National Research Council Awards Post Graduate Scholarships
The National Research Council announced post graduate scholarships totaling 25 600 dollars for 56 Western Canada students. Five fellowships and 51 smaller awards were given across chemistry biology geology and physics with placements at universities in Alberta British Columbia Saskatchewan Manitoba and more. The council explained the total number of awards was preserved by reducing their value due to funding and affirmed annual merit based selection without guarantees of renewal.
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National Research Council
University of Graduation
Department of Science
H. D. Smith
British Columbia
Canada
J. M. Armstrong
Saskatchewan
M. H. Campbell
E. G. Halenquist
R. N. H. Haslam
M. K. McPhail
F. L. Munro
F. H. Nicoll
H. R. Sallans
C. A. Winkler
Manitoba
J. F. Caley
Alberta
K. R. Gray
G. A. Harcourt
J. F. L. Hart
O. J. Johannson
N. B. Keevil
H. B. Marshall
J. H. L. Truscott
H. M. Tory
All-Canadian cross country motor trip begins from Hamilton
May 2 marks moving day for E Wharton Shaw of Hamilton Ont as he launches the first all Canadian route motor crossing of the country. His heavy truck is christened in the Atlantic and heads toward Vancouver with daughter Phyllis and mechanic Harold Paxon aboard. A Hearst Ont pickup joins the journey later. the truck carries a tractor and pontoons for river crossings, aiming for Vancouver by December.
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E. Wharton Shaw
Hamilton
Ont
Canada
Atlantic
Vancouver
Shaw
Phyllis
Harold Paxon
Hearst
France Buys More Wheat From Canada in Early 1931
Canada’s export report shows France imported nearly twice as much wheat in January February 1931 as in November December 1930 and seven times as much as the first two months of 1930. The outlook remains favorable as millers seek Manitoba wheat to boost gluten content and strengthen mixes.
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Canada
France
H. H. Stevens
Trade and Commerce
Hercule Barre
R. B. Bennett
Stevens
Manitoba
Bees Build Vast Honey Stores Across Canada
The Bee Division of the Dominion Department of Agriculture reports that Canada’s annual honey crop reaches millions of pounds. Over five years, weighing hives shows about 31 000 bees per hive tirelessly forage for nectar during peak season, underscoring the scale of the bees’ work.
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Canada
Dominion
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Britain imports over 4.64 million eggs weekly says report
The Poultry Division of the Dominion Department of Agriculture notes Britain now imports upwards of 4,640,000 dozen eggs per week. Denmark, the Netherlands, and Poland are the main suppliers, with Ireland, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, China and Egypt also contributing. Canada is not listed as a consignor, though the large market might offer opportunities for Canadian producers.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Great Britain
Denmark
Netherlands
Poland
Irish Free State
Belgium
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Sweden
China
Egypt
Canada
Robert Weir
Britain
United Kingdom
British Co- Operative Association
Bedouins in Water Fight Kill and Wound Dozens in Desert
Jerusalem correspondent reports more than 80 killed or wounded in a fierce clash between Bedouins and others over a water well in a drought stricken area. The exact well location was unclear as thirsty natives travelled long distances for water.
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The
Herald
Jerusalem
Largest Swedish seed testing station inaugurated by crown prince
The Swedish State seed testing station is declared the largest in the world and most modern. Last year Sweden's seed testing department conducted 108,127 analyses. Many market fairs are held in Argentina this year.
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Sweden
Argentina
Fashion patterns and patterns list from Our Fashion Magazine
This page advertises No 829 patterns for Sunday nights in multiple bust sizes and yardage for 39 inch, 32 inch, and 35 inch fabrics. It lists several style numbers with age ranges and required material, plus a New Sweater Suit in children sizes. The issue promises Paris spring summer styles and sewing lessons with pricing details.
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Paris
National Air Tour to Cover 7500 Miles This Summer
A Canadian Flying Clubs Association air tour will traverse 7500 miles over two months visiting every Canadian city with a local flying club. At least 25 aircraft from manufacturers distributors operators and private owners will participate. Royal Canadian Air Force pilots are expected to join with municipal air port plans and air mail promotion featured along the route.
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Dominion
Canadian Flying Clubs
Associaton
Aviation League of
Ross
National Defence Department
Royal Canadian Air Force
League of Nations Will Succeed If People Back It
Dr H M Tory president of the League of Nations Society in Canada told a Ottawa gathering that the League will succeed only if world peoples back its principles. He warned the disarmament conference could strengthen or weaken public opinion and the League’s future.
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League
Tory
League of Nations
H. M. Tory
League of Nations Society
Canada
World Affairs
National Research Council
Border Cities
League of Nations Society of Canada
Ottawa
Poultry Grades Published Under Canadian Standards
The Poultry Division of the Dominion Livestock Branch released a supplement to the Canadian Standards for Dressed Poultry. It classifies kinds and sub kinds including chickens, fowl, turkeys, ducks, geese, pigeons and guineas with examples such as squab broilers fryers roosters hens and toms. Complete definitions and packing instructions are available through the Publications Branch in Ottawa.
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Poultry Division
Dominion Live Stock Branch
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Dalai Lama's modern auto sent to Lhassa by relay
The Dalai Lama orders an automobile sent to him at Lhassa and will be driven by a Chinese chauffeur. When roads fail, 30 coolies will relay the car across Tibetan passes and the plateau, replacing the traditional view of vehicles as devil wagons.
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Dalai Lama
Tibet
Lhassa
Himalayas
Tibetan
Governor General Addresses Ottawa Mayor as Mr Mayor
The Governor General addressing the Ottawa Mayor referred to him as Mr Mayor, avoiding the former Your Worship form once common in England. A British engineer plans a noiseless airplane.
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Ottawa
England
Woman chosen to market Fraser Valley oats in British West Indies
Miss Elsie Bridges, head of export at a Vancouver grain company, sails for the British West Indies to drum up demand for Fraser Valley oats. About 3000 tons are shipped yearly to the region for mule feed on sugar plantations. Competitors include German and Dutch salesmen, but the company foresees success for Bridges.
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Fraser Valley
British Columbia
Elsie Bridges
Vancouver Grain Company
British West Indies
West Indies
Miss Bridges
Ernest Buckerfield
Western Canada Summer Tourist Traffic Seen Up
Canadian Pacific Railway officials in Toronto Montreal and Winnipeg forecast heavy summer travel to the Pacific coast. C B Foster and H R Mathewson say European tourist trade from North America will be down but Canadian spending will rise with more money spent in Canada.
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Western Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
C. B. Foster
Montreal
H. R. Mathewson
Winnipeg
Pacific Coast
North America
Mr. Foster
Canada
May Visit to Russia Hints at Lloyd George Trip
Rt. Hon. David Lloyd George the Liberal chieftain might visit Russia in September to study the five year plan. He previously sought a Russian tour and the Soviet Government offered access for inquiries. Indian men and women used bergamot fragrance to scent their clothing.
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David Lloyd George
Russia
Lloyd George
Man Receives Old Suit Then Seeks Three Shillings
The anecdote recalls a man who received an old suit and immediately requested three shillings to disinfect it. In Buen Humor, Madre, the joke hinges on an implied cleaning expense and social misunderstanding.
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Madre
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