Canada
Ontario
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
British Columbia
Sii
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Britain urges Canada to boost wool output and exports
The president of the British Wool Federation told the Empire textile conference at Wembley that the Empire holds 68 percent of world exportable wool stock and 85 percent of merino wool. He urged governments to back overseas, especially Canadian, sheep rising campaigns to expand flocks to meet rising wool demand and prevent substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
South America
British Wool Federation
Empire Textile Conference
Wembley
Empire
What Do I Get If the Horse Starts at One?
A dialogue about betting odds and winnings ends with a pun on a horse starting at one o clock. The characters discuss payouts for different odds and ask about a hypothetical exact start time. The piece preserves the tone of a stage or radio sketch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookie
Constantinople Reports Surprising Marriage and Divorce Totals
From Constantinople comes alarming figures showing marriages at 7,000 and divorces totaling 9,000 for the present year. The city’s social statistics reflect a striking marital churn and potential shifts in family life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
England and America Polo Rivalry Since 1886
England and America have been longstanding polo rivals since 1886, a dynamic shaping early international polo competitions and teamwork traditions across clubs and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Why Trees Make Prairie Crops Flourish
Shelter belts dramatically reduce wind erosion and evaporation on the prairie. One foot high trees protect tens of acres, and fully planted belts can mitigate 25 to 60 percent of moisture loss. These belts prevent soil drift that cost Saskatchewan in 1921 and stalled railway traffic in Alberta, highlighting immense agricultural and economic gains from protective tree plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Farm Help Radio Used to Hire Laborers in Winnipeg Route
Immigration office in Saskatoon wired Winnipeg to broadcast 300 experienced farm help wanted. Within 24 hours responses flooded in and men were dispatched to work locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Immigration Office
Saskatoon
Large Acreage Signed Up for Wheat Pools Plan
The 1924 crop across western lands will be sold through cooperative pools in Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Manitoba has 756000 acres signed up with a target of 1000000. Saskatchewan and Manitoba pools will form permanent boards to replace interim management. A three province central selling agency is eyed to cut admin costs and avoid overlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Toterim
Checking Up On Cream Separator
A western dairy division report cites ten farmers producing 25 762 lbs of milk monthly and losing 308 lbs of fat through inefficient separation. Fat valued at 46 cents per pound totals 141 65 for the month. Properly run separators should recover nearly all fat. regular skim milk testing helps detect losses and justify upgrading to a better unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Dairy Division
Canada Showcases Life Culture At London Exposition
Canada stages a comprehensive exhibit at the British Empire Exhibition in London to present Canadian life culture and artistic achievement. The display features Canadian art, literature, and scenes from daily life, arguing that the nation blends material wealth with cultural refinement and environmental richness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
London
Canadian Authors Association
Atlantic
Pacific
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies Form Anew
J M Gibbon in Montreal coordinates a permanent Trail Riders organization. A July camp near Wolv erine Pass in the Vermilion Range sets the stage for an annual gathering in Yoho Valley. Dr Charles Walcott becomes honorary president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trail Riders
Canadian Rockies
Montreal
Tumbling Creek Glacier
Vermilion Range
Wolverine Pass
Trail Riders of
Yoho Valley
Takakaw
Charles D. Walcott
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Alberta oil fields show 80 000 acres of potential territory
Professor John A. Allen of the University of Alberta states oil exists in commercial quantities in Alberta and that discovery is only a matter of exploration. He cites about 89 million acres needing investigation with key areas at Okotoks Pouce Coupe Grande Prairie Birch Lake Irma Fabyan and Wainwright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
John A. Allen
University of Alberta
Okotoks
Pouce Coupe
Grande Prairie
Birch Lake
Irma, Fabyan and
Wainwright
World’s Largest Dam Aims At 60 Million Dollar Price Tag
In mystic India the Orient’s vast population toils under the sun, 20 000 natives building a mile long dam costing 60 million dollars. The piece notes wages in China at eighteen cents an hour and warns of future demographic shifts as the Orient adopts Western ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miystic
India
Orient
China
Ireland Lacks Statistics Warns Prof Oldham
Dr Oldham of the National University Dublin says the Free State has no recent censuses or detailed reports. He notes no census of production since 1908, no population housing or occupations census since 1911, no agricultural statistics since 1917, and no external trade figures after 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldham
National University
Dublin
Free State
Europe
Oats Exports From Vancouver Reach New Zealand Trade
New Zealand buys Canadian oats for the first time as Vancouver’s grain trade grows. About 106000 bushels shipped already with 200000 bushels booked for shipment and another 300000 to 350000 bushels reported closed. Oats to be used for seeding purposes.
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Vancouver
New Zealand
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Lake of the Rivers
Moose Jaw
Weyburn-Assiniboia
Canadian Pacific Railway
Willows, Readiyn
Verwood
Natural Resources Bulletin
Agricul
Pire
Dominion
Rockies Trail Riders Organize
Alpine Club of Canada
W. W. Foster
Phil A. Moore
Banff
H. B. Clow
Rand McNally and Co
Chicago
Tom Wilson
Enderby
B.C
A. O. Seymour
National Parks of Canada
Alma
Chateau Lake Louise
the Orient
Ireland
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