Grading Wheat Crops Sparks national debate on quality and policy
Frosted Western Canada wheat lowers grades and raises farmer losses while producer groups and governments debate grading systems. The article argues Canada’s wheat reputation hinges on uniform inspection and that frost may not reduce milling quality, urging study and collaboration among provinces, pools, and researchers to protect export markets.
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Western
Canada
Prairie Provinces
West
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Liberal
Progressive
United Farmer
Delegation Seeks May to July Berry Tariff
A Saanich fruit growers group asked for a reasonable tariff on United States strawberry imports from May 15 to July 31, to balance BC fruit arrivals. In Victoria they met with Ministers Euler and King who noted the request would need careful consideration and new legislation. The matter would be referred to Finance Minister Robb on the Ottawa return.
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United States
Prairie
British Columbia
Saanich
W. D. Euler
National Revenue
J. H. King
Victoria
Euler
J. A. Robb
Ottawa
Mrs. L. Shephard Credits Cuticura Cure for Son
Mrs. Lorne Shephard of Wilkesport Ontario narrates that her five year old developed an eight week eczema outbreak on the thumbs arms and hands. She says after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the irritation subsided and the boy was healed following a course with one cake of soap and one box of ointment.
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Lorne Shephard
Wilkesport
Ont
Women Senators Privy Council Appeal Proposal
The Ottawa Citizen reports that groups seeking women's Senate seats will be aided in further steps, likely via government funding of appeals to the Privy Council from a Supreme Court of Canada ruling that women are ineligible for Senate appointment under the BNA Act as it stands.
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The
Ottawa Citizen
Senate
Privy Council
Supreme Court of Canada
B.N.A
Hallud Be Thy Name Joke In Bible Reference
A humorous dialogue features a mistress and a colored maid arguing over the baby's name. The maid says the child was named from the Bible and jokes about the phrase Hallud be thy name, prompting surprise from the mistress.
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Mandy
Hallud
Nansen Sees Arctic Route Favored for Zeppelin Flight
A committee led by Fridtjof Nansen prepares a European to U S Zeppelin flight via the Arctic to test practicability. Captain Walter Bruns to command. weather may favor Arctic conditions over the North Atlantic. Date expected at Berlin aeronatic convention, possibly May or June. Russian scientists Wiese Schmidt and Isatchenko discussed expedition plans in Koenigsberg.
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Europe
U.S
Arctic
Fridtjof Nansen
Walter Bruns
Society of Arctic Research
Berlin
Wiese
Schmidt
Isatchenko
Koenigsberg
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promote Blood and Nerve Health
A testimonial asserts thin impure blood causes illness from nervousness to headaches and indigestion. The pills are billed as a world famous blood builder and nerve restorer, improving appetite and sleep, with a woman in Nova Scotia reporting renewed health after two months of use. Available from medicine dealers or by mail for 50 cents a box from The Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
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Dr. Williams
Williams
Sarah A. McEachern
N.S
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Freighters on Hudson Bay proceed to Nova Scotia ports for winter
Government work on Hudson Bay winds down as freighters and tug Dainty along with steamers Canadian Voyager and Odile depart Fort Churchill. Wireless despatches report vessels used for harbor construction material and now heading to Nova Scotia ports for the winter months.
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Hudson Bay
Nova Scotia
Department of Marine
Dainty
Canadian Voyageur
Odile
Fort Churchill
Noah Drives Ark in Forty Days
A playful verse notes Noah steering the Ark through a lengthy voyage. The poem emphasizes persistence amid a challenging journey and the search for a resting place after crossing waters.
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Noah
Graf Zeppelin voyage proves airship practicable for trans ocean travel
Captain Walter Bruns, a noted airship expert, says the Graf Zeppelin’s Germany to United States voyage conclusively demonstrates airship viability for trans ocean communication. He notes that while severe weather is not common, the craft can handle long distances away from storms and drift out of them if needed. He adds airships have weather observation advantages and questions whether Dr Eckener rushed the start, but believes getting the Zeppelin out of the hangar shows capability in any weather.
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Walter Bruns
Germany
United States
Dr. Eckener
Captain Brun
Metalophone invention by W. Clayton could detect metal and treasure
A remarkable new instrument called the Metalophone by W. Clayton emits noises when near metal and may detect sunken submarines ships and treasure. Experiments off British Columbia showed iron wreckage detection from a salvage steamer. An Oil Of Merit Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is praised for healing powers and proven value.
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Clayton
London Sunday News
British Columbia
Thomas
Wonderful Future For Canada Foreseen By Lord Peel
Lord Peel, head of the Empire Parliamentary Party and grandson of Robert Peel, predicts a vigorous Canadian civilization and a bright future as he departs for the Maritime Provinces. He says Canadians show growing individuality and a promising path toward ambitious goals.
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Lord Peel
England
Robert Peel
Empire Parliamentary Party
Maritime
Lindbergh Plans Turkey Visit and Holy Land Trip
Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh says Col Charles A Lindbergh will visit Turkey soon with an aerial route to Syria and Jerusalem to see Christian holy sites. Immigration from the United States to Canada this year is reported 25 percent higher than last year.
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Evangeline Lindbergh
Constantinople
Ahran
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
Turkey
Syria
Jerusalem
Canada
United States
Insect Pest Losses Light in Western Provinces
Dominion entomological branch reports general freedom from major pests in western provinces. Grasshoppers scarce this year after past havoc. Red-backed cutworm damaged southern Alberta sugar beet slightly but localized by control efforts. Bertha army worm attacked Alberta alfalfa. crop dusting anticipated to eradicate it. Overall losses from insects remain small.
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Dominion
Alberta
General von Ludendorff appeals to Hindenburg over lodges
General Eric von Ludendorff, former quartermaster general, claims he has faced a death sentence from Free Mason lodges for his revelations about their methods and seeks help from President von Hindenburg.
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Eric von Ludendorff
von Hindenburg
Canada Supports League of Nations growth to fifteen thousand
Thousands of League of Nations supporters are organized across Canada. The general secretary reports membership rising in three years from under a thousand to nearly fifteen thousand. Women’s groups back the effort, but over half the members are business men with 85 percent male in British Columbia.
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League of Nations
Canada
British Columbia
Worm Powders Restore Health and Growth in Children
Health cannot be looked for in the child that is subject to worms. Miller's Worm Powders expel worms and restore healthful growth by removing discomforts and dangers of infection. Senora Alice Cunha Machado was freed on habeas corpus as the Supreme Court heard her plea that her child did not deserve to be born in jail.
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Senora
Alice Cunha Machado
Supreme Court
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