Economic Colonization and the Canadian West Debate
The piece argues Eastern critics push for more immigrants to ease costs and fund facilities, but western agriculture faces margins of profit under world price pressures. It calls for a skilled immigrant class who will be consumers and producers of nonagricultural goods to foster a balanced economy and reduce dependence on global markets. It notes vast western arable land under tillage, the need to curtail unprofitable land, and the challenge of integrating immigrants without displacing current owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hue
Canada
Cou
Canadian gold mines duction shows long term growth
A Toronto survey notes Canadian gold mine output rose massively over two decades. In 1900 Canada accounted for nine percent of South Africa’s output, ten years later 18 percent, and by 1838 about 39 percent. Of the 55 mines producing over 100,000 ounces yearly, ten are Canadian including Hollinger and Dome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canada
South Africa
Hollinger
Lake Shore
Noranda
McIntyre
Wright-Hart
Greaves
Dome
Lamaque
Hudson Bay
Teck-Hughes
Bralorne
Gold Coast
Australia
Rhodesia
Transvaal
Canada to supply wartime lumber and coal props
Geoffrey Lloyd announces a wartime price and supply control plan for coal gas and electricity. Canada to become main source for pit props and timber exports with government licences rationing and export limits to allies. Government officers will oversee domestic distribution and essential industry priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Geoffrey Lloyd
Britain
Asere
Oil Industry Chart Brings Large US Figures
A historical note cites about 10,000 oil dependent producers in the United States along with 638 refineries, 10,100 workers, and 250,000 retail outlets in the sector. Figures illustrate the sector's scale and employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Youth Aviation Training Plan Expands Across Provinces
Several provinces join with the Dominion to develop youth aviation training courses. Plans draft schedules for trades tied to aviation. Defence minister Ian Mackenzie and labour minister Norman Rogers discussed training youths as air mechanics. Initial target was 2000 participants. Canada's aircraft industry grows in Quebec Ontario Manitoba and British Columbia. RCAF workforce to rise over three years with civilians and manufacturers absorbing graduates. A separate note mentions a doorway in Jarnak Egypt 60 feet high and 12 ton doors and insect life four miles up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Ian Mackenzie
Defence
Norman Rogers
Labor
RCAF
Canada
Aircraft Industry
Flourines
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
British Columbia
Civilization at Risk in a World of War and Expansion
The Montreal Star comments on the peril of global arms race and profit seeking, urging sane nations to unite to end the nightmare of competitive militarism and tax funded destruction, proposing an international court to settle grievances amid global anarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panada
United States
Montreal Star
Return of King George and Queen Elizabeth from Canada
A full page London Times advertisement by Harrods extols the King and Queen returning to Homeland after a conquest without parallel. It lauds their noble character, settler devotion, and the world’s uplift, hoping their visit will inspire enduring peace and happiness for all peoples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
British Mercantile House
London Times
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Canada
Timely warning on drowning depths this summer
The article warns readers about a high toll of drowning this summer with many deaths caused by swimmers going beyond their depth and even strong swimmers losing their lives while attempting rescues. It urges caution and urges swimmers to stay in water within their abilities.
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Pree Eels
Ieee Dar
ALY Pad CO
Canadian Timber
Appleford Paper Products Limited
Para-Sani
Appleford Paper Products Ltd
Winnipeg
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Edmonton
OGDEN
Eden
Jarnak
Egypt
Harrod
Durham
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