Tapping Wealth Of Northern Canada
A Canadian National Railways project advances toward opening the north. The Hudson Bay Railway aims to reach Fort Churchill by end of next year with work near The Pas at 85 miles northwest already moving. Major plans include 1,200 workers by breakup and extensive camps, with track laying targeted by July 15 and heavy use of pole trestles and pre laid culverts to cross muskeg and rivers.
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Canada
Pas
Flin Fion
Hudson Bay Railway
Fort Churchi
Hudson Bay
Gzowski
Montreal
Construction Department
Canadian National Railways
Dominion Minister of Railways
Hudson
Stewart and Cameron Ltd
Limestone
Churchill
Metn
Deer
Expedition To South Pole by Byrd to Use Ship Sampson
Commander Richard E. Byrd will sail the Nor wegian ship Sampson for his South Pole expedition and plans to use a three motor plane to fly over the Antarctic Zone.
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Tihs
Sampson
Richard E. Byrd
South Pole
Antarctic
How Rockies Got Their Name
The article traces the origin of the name Rocky Mountains from Cree terms and early explorers. It notes the Cree called them Assin-wati meaning stony mountains, translated by LeGardeur St Pierre in 1752 and rendered in French as Montagnes des Roches, with the English form sticking thereafter.
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Rocky Mountains
Canadian Prairies
Legardeur St. Pierre
Assin-wati
Montagnes Des Roches
Niagara River hydro power potential outlined under treaty limits
The Niagara River, shared by Canada and the United States, could develop five to six million horsepower. An international treaty restricts U S diversions to 20 000 cubic feet per second and Canada to 36 000. Current developments already utilize nearly all available flow.
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Niagara River
Canada
United States
The Value Of Sheep Clubs in Canada
Sheep clubs have established over one hundred new flocks in Canada and spur interest in sheep raising. They work with Canadian banks for loans and are run by the Sheep and Swine Division of the Canadian Federal Department of Agriculture with provincial support. District promoters aid in stock selection and farm setup while the Canadian Co operative Wool Growers, Ltd. ensures fair wool prices. Sheep fairs and lamb sales help set values and cut marketing costs, promoting the industry for settlers.
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Canada
Sheep Club
Federal Department of Agriculture
Provincial
Departments of Agriculture
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers, Ltd
Calgary firm lands large Can ada wood treating contract
Alberta Wood Preserving Company wins a major contract from Canadian Pacific Railway to treat 300 000 ties annually for five years, totaling 1 500 000 ties. The treating process is said to extend wood life by 30 to 60 years.
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Calgary
Alberta Wood Preserving Company
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
New Comer Prizes His Land As Canadians Move Off Farm
European settlers prize land as Canadian families abandon farms and move to towns and cities. The shift mirrors patterns in the United States, prompting social observers to warn of changing social order and attitudes toward land ownership among Anglo-Saxons.
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United States
Europe
Yukon Climate Delights Visitors in Summer Light
The Yukon Territory's climate features extreme temperatures and light precipitation. From May 1 to October 1 it offers a pleasant period with continuous daylight from mid May to early August, delighting visitors. Winters are long and cold, yet tolerable due to low winds and dry air.
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Yukon Territory
Canada
World Linguistic Diversity Estimates Reach Over 300 Languages
Scholars estimate more than 300 languages are spoken worldwide reflecting rich global linguistic variety. Researchers note continued discovery and documentation of minority languages amid evolving cultural landscapes.
Kalamazoo Drugist Don Stricknine Listed at 241 South Burdick
Don Stricknine is a druggist located at 241 South Burdick Street in Kalamazoo Michigan. The notice documents his profession and address in the local directory.
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Don Stricknine
Burdick Street
Kalamazoo, Mich
It pays to be good and to be paid
A concise adage notes that while virtue has value, timely payment remains consistently rewarding across situations. The saying emphasizes practical payoff from fair conduct and financial responsibility.
Fitness at Sea: Empress Liners Feature Onboard Gyms
Ocean liners operated by the Canadian Pacific line offer spacious ventilated gymnasiums with diversified equipment. Horses and camels simulate riding, bicycles track distances, rowing and pulley machines build strength, and boxing and fencing gear keep passengers active. A physical instructor leads sessions and guides use during voyages for ladies and all travelers.
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Canada
Orient
Europe
Vancouver
Quebec
Southhampton
Pacific
Russia
Empress of
Australia
Canada Farm Prosperity Tied to Good Crops and Rising Prices
A Royal Bank of Canada bulletin notes global farmers face shrinking purchasing power as prices for crops rise slower than costs. While Canada enjoys good harvests and better world prices, farmers still see real gains limited, restraining world trade expansion. The report emphasizes improved Canadian farmer conditions as a key factor in overall prosperity.
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Canada
Royal Bank of Canada
Bulletin
Canada Sugar Outlook Reveals High Per Capita Intake
A Canadian Government Bureau of Statistics report highlights sugar consumption at 93.09 pounds per person yearly. It records total production at 1,138,781,739 pounds with 70,388,105 pounds from beets grown in Ontario and Alberta. Eight refineries operate with nearly 50 million dollars in capital, and exports net about 290 million pounds after domestic needs.
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Canada
Bureau of Statistics
Ontario
Alberta
Cannot Be Called Insane In Defining Criminal Impulse
A writer argues that failure to control impulses should lead to punishment, not insanity defense. Even if suffering split personality or dermatography, the offender is sane enough to know right from wrong and must face legal penalties.
Briquetting Plant Machinery Bought for Bienfait Project
Machinery for a briquetting plant at Bienfait has been purchased in England and Germany and is to be shipped before May 15. A Western Dominion Collieries representative, who traveled overseas to arrange the purchase, has returned to Saskatchewan.
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Bienfait
England
Germany
Western Dominion Collieries
Saskatchewan
Silent Pie Crust Sparks Artist Husband Joke
A landlady laments her husband, a pie maker and artist, while she hacks the crust. A gloomy boarder quips about the sculptor in him as he studies the fork. No real news event, but a humorous kitchen exchange.
Soldiers take wives to war says U.S. Marine captain
In China Capt. M. BR. Curtis of the United States Marine Corps says every soldier takes his wife to war. He suggests it may be a government plan to keep troops in a fighting mood.
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China
M. BR. Curtis
United States Marine Corps
Remark on Insurance Policy After Marriage
A witty remark questions newlyweds taking out insurance in case of danger. The reply concludes the spouse will not become dangerous, reflecting light banter about security and relationships.
Engineers Plan To Cool Tropical Zone
Two French engineers Georges Claude and Paul Boucherot propose using icy deep sea currents to modify tropical climates. They describe bringing cold water from depths to surface to create a constant 70 degree layer and using surface water vapor to drive a turbine for vast energy output.
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Georges Claude
Paul Boucherot
Sorbonne
Why is sight treated differently in the law
The piece argues laws protect senses of smell taste hearing and touch but not sight. It notes punching, fumes, polluted water, or noise face enforcement while unattractive signs by roadsides gain more protection. It suggests public consensus on bad sights lags behind bad smells despite similar harms.
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Board of Health
Sheep Raising Expands in British Columbia
The sheep raising branch of BC’s agricultural industry grows rapidly in logged off areas along the mainland coast and Vancouver Island. A Vancouver Chamber of Commerce report notes a 27 percent increase in sheep production in 1927 over 1926, and 26 percent rise in 1926 over 1925.
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British Columbia
Mainland
Vancouver Island
Vancouver
Doctor Declares Health Fine After Second Opinion
A patient urges the physician to recheck as she notes friends travel to a health resort. The doctor finds no medical issues and states the health is excellent.
Don’t condemn a man for beating his wife until you ascertain whether he used a club or a pack of cards
A cryptic dialogue fragment in which a customer questions moral judgment over a violent act, then abruptly mentions Buen Flamor and Madrid in an unclear context. The readable portion centers on evaluating evidence before condemning behavior.
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National Railways
Ww. N. UL
Yukon
Scotland
Prince of Wales
Sahara
Egypt
Meatroyal
B.C
Buen Flamor
Madrid
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