Wheat markets and global overproduction crisis outlined
The piece argues world overproduction across commodities harms wheat producers in Western Canada by depressing prices and tying up markets. It notes Brazil coffee, sugar, cotton, rubber, and others reflect a global glut, with credit tightening and slower consumption. It concludes Canada must secure a profitable wheat market through concerted effort by government, pools, and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Brazil
Java
Arabia
United
Texas
Oklahoma
Combine
Cuba
Wes Hero Of Sailing Adventure Dies At Victoria
Commander Eustace Maud aged 82 of Mayne Island died in Victoria after a notable sailing feat. Born in England, Maud previously sailed the ketch Half Moon alone for 92 consecutive days, then embarked from Victoria aiming to pass through the Panama Canal to Europe before a boom injury off Mexico ended his voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustace Maud
Arend
Victoria
Mayne Island
England
Maude
Panama Canal
Europe
Mexico
Missing mariner presumed dead after drift from lines
Recovery followed a period of drifting off communication lines with belief that the ketch crewman perished. He later regained consciousness, returned north, and reached Victoria in a battered condition but alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Bell Ringer Pensioned in Stockholm Church Tower
Sweden’s last woman bellringer Augusta Anderson has retired after 35 years at Katarina church in Stockholm. Electric machinery will replace the traditional ropes. Since 1805 she tended the tolling, missing only once in illness. Initially tolling on Sundays, she later became head bellringer with nine assistants. The four bells require six people to swing the largest. Bell ringing occurs daily at eight in the morning and five in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Augusta Anderson
Katarina
Stockholm
Miss Anderson
Canadians Share Interest in US Trade Figures
A report notes that every Canadian person has an interest in United States foreign trade totaling 3148, highlighting broad national economic ties and implied personal stake across households and enterprises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadians Retain More Trained Men In Canada Says Leader
Rev Dr H C Cody of the University of Toronto told the Canadian Manufacturers Association that emigration of scientifically trained Canadians has fallen. The Technical Service Council reported 1000 applications for trained men and 1850 graduates placed in Canada. Since 1925 the share of Toronto graduates leaving the country dropped from 27 to 3 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soch
Canada
H. Cody
University of Toronto
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Cody
Technical Service Council
Toronto University
Health Boost Promise in Dr Williams Pink Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for backaches and poor digestion tied to blood condition. It cites enriched blood, renewed health, and testimonials from Mrs. G. M. Andrews of Halifax. Pills priced at 50 cents per box, available from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Brockville, Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilams
G. M. Andrews
Halifax
N.S
Dr. Williams
Dr. Willians’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Canadian Papers Admire Newsrooms and Pollock Portrait
Sir Henry Pollock of Hong Kong praises Canadian newspapers in Quebec before a summer voyage home. The piece notes a cousin portrait of the late Sir Ernest Pollock and reflects on the press’s reach and influence. A separate paragraph touts Kellogg's Asthma Remedy, claiming universal benefit across incipient and chronic cases and urging readers to purchase genuine Kellogg's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usher
Sir Ernest Pollock
Sir Henry Pollock
Hong Kong
Quebec
England
Northern Ontario lignite deposits opened by Ontario government
Northern Ontario shows new lignite access with recent deposits opened by the Ontario Government. Samples are undergoing testing in the Department of Mines laboratories in Ottawa and at other locations to assess commercial value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
Department of Mines
Ottawa
Death of F E Trautman longtime Canadian Pacific publicity figure
F E Trautman known as FE in Canadian and U S newsrooms died after a brief illness in Misericordia Hospital Winnipeg in his 67th year. He served since 1912 as press representative for the Canadian Pacific Railway western lines and helped countless young journalists with guidance and support. He leaves a widow Kathryn M Ross and a daughter Jane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
F. E. Trautman
Canadian Pacific Railway
Western Lines
Western
Misericordia Hospital
Winnipeg
United States
Jane
Chicago
Trautman
George Bury
Kathryn M. Ross
Canadian Beekeepers in British Columbia Reach Two Thousand Strong
British Columbia hosts about 2,000 beekeepers with an average of ten hives each and yields around 50 pounds per colony. The Province notes a shift toward large scale operations, with Turnbull's Apiaries Limited planning 1,500 colonies over a 200 mile interior stretch. Additionally a medical ad promotes Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil for cough relief by addressing mucous membrane inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Turnbull's Apiaries Limited
Thomas
Canada Railways Impress Foreign Visitors Across the Globe
R B Teakle, general manager of Canadian National Steamships, returned to Montreal after a world trip. He noted Australia and New Zealand showed intelligent interest in Canada and held a good opinion of the national railways and steamships. Officials widely study Sir Henry Thornton’s views on railway operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
R. B. Teakle
Canadian National Steamships
Montreal
Antipodes
Dominions
National Railways
Sir Henry Thornton
Visitor from Aberdeen At Liverpool Hotel
A visitor from Aberdeen asked about board charges at a Liverpool hotel. Hearing high figures, Sandy asked about garaging his car and was told there was no charge. He then decided to sleep in his car.
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Aberdeen
Liverpool
Sandy
Mother reports relief after using Dr. Foster's Extract of Wild Berry
Mrs Leo Lapointe of Laurier Manitoba writes that her three children suffered severe diarrhea. She started giving them Dr Foster's Extract of Wild Berry and saw immediate improvement. She plans to keep the remedy on hand for future illnesses and questions if any child will again be troubled. The note appears in The Mulham Up, Ltd. Toresto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Lapointe
Laurier
Youngen
Darsien
Women Work Hours Surpass Leisure Myths In Modern Homes
In a Federal study, the bureau of home economics reports women in country districts and towns under 50,000 population work in their homes an average of fifty-one hours weekly, with the typical woman over forty-two hours. Despite labor-saving devices, housewives remain busy, not idle, and worry over their supposed leisure is premature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Home Economics
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Chicago
British stock policy for Canada urged to grow both through assimilation and new arrivals
The author argues that to keep Canada in the British Empire the British stock must rise to fill vacant spaces as stock flows increase. Two methods are proposed: assimilation of existing populations and injection of new British stock, both to be pursued simultaneously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Far More Fish Campaign Proves Advertising Value
The British fishing industry funded a penny per pound ad spend to educate the public on fish as food. The campaign boosted demand, increasing sales by more than 5.5 million dollars, as leaders argued advertising proves itself in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Flax Straw Trials Move to Ireland Amid Linen Crisis
G B Johnson reports that new methods and machinery aim to cheapen flax production in Northern Ireland as low linen industry morale persists. A Canadian firm plans a trial shipment of 50 tons of western flax straw, though not for linen manufacture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Northern
G. B. Johnson
Department of Trade and Commerce
Johnson
Dominion
Waterfowl Census Cooperation Across Nations
The National Parks of Canada and the United States Biological Survey are jointly investigating whether North American waterfowl populations are rising or falling. Earthworms in Australia reportedly reach an inch in diameter and over six feet in length. The Philippines plans a chain of hotels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Parks of Canada
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
United States Biological Survey
Washington, D.C
North America
Australia
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Wes Hero
Sailing Adventure
Hinard's
Ham
Annie Walton
Seanley Se
Kingston
Santa al Veparasie
F. E. Trautms
Apiaries
Ques Antipodes
King
Talkies
Snackenzie King
Kingsmere
Minard
Phillippines
Groce
Hamilton - Ontario
Hunter-Martin & CO
Regina
SASK
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