UFA May Split With Council of Agriculture
Calgary report outlines a possible severance between the United Farmers of Alberta and the Canadian Council of Agriculture. HW Wood, UFA president, criticizes the council and signals a shift toward evaluating future relations, noting concerns about benefit and personnel. The convention discussed whether to pursue negotiations to form a new central body or reform the existing arrangements.
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Calgary
United Farmers of Aberta
Coun Il
United Farmers of Alberta
HW Wood
UFA
Servcto
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Nmber
Council of Agriculture
Orth
Wood
Anet Agency
Canadan Council of Agriculture
Duke of Richmond Dies in England at 82
London born Gordon Lennox Duke of Richmond and Gordon died at Cotwood House Chichester after a brief illness aged 82 He served as aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria King Edward and King George He was MP and a colonel in the Sussex regiment Lord Lieutenant of Elgin and Banff and chancellor of Aberdeen University since 1917 He served in the South African War and was mentioned in despatches.
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London
Gordon Lennox
Duke of Richmond
Gordon
King George
Cotwood House
Chichester
Cordon
Queen Victoria
King Edward
Sussex Regiment
Elgin and
Banff
Aberdeen University
London to New York TV link through six weeks of tests
London reports a successful transatlantic television link with New York as Baird Company chief L G Mutchinson notes six weeks of street experiments. He says viewers near the camera could see faces and hands though features were clear. Dr Leo Mayer of the American Optometrists Association urges similar safeguards for the public and qualified opticians.
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London
New York
L. G. Mutchinson
Baird Television Company
Hutchinson
Pune ‘Roromto
United States
Leo Mayer
Association of Optometriste of
Asserica
Ontario
Caantien
Manitoba Receives Millions From Bell Crops for 1927
The Manitoba province gained over 5120.0 in funds for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1927, from Bell crops per the annual agriculture department report presented to the legislature by Hon A Prefonain, Minister of Agriculture.
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Manitoba
Winnipeg
Province of
Bell
Department Agriculture
Hom A. Prefonaimbeter of Agriculture
Britain and Allies in Wartime Trade Traumas
Fragmented OCR notes describe wartime Britain involving trafficking, trials, and a network of individuals including a Dr Gchome and others. The text mixes references to Great Wilfrid Thors McCartary and suspects amid a broader fear of espionage and crime during conflict.
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Britain
London
Henty
Wilfrid Thors McCartary
Regina shorthorn clubs seek higher prize money at summer fairs
Delegates at the Sask Shorthorn Club annual meeting urged boards to raise prize money for shorthorn cattle bred and owned within the Jorn Brandt Edenwold district. ALG Hopkins became vice president and Chas Harlton secretary as Regina exhbition boards consider more incentives for small breeders. The club reports growing membership and interest in breed development across the province. No sale will be held this year to may reduce breeder turnout. May study at Scotland Yard Winnipeg authorities discuss sending senior police to England for a training course at Scotland Yard.
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Regina
Toon
Jorn Brandt
Edenwold
Alg. Hopkins
Surbiton
Chas. Harlton
Belle Plaine
Scotland Yard
Winnipeg
England
Ok! Country
Beer By the Glas Toronto Seeks Glass Beer Debate
The Toronto Star reports the outer legislature will open in three weeks and the question of beer by the glass may become a live issue during the session.
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Toronto
Toronto Star
Sesson
Western matters to lead upcoming parliament session
Ottawa reports that Western issues will dominate the next parliament agenda with debate over Hudson's Bay coal and Saskatchewan policing. Alberta parks, New boundary plans, water powers, minerals, and Spray Lakes exclusions are on the table, while no new developments occur on the lakes and resources dispute.
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Ottawa
Hudson's Bay
Saskatchewan
Alterta
British Columbia
Iun
Alberta
Dominion
King
Brownlee
Privy Council
Justice Martin
Rumor of Conservative General Election Plan
In London political circles a rumor says the Conservative party plans a general election by year end. The Liberal and Labour camps respond with a readiness stance, with both parties actively preparing for the anticipated vote.
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London
Minister seeks wider powers for veteran cases in Canada
The Globe reports that Hon. De J H. King will request Parliament grant broader authority to handle veterans cases. It notes current rules lack flexibility, causing hardship for some veterans in reorganizations from Toronto, Hamilton, London, and Montreal.
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Leller
Toronto
Col. AT. Hull
Department of Soldiers’ Civil Re-establand
Hamilton
London
Montreal
de J H. King
Globe
Vetera
Manitoba Adopts Immigration Scheme For Farm Placements
Manitoba will adopt the British boy immigration scheme to bring about 50 lads to the province this year. Hon. A Prefontane, Minister of Immigration, announced that temporarily the boys will be placed at Manitoba Agricultural College to acclimate them to farming before farm placements.
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Eagland
Winnipeg
Manitoba
A. Prefontane
Manitoba Agricultural College
Ottawa restricts private bills with new $25 fee ruling
A new ruling requires parliamentary agents to pay a $25 fee and obtain the Speaker's express sanction before appearing before the House of Commons to promote or oppose any private bill or petition. The measure applies to most agents, with about 30 on record, affecting both proponents and antagonists besides House members.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
House
Canadian Railways tour promotes Western farmers to Europe
A 65 member Canadian National Railways Farmers Marketing tour departs Winnipeg to study European markets. Western Canada is well represented with leaders from British Columbia, Manitoba, and Alberta, along with CN Rail agricultural officials. The trip includes visits to Denmark England and Scotland with Eastern participants also aboard.
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Canada
Canadian National Railways
Western
Winnipeg
Ernest Raper
Victoria
British Columbia Dairymen's Association
Liverpool Hosts Canadian Farmers 48 Hours on Mersey
Canadian farming delegation toured Liverpool Birkenhead and nearby ports for two days. They were greeted by President Harker and Miss Cora Hind. city hall reception hosted by the Lord Mayor Miss Margaret Beavans. Speakers noted progress in commodity handling as exchanges visited. The Liverpool Cathedral project noted as nearing completion after twenty years.
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Cor Hind
Liverpool
Birkenhead
Mersey
Harker
Cora E. Hind
Ds Jainion
Margaret Beavans
Grading system for wheat under review in Calgary
The United Farmers of Alberta opposed lowering Canadian wheat standards at the grain convention. Two resolutions on grade spreads and damaged grain usage were rejected. J D Fraser and James Robinson explained current inspection methods, stressing uniformity under the Canada Grain Act amid concerns over numerous wheat varieties and inspector qualifications.
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Calgary
United Farmers of Alberta
Vote
Canadian Board of Grain Compassioners
Hil
Canada
J.D. Fraser
Western Grain Inspection Division
James Robinson
Board of Grain Commis
Fraser
British envoy in Ottawa eyed for permanent imperial liaison
In Ottawa this week Lord Amery disclosed plans to appoint a permanent British representative in Ottawa to liaise with the Canadian government on imperial affairs. The role would resemble a high commissioner without the title, fostering closer Britain Dominion coordination as discussed at the last Imperial Conference.
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Toronto
Mackenzie King
Ottawa
LC. M.S. Amery
Star
Dominions
Arsory
Great Britain
Dominics
Exapila
London
South Africa
Amery
World Leather Shortage Drives Higher Boot Prices
Montreat speaks on leather scarcity impacting boots and shoes. Industry figures cite runaway hide markets and uncontrollable world factors. A 15 percent price rise is needed to cover costs as cattle production is urged to increase.
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Decisver
Turers’ Association of Dressing
Weaver
Ing
Re-Elected To Presidency Calgary
A nation of loyalty was accorded Henry Wise Wood in his re election to the presidency of the United Fathers of Alberta for the third convention here. The candidature of the veteran leader was not opposed. Similarly the United Former Women of Alberta expressed their confidence in Mrs. B. Gunn who, despite protestations, was persuaded to accept the presidency of the UPW.A. for another year.
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Calgary
Henry Wise Wood
United Fataers of
Alberta
United Former Women of
Mra. B. Gunn
Upw.a
Peculiar Resident Queriec Averts Fall in Sewage Dump
The incident follows a resident's near fall while dumping refuse into the city sewer from the upper to lower town about a mile, ending with a rescue from the St Charles river. J Bernard, a certain employee, survived the ordeal as the exact injuries remain unreported.
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Upper Town
Lower Town
St. Charles
J. Bernard
Ca”Tton
Exter Berns
Verizon Incorporation Petition Awaits Lieutenant Governor Review
A petition for the incorporation of the town of Verizon as Saskatchewan’s eighth city arrives to Minister of Municipal Affairs Hon. J. La ta. Signed by Mayor A. C. Stewart and Town Clerk F. J. Pile Kington, with a $250 fee, the request proceeds to the Lieutenant-Governor-in-Council for consideration.
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Gowa
Verizon
Saskatchewan
J. Lata
A. C. Stewart
F. J. Pile Kington
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AL Hone
Glas
F. J. Stevenson
Ontario Provicial Corps
Pas
Stre
Europe
Ales J. Hugecley
J. 3. McGowan
Railways’ Department
George Langley
Saskatchewan Grain Growers
D. W. Warner
Edmonton
HS. Arkell
Dominion Livestock
Walter Lea
Prince Edward Island
Denmark
Scotland
Syracuse
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