Development Of Pulpwood Industry Unequalled In Our Commerce
Canada’s pulpwood forests in Eastern Canada and British Columbia have surged to prominence in just a decade, led by a booming American demand for newsprint. Exports of paper rose from under 7.6 million dollars in 1912 to over 80 million in 1923, overshadowing long-established lumber and dairy products as a pillar of national trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department and the Interior
Prairies
British Columbia
Dominion
New Dominion
United States
Lake States
Paulpwood Resources
Ontario
Annapolis Valley
Canada pushes League to ban heroin sale under medical control
Canada declares war on the drug trade by proposing that heroin be deemed harmful and sold only under strict medical prescription. It seeks League of Nations support for total suppression and has consulted medical authorities and hospitals worldwide before urging action at the next committee meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
League of Nations
Iils
Canada
League
Bayer
Bayer Company
Bayer Cross
Alberta Governments Telephones Earn record 1923 results
The Alberta Government Telephones report shows earnings of 3,361,468.16 for 1923 with expenses of 1,287,722.52, the best showing in three years and a favorable expense ratio. It notes potential rate increases, 02 telephones added at 104,395, bringing total in use to 67,297.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
W. W. Smith
Railways and Telephones
Legisla
Rice consumption per person rises in Porto Rico
Fond Of Rice Porto Rico reports per capita rice use at 130.7 pounds last year, up 16 pounds from 1922, equating to about one third of a pound daily. Washington Oregon and Idaho supply nearly half of U S commercial apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Washington, Oregon
Idaho
United States
Wealth From Tourists and Roads Driving Canada's Tourism Value
The Dominion Parks Board estimates Canadians spent about 136 000 dollars abroad by foreign visitors last year, while provinces report tourist revenue surging due to Banff and Jasper roads and visitor services. Alberta leads growth, with Banff and Jasper boosting auto travel profits amid debates over park spending and private interests. The Ottawa Journal notes national service in promoting parks and Canada’s beauty as an automobile era draws in visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Parks Board
Canada
Alberta
Banff and
Jasper
Banff
The
Ottawa Journal
Big Increase In Trade With Canada for Eleven Months
Canada’s total trade for the eleven months ending February reached 1 771 251 283 dollars, up 192 188 005 from the prior year. Imports and exports both rose, with imports up 95 000 000 and domestic exports up 98 000 000. Agricultural and vegetable products led exports at 365 000 000, wood and wood products next at 245 000 000. iron and its products led imports at 156 000 000. February exports rose 10 000 000 year over year while imports fell 3 000 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Getting the Effect Bride to Hatch Roasts Dinner Set Inquiries
The record notes a quoted line about an ideal roast pairing with a blue and white dinner service. It also states the world gold supply is increasing at about 4.1 billion dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bride
Hatcher
Farm Labor Wage Set At Forties A Month
A conference of organized farmers and Employment Service officials in Edmonton on March 7 discussed farm labor supply for the coming season. Saskatchewan delegates included R. M Johnson and W. C. McCallum. Manitoba and Alberta farmers attended with railway and Employment Service reps from four western provinces. The body agreed that $40 per month should be the basic wage for summer farm work with further calculations to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Employment Service
Edmonton
Organized Farmers of
Saskatchewan
R. M Johnson
Grain Growers’ Association
W. C. McCallum
Farmers’ Union of Canada
Mantoba
Alberta
Railways and Immigration Departments
Saskatchewan farmer cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills
Saskatchewan farmer J Jensen reports three years of backache joint stiffness and poor sleep and appetite. After using many boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills he says his health improved, attributing benefits to kidney-focused action and urging others to try the sovereign remedy for sick kidneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Dodd
J Jensen
Jensen
Jodd
Tent Caterpillars Threaten Prairie Trees In 1923 Infestations
Alberta, southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba faced severe outbreaks of Forest Peat Caterpillars in 1923. The Dominion Entomological Branch circular, prepared by J J de Gryse at Indian Head Saskatchewan, explains the pest and control methods. It details spraying formulas using arsenate of lead and provides guidance for early spring treatment as buds open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Dominion Entomological Branch
J. J. de Gryse
Indian Lead
Sask
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canadian Autos Dominate New Zealand Market in 1923
Canadian car exports to New Zealand surged in 1923 reaching 7,386 units valued at £966,384, nearly double U S sales and quadrupling Canada’s 1922 business. New Zealand imported 4,309 cars from the United States worth £854,171.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Commercial Intelligence Journal
Canada
United States
Alberta to Ship Cattle to Japan for Market Test
Hon. Geo Hoadley minister of agriculture Alberta announces a trial shipment of cows and steers to Japan to test demand for livestock. A qualified investigator will accompany the cargo to study markets for Alberta farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Hoadley
Province of
Alberta
Japan
Fertile Lands In Northern Alberta Offer Homesteads
The Peace River country in Alberta remains a frontier for homesteaders with fertile alluvial soil and favorable climate. Pioneer Cornwall praises the region’s agricultural potential, noting abundant rainfall, mild winters, and extensive arable land north of Edmonton toward the 60th parallel. The area supports cereals, vegetables, cattle and horses, with timber to meet local needs, making it one of Canada’s best agricultural frontiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
Peace River Country
Alberta
Athabasca River
Peace River
British Columbia
Ae Oe Cornwall
Grande Prairie
Vermillion
Edmonton
Philadelphia
Fort Chipewyan
Dominion
Fruit Shipments to Prairies and Foreign Markets
Over the past year the Associated Growers of British Columbia shipped 2 225 000 boxes of fruit to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. An additional 627 cars were sent to foreign markets including Holland Belgium Scandinavia China Africa New Zealand and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairies
Associated Growers
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Holland
Belgium
Scandinavia
China
Africa
New Zealand
Mexico
October’s Unlucky Days Warned Against
Astrologers cautioned that the 6th and 12th of October are the unlucky days to avoid for all business ventures. The claim frames these dates as perilous for enterprises and decisions.
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Elmer King
Jackson St
Oxford, Nova Scotia
Jack
Fea Fe
Montreal
N UL
Telephones
Ture
Manieae
Ly Ieun Ea
King OF
PAIN
Ciniment
John Jensen
Sleigh Shoe Steel
Manitoba Steel and Iron CO
Winnipeg
New York
London
Walker Theatre
SASKA
Empire Theatre
Cays
Fegina Theatre
Sara Moose Jaw
Orpheum Theatre
Medicine Hat
Empress Theatre
May
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