Western Population and Education in Western Canada
An editorial argues that immigration and westernization debates should rely on facts. It cites census data from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta (1916 1921 1926) showing British-born and foreign-born populations, population growth, and rising literacy among non-British descendants, challenging fears about cultural loss and noting improved English literacy among younger generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Itoba
Alice
Buffalo relocation plan extends to Mackenzie River region
The Canadian Government will ship 1,100 buffalo northward from Wainwright National Park to the Mackenzie River District in June. The program follows three years of similar shipments aimed at preserving the species after a prior sale of surplus meat. Plans also edge toward expanding Wainwright Park to the National Railway tracks to facilitate travel.
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Wainwright National Park
Mackenie River
Montana
Wainwright Park
Canadian National Railway
Flin Flon Railway progress and cattle record noted
H A Divison chief engineer reports the Flin Flon branch is more than half laid with 1300 men at work. Six hundred on rock and ballast, two steam shovels. Ballast nearby may speed progress, aim to reach Flin Flon by year end. Also Alberta dairy cow Roan Lady 101st-16857-a records 365 days milk 15 428 pounds average 9 42 percent butterfat total 604 pounds making her fifth in Canada
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson's Bay Railway
Flin Fion
H. A. Divon
Western Lines
Canadian National Railway
Winnipeg
Flin Flon
Dixon
USA
University of Alberta
Edmonton
Canada
Air Ministry weighs wing turrets for fighter planes
Air Ministry considers new fighting planes with wing tip and center turrets for three guns. One bomber design attaches a tall turret in the tail. authorities praise a turret with no blind spots. Aircraft would feature handrails to allow gunners to operate in flight.
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Naw
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
New Strength for Weak Stomachs Promised by Pink Pills
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood tonic for indigestion with a testimonial from Mrs George W Johnson of Lequille NL. She credits the pills with relief after limited success from other remedies and notes a year free of indigestion. A free booklet on fat and eating is offered and pills cost 50c per box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
George W. Johnson
Lequille
W Lams
Dr. W! Hams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Nations Take Naval Holiday For First Time In Century
For the first time in centuries no battleships are being built. Rodney has entered commission and the Naval Holiday begun under the Washington Treaty. The 1931 restart date looms as designs are prepared, affecting Britain, the United States, and Japan, with France and Italy also signatories.
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Henry VII
Rodney
British Empire
United States
Japan
France
Italy
Representa.ves
Match Monopoly Sparks Peru Government Action
Automatic winners are forbidden in Peru due to a government granted match monopoly to Sven Karrell, stirring regulatory concern and potential market restrictions.
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Peru
Sven Karrell
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Women
A Hamilton Ontario woman testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved severe fatigue and menstrual-related symptoms after trying the product. She also mentions using the accompanying Sanative Wash and notes ongoing improvements in her health and ability to perform housework.
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Lydia
Making Good Progress Marked Increase In Canadian Business
A Sherman corporation survey of Canadian business trends shows strong growth in 1927. Ninety-two per cent of manufacturers report increased purchase and installation of machinery while seventy-seven per cent cite developing new merchandising plans as a major issue. Reduced unit manufacturing costs also received notable attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Sherman Corporation
Device shoots pilots from freoplane cockpits at expo
A compressed air powered device will hurl pilots from their planes if a crash obliges an exit. Demonstrated at Cologne October during the International Air-Traffic Exposition, the system places a parachute equipped seat on a chamber and uses a lever to release air. The inventor cites German vaudeville cannons as inspiration.
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Cologne
Fruit Sponge Cake and Bran Dates Muffins Recipe Card
A collage of bakery directions for Fruit Sponge Cake and Bran Date Muffins from Barclay blends citrus rich batter, folding eggs, and soda with 325 degree oven times. It also includes a humorous aside and an old ad line for Minard's Liniment for Backache, reflecting vintage newspaper recipe padding.
Riches of the North urged as Canada’s growing strength
Cyril T. Young of Canadian National Railways argues Canada’s northward mining, pulp and paper, and electric power expansion requires no exaggeration. He notes the sector’s value surpasses wheat, with oil, gold, copper, and power driving prairie employment and regional development toward distant projects like Flin Flon and Sherritt Gordon.
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Cyril T. Young
Canadian National Railways
Canada
Chesterfield Inlet
Hudson Bay
Alberta
Manitoba
Ontario
Flin Flon
Sherritt-Gordon
Causes Of Accidents And A Timely Medical Pitch
Travelers Insurance cites automobile hazards causing 29 percent of fatal accidents, home dangers at 26 percent, and sports and recreation at 20 percent. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil touted as a proven healer. Canadian forest protection could boost timber yield but needs time. The Lady asks about work. the Tramp recalls kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers Insurance Co
Trafic
Firestone Dealers Promote Modern Service and Goods
Firestone dealers emphasize organized raw materials supply and Coast to Coast service. Trained at dealer education meetings, they offer latest equipment and the Firestone spirit. They promise efficient distribution, tire service, and value claiming most miles per dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firestone
Canada
Cienr
Very Hee
Protons
Dessey
Cassoecodon
Educatreal Eeings
Navigation Plans For Hudson Straits Air Stations
Plans outline establishing two direc tion finding stations in Hudson Straits modeled after Atlantic Coast and Gulf of St Lawrence setups. Montcalm will operate there and carry equipment to create three Air Force bases for navigation protection as Hudson Bay Railway nears Fort Churchill. Many mothers testify to the virtue of Mother Graves Worm exterminator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Straits
Atlantic Coast
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Montcalm
Straits
Hudson Bay Railway
Fort Churchill
Western Canada Airways Expands Manitoba Flying Service
Western Canada Airways expands operations this season adding ten monoplanes to its fleet. The company will offer regular daily service between The Pas Flin Flon Snerritt Gordon and other points as it pioneers flying into Manitoba mining fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canaan
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Buffalo
Mackenzie
Meenas
Linimen
Mrs. Horn
Lydia E. Petre Tor al
Barclay
Jasper National Park
Pacific Coast
American Automobile Company
Europe
Minard
Amobile
Insurance Company
Thomas
Firestone Dealers
Western Canada Airways
Britain
Montreal
Toronto
Calgary
Ramoeton
Vancouver
Hercules
Hamilton
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