Advancement in Canada Education for Indian Population
The Canadian government reports major gains in Indian education with 350 centres and over fifteen thousand pupils. New Brandon residential school emphasizes fireproof construction and comprehensive facilities. The system, run by churches, aims to train Indians for independent citizenship and practical trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Indian Affairs
Dominion
Presbyterian
United Churches
Brandon
Manitoba
United Church of Canada
J. A. Doyle
Thompson Ferrier
Twilight Durations Vary With Latitude In Daylight Notes
The Christian Science Monitor notes that tropical regions near the equator enjoy nearly equal day and night lengths year round, with very short twilight. Twilight length increases toward the poles, yielding about 4,407 hours of daylight and 3,495 hours of night at the equator, while at the poles twilight rises to 2,403 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equator
Tropics
Kipling
Christian Science Monitor
Paris model pattern for girls ages eight to fourteen
The description outlines Style No. 915 a Paris pattern for girls aged 8 10 12 and 14 featuring a kilted plaid bodice joining a contrasting red crepe woollen skirt with blue dots. It lists fabrics including wool jersey covert cloth and rayon crepe and notes yardage for size 8 and a request for 25 cents and a mailing address to the Fashion Bureau.
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Paris
Fashion Bureau
English Rich ard Green Wins 11th Canadian Egg Laying Contest
The central experimental Farm at Ottawa hosts the Championship with Rich ard Green of Farrington Park Preston England winning the top pen of white leghorn hens. Mrs W P Thompson of Birch Hills Sask takes second with barred Plymouth Rocks and University of British Columbia third with Rhode Island Reds. The event spans fifty two weeks with scoring based on egg size weight and total eggs.
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Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Richard Green
Farrington Park
Preston
England
W. P. Thompson
Birch Hills
Sask
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island Reds
University of British Columbia
Rhode Island
N.P
Dan Russell
New Westminster
B.C
Plymouth Rock
Pratt Experimental Farm
Morton
J. K. Dugan
Cobbiehill
W. J. Thompson
University of B.C
Ayrshire Heifer Calves Sold to Dominion Experimental Station
Four Ayrshire heifer calves purchased by Capt. Dan Waters Fintry B C at the UBC draft sale were accepted by Dr. E S Archibald Director of Experimental Farms for the Dominion Experimental Station Windermere BC. The calves Auchendrane Minstrel's Famie Muncraig Valentine’s Polly Netherhall Lovely Men delin and W Nethercraig Majestic Beauty were imported in dam and of excellent breeding.
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Dan Waters
Fintry
B.C
University of British Columbia
E. S. Archibald
Dominion Experimental Station
Windermere
Great Ayrshire Cow Dorothy Sets Milk Record at Indian Head
The R.O.P. report of Tullochgorum Dorothy (82210) from Experimental Farms Indian Head shows 15351 pounds of milk and 600 pounds of fat in 305 days with three milkings daily in the mature class honor roll. This is the highest record this year in the class and Dorothy’s third consecutive record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.O.P
Indian Head
Ayrshire
Dorothy
Canada’s 1930 hay crop outlook by seed branch
The seed branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture reports a slightly smaller national hay yield than 1929 but ample supply in most provinces and a sizable export surplus. Maritime Provinces expect large timothy and dyke hay surpluses, with 35 000 tons combined. Eastern Ontario shows a strong rise, while western Ontario and Alberta face variable results. Alberta expects 3 700 cars for sale. Detailed figures are available from the Markets Division in Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Prince Edward Island
Ontario
Western
Manitoba
Pas
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Seed Branch
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Montreal
Sorel
Quebec
Canada Reports Apple and Potato Crop Totals for Year
The final revised estimate from the Dominion Department of Agriculture places the national apple crop at 3,165,936 barrels, up modestly from five years' average but 750,000 barrels below last year. Ontario onions reach 18,090 tons, up 20.5 percent from 1929. BC onions at 10,366 tons. BC apple gains about 450,000 barrels. Nova Scotia apple about 600,000 barrels below last year. Potatoes total 47,262,400 cwt, up about 7,300,000 cwt or ten percent from last year.
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Canada
Fruit Branch
Dominion Department of Agriculture
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Women in India Develop Unique Sex Freemasonry
The text notes that Indian women, due to exclusive language obligations, have formed a strong female solidarity. In some regions a distinct women’s language has emerged that men cannot comprehend, highlighting gendered communication patterns within Indian society.
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India
Parole Reoffense Rate Reported for Massachusetts Prisoners
Harvard criminology associate professor Dr Sheldon Gleuck reports survey results showing four fifths of 500 Massachusetts State Reformatory prisoners released between 1911 and 1922 relapse into crime within five years of parole.
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Sheldon Gleuck
Harvard Law School
Massachusetts State Reformatory
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
The notice provides an address at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg for pattern orders. Pattern number Sime is listed for customer reference and ordering details may appear in the Winnipeg newspaper union materials.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Pattern No
Sime
Western farmers urged to stay on land amid price drops
E B Ramsay, chief commissioner of the Canadian Board of Grain Commissioners, told the Canadian Club in Toronto that the security of Canada's future depends on the courage of Western farmers to maintain production. He warned of hard times from low prices and urged moral support to keep people on the prairies.
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Canada
Western Canada
E. B. Ramsay
Canadian Board of Grain Commissioners
Canadian Club
Toronto
Mr. Ramsay
Ramisay
Russia
Ramsay
Soil Improvement Train Brings Lime Fertilizer Training to Quebec
A three week campaign across southeastern Quebec from Coaticook to Vercheres demonstrated lime and fertilizer use. Four coach train hosted soil testing labs, lime demonstrations, fertilizer benefits, and lectures. Over 10 000 farmers visited and about 5000 soil samples were tested.
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Quebec
Coaticook
Vercheres
Quebec Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Colleges
Seed Branch
Dominion Department of Agriculture
C.N.A
Glasgow Port Opens for Cattle Shipments
Hon. Robert Weir announces that Canadian Atlantic ports to Glasgow service will charge $15 per head, aligning ocean rates with the previous Liverpool rate and shifting feeder stock demand to Scotland while fat cattle go to Liverpool. The Glasgow port is seen as important for Scotland’s feeding area.
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Robert Weir
Glasgow
Liverpool
Weir
Telegram traffic in Canada rises in 1929
Canada saw a total of 18,029,973 telegrams sent and received in 1929, up 1,172,753 from the previous year. The telegraph network covered 360,883 miles of lines across the country.
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Canada
Record of Marriage Licences Rejected in England Since 1930
Official figures show more than 2300 marriage licences returned by fickle brides and bridegrooms since January 1, 1930, according to the office of certificates. The data highlights enduring volatility in early 20th century English nuptial plans.
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England
Working man's family medical costs average 140 a year
A US Department of Labor statement reports that working families spend about 140 dollars annually on doctors, hospital bills, and other medical expenses.
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US Department of Labor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russell T. Ferrier
Indian Exploration
Buen Humor
Madrid
Ual
Prairie Indian
Prairie Provinces
Annette
Ottawa Experimental Parm
Great Ayrshire
Indian Head Experimental Farm
C.P.R
Canadian Pacific Railway
Ouellette Avenue
Chatham Street
Windsor
Ont
Cecil E. Jackson
Vienna
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