Army Of Enumerators Will Be Employed In The Canadian Census
Fourteen thousand enumerators and 245 commissioners will be hired to conduct Canada's decennial census. Appointments for district commissioners follow New Year, while enumerators are chosen in March or April for a June census date. The plan includes new features, more detailed schedules, and use of aeroplanes in the north.
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Army of Enumerators
Canada
Bureau of Statistics
International Statistical Organization
Civil Service
Saskatchewan Swine Industry Encouraged by New Plan
Hon. W. C. Buckle announces a new arrangement to boost swine production in Saskatchewan. Farmers may buy breeding sows through the Department of Agriculture by paying 25 percent of cost now and signing notes for the balance, replacing the prior 50 percent cash option due to money scarcity.
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Saskatchewan
W. C. Buckle
Department of Agriculture
Buckle
Predicts rocket propelled planes by 12 years hence
Expert Herr Fritz Von Opel predicts planes will reach 3 000 to 5 000 mph while flying 25 miles up. He notes the idea sounds ridiculous yet may become common soon as practical development follows theoretical work. The report also mentions a stray court exchange and a mention of golden red species in the U S.
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Fritz von Opel
von Opel
Crysler
Slendering lines in smart basque home frock design
The pattern features a gored skirt with a basque bodice, partial belt to slim hips, and an open V neck with pointed collar. Style No. C-891 comes in sizes 16 to 44 inches bust, with fabric requirements and bindings specified. Deep blue and white dimity with white pique collar and blue bindings. Fashion Bureau requests 25 cents and full address with pattern number and size.
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Fashion Bureau
Substitution of Barley for Corn Gains Attention in Canada
The article examines substituting barley for corn to feed hogs and poultry in Canada. Barley shows fattening value comparable to corn, with finish quality for hogs often superior when paired with oats. Poultry use is less established but barley can replace part of the laying mash. price spreads favoring barley could justify partial replacement this coming winter.
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Canada
Saskatoon Poultry Association Egg Laying Contest Planned
The Saskatoon Poultry Association launches a year long egg laying contest starting November 1 to record trap nest data for individual birds. The goal is to help members increase egg laying propensities and provide data for profitable, well colored eggs without full breeding facilities.
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Saskatoon Poultry Association
Vancouver truck maker thrives as nine months match last year
A Vancouver based motor truck manufacturer, started 21 months ago at a cost of a quarter of a million, has enjoyed great success with output in the first nine months of the year roughly equal to last year’s total. The exchange also contains a light dialogue about silence, bankers, and a speeding incident.
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Vancouver
Would Simplified English Make a Global Language
A Swedish professor argues that simplifying English spelling and reducing irregular rules could create a more practical international language. The idea centers on easing learning curves and broad adoption across diverse nations.
Canadians urged to buy own fish to boost industry
The Toronto Mail and Empire argues that shifting consumption from foreign to Canadian fish would stimulate Canada's fish sector, support about 60 million dollars in capital and over 50 million dollars in annual production, and create widespread employment by keeping funds within the country.
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Canada
Toronto Mail
Empire
Moose Jaw Stock Yards Handle Record Livestock Totals
Over ten years the Moose Jaw yards processed 792994 cattle 51081 calves 696345 hogs 258944 sheep and 15112 horses according to The Optimeter figures from the Southern Saskatchewan Co-Operative Stock Yards. This exceeded Saskatchewan 1929 totals for sheep and swine combined. In 1929 Saskatchewan had 1166913 cattle 207551 sheep 599909 swine and 1122757 horses.
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Moose Jaw
Southern Saskatchewan Co-Operative Stock Yards
Saskatchewan
Punished Enough At Revival Meeting A Wife Affirms Kindness
A masculine woman at a revival meeting spoke on kindness by recounting how she treats her husband after his drinking. She describes embracing him with a kiss when he returns from The Pig and Whistle. A heckler from the crowd adds, Serves him jolly well right.
Howell and Powell Exchange Quick Work Talk
Howell asks if Powell works for a living and Powell replies that he does, though he says he does not get it. The short exchange shows a humorous take on work and earnings.
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Howell
Powell
Tax reform urged to harmonize provincial and federal systems
Toronto conference delegates from across the Dominion urged a thorough study of the tax structure to curb duplication and unfair overlap. Prof Kemp proposed raising federal income tax slightly and exploring new revenue channels while discussing double taxation and public debts.
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Toronto
Canadian Civil Service Research Conference
A. E. Crysler
Toronto Board of Trade
H. R. Kemp
Department of Economics
University of Toronto
Kemp
William C. Coulter
George Brigden
Brigden
Britain
Curious table manners across nations and learned habits
A meditation on how eating customs vary by country. It contrasts American practices with French German norms, recounts a tale of a foreign guest imitating daily table actions, and questions what constitutes proper breeding at the table.
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France
Germany
The Magnetic Compass Through the Ages
The magnetic compass has existed for over seven centuries and remains widely used. It guides sailors, submariners, surveyors, explorers, aviators, and miners by providing essential directional information in sea, air, and earthbound work.
Pathway to Success Stands Upright Not Crooked
A proverb emphasizes steady effort and integrity, noting that progress is rarely a warped or dishonest path. It frames uphill effort as honorable and direct, contrasting with crooked routes as undesirable.
Champion Sheep Shearer H Swinehart Wins Regina Contest
H Swinehart of Huntoon is named champion all around sheep shearer at Regina exhibition grounds during the annual Saskatchewan sheep and swine show. A Simpson, Regina, takes second place in the hand shearing, with judges W C Heron, L J Rushton, and W W Thomson. The machine class is led by Swinehart, followed by John Jones and J Whitehead. Arthur Howes, Huntoon, wins the Heron challenge cup for the best Saskatchewan bred Oxford sheep three years or under, a trophy donated by W C Heron. the cup was last won in 1929 by A M Barnett of Huntoon.
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H. Swinehart
Huntoon
Exhibition Grounds
Regina
A. Simpson
W. C. Heron
L. J. Rushton
J. A. Simpson
Archie Stewart
Abbotsford
Calvin Fraser
Mather
Man
J. Whitehead
Nutana
Sask
Ben Wilson
Shellbrook
J. Bayne
Lemans
John Brisbane
Laura
John Jones
Bangor
Winnipeg Stock Exchange Plans New Main Street Building
Officials announce a new Winnipeg Stock Exchange building on Main Street costing about 25000 dollars as part of a construction program.
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Winnipeg Stock Exchange
Main Street
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United States
W. Ne
Twee
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Annette
B.C. Motor Truck Company
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Eee
Canadian Pacific Railway
Prairies
Victoria
E. W. Beatty
Mountain Resort
J. G. Hay
Meir Is
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