Lands And Resources Of The West Move To Provincial Control
The Dominion Government relinquishes administration of lands and resources in the three Prairie Provinces and Peace River Block areas to provincial authorities. The shift reflects a long term change in policy and vast holdings estimated near 100 million acres. Homestead activity surged before the war, with 600,000 entries since 1900, but postwar periods show reduced momentum as provinces set their own land policies.
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Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Peace River
Dominion
A New Yorker on Canada highlights Canadian dates and pride
Charles Johnston reviews the Cambridge history volumes on Canada and Newfoundland noting a modest Canadian superiority in historical milestones. He cites Canada’s 1608 birthday of Quebec on July 3, the 1492 relevance, and Labrador’s 1472 discovery, and observes Canada’s land area exceeding the United States plus Alaska.
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Charles Johnston
New York
New York Times Book Review
Canada
Newfoundland
John Scolp
United States
Alaska
Brazil
Pingos in Canadian Arctic Reach 100 Foot Mounds
Conical sand and gravel hills called pingos rise up to 100 feet along the Arctic coast from the Mackenzie River to Cape Bathurst. Summits are hollow with a fresh water lake, unlike surrounding briny waters. Natives trek far for drinkable water. origin remains unsolved. A wildlife census notes over a million animals in national forests.
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Arctic Ocean
Mackenzie River
Cape Bathurst
North West Territories
Canada
Balance of nature disrupted by introduced animals
A Philadelphia scientist reports on how monkeys and mongoose from distant regions prey on native birds and nests, driving species to extinction or relocation. He cites Australia and New Zealand rabbits as another example of failed pest management, warning that introducing species to tackle pests often creates new problems.
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Academy of Natural Sciences
Philadelphia
West Indies
India
Australia
New Zealand
New York Evening Post
New Machinery Sought to Cut Flax and Hemp Costs
The Fibre Specialist of the Dominion Department of Agriculture warns that new machinery to process flax and hemp is essential to reduce production costs. Emphasis is on speeding scotching and retting, with the development of flax and hemp machinery seen as a major opportunity for Canadian enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Sign in Window Prompts Ice Cream Spelling Lesson
A boy points out the misspelling Ice Creme in a shop window. The clerk replies that hundreds have noted it before, but they typically spend money when they do. The boy asks what he will have to drink or eat today.
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Goofus
Restored thefts prompt library board report
At a Vancouver public library board meeting the librarian disclosed that 34 books stolen in 1926 have been returned, reflecting a rare act of restitution after many years.
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Vancouver Public Library Board
The Oyster Takes Four Months Off
An oyster is said to enjoy a four months vacation, showing humor in a pun about休休休.
Reassurance For Wheat Growers Of Canada
The Toronto Mail and Empire quotes B P Alley of the Canadian Bank of Commerce saying world wheat markets show improving prospects for Canada. High past prices pushed overproduction, but Canada’s crop this year is larger with high quality, suggesting Canada may lead global wheat and flour exports in coming months.
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Canada
Toronto Mail
Empire
B. P. Alley
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Europe
Japan
China
Russia
Liverpool
Canadian hunt and jump horses improving through society work
Lieut. Col. Frank Moss of the Canadian Hunter Saddle and Light Horse Improvement Society told delegates at Ottawa that Canada is improving in hunting and jumping horses. He said government grants aid adoption by farming communities and that about half of farm bred hunters are suitable for cavalry work.
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Canada
Frank Moss
Toronto
Canadian Hunter, Saddle and Light Horse Improvement Society
Canadian Cavalry Association
Ottawa
Moss
Zeppelin shaped railway coach tested near Hanover
A railway coach resembling a Zeppelin with a 500 horsepower airplane engine and a propeller was tested on a five mile stretch near Hanover Germany. Carrying 25 passengers it reached 95 miles per hour within minutes after starting. Such machines could run on regular rail lines for fast passenger transit.
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Hanover
Germany
Meeker’s tenure spans twenty years in mar details
An aged note reflects Meeker has served twenty years in a maritime role, marking long-standing dedication. The fragment hints at a milestone or transition, with emphasis on duration and steady service.
Siam to exhibit rice at 1932 world grain show in Regina
The Kingdom of Siam accepts invitation to participate in the 1932 world grain exhibition in Regina. The exhibit will feature Siam best rice and glutinous rice with an agricultural ministry officer possibly leading the display. Siam joins ten countries already committed, exporting over 75 million dollars in rice last year from 30 million acres cultivated.
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Kingdom of Siam
Regina
B. C. Butler
Batavia
Java
Ministry of Lands and Agriculture of Siam
Siam
Agricultural Ministry
Butler
Siam Kingdom
Number Of Farms Reduced In United States
The census bureau reports a five year drop of 73,763 farms 1.2 percent from 6,371,640 in 1925 to 6,297,877. The 1920 total was 6,448,343 indicating a 2.3 percent decrease since then.
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United States Census Bureau
United States
Census Bureau
States
District of
Colombia
Saskatchewan Highway Fund Nearing Exhaustion in 1930 Plan
Minister A C Stewart says the 10 million dollar Saskatchewan highway appropriation is nearly spent with 9.278 million disbursed. Figures show 500 thousand for new bridges 150 thousand for ferries and 570 thousand for relief road camps. Blood circulates through the body about every 30 seconds.
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Saskatchewan
A. C. Stewart
Stewart
Portugal and Austria Connected by Telephone
Portugal and Austria established direct telephone communication for the first time, enabling real time voice links between Lisbon and Vienna and signaling growing international telecom ties.
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Portugal
Austria
Canada Pushes Penny Post Revival Across Empire
Canada seeks reestablishment of penny post throughout the Empire driven by imperial communications talks. Ottawa urges uniform air mail rates and lower parcel post charges to boost Empire commerce while Canada already practices penny post to all dominions.
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Canada
Empire
Imperial Conference
Great Britain
Britain
Dominions
Paris Created Tingey Pattern Offers Slimming Fashion for Matrons
All Tingey models are assembled in Paris and patterns cut in New York. The today model features slender graceful lines with a modish pointed rabot effect. Fabrics include crepe de chine marocain georgette satin and wool georgette for heavier figures. Sizes 14 to 20 and 34 to 40 with ready delivery. Send 25 cents to Fashion Bureau with name address and pattern size.
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Paris
New York
Fashion Bureau
How To Order Patterns AGG Press Winnipeg
Pattern order guide from AGG Press Winnipeg lists pattern numbers sizes and contact at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. It outlines how to request patterns and example numbers for buyers and tailors.
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AGG Press
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Control methods for diseases of cereal crops
Federal agriculture circular No. 123 New Series presents latest findings from Dominion Research Laboratories on plant pathology at Winnipeg Saskatoon and Edmonton. It offers general rules and specific treatment recommendations for cereals including wheat oats barley rye corn millet flax sunflowers alfalfa sweet clover and common clover. Available without charge from Ottawa Publications Branch.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Dominion
Dominion Research Laboratories
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Edmonton
Ottawa
Saskatchewan assigns vast farms and wheat pool growth
Recent reports show Saskatchewan expanding from 60 000 farms with 2 000 000 acres in crops in 1905 to 118 000 farms with 30 000 000 acres under cultivation today. The province now organizes farming through multiple groups including a wheat pool with 80 000 members.
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Saskatchewan
Wheat Pool
New Cigar Light Prevents Need for Matches
A labor saving device enters daily life with a cigarette lighter free cigarette. The new design uses a rubbed preparation on the package edge to ignite instantly without matches or lighters, offering quick light with no extra tools.
Gasoline Sold in Bogota At 47 Cents A Gallon
Gasoline is being sold in Bogota Colombia at forty seven cents per gallon as a consumer price snapshot.
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Bogota
Colombia
Gutter Money Comment Sparks Debate in Pages Gaies
In a Parisian style exchange, a quoted remark about someone wasting money prompts speculation about which gutter she casts funds into. The line appears in Pages Gaies from Yverdon, inviting readers to question the source and meaning.
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Gaies
Yverdon
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Dominion Government
Woly
Department of the Interior
A New Yorker
U.S
Pingos
Morrow
Adelar
N. U
Meeker
John Donnelly
Montreal
Rodney
Donnelly
Ont
Bank of Commerce
C.N.R
Virtue In Soap
England
G. K.’s Weekly
Penny Post
British Post Office
Post Office
Eva A. Tingey
Agricultural
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