Nation Faces Water Power Battle Over Public or Private Ownership
The article argues Canada faces a major choice on control and development of water powers tied to Great Lakes Saint Lawrence projects. It warns Western interests fear rate impacts and eastern magnates push private control, while national unity and a nonpartisan stance are urged to resist sectarian cries and outside interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Great Lakes
Montreal
Port Arthur
Fort William
Atlantic Seaboard
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence
United States
Republic
Western
Experimental Farm Approved for Meadow Lake District
The federal Department of Agriculture sanctioned an experimental station at Meadow Lake to be selected and started next summer. A 55 mile telegraph line between Meadow Lake and Loon Lake is now in operation, improving access for settlers. Officials expect better farming facilities to boost agricultural potential and eventually enhance railway and highway service in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadow Lake
North Hattleford
Federal Department of Agricu
Loon Lake
WOMEN WANTED TO DO SEWING AT HOME FOR PAY
ADVERTISED WORK from National Manufacturing Co Montreal seeking women to do plain and light sewing at home. Work shipped long distance, charges paid. Good pay, send stamp for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adies
National Manufacturing Co
Montreal
Canada Needs Commercial Air Line Warns Ottawa Meeting
Major-General J. MacBrien urged rapid development of aviation in Canada saying the country lacks an organized airline system or airports. He spoke in Ottawa on behalf of the Canadian Air League advocating aviation education in technical schools and colleges to advance commerce and defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
J. MacBrien
Department of National Defence
Ottawa
Canadian Air League
MacBrien
Fur farming grows in Alberta with new silver fox import
Alberta fur industry expands as 27 pairs of silver foxes valued at 25000 are shipped from Maritime provinces to the National Silver Fox Club in Morinville. The new venture signals large scale breeding and local industry growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Maritime Provinces
National
Silver Fox Club
Morinville
Canada highway mileage under 1918 act reaches 7496 miles
The fiscal year ending March 31, 1827 shows 7,496 miles completed out of 8,423 miles under the Canada Highways Act 1918. Federal subsidy covered 40 percent of costs, with provinces bearing the rest. Estimated subsidizable highway cost stood at 18,900,972 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Comminster
Juralah
Women Healed by Dr Williams Pink Pills
Many women suffer daily weariness and pains from bloodlessness. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to restore energy, ease headaches and backaches, and renew vitality. Testimonial from Mrs Ed Lancre of Stoney Point, Dat, credits the pills with restoring health after prolonged fatigue. Sold by druggists or by mail from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Lancre
Stoney Point
Making Place Homelike Right Idea
A prospective guest asks managers to make a hotel room feel home like. An assistant manager fills the room with magazines, flowers, a vase, candy, chairs and ornaments, and even an artificial fireplace with a cat search for ambiance. Public notices mention Dr Kellogg asthma remedy success across continents and a Siberia sleigh line using air plane motors between Omsk and Tara planned at 200 miles with speeds of 30 to 35 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mng
Newing
York
Omsk
Tara
Siberia
Department of Commerce
The Experience of Mrs Roy Brown Worth Reading
Mrs Roy Brown recounts relief after trying Dr Pierce Prescription with strong improvements in health. The account highlights renewed vigor and ability to be up and about, praising the remedy used at home. Roy Brown of 222 King Street offers testimony as a satisfied consumer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Brown
Pierce
King
Manitoba Agricultural College Ex-Students Coming Reunion
Ex students of the Manitoba Agricultural College plan a February reunion to mark the 21st anniversary of the charter class. A large committee led by J H Evans aims to gather about 400 graduates from the oil site at Tuxedo and St Vital, with a banquet on night one and a visit to classrooms on day two. Notables like Dr W J Black and Hon John Bracken may attend. a college dance will close the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Agricultural College
Mla.c
J. H. Evans
Tuxedo
W. J Black
Montreal
O.A.C
John Bracken
Eivans
St. Vital
Science victory and pneumonia danger at Toronto talk
Prof J C McLennan outlines a claimed medical breakthrough from General Electric lab work in Schenectady New York suggesting long wave radio methods could raise body temperature to kill disease organisms. The report notes potential to safely reach temperatures to destroy pathogens and mentions a children’s remedy, Mother Graves Worm Exterminator, as a popular medicine for worms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
J. C. McLennan
Toronto University
General Electric Laboratory
Schenetady
N.Y
Recipes For This Week And Bakers Are Good Swimmers
A collection of kitchen instructions and verses notes a recipe for gelatin beet salad with vegetables and mayonnaise, then a lemon custard and meringue crust bake. The piece links baking to swimming, highlighting several bakers who are also swimmers including Miss Mercedes Gleltze, Vierkotter, and a French swimming record holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercedes Gleltze
England
Frankfort
Vierkotter
Berlin
Michel
France
Opposition to Compulsory Wheat Pool At Alberta Convention
Delegates at the United Farmers of Alberta annual convention in Calgary defeated a proposal for a compulsory wheat pool after sign-up failed to reach 65 percent. Sponsor I v y. i. Smith argued for government legislation to compel membership, while C. Reed urged practical steps to entice non members. Savings deposits in Canada’s chartered banks totalled 1.406 billion at end of 1927, equating to over 140 per head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Farmers of Alberta
Calgary
Vy. i. Smith
Cereal
Asta
Legisla
C. Reed
Wetaskawin
Chartered Banks of Canada
Dominion
Calg ary seed exhibitor wins all wheat classes
Horna n Trelle from Winter Jonally showcases Marquis and Garnet wheats at the Calgary Pro-Annual Seed Fair. He captures first prize in four wheat classes including the grand championship, with zone two and part of the province represented. Edinburgh backs relief sale proceeds to charity over war guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornan Trelle
Calgary
Herman Trelle
Trelle
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Penang
SEACH
Thomas
Bose
Congo River
Atlantic Ocean
Minard
Millies
J. D. Kellogg
Betty Barclay
Saat
Edinburgh
Buckleys
Alfalfa
Manitoba
Ges
Mosarageme
Public Department of Agriculture, Citane
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