Rust resistance in wheat from long term plant experiments
Prof. W P Thompson of the University of Saskatchewan reports on extensive plant breeding work to produce rust resistant wheat. Despite testing hundreds of varieties from around the world, only a few show true resistance, mostly among durums or emmers, with no consistently resistant bread wheats found. Crosses transmit resistance, but only a small fraction of second generation hybrids remain resistant.
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Saskatoen
W.P. Thompson
University of Saskatchewan
Western Canada Colonization Association Delays Immigration Plan
Eastern and Western Directors agree progress hinges on a joint land settlement plan with federal and provincial co ordinations. Preparatory work continues as the group presses for legislation and a $1500 subscription while awaiting a Western Premiers conference and federal representation to solve the unoccupied land issue.
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Western Canada Colonization Association
Vancouver
A. D. McRae
C.B
Prairie Provinces
Prairies
Shipping B C Berries to England
At the request of shippers of British Columbia a Canadian Trade Commissioner in London investigated the potential to sell raspberries and strawberries to English jam manufacturers. Strong interest was shown, experimental shipments planned, with a hope of a substantial frozen berry trade to the European jam market.
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British Columbia
London
England
Passenger and freight traffic from Vancouver port in early 1921
The first quarter of 1921 saw about 60 000 coastwise and offshore passengers from Vancouver. Roughly 3 000 travelers headed to Oriental ports, with the rest sailing to U S Alaska and British Columbia ports. Exports totaled 130 000 tons of freight and over thirty million feet of lumber and logs.
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Vancouver
Oriental
United States
Alaska
British Columbia
Irish settlers for Manitoba arrive from Dublin aboard Metagama
Two brothers and their families totaling eighteen persons arrived in Montreal from Dublin aboard the Canadian Pacific liner Metagama. They have purchased two thousand acres of farmland in Manitoba’s Lake Francis district.
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Montreal
Dublin
Ireland
Lake Francis
Manitoba
Haig Ancestral Home Purchased by Public Subscription
London report that Bemersyde near Melrose Scotland long the Haig family estate has been bought by public subscription and handed to Field Marshal Farl Haig. He thanks supporters calling it an old dream realized in a gift.
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London
Bemersyde
Melrose
Scotland
Farl Haig
Deepening St Lawrence Channel From Montreal Toward Quebec
The project to deepen the St Lawrence shipping channel from 30 feet to 35 feet progresses steadily. Dredgers are continually at work between Montreal and Three Rivers and will continue toward Quebec, a multi year effort.
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St Lawrence
Montreal
Three Rivers
Quebec
Local merchants urged to patronize to boost town
An appeal highlights the benefit of buying locally to strengthen the community economy and support small businesses while fostering a vibrant hometown.
Canadians Should Be Optimists Be an optimist
A Toronto Telegram editorial urges optimism about Canada amid price volatility and hardship. It argues that Canada’s natural resources including gold in the North, oil in the Arctic, and vast coal reserves can drive prosperity. It asserts there is work for willing Canadians and a bright future despite global poverty.
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Canada
Dominion
Northland
Arctic Circle
The
Toronto Telegram
Reforestation Plans At Chicoutimi Pulp Company
The Chicoutimi Pulp Company approves an extensive reforestation plan. It engages the Quebec Forestry Department for a full survey of timber reserves and optimal exploitation methods. The firm pledges rigid regulations to preserve its forest capital and has sent an employee to Europe to study methods and consult experts.
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Chicoutimi Pulp Company
Quebec Forestry Departent
Europe
Has Station On Farm In Alberta Partners With McCrindle
James R. Sutherland owner of Alberta’s largest irrigated farm has joined with H R McCrindle to run the Berry Creek Farming Company. The Wardlow farm spans 5000 acres with about 40000 spent on irrigation ten main ditches totaling twelve miles. Sutherland moved from thirty five miles to railway to a station on his own farm.
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James R. Sutherland
Alberta
H. R. McCrindle
Berry Creek Farming Company
Wardlow
Sutherland
Growth of Saskatchewan province since 1905
Growth figures show Saskatchewan expanding from three cities in 1905 to seven today. Towns rose from sixteen to seventy eight and organized villages from sixty three to three hundred thirty seven. Municipalities grew from two to three hundred one as of now.
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Saskatchewan
Vancouver Firm Secures Lethbridge Irrigation Contract
Between fifteen and twenty tenders were submitted by major Canadian and U S firms for the earthen work of the Lethbridge Northern irrigation scheme. The contract awarded to a Vancouver firm covers fifty miles of main ditches for the 108000 acre project.
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Vancouver
Lethbridge Northern
Canada
United States
Road Work In Saskatchewan Under Federal Aid
Road work totaling about two hundred miles is under construction or about to start as part of the Federal aid scheme. Some work is by Saskatchewan Department of Highways contracts while other sections are built by departmental day labor gangs.
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Saskatchewan Department of Highways
Gold Bullion Shipment From Manitoba Mine
Fifteen pounds of gold bullion valued at $3000 were brought to Winnipeg by the president of the Canadian Mining and Leasing Corporation. The gold came from the Gold Pan property at Rice Lake and is said to have been refined from 25 tons of ore.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Canadian Mining and Leasing Corporation
Rice Lake
British Settlers Arrive on Canadian Pacific Steamer Minnedosa
The Canadian Pacific steamer Minnedosa docked at Montreal with 1,485 passengers almost all British. About eighty percent planned to settle in land regions, many with farming experience and substantial capital.
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Montreal
Hearing the Trees by Wind and Rain Among the North
A north England man blinded at 22 learned to identify trees by wind and rain sounds. He now helps the Park Committee of three northern cities name park trees, illustrating a so called second sense for the sightless.
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England
Adolphus Duncombe
The
Guild of Blind Gardeners
Insurance In Saskatchewan 1920 totals rise over 1919
Saskatchewan life insurance in 1920 totaled 208,006,921 with 37,591,347 written that year. Premiums collected reached about one million dollars more than 1919 at 6,654,588 versus 5,547,212. Claims incurred were 872,2090 and claims paid 788,102.
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Saskatchewan
Arthur E. Fisher
Agricultural Survey Plans by Manitoba College for Weather Impact Study
The Manitoba Agricultural College begins survey work across the province to assess weather effects on production dry area locations successful dry farming methods frost regions suitable crops soil types and disease challenges. The study will cover farming power usage rural life conditions and stock breeding difficulties.
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Manitoba Agricultural College
Angora Wool Industry Hinted for Vancouver Island
Proposal outlines starting an Angora woolen industry on Vancouver Island using wool from Angora rabbits. Test rabbits were bred at Prospect Lake near Victoria and claim the wool can be spun into the finest soft fibers.
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Vancouver Island
Prospect Lake
Victoria
Air passenger service speeds from Britain to France
Report notes new air travel option for Britain to France at 100 mph, seven cents per mile, remarking how this would have surprised ten years ago and quoting the Victoria Times.
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Great Britain
France
Victoria Times
Health Hazards Spread Across Africa’s Coastal Regions
Reports indicate widespread health concerns along Africa’s low coast, with communities facing persistent environmental and sanitary challenges that affect living conditions and access to clean water. Local authorities and aid groups monitor outbreaks and coordinate relief efforts.
Old-Time Yarns in the West at Fairford Post
The narrator recounts taking charge of the Fairford Post, overseeing fort renovations, and burning the old fort. He describes haunted rumors, eerie noises, his four fierce dogs, and a nighttime vigil as workers moved between the new residence and old fort during winter on Lake Manitoba.
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Fairford
Archie McDonald
Lewis
Malcolm
Herod
Nero
Mero
Hero
Manitoba
Empress of Scotland Assigned to St Lawrence Route
The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Scotland formerly Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, a 25000 ton vessel built in 1905, is officially assigned to the St Lawrence route. She will make her first sailing in July and will operate as a three class ship with luxurious cabin equipment.
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St. Lawrence
New York
Detroit Office Tower Completes With Expansive Corridors
A newly finished Detroit office building features more than four miles of internal corridors. The scale highlights extensive design and space planning for future tenant needs.
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Detroit
Dearth of Domestics in the East
The dearth of domestic servants in the eastern provinces is so great that it is no unusual thing when a party of these greatly desired household helpers are expected from England for the prospective employers to proceed to the emigration sheds on the arrival of a steamer and attempt to hire them there.
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England
On the Sunny Side of Forty Phrase Echoes Age Gag
A humorous remark notes a woman’s line about being on the sunny side of forty as a sly jab at aging. It suggests reaching forty with a playful, self aware stance rather than a fear of growing older.
Western Canada Welcomes Low Priced Overland Car
Western Canada shows strong demand with price cuts on the Overland model. Reports from Winnipeg and Regina indicate a surge in business in the first month of reductions as the all Canadian car proves economical, durable, and fuel efficient with miles per gallon and tire life exceeding expectations.
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Western Canada
West
Overland
Toronto
Dian
Canada
Willys-Overland
Winnipeg
Regina
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Haig
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George V
Queen Mary
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Little Clerk
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