World Happenings Briefly Told
During 1927 British Columbia salmon catch totalled 1 560 264 cases and fell short of 1926 by 704 556. Prince of Wales to use fast army two seater for engagements. Fifteen RAF pilots killed in 1927. Atlantic to Pacific chain broadcasting planned by CNH radio next fall. William Burns 86 dies. came to BC from Toronto to organize schools. Lindbergh flew about 200 000 miles. DND plans a 35 mile lighted St Lawrence airway. Captain Malcolm McPhee opened two ports this year and won two silk hats. Old Fort Erie dig uncovers skeletons of three soldiers and an Indian from 1812 siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Prince of Wales
Royal Air Force
House of Commons
Chain
Atlantic
Pacific
Hailways
William Burns
Toronto
John Robson
Charles A. Lindbergh
Aeronautics Branch
Commerce Department
Dominion
Civil Aviation
Department of National Defence
St. Lawrence
Malcolm McPhee
Sault
Old Fort Erie
Ont
Association
Brookings Register
South Dakota
The
Graphic
Newton
Massachusetts
News
Montevideo
Minnesota
Bert Mills
Willard Bleyer
Wisconsin University School
Indiana State
Nebraska
Cook Courier
Johnson County
Co-Operative Wool Marketing Totals Sixteen Local Associations
The Canadian Co operative Wool Growers Limited reports over 36 million pounds of wool handled in ten years. For 1927 receipts total 8,636,315 pounds of wool and 11,939 pounds of pelts with Alberta supplying 41 percent and Ontario Manitoba and Saskatchewan contributing 15.8 percent. Side lines including sacks twine stockmen supplies and manufactured woollens sold for 77 573 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers, Ltd
Toronto
Canada
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Alberta
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Science Clears Leprosy Secrets In Hawaii Study
Dr E L Walker a University of California tropical medicine professor reports tentative findings from 14 months in Honolulu and Molokai indicating leprosy is caused by a bacterium related to actinomycetes found in soil. The bacteria enter through foot wounds and are not spread by the leper, overturning common fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of California
E. L. Walker
University Medical School
Berkeley
Cal
Honolulu
Molokai Receiving Hospital
Walker
Hawaii
Pussy Willow silk dress pattern Design No. 807
The advertisement describes a Pussy Willow silk dress pattern with tiered skirt and square neckline, made in plain silk crepe and crepe satin variants. Available in sizes 16 to 44 bust, with fabric yardage details for size 36 and pricing for the pattern 25 cents and fashion book 10 cents. It notes the pattern suitable for street wear or smart afternoons.
Farmer Questionably Drowns Blind Pups in Mercy
A farmer asks about pups later, while a new hand admits drowning them as a merciful act because the animals were born blind. The confession reveals a grim scene and prompts ethical questions for nearby residents.
Rural journalism transforms from romance to a growing industry
The article notes awards shaping small-town papers and journalism schools feeding country weeklies. It describes editors gaining autonomy via boilerplate and stereotyping services, plus liberal credit for equipment, enabling ambitious writers to start papers with modest capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.O.D
Bert Mills
Country Weekly Today
B. Franklin Simms
Fox
Canadian banks unlikely to charge small savings accounts
A Toronto and New York broker, A. D. Watts, predicts U S banks will levy service charges on small accounts. C L Hodgkins of the Royal Bank of Canada cautions against this, arguing banks serve a national thrift mission and that charging small fees would dampen savings, while long term profits from thrift would rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Financial Post
A. D. Watts
Toronto
New York
C. L. Hodgkins
Royal Bank of Canada
Brantford
Btantford Board of Trade
Large U S paper bag maker eyed for Winnipeg site
A major United States paper bag manufacturer, a key supplier to the cement industry, is near selecting Winnipeg as a new plant site. Industrial Development Board officials report recent company consultations and a strong likelihood of approval for the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Winnipeg
Industrial Development Board
Saskatchewan towns move to purebred sire areas
About 52 municipalities in Saskatchewan are eliminating grade sires and becoming purebred sire areas under provincial law. Experts estimate that using purebred bulls for all calves could raise the province’s cattle value by 15 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Flu Leaves Woman With Weak Heart Says Mrs Beulah Demone
Mrs Beulah Demone of Pleasant River New Mexico describes lasting effects after a bout with the flu. She says she could not perform housework due to dizziness and fatigue and suffered from insomnia despite trying various medicines.
Rust Resistant Wheat Production Progress Described
A 1920s briefing outlines wheat stem rust threats in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, the 1916 epidemic losses, and the 1924 Rust Research Laboratory at Winnipeg. It notes collaboration with federal science divisions, Prairie Agricultural Colleges, and U S partners, plus quotes L H Newman on the long, complex path to durable rust resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Cereal Division
Botannical Division
Federal Farm System
Agricultural College
Winnipeg
Man
Committee of
Dominion
Prairie Provinces
United States
University of Minnesota
Fargo
North Dakota
L. H. Newman
Dominion Cerealist
Canada
Langley Criticizes Medical Inspection System At Ottawa Inquiry
Hon. George Langley former Saskatchewan agriculture minister told Ottawa immigration inquiry that Canada faces a British immigration blockade due to the medical inspection system. He urged using roster doctors with Canadian doctors at British ports and called for Ocean passage cost reductions. He also noted improved farming prospects in Canada despite criticisms of the 3,000 family settlement scheme.
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Canada
Dominion
George Langley
Saskatchewan
Ottawa
Great Britain
Langley
British Isles
Robert Forke
Ireland's agriculture and food imports and a book addition
The Irish Free State shows 53 percent in agriculture yet only 12 percent of land cultivated, with 74 percent of agricultural workers farmers or families and 15 percent permanent wage earners. It imports wheat and flour averaging 522,783 tons annually, while domestic wheat output runs about 30,000 tons. Also noted is a quip about Emily missing a funeral. Princeton University Library adds a four volume folio Bible printed in 1480 by Adolph Rusch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irish Free State
Ireland
Free State
Adolph Rusch
Strasbourg
Princeton University Lbrary
Rural and Sea Lightning Risk Higher Than City
The text notes lightning risk is five times greater in the countryside than in cities and twenty times higher at sea than on land, highlighting geographic variance in danger exposure.
Baby Fluid Rules and Fletcher Castoria Endorsement
Pediatric guidance prescribes daily fluid intakes by weight for six months old babies and outlines breast and bottle feeding measurements. The ad touts Fletcher's Castoria as a proven vegetable remedy for colic, diarrhea, sleep, and weight gain, with a mothering guide and a warning to ensure the genuine product by checking the signature of Chas. H. Fletcher.
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Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
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Co-Operative Wool Marketing
Minard's
Linimen F
Adies
National Manufacturing CO
Montreal
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Hudson Straits
Fort Churchill
Small Town Papers
Frank Parker Stockbridge
Letan
Curtis Pubdteiing
Christies
ePpoenterrnt
Tore Excellencus
Vocowstris
Wilongdom
Asa
T. Milburn Co., Limited
Erento
Britain
Emily
Ruth Brittain
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