Hudson's Bay Route sparks northern railway proposals
Developing northern connections from Churchill to the Pacific Coast draws British and federal backing as proponents press for rail links from Winnipeg Big River and Prince Albert to Hudson's Bay. Advocates claim shorter freight paths, mineral development, tourism and strategic value, while On-to-the-Bay Association pushes cheaper rates and stronger trade through the new route.
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Churchill
Hudson's Bay
Bay
Pacific Coast
Winnipeg
Pas
Big River
Saskatchewan
Lake Athabaska
Prince Albert
Saskatoon
Alberta Great Waterways Railway
Edmonton
Calgary
Vancouver
C.N.R
Alberta
B.C. Coast
Peace River Country
Prairie Provinces
Europe
Orient
Pacific
Canada
Great Britain
Great
Northland
United States
Seaboard
Did Not Act The Part at Goldplated Securities
A former secretary recalls leaving Goldplated Securities after discovering the vice president was ineffective and untrustworthy. The narrative contrasts corporate laxity with actors who stand out, noting some performers seek to draw attention through experimental methods.
Canadian leader to visit Vimy Ridge memorial unveiling
A message to Walter S. Woods Ottawa vice chairman of the national Vimy pilgrimage committee says a Canadian official plans to visit Vimy Ridge to meet former Canadian Corps comrades and unveil the national memorial on July 26.
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Edward VIII
Vimy Ridge
Canada
Walter S. Woods
Ottawa
National Council of Women Chooses Vancouver For 1937 Convention
Delegates at the 44th annual council session in Halifax vote to hold the 1937 convention on the Pacific coast with invitations extended by Vancouver and Halifax. The decision was made at the closing session after debate and voting.
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National Council of Women
Vancouver
Halifax
Pacific Coast
Antarctic winds to power world says Professor Debenham
Professor Frank Debenham, director of the Scott Polar Research Institute, argues Antarctic gales could one day illuminate every home. He envisions giant wind stations across the continent and radio transmission of power before connecting to the world. He also speculates on subterranean Antarctic cities with artificial sunlight and climate control.
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Frank Debenham
Captain Scott
Scott Polar Research Institute
Cambridge
England
Debenham
South Polar
Antarctic
New Heat Source Found In Stratosphere Ozone Blanket
Brian O'Brien of the University of Rochester described a new heat theory at a meeting in Rochester showing a thickening ozone blanket 15 to 20 miles above North America reflects earth heat back down while letting sunlight in. The ozone layer’s weather influence is a newly demonstrated effect following stratosphere flights by the National Geographic Society and the Army Air Corps.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
Rochester
N.Y
Brian O’brien
University of Rochester
National Geographic Society
United States Army Air Corps
American Meteorological Society
Science Association
North America
O’brien
Inscriptions Planned for Vimy Memorial in Four Languages
Four inscriptions will be engraved on the Canadian Vimy memorial. English French pairs on the western pylons praise valour and 60 000 dead, Latin on a tomb honors Canadians who gave their lives in 1914 1918, with a front wall tribute to French and British troops and a Latin dedication.
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Vimy
Crete
Avril
New Drug From USDA Shows Burns and Ulcer Healing Promise
The United States Department of Agriculture announces a new drug based on allantoin, developed by Dr. William Robinson. He reports remarkable results from physicians and surgeons nationwide in treating burns chronic ulcers and other non healing wounds. Early findings suggest extended use to infections in the mouth diabetic ulcers and osteomyelitis.
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United States Department of Agriculture
William Robinson
Robinson
English-born Delamont Leads Vancouver Band Tour
Arthur W. Delamont, music master, guides 50 youth proteges the Vancouver Kitsilano band on a Canada and British Isles tour. The group began nine years ago in a studio loft, rising from humble origins. Frost avoidance noted when wind or cloudy skies are present after rain.
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Arthur W. Delamont
Vancouver Kitsilano Boys
Canada
British Isles
Selected Recipes for a Crown Brand Cookie Creation
A vintage recipe describes creaming butter with sugar and Crown Brand Corn Syrup, then folding in beaten egg yolks and a dry mix of flour Benson's Corn Starch salt and baking powder. Flavorings are added, the batter placed in a greased 9 by 12 pan, and topped with a meringue to finish.
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Crown Brand
Benson's
Benson
Making Almond Topped Meringue Baked Dessert
A kitchen note describes beating egg whites to stiff peaks then folding in brown sugar and Crown Brand corn syrup. The mixture is baked for about four hours and finished with blanched chopped almonds sprinkled on top.
Forest Survey In Saskatchewan To Measure Timber Growth
The Dominion Forestry Service will survey cut over forests in Saskatchewan this summer in cooperation with the provincial natural resources department. The aim is to determine timber growth rates to support sustained yield and protect forests from excessive cutting. Hon. W. F. Kerr urged federal action earlier this year. The federal government agreed to conduct the survey and will undertake the work this summer.
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Saskatchewan
Dominion Forestry Service
Provincial Department of Natural Resources
W. F. Kerr
South Africa Ranks Second in Auto Ownership
South Africa now ranks second to the United States in automobile ownership by population. In a single week, five vessels shipped over 1,700 cars to South Africa, highlighting surging import activity.
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South Africa
United States
Great Road Across Arctic Wastes Would Link Alaska and Siberia
The Buffalo Courier Express reports on a proposed Arctic highway and Bering Strait tunnel to connect Yukon Alaska with Siberia. Backers cite vast mineral wealth including pitchblende gold silver copper and other deposits. Estimated cost is about half a billion dollars and the project is framed as a landmark road building dream.
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Arctic
Yukon
Alaska
Siberia
Bering Straits
Northland
Buffalo Courier-Express
Standard Can Labels Spotlighted by National Council of Women
The National Council of Women urged plainly stamped outside net weights on all cans of fruit vegetables and foods. Delegates said mid dle sizes mislead and called for standardizing in between can sizes. Resolution moved by Vancouver local council.
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National Council of Women
Vancouver
Father and son quoted on thirst for knowledge
A witty exchange frames a child’s hunger for learning as a gift from his mother and a thirst from his father. The remark highlights parental roles in shaping curiosity and intellect.
Science And Agriculture Seek By-Products For Industry
Dr. Harold Hibbert of McGill, Edmonton interview, notes straw limits for paper making due to undesirable minerals. He leads chemurgy work in pulp and paper, aiming to derive farm by products for farmer and manufacturer benefit. Canada’s wood pulp reserves may shield straw use. He cites ongoing search for new by products from farm produce and their mutual value.
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Canada
Harold Hibbert
McGill University
Edmonton
McGill
Hibbert
Year Round Electric Light Grown Vegetables Claimed
Agronomist Alexandrov says lettuce cabbage and parsley were grown under electric light on Dickson Island Russia. Preparations are made for cucumbers tomatoes and eggplant. Dill cabbage sprouts and radishes will be raised in hothouses.
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Arctic
Alexandrov
Dickson Island
Russia
Alderman Smeaton Elected U A M President at Lethbridge
President of Municipalities Alderman Andrew Smeaton, former Lethbridge member of the legislature, was elected president of the Union of Alberta Municipalities at the convention closing in Lethbridge. Edmonton was chosen as the 1937 convention city.
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Andrew Smeaton
Lethbridge
Union of Alberta
Edmonton
Oldest Coin Ex Tant Artifacts Linked to 235 B.C
A Bactrian piece attributed to 235 B.C. is identified as the oldest coin ex tant. The artifact was hammered from a crude copper-nickel alloy of Chinese origin.
Cod Liver Oil Said Helpful for Puppies and Old Dogs
A remark notes cod liver oil as beneficial for both young puppies and senior dogs. The claim emphasizes general health support without citing scientific studies or expert endorsement.
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