Prairie border tourism shift cuts into Canadian economy
The article analyzes September 1937 figures showing fewer American tourists entering Canada while Canadians travel south in larger numbers, driven by better U S highways and duty exemptions. It notes a potential loss to prairie provinces, with Canadians spending millions in the United States on goods and clothing. A call is made to rehabilitate prairie highways and adjust tariffs to restore cross border tourism and jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Canada Ward
Ontario
Quebec
Columbia
Prairie
Dominion
Prairie Provinces
Prairie Customs
Canadian Prairies
States
L.A
Fragmented Bulletin Snippet on Materials and Texts
A short, unclear clipping notes that unless car bodies use steel or tropical treated wood fungus will rot them, mentions the Philippines and a Bible reference claiming two chapters are nearly identical word for word, citing the 19th chapter of Mr. Kings and the 37th chapter of someone unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Mr. Kings
Luxury Apple Trade Noted in West Indies at Christmas
Canada dominates West Indies apple imports with 33 016 dollars last year two thirds from Canada but not from British Columbia. Apples are treated as a luxury, bought mainly at Christmas and sold by street vendors called marchands who deposit on a barrel and pay daily to withdraw fruit. The account recalls costermonger origin from apple selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indies
Christman
Trinidad
West Indes
Canada
British Columbia
Vancouver Province
Selected Recipes for Fruit Cream Dessert Mix
Fragmented text provides a recipe for a pineapple dessert with cream marshmallows and nut meats, crumbled biscuits, then six servings. It includes eggs, corn syrup, salt, dry mustard, paprika, vinegar, cornstarch, water and oiling water, with method notes on starch slurry and heating, suggesting a dessert preparation with a biscuit crust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie's Social
Benson's
Housing Act Spurs Western Canada Home Building
J Clark Reilly of the Canadian Construction Association notes growing interest in housing aided by the National Housing Act. He cites British Columbia, the Prairies, and Edmonton where city low rent blocks and private firm participation are being considered. The topic will feature at the 21st annual convention in Winnipeg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
J. Clark Reilly
Canadian Construction Association
West Coast
British Columbia
Prairies
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Reilly
Construc Sociation
Dressmaker Quits Sewing After Rheumatic Pain Relief
A dressmaker recounts years of crippling rheumatic pains in hands and feet. After failed remedies she credits Kruschen Salts with major relief, noting recovery over months and renewed ability to sew and walk without pain. The ad links arthritis discomfort to uric acid crystals and claims Kruschen dissolves and expels them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kruschen
Tam x
Manitoba farming declines threaten province’s soil health
Manitoba farming has shrunk by over one million acres since 1921. Prof. J. H. Ellis of the University of Manitoba reports in a soil conditions study that only 7,789,920 acres were under cultivation in 1936, down from 902,738 acres in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
J. H. Ellis
University of Manitoba
Venus near Earth line hides its dark side
A description notes Venus orbits inside Earth orbit and at closest approach lies directly between Earth and the Sun, revealing only its dark hemisphere. It also mentions a venomous fish from Australia’s Great Barrier Reef armed with spikes containing deadly poison that can kill humans.
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Venus
Earth
Great Barrier Reef
Australia
Hart Armistice siren blamed for house fire loss
Albi volunteer firemen did not respond when Hart Michigan fire siren sounded at 11 on Armistice Day. J D Lutrett's house burned while townsfolk demanded an explanation. Firemen, shamed, replied they did not hear the alert.
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Hart
Mich
J.D. Luttrets
Japan bans production and distribution of certain appliances
A historical report notes Japan restricting production and distribution of electric fans and refrigerators except for essential industries. The text also reflects on personal restraint and ends with a remark about Texas housing about 550 bird species, while the number 2283 appears as a stray datum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Texas
British Student Awarded Canada Travelling Scholarship
The Imperial Relations Trust chose J. H. Franklin of Grimsby for a Canada travel scholarship. He will enter the University of Toronto on January 3 to survey life aspects, consult trades unions on labor conditions, and study the dominion’s social and cultural life. The fund, £250,000, was given anonymously in tribute to Earl Baldwin to strengthen the British Commonwealth. A student for Australia was also selected at the meeting chaired by Lord Fuldwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Relations Trust
J. H. Franklin
Grimsby
Canada
University of Toronto
Earl Baldwin
Empire
British Commonwealth of Nations
Franklin
Dominion
England
Australia
Lord Fuld Win
Howe pledges precautions after T C A crash near Regina
At the Ottawa convention of the Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureaux Hon. C D Howe, minister of transport, said the Trans Canada Airlines crash was the first since the carrier began and pledged thorough precautions before flying passengers. He stressed the record was strong and would be improved with safety measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Canada Airlines
Regina
C D. Howe
T.C.A
Ottawa
Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureaux
Howe
Successful vaccinations on silky worms amid grass study
Report claims successful vaccinations against disease in silky worms. A remark notes ten rabbits eat as much grass and pasture as one sheep, highlighting comparative foraging.
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Santa Clauss
Ogden
Albi
Hansy
Cetea
Tay
Wales
Tam
Gow
Britain
Wat
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