Wealth in Western Provinces Remains Strong in 1919
The Winnipeg Free Press estimates 1919 wealth from farm output in the three Western Provinces at 39,563,255 dollars despite drought hit areas in Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Wheat yield fell versus 1918 while oats barley screenings rose. Dairy and poultry gains offset grain losses, with livestock figures from major western stockyards showing 1919 trailing 1916 by over seven million dollars. Potatoes hay and roots added 20 million dollars versus the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Winnipeg Free Press
Western Provinces
Free Press
Winnipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
Moose Jaw
Prince Albert
Wood
Prairie
Drouth
Western Prairies
Saskatchewan Population Tops 833 267 in 1918
Saskatchewan's population is 833 267, up about 100 000 in two years, per vital statistics from the provincial public health bureau. City clerks report seven city populations with Regina at 40 000 and Saskatoon 25 000, among others, while rural districts total 591 752 and unorganized territory 26 392.
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Saskatchewan
Vital Statistics
Provincial
Public Health Bureau
Regina
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Prince Albert
North Battleford
Swift Current
Weyburn
Wellington the poorly aimed hero of Waterloo
In diaries and anecdotes the Duke of Wellington is described as a poor shot who caused unintentional harm during a 1819 visit. Lady Shelley notes an afternoon of errant gunfire and a contrite gesture as he handed a gold coin to a cottage washer, provoking quiet smiles.
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England
Napoleon
Lady Shelley
Duke of Wellington
German Army Still 400000 Strong and Policing Forces
A report to the committee of foreign affairs from General Nissel, head of the Baltic Mission, states the German army remains about 400000 strong with 100000 policing forces. Germany is well supplied with tanks machine guns and airplanes. In the neutral zone on the right bank of the Rhine the policing force amounts to 1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee of Foreign Affairs
Nissel
Germany
Rhine
Demolishing the Parisian Bridge Sparks Speculation
The Pont de la Tournelle in Paris, dating to 1656 with later widenings, is being demolished amid debate over civic progress. Officials have not explained what will replace it, leaving Paris unsure whether to preserve heritage or adopt steel or reinforced concrete.
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Azsother
Paris
Pont de la Tournelle
Notre Dame
Old
Prairie grain yields dip in 1919 survey says
The Winnipeg Free Press reports the three Western Provinces Alberta Saskatchewan and Manitoba generated a total farm income of 39 563 855 and grain returns were about 16 000 000 lower than in 1918. Wool and flax declined, while drought affected two thirds of the area. Prince Albert noted 1918 remained stronger with wool dairy and potatoes.
Population figures of Canada and major cities
Census branch estimates Canada total population at 8 835 102 based on 1901-1911 growth. Provinces list Ontario 2 820 909 Quebec 2 326 528 British Columbia 718 660 Saskatchewan 754 090 Manitoba 618 903 Alberta 587 770 Nova Scotia 518 761 New Brunswick 368 760 Prince Edward Island 93 728 Northwest Territories 18 481 Yukon 8 512. City figures include Montreal 743 904 Toronto 473 829 Vancouver 102 550. Winnipeg likely around 200 000. A classroom joke features a dialogue about czar and czarina.
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Department of Trade and Commerce
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Northwest Territories
Yukon
Montreal
Toronto
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Australia Hopes To Make Paper
New South Wales premier W A Holman told country newspaper proprietors that Australia is testing local timber for paper production. An expert committee plans a plant in New South Wales to convert timber into paper, with lab results from Canada showing promise.
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Australia
New South Wales
W. A. Holman
Canada
Burmese Village Industries Seen in Backward State
Sir Henry Adamson noted Burma’s village industries lagging but capable of revival with proper support. A. P. Morris cited attractive and exportable Burmese toys and art objects, while villagers shown openness to new ideas. Cooperatives and farmer banks flourish. Burmans previously avoided soldier service but contributed in signalling, pioneer, and sapper roles during wartime.
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Sir Henry Adamson
Burma
Society of Arts
A. P. Morris
London
India
Oil potential study in Peace River district
Professor J C Gwillim of Queen's University presented a report to the British Columbia Legislature on oil prospects in the Peace River area. The most promising tract lies between the Gentle Dip toward the Great Syncline and the disturbed geology near the mountains. Hon T D Pattullo urged broader government drilling plans for the coming year. The Bulkhead sandstones are viewed as the shoreward equivalent of Peace River sandstones and Loon River shales, with oil found near the base of the latter about 1100 feet below the river level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gwillim
Queen's University
Peace River District
B.C
T. D. Pattullo
Peace River
Loon River
Railway Franchise Sought Across Northwest Territory
Ottawa seeks approval at the coming session of a railway franchise covering land from the westerly end of Schultz Lake to the junction of Handbury and Thelon rivers to Old Fort Reliance at the eastern end of Great Slave Lake. Telegraph and water-power development privileges are also requested.
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Ottawa
Federal House
Schultz Lake
Handbury
Thelon Rivers
Old Fort Reliance
Great Slave Lake
Northwest Territories
Pinch bar with rail gripping shoe aids moving freight cars
A newly invented pinch bar for moving loaded freight cars features a shoe that grips the rail and a handle design that pushes a car wheel when pressed down rather than lifting it. The device aims to reduce effort and improve safety during wheeling operations.
Saskatchewan Wool Marketing Makes Case for Producer Run System
After six years of co operative wool marketing in Saskatchewan the department of agriculture signals transfer of duties to wool producers. Growth shown in consignments and pounds, from 69 thousand pounds in 1914 to 553 thousand in 1919, with 300 Saskatchewan shareholders in the Canadian Co operative Wool Growers Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Organization
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
F. H. Auld
Cooperative
Saskatchewan
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers, Limited
Canada
Honest Murray Islanders Preserve Honest Living Rules
Murray Island natives maintain an honesty board at each village foot for lost articles. Found items are handed to police and returned after a strict owner verification process. Unauthorized landing or overnight staying is forbidden except as a guest of the administrator to keep out undesirables and intoxicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Island
Torres Strait
Queensland
Australia
Marketing Alberta Wool Final Returns Reported for 1919
The Southern Alberta Wool Growers association announces final returns for wool sold through the association in 1919. Between 800000 and 900000 pounds were marketed via the Canadian Co operative Wool Growers association at about sixty cents per pound, with additional wool sold privately through dealers. About 150000 sheep winter south of the CP Railway in Alberta remain in fairly good condition.
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Southern Alberta Wool Growers’ Association
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers’ Association
Southern Alberta2 Wool Growers’ Association
Canadian Pacific Railway
Alberta
Birds that sing all year round
The robin and the wren are the only birds that sing throughout the entire year. All other birds show seasonal periods of silence.
Frazer Valley Honey Producers Organize Amid Growth Hope
Henry B. Thomson foresees strong Canada Britain trade for beef and eggs as European shortages loom. Fraser Valley beekeepers form a new body to standardize honey marketing and stock, with New Westminster HQ and annual fairs, charging a one dollar annual fee.
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Fraser Valley
British Columbia
Honty Producers’ Association
New Westminster
P.W.L
Willis J Abbott on Prohibition in England and U S
At a luncheon hosted by Leif Jones Willis J Abbott Collier's Weekly editor touring England spoke on prohibition He argued he did not believe in prohibition until studying its effects noting hotel profits from temperance drinks rose 140 percent Prohibition in the United States he said improved comfort thrift and public support and showed no rise in drug use.
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Leif Jones
Willis J. Abbott
Collier's Weekly
England
America
Washington
Abbott
United States
Opportunities for Settlers in North Battleford District
The North Battleford district offers fertile land at $13 to $32 per acre with 8 to 16 year settlements. Many pioneers have acreage under cultivation and newcomers 50 to 100 acres broken. Settlement reaches 100 miles north with more unsurveyed land to the northwest. A Canadian Nations Railway branch from N Battleford to Turtleford extends several miles this year, aiding stock raising and dairying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Battleford
Canadian Nations Railway
N. Battleford
Turtleford
Horseshoeing Introduced in England by William I
In 1066 William I introduced horseshoeing to England, marking a key development in medieval equine care and military logistics. The adoption dates the technique to the Norman conquest era and influenced later horse management practices.
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England
William I
Not a passenger on the Mayflower in 1602 had a middle name
The note states that no Mayflower passenger born in 1602 carried a middle name, reflecting naming customs of the era among the ship’s early settlers.
Saskatchewan Moves to Referendum on Liquor Import Prohibition
The Saskatchewan government, first province to act under the Canada Temperance Act as amended, seeks a referendum on banning importation of intoxicating liquor for beverage use. A bill expected to push tighter drugstore liquor controls would require purchases from designated sources, with a three member commission to administer.
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Saskatchewan
Federal House
Social Service Council
Temperance Reform
Fox Ranch in Alberta Ships Fox Skins to American Market
Fox Farming Pays Dade and Peacock from Camrose Alberta send five black and ten silver grey fox skins to the United States for sale. The Camrose outfit started seven years ago and endured ups and downs at first. Over the last decade business improved and the ranch is described as a gold mine with more than forty foxes currently. The shipment could bring about $8,000 and is praised as one of Alberta's finest skin lots.
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Dade & Peacock
Camrose
Alberta
Doctor Falls Overboard In Own Medicine Chest
A physician aboard a liner uses sea water as a remedy for patients. In a sudden bustle the doctor falls overboard, and the captain asks the cause. A sailor replies that the doctor has fallen into his own medicine chest.
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Honest Murray Islanders
Frazer Valley Honey Producers
Oganize
Henry B. Thomson
Canada Food Board
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Europe
Thompson
U.S
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