Tourist traffic boosts farmers and merchants in Canada
The piece argues that rising tourist travel benefits rural farmers as well as city merchants. It cites motor cars entering Canadian ports, estimates meals and farm product demand, and notes that tourist spending supports farm revenue and local businesses. Editor Mr Watson attended the Winnipeg CWNA convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Ottawa Bys
Canada
Geography and Merchandise Through Textiles Names
A study of fabric names reveals geography linked to origins. Calico traces to Calicut in India, muslin to Mosul, cretonne to Creton in France, cambric to Cambrai, and serge to China via the Latin Selicum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calico
Calicut
India
Manchester
Britain
Mosul
France
Cretonne
Cambric
Normandy
Creton
Cambrai
China
Selicum
Serge
Farmer as Scientist: A Creed for the Future
The editorial argues that slack farming methods harm national assets and the landless, urging farmers to become highly educated professionals who understand natural forces and treat farming as a scientific profession, with the farmer as the most respected professional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
N.S.W
Beaver Symbol on Canadian Coat of Arms Origin
The beaver first appeared as Canada's emblem on the coat of arms granted by King Charles II to Sir William Alexander. In the arms drawing the beaver sits on hind legs with a broad fat tail, representing intelligence daring industry and perseverance among animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Charles L
Wil Yan Alexander
It is easy to praise a neighbor as to fault him
The remark notes that praising a neighbor is as simple as criticizing, yet people often seem to derive less satisfaction from praise than fault finding. It reflects social judgments and human tendencies in communal relationships.
C W N A Convention Crowns Winnipeg Meeting Most Successful
The Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association held its sixth annual convention at the Royal Alexandra in Winnipeg June 24 25 and 26 drawing about 400 delegates from across Canada. Mayor Webb welcomed attendees and Premier Wracken and Premier Dunning addressed sessions and tours to the Parliament Buildings Manitoba Agricultural College and Grand Beach followed by a Winnipeg ball and CN R dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Royal Alexandra
Winnipeg
Canada
Webb
Parliament Buildings
Manitoba Agricultural College
Manitoba
Wracken
Dunning
Saskatchewan
Association
L. J. Ball
Vernon
B.C
J. A. MacLaren
Barrie
Ont
S. N. Wynne
Yorkton
Sask
British Columbia
Hugh Savage
Ben Hughes
Alberta
J. McKenzie
L. D. Nesbitt
J. McDonald
S. J. Dornan
DPD
C. Dunbar
J. L. Cowie
M.S. Watson
Ontario
Renfrew
Mercury
M. MacBeth
Milverton Sun
F. B. Elliott
Alliston Herald
Lorne Bedy
Walkerton Telescope
W. A. Fry
Dunnville Chronicle
Kildonan Park
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Canadian Pacific Railway
Grand Beach
Canadian National Railway
C.N.R
Fort Garry
Decree Acknowledges Common Law Marriages in Soviet Courts
Officials in Moscow discuss a decree to recognize common law marriages as legal by Soviet courts. Mrs Gabbe asks about a husband who objects to cats. Mrs Smith replies he objects to her feeding all the neighborhood cats and offers tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Mrs. Gabbe
Mrs. Smith
Good Year For Sheep In Western Canada
W H J Tisdale assistant general manager of the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited stopped in Winnipeg after six weeks in Alberta and Saskatchewan range and domestic wool areas. He said the cooperative will move about a million pounds of range wool and half a million pounds of domestic wool this season. He noted strong range wool with exceptions where heavy snowfall crusted/feed was lacking and praised government grading for boosting value. Rambouillet flocks are contributing some of the finest wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. J. Tisdale
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited
Winnipeg
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Mr. Tisdale
Ploughman Narrow Escape as Field Caves In
In Intake Farm Mansfield Notts a ploughman escaped serious injury when ground collapsed ahead of a team of horses in a field that has seen earlier subsidences. A 12 ft long by over a yard wide and six ft deep hole opened, two horses suffocated after plunging in. Geologists suggest underground water erosion may underlie the cavern formation hidden limestone rocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intake Farm
Mansfield
Notts
Eng
Flowers Blooming Through Seasons At Fort Resolution
A report from the Dominion experimental farms sub station at Fort Resolution lists flowers and their blooming months. June features Sweet William, Baby's Breath, Geraniums, Seveta. July includes Poppy, Matricaria, Excelsior, Pinks, Daisy, Sweet Allisium. August shows Mignonette, Marigold, Pansy, Balsams, Verbenas, Sweet Peas, Snap Dragons, Little Blue Star. September adds Morning Glory, Dahlia, Chry santhemums, Zinnias, Carnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Resolution
North West Territories
Far North
Dominion Experimental Farms System
Canada Exports Butter and Cheese Increase in Twelve Months
The Dominion dairy and cold storage branch notes for the year ending April that butter exports reached 25,062,757 lb valued at 8,904,325 dollars up from 13,611,302 lb and 5,090,983 dollars prior year an increase of 11,450,855 lb and 3,854,041 dollars. Cheese exports totaled 127,406,600 lb valued at 24,267,169 dollars up from 116,677,100 lb and 23,388,924 dollars prior year an increase of 10,729,500 lb and 878,245 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage Branch
Canada
Untended Chicago Check Worth Ten Thousand Dollars
A dust swept in loop street in Chicago yielded a $10,000 check payable to a jewelry firm. A newsboy found the document and turned it in to police headquarters. The rest of the fragment mentions Persian women and bobbing theirs, with garbled text about neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Saskatchewan Leads In Horse Production
Saskatchewan livestock commissioner J. G. Robertson notes the province dominates horse production with a population of 1,170,745, over 300,000 more than any other province. He adds Saskatchewan ranks fourth in cattle and hog production, with last year’s livestock valued at £163,587,832.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Robertson
Saskatchewan
Heaviest Rocky Mountain Tourist Season Forecast
The Rocky Mountains expect the heaviest tourist season on record with Canada wide impact. Over 10,000 travelers are projected to ride special Canadian Pacific Railway trains in addition to normal service, as fan and car parties boost travel across Canada this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountains
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Betty's Tombstone Hint Stirs Curiosity in Town
A terse remark about Betty and a visitor's age ends with a wry note that her tombstone will reveal the truth. The line hints at gossip in a small community and the lingering curiosity about the deceased.
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Betty
Waiter Keeps Customer’s Order as Souvenir
In a witty exchange, one character guesses the waiter will keep the order as a memento, while the other confirms the meal was served. The banter hints at a humorous, casual scene centered on a dining encounter.
Adonis Sills Recovers From Black Eye After Sea Hawk Shoot
Milton Sills, star of The Knock Out, was punched in the eye during filming at Beauchesne in Northern Quebec. He returned to Windsor Station Montreal smiling, saying the wound is part of the game. The production included a massive log jam on the Montreal River near Beauchesne for in film scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Sills
Beauchesne
Quebec
Windsor
Montreal
Beauchesn
Shdidoo
Confidence Soars Among Western Canadian Farmers in 1924
John Fixter’s 1924 report shows 145 experimental stations across the prairies and British Columbia aiding farmers with seed, stock, and poultry improvements. The Manitoba Free Press notes rising land sales to existing farmers, expanding cultivation, and increased American interest in western Canadian lands as farmer morale remains high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fixter
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Fixter
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Western
Canada
Manitoba Free Press
Prairie
Winnipeg
United States
Canadians Returning From States Cut Emigration Tide
Ottawa reports a turning point as Canadians leaving for the United States shrink. In 1924, 159,962 Canadians moved to the U S, down from 181,973, with early 1925 first quarter projections under half of 1924. In the year to March 31, 43,775 U S emigrants returned to Canada, and April saw 2,995 returns plus 2,676 in May so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ottawa
Claims Music Helps Flowers Stay Fresh
Milwaukee horticulturist F C Billings says music nourishes flowers and extends their bloom by atmospheric waves from rhythmic tones. University of Chicago plant physiology professor C A Shull notes no solid scientific basis yet but says experiments may begin if a plant research institute is created at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
C. A. Shull
University of Chicago
Stamp collecting goal grows with new issues
Not a Holity, an occupation stamp collectors must amass 63 000 different varieties to complete their lists. In the last two years about 4 000 new stamps have been issued by various governments, late estimates show.
Tomato pruning trial in Rosthern 1924 yields
Dominion experimental station Rosthern Sask reports pruning methods for three tomato varieties. Plants were staked in two foot rows. pruning above one two or three fruit bunches altered ripened yields. One bunch gave 41 percent ripe fruit, two 37 percent, three 27 percent. cutting to one bunch reduced total yield and did not hasten maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Experimental Station
Rosthern
Sask
Buggy Whips and Harness in Short Supply
A note from Capper's Weekly reports a lone buggy whip factory remaining in the county and dwindling harness factories as livery stables fade, highlighting scarce specialized horse gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper’s Weekly
Eighteen Couples Celebrate Golden Weddings in Ixelles
In Ixelles Belgium eighteen couples marked their golden wedding anniversary. King Albert sent ceremonial congratulatory messages to honor the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Ixelles
Albert
Relative closeness in a family exchange
A brief dialogue fragment shows Foster naming Uncle Bill as his closest relative, while Keenan presses for more. The exchange highlights informal family closeness and humor in a casual setting.
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Tive
Foster
Bill
Sny
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