Canada Aims for Coast to Coast Highway Network
Canada pursues a coordinated road program to connect settled areas and boost national prosperity through improved markets and tourism. The Canada Highways Act of 1919 spurred provincial cooperation, with $20 600 available over five years and a total potential expenditure of 30 004 000.
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Dominion
United States
Hamilton
Ottawa
Montreal
Montreal-Quebec
California
Alberta
Posses
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Eriteeres
World Wheat Crop Prospects Shown By U S Agriculture
The U S Department of Agriculture reports total world wheat production this year near 3 019 526 000 bushels, up from last year but above the 1909 12 prewar average. Europe declines while the United States and Canada rise with Russia expected to yield enough for domestic needs.
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Russia
British India
Japan
United States
Canada
Monsoon Welcome To Natives of India
A London letter from Dera Ismail Khan describes the early Indian monsoon and villagers watching clouds as crops suffer drought. It explains the monsoon’s cooling effect, potential price boosts, and its crucial role as nourishment for parched fields and famine relief.
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India
Dera Ismail Khan
London
Tally Mail
Colombo
Ocean
Himalayas
Faulty Vision Among Factory Workers Reveals Vision Gaps
An examination of 10,000 workers across four factories found 63 percent had uncorrected faulty vision. At a typewriter firm 58 percent of 675 employees needed glasses, while in a paper-box plant 28 percent of 3,000 workers had normal sight.
Sweden Plans New Radio Station Near Gothenburg
Sweden orders a high power transatlantic radio station from the United States. The facility near Gothenburg will include two 200 kilowatt Alexanderson transmitters and a dual receiving setup to reduce static, delivering direct wireless telegraphy between Sweden and the Western Hemisphere.
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United States
Sweden
Gothenburg
King Edward’s tact shown on Italian visit as flag gesture
The late King Edward displayed notable tact during a rain soaked landing in an Italian seaport. When a carpet ended with an Italian flag, he paused to salute the flag instead of stepping on it, earning heartfelt cheers from locals and illustrating his refined courtesy.
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Ialian
Lease to Prince of Wales for Alberta ranching lands gazetted
Ottawa gazettes a ten year ranching lease issued by the Interior Minister from the Governor in Council covering all grazing lands used by His Royal Highness in his Alberta ranch. A renewal option for ten years exists on expiration upon application. Cape York meteorite weighs 36 tons. Peary brought it from Greenland in 1897.
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Alberta
Ottawa
Minister of the Interior
Governor-in-Council
Cape York
Peary
Greenland
North Pole reachable from London by airships says expert
Major Richard Carr of the Shackleton expedition states German airships could fly London to the North Pole, about 4600 miles, in a week with fuel for the journey and no landings required. He notes Arctic summers are milder and improved by aircraft.
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North Pole
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Antarctic
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Silos and Silage For Winter Dairying In Western Canada
The Natural Resources Intelligence Branch distributes lantern slides to promote visual instruction on Canadian resources. Saskatchewan dairymen anticipate winter feeding gains as silos for sunflowers and corn expand, with pit and trench silos proving labor saving. Ensilage emerges as the best winter dairy feed.
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Natural Resources Intelligence Branch
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Europe
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New Zealand
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Department of the Interior
Saskatchewan
P. E. Reed
Harris District
Harris
Goose Lake
Mighty Atom threshing machine by J B Hathaway unveiled
Brandon inventor J B Hathaway introduces the Mighty Atom threshing machine described as the Ford of separators. Standing six feet high twelve feet long and forty four inches wide it weighs two thousand pounds and costs about six hundred dollars after fifteen years of development and demonstrations before the Beard of Trade and local farmers. Three units already built with a patent applied for.
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Radio’s 26 Year Tale of Slow Yet Pioneering Signals
The article traces early radio development noting gradual progress over 26 years. It highlights Jarconi’s experiments on his father’s farm in Mal, his wireless signaling without wires, and growing distances from 300 yards to nine miles, then twelve, then twenty miles by 1898. It further claims messages crossed the Atlantic in 1901.
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Maly
Atlantic Ocean
Breach of Promise Suit Turns on Autumn Question
A nervous defendant faced severe cross examination in a breach of promise case. When asked if he renewed the suit in autumn 19 , he replied that he had bought a new partner instead.
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Counse
Canadian Manufacturing Exports Lead World Per Capita
Figures show Canada’s annual manufacturing output around 40 dollars per person while exports reach 150 dollars per person, the highest level globally. This indicates a strong export orientation relative to population.
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Canada
Danish Government Knighted Alberta Dairy Commissioner
Christian Marker of Alberta’s Dairy Commissioner has received a Danish knighthood from the Consulate General visiting the West. The honor grants Danish privileges abroad and acknowledges Marker as a popular Canadian official and loyal son of his adopted country.
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Christian Marker
Alberta
Mr. Marker
Denmark
Canada
Chris” Marker
Ponca City Leads Oklahoma in Cars per Capita
Ponca City Oklahoma claims the highest cars per capita in the state with more than 2,500 automobiles and total car value around 2.5 million dollars. The boast notes per capita investment in vehicles exceeds any other Oklahoma city.
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Ponca City
Oklahoma
British nurse barred by U S quota at Ellis Island
Misa Hosking an 18 year old nurse born in South Africa to British parents, was denied entry to the United States and sent to Ellis Island after arrival in New York as the South Africa quota for September was exhausted. England sees rising criminal lunacy and asylums once full are now near empty.
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South Africa
Misa Phyllis Cathleen Hosking
Ellis Island
New York
Empress of Scotland Crowned Finest Canadian Ship
The Empress of Scotland is hailed as the finest and largest ship in Canadian service. It spans 678 feet with 77 foot breadth and 26 037 tons across nine decks. The liner uses oil fuel and features wireless telegraph with long range, wireless bearings, submarine signaling, electric clocks, and a modern gyro compass.
Unemployed in Japan Reflects Family Ties Across Regions
The article notes scarce evidence of unemployment among industrial workers who move from tile farms across the country. With a strong family network, workers return to country relatives when jobs vanish, suggesting family ties are highly valued despite economic downturns.
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Toll rates through the Parame Canals prompt high charges
Toll rates through the Parame Canals average about 1 000 dollars per passage, affecting merchants and travelers. Local authorities consider adjustments as cargo traffic remains steady and payments raise regional revenue.
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