Tender for coal for Western Provinces 1940
Tenders addressed to the Department of Public Works Ottawa for coal supply to Dominion Buildings and Experimental Farms and Stations in Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia must be received by 12 noon daylight saving time Monday May 13 1940. Tender forms and conditions available from offices in Ottawa Winnipeg Saskatoon Calgary Victoria with 10 percent certified cheque or Beaver Bonds to secure bids over 850000. The department may require a 10 percent security deposit for performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cael
Masito
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columba
Department of Public Works
Ottens
Winnipeg
Man
Saskatoon
Sask
Calgary
Alta
Victoria
B.C
Canadas
Minister of Public Works
Dominion of Canada
Canadian National Railway Company
Experimental Farm Notes on Labour Income in 1939
Twenty illustration stations across the province reported an average Labour Income of 570 dollars in 1939. Farms kept inventories and records of income and expenses, with statements prepared at year end. Labour Income equals Farm Income minus interest on capital, using six percent as the mortgage rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Experimental Farms Service
Producte
World Wheat Reveals British Naval Dominance at Sea
An observer recalls long sea voyage on a neutral freighter showing British merchant ships moving goods under naval protection while German vessels at neutral ports face shortages and guard duties. The piece highlights Allied sea supremacy and Canada’s safe export position under the British Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Lakes Steamers Offer Circle Cruises From Canada
Canadian Pacific Great Lakes steamers Assiniboia and Keewatin run year round from Fort William and Port McNicoll offering Circle Cruises from June 15 to mid September. Westbound trips pass through Georgian Bay and Lake Superior with stops at Sault Ste Marie and Mackinac Island on select runs. Five day cruises from Owen Sound and Port McNicoll to Fort William run July 1 to August 26 with ocean liner style amenities aboard these 447 foot vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assiniboia
Port McNicoll
Georgian Bay
Manitoulin Island
Lake Huron
St. Mary’s River
Sault Ste Marie
Lake Superior
Great Lakes
Fort William
Sault Ste. Marie
Terminal Point
Owen Sound
Port McNicol
Mackinac Island
Global crop trends amid war and weather shifts
Wartime factors ease prices as German occupation of Denmart boosts Allied demand for Canadian foods. US winter wheat prospects remain low while spring sowing in Kaseia trails last year by 20 million acres. Hungarian floods cut crops by about 30 percent, Belgium and Denmark wheat areas shrink, Argentine corn output rises to a 1936 high, heavy rains ease drought in Australia, and Danube soybean area may rise about 70 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmart
United States
Kaseia
Hungary
Belgium
Denmark
Australis
Danube Basin
1939 40 Dry Bean Crop In Chili May Be Record Size
A report notes the 1939 40 dry bean crop in Chili will likely be the largest on record, indicating substantial production growth and favorable growing conditions during the season.
Memorial Notices and Cards of Thanks In Echo
Notice states memorial notices and cards of thanks are inserted in the Echo newspaper at 30 cents for one insertion.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. M. Somerville
Ottawa
J. M. Williams
Inman
Hamiota
W. J. Burgess
Itoba Farms
Travel
the World Wheat
H. G. L Strange
Lavinia
McConnell
Hamiota Hospital
Wm. Mathison
Hemphill
Sec
Treas
Fred C. Bennest
W. J. Kinnis
Dauphin
Powell Equipment CO. Ltd
Manitoba
Peter Thompson
Oak River
OAK River Districts
Co Li
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