Relative Industrial Development Of Canada And U S
The analysis by Fred V. Seibert before the Lions Club of Chicago highlights Canada and the United States as balanced in industrial growth. It notes Canada’s strength in agriculture mining forests fishing and waterpower with growing manufacturing, and suggests Canada could surpass the U S in mining and related output as exploration continues.
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Canada
United States
Dominion
Fred V. Seibert
MELC
DLS
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Lions Club of Chicago
Ontario
States
Denmark
Holland
England
A Drive For Rustless Grain in Western Canada
The Dominion Department of Agriculture the Research Council of Canada and the universities of Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan unite to eradicate rust in western grain fields. Alberta sees less damage while Manitoba reports heavy penalties on wheat growers and cat crops. The march toward extinction began last year 80 with aims to mount a full drive and reduce farmer losses in years ahead.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Research Council of Canada
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Manitoba
Edmonton Bulletin
Better Demand For Horses In Western Canada
The horse industry in Western Canada shows a comeback as buyers pay higher prices. Breeders report demand with recent sales near three times last year’s figures. George H. Rawswell of North Edmonton sold a grey horse for $300, up from a typical $100. city pound sales have risen from $25 to higher amounts. A horse recently sold at this place for $107. Edmonton Bulletin.
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Canada
F. A. McCord
George H. Rawswell
North Edmonton
Edmonton Bulletin
Livestock Prices Rise Across Canada in December 1924
Ottawa livestock branch reports higher prices in five major markets for December 1924 versus December 1923. Toronto shows gains of 35 cents per hundred for cattle, 2.93 for swine and 1.43 for sheep. Montreal 4e, 1.41 and 1.15. Winnipeg 22c, 1.15 and 1.42. Calgary 13c, 1.39 and 0.40. Edmonton 56c, 1.49 and 0.49 per hundred respectively.
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Ottawa
Canada
Toronto
Montreal
Winnipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
British Settlers For the U S A
The United States seeks skilled migrants with a plan to regulate immigration so that British people make up three out of five new citizens. Ottawa Citizen notes the aim to ensure British racial influence and restrict flow from other nations.
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United States
Ottawa
Insurance Pitch After Harrowing Staircase Encounter
A young Scotch insurance agent endures a repeated push downs a long stairway by a pursuer. After a third assault the door opens and the assailant grins, prompting the agent to pivot back to business and propose selling the insurance.
British Industrialists to Visit Canada for Market Study
A London dispatch reports that British industrialists and manufacturers plan a Canada tour soon. The group aims to assess use of Canadian raw materials and explore Canadian markets.
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Canada
London
Experiments with Wheat Compare Sod Ploughing Depths
Dominion experimental farm superintendent McKillican reports a 1912 to 1920 study on sod ploughing depths for wheat. Yields per acre rose from 3 bush 5 lbs at 2 inches to 30 bush 31 lbs at 4 inches and 32 bush at 5 inches, with inconclusive advantage for five inches. Deeper than five inches impractical due to power needs and slower sod decay.
Homestead Entries Rise Across Western Provinces in 1924
The 1924 official report shows 3 809 homestead entries across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia and 638 soldier grants. The total area is about 711 520 acres with increases in homesteads in all provinces except Alberta and minor shifts in grants. Manitoba and Alberta show declines in grants from 1923.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Butter Exports Highlight Alberta Provisions Role
In northern Alberta a large share of the butter crop is used as provender for cattle. Canada exported butter in 1924 with one third from this province, and 86 percent of Alberta butter exports were top grade Medicine What News.
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Alberta
Canada
Alberta cattle for Japan shipment to Alberta ranges
A shipment of 260 head of Alberta beef cattle will be sent from Alberta on behalf of a large Japanese firm involved in importing Alberta beef. Another Japanese firm is negotiating space for a similar shipment in the near future.
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Alberta
Not Working Bell Out of Order Sign Shock
Local exchange reveals a curious scene as a resident recalls visiting a home and finding a broken bell sign. The anecdote frames a small town misunderstanding and highlights community quirks in everyday life.
Brilliant Woman Speaker Impresses Abroad in Britain
Mrs. Philip Snowden, wife of the ex-Chancellor of the Exchequer, has toured the western regions delivering frequent public addresses. Her presence and remarks have left a strong impression on overseas affairs among British political circles.
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Philip Snowden
Ramsay MacDonald
Britain
Market Cattle at Brandon Winter Fair 1925
Market cattle at Brandon Winter Fair March 16 to 20 1925 will be offered by the Dominion live stock branch. Exhibitors must own animals 100 days prior. the judge may discard unworthy entries. carlot group averages must meet weight ranges. carrot entries barred from other groups. open class animals cannot enter livestock branch specials.
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Brandon
Dominion Livestock Branch
Saskatchewan Grain Growers Plan Egg and Poultry Pool
The Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association will develop an egg and poultry pool in cooperation with the provinces agriculture department markets branch. A committee led by C F Edwards will organize the pool. Edwards will handle secretarial work, with Ida McNeal J Holmes and W H Beesley on the organizing committee.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Department of Agriculture
W.G.G.A
C. F. Edwards
Ida McNeal
Expanse
J. Holmes
Asquith
W. H. Beesley
Moose Jaw
Edwards
Happiness as a habit and school absenteeism from colds
A reader notes happiness may be a habit and hopes it can be learned. A separate fact is cited that colds cause about one quarter of all school absences, underscoring health as a factor in attendance.
Thousands Of Trees And Shrubs Will Be Planted This Season
The spring planting push will bring millions of government and nursery trees to prairie towns and citizens. Communities, businesses, and service clubs join a broad effort to beautify streets, parks, and shelters while stressing proper root care and avoiding sun exposure to preserve trees.
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Western Plains
Rotarians
Kiwanis
Gyros
Lyons
Boards of
Irrigation Expert to Advise Alberta on Southern Lands
Dr John Widstoe renowned irrigation authority will visit Alberta to consult with the cabinet on irrigation lands in Southern Alberta tied to provincial guaranteed projects. He has been engaged by President Cooledge for similar U S projects. Alberta aims to gain guidance on colonization of surplus lands and related project issues.
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John Widstoe
Alberta
Widstoe
Cooledge
U.S
British Columbia Apple Nurseries Expand Eastward Trade
Sardis BC nurseries shipped a large order of apple trees to the Fruit Growers Association of New Brunswick and sent trial shipments of apple boxes. They previously supplied eastern growers and now ship to Ontario as well, marking BC’s move from importer to exporter of apple trees.
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British Columbia
Sardis
Fruit Growers’ Association of
New Brunswick
Eastern Association
B.C
Ontario
Large Family Party For Alberta Farms
A Dominion Government informant in Detroit notes rising inquiries from the United States for farm homes in Northern Alberta and New Ontario. He cites the Plamondon family from Provement Michigan who moved to Lac La Biche in 1923 and says many Quebec French are returning north. He estimates about half of crossers are former Canadians or Americans with Canadian farm ties.
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United States
New
Ontario
Detroit
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Aberta
Alberta
Lac Labiche
Plamondon Brothers
Provement
Mich
Quebec
Ohio
Michigan
Prairies
Plamondon
Canadian National
U.N.R
Decree Dismisses Trotsky as Army and Navy Commissary
The general executive committee of the Communist party issues a decree removing Leon Trotsky from his post as commissary for the army and navy and naming M. W. Franse, formerly assistant commissary of war, as his successor.
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The
Communist Party
Leon Trotsky
M. W. Franse
He Won Dabb Vegetables and Earth Quip
A playful exchange features He Won Dabb claiming two weeks on vegetables while Rubb retorts with twelve years on earth, framing a humorous contrast in diet endurance.
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Dabb
Rubb
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U. S
Minard
Liniment
U.S.A
Assurance and Insurance
Province
Japan
Rastus
Mrs
Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association
Vancouver Sun
Archibald Mitchel
East
Trotsky
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