Labor Saving Devices Erode Individuality in Craft Trades
The piece argues that machine made goods and labor saving devices boost efficiency but erode individuality and skilled craftsmanship. It cites watchmakers shoemakers printers irons carpenters and cabinet makers, noting fewer craftspeople, factory reliance and diminished hands on knowledge as industrywide change and lamenting loss of pride and joy in work. The Toronto Saturday Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aabinet Maker
Toronto
Canadians Praise War Experience In Last One Hundred Days
Brigadier General J A Clark compares Canadian and United States forces in the final 100 days of WWI to illustrate benefits from actual warfare. He cites 105 000 Canadian versus 659 000 US troops in action, longer US activity, higher US prisoner and casualty counts, more guns captured by Canadians, and greater Canadian advances and liberated areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
J. A. Clark
Burrard
United States
Canada
Clark
Saskatchewan funds earmarked for roads and bridges in 1922
The Saskatchewan Legislature voted 2 035 932 for public improvements this year with about 1 570 000 to roads and major bridges. J C Gardiner announces the breakdown: 900 000 on Federal aid roads 126 000 on large steel and concrete bridges and 550 000 on main market roads. Sea otters sleep on their backs on the top of the water with the young otters in their paws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
J.C. Gardiner
American Capital in Canada Moves Deep into Industry
A Dominion Trade and Commerce Department analysis cited by the New York World’s Toronto correspondent shows American ownership of Canadian manufacturing capital at about 50 percent, with Canadians at 50 percent and minor holdings by Britain and others. Industries cited include motor cars, meat packing, rubber, railway cars, and lumber, with American control ranging from majority stakes to significant minority shares. Estimated American investment in Canadian industry ranges from 706 million to 800 million dollars, possibly nearing one billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade and Commerce Department
The
Dominion
United States
Great Britain
Toronto
New York
Canada
Ameri
Canadian Lumber Production Values by Year and Wood Types
Dominion Bureau of Statistics figures show 1920 lumber production valued at 331 million, vs 1918's 222 million. 1928 totals include sawn lumber 168.37 million, lath 5.25 million, shingles 14.70 million, other mill products 7.50 million, and forest products 216.01 million, with cedar and several woods foremost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Dairy Calf Profit Outlook and Market Strategy
Mr. H S Arkell Dominion Livestock Commissioner argues dairy calves can profitably expand meat supply if fed and marketed well. He notes England France and England face rising veal demand and limited supply, urging dairy calves be produced and sold as palatable product with steady outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
England
Mr. H. S. Arkell
Dominion Livestock Commissioner
Compliment to Britain From Springfield Editorial
An American praises the British as exemplary and notes the Princess Mary marriage as evidence of wise action before the crisis. The piece recalls World War outcomes, Ireland, the four power treaty, naval holiday, and enduring Anglo-American friendship led by John Bull with praise for England’s political talent and poise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Ireland
Balfour
Washington
Japan
America
John Bull
Old England
Springfield Republican
Fertile Land of Peace River May Exceed Western Canada Wheat Records
John M. Imrie of the Edmonton Journal told Upper Canada College that Peace River country could outproduce all Western Canada wheat records. He cited Fort Vermilion gardens with yields of fifty to sixty bushels per acre and praised northern produce. The remarks linked regional abundance to vocational virtue and forebore further commentary.
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Canada
Peace River
John M. Imrie
Edmonton Journal
Upper Canada College
Toronto
Imrie
Fort Vermillion
Edmonton
Ontario
Prairie Province Horticulture Gains From Experimental Stations
The article details fruit and flower cultivation in prairie provinces, noting wind protection and windbreaks. Brandon Manitoba yields for currants, gooseberries, raspberries, and strawberries are given, with crab apples and plums performing well. Lacombe and Scott stations report mixed results for apples and small fruits. Caragana hedges aid bush fruits. various currant, gooseberry, and berry varieties perform well.
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Prairie
British Columbia
Dominion
Brandon
Man
Kerry
Red Cross
Lacombe
Alberta
Scott
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Raby Castle
Houghton
Dakota
Publications Branch
Ottawa
Australians and Americans United by Pacific Peace Vision
The Chicago Evening Post highlights Senator George Foster Pearse of Australia describing his country as a vast English-speaking democracy, closely allied with the United States and Canada. It notes Australia’s size, population, resources, and wartime mobilization, arguing these commonalities push Pacific stability and cooperation in Washington treaties.
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Pacific
Washington
Australia
George Foster Pearse
The
Drake
Pearse
United States
Australian Commonwealth
Dominion Senate
Defense
Secretary of War and the Navy
Hughes
Canada
Asia
Great Britain
America
Chicago Evening Post
Dominion Cabinet Religion by Member Lineup
The King cabinet list shows minister names with each member’s declared church. Key entries include Mackenzie King Presbyterian, Fielding Baptist, Graham Methodist, Murphy Roman Catholic, Beland Roman Catholic, Ring Baptist, Gouin Roman Catholic, Lapointe Roman Catholic, Mackenzie Presbyterian, Robb Presbyterian, Copp Presbyterian, Kennedy Roman Catholic, Stewart Church of England, Motherwell Presbyterian, Murdock Methodist, Sinclair Presbyterian, Low Methodist, and Dandurand Roman Catholic.
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W. Kl
Mackenzie King
Fielding
G. P. Graham
Charles Murphy
Beland
J. H. Ring
Lomer Gouin
Jacques Bureau
Ernest Lapointe
Marine and
D. D. Mackenzie
A. Robb
Arthur B. Copp
W. C. Kennedy
Charles Stewart
Church of England
W. R. Motherwell
James Murdock
John E. Sinclair
Presbyterian
Thomas A. Low
Methodist
Raoul Dandurand
Hud son Bay to Enter Siberia Venture Ships Load Goods
The Siberian venture of Hud son Bay Co expands this year with five ships preparing for Anadir Siberian operations. Two steamers are loading in Vancouver and another will load later, while two more will collect cargoes in Japan. The Lady Kindersley sails in June, heading first to Coronation Gulf and Herschel Island before Anadir, as launches and vast food shipments accompany the effort into Siberia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson’s Bay Company
Vancouver
Hudson Bay
Japan
Anadir
Siberian
Lady Kindersley
Coronation Gulf
Herschel Island
Mackenzie River
Parrot Says Hello Then Declines Teaching Lesson
A man confident in his parrot knowledge tried to train a mute young bird to utter Hello. He repeated the word for minutes, but the parrot ignored him until it suddenly opened an eye and snapped out the word in reply.
Decree Grants Free Mercantile Opening in Russia
The council of commissars authorizes free mercantile business by decree allowing shop openings without permits. Registration with the police is required and police consent is immediate, except for wine shops which will need special permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Council of Commissars
Home Industry Day Draws Local Merchants
Local merchants promote Community Industry Day inviting residents to shop locally in town. Shoppers are urged to visit participating stores for exclusive deals and promotions.
New Brunswick Potato Growers Seek Federal Marketing Aid
A deputation representing New Brunswick potato growers urged Minister of Agriculture W R Motherwell to provide government assistance to market their crop. They warned nearly a million bushels could rot in fields due to high freight rates and US tariffs, and the minister promised full consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritime
New Brunswick
W. R. Motherwell
United States
Note to Teacher About Punishment at School
On opening day Percival brings a note describing him as delicate and nervous and requests the teacher to punish the boy next to him to frighten Percival into good behavior. The letter reveals a troubling method proposed to manage a child’s conduct.
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Little Percival
Percival
Soft Pedals and Drunken Conductors in Transit
A quirky archival line captures a conductor whispering reassurance to a passenger asking about intoxicated men aboard. The exchange hints at curatorial humor about propriety and rail travel etiquette in a bygone era.
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UL Mae
Jack Spratt
Fresno Republican
H. D. Peddlar
the Herald
Oxbow
Prairie Province
Horticulture
Dominion Experimental Farms
Eveland Plain Dealer
Commonwealth of Australia
Bellamy
Edward Bellamy
Rip van Winkie
Detroit News
H. B. Co
Siberia
Russian Business Free
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