Bank of Canada Nationalization Sparks Monetary Reform Debate
The Dominion government may nationalize the Bank of Canada by buying private shares, signaling a shift in monetary policy. Observers see potential to monetize gold reserves for public works, boosting employment and public revenues without adding debt. The Edmonton Bulletin urges decisive action while noting policy remains uncertain.
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Bank of Canada
Dominion
Edemonton Bulletin
McGeer
Alpeany
Cie Loess
Government to name active Canadian Wheat Board for next year
The government is expected to announce that the Canadian Wheat Board will operate as an active board for the upcoming crop year, allowing farmers to sell through the agency at any time. Pools are likely to operate again in Saskatchewan, with a set minimum price likely to be fixed soon amid good Western crop prospects.
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Canadian Wheat Board
Saskatchewan
Two to Make a Loan Says West Borrowers Bear Burden
The piece argues that both lender and borrower share responsibility for loans but notes borrowers bear more due to knowing their own finances. It highlights improvident lending in the West and criticizes financial experts who should have warned farmers.
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West
Dominion crop report notes heavy rains improve prairie prospects
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports last week brought improved crop prospects across the prairie provinces as Saskatchewan and Alberta received unusually heavy precipitation, aiding growth and yields for the season.
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Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Manton Leads Conservative Bid at Winnipeg Convention
The report notes Dr Manton sought the Conservative leadership at the 1927 Winnipeg convention, finishing fourth on both ballots and gaining two votes on the first. Born in Pembroke Ontario in 1901 he studied at Queen’s and Toronto, served in France with the medical corps winning the Military Cross, later entering politics as a Liberal then Unionist before long tenure as Fort William Conservative MP. The piece also describes housing legislation funding a 150 million plan allowing municipalities to build homes with federal and private loans and rental subsidies, aimed at aiding low income workers and speeding Canada’s recovery.
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Naverddin
Prairies
Deen
R. B. Bennett
Manton
Tormierio
Eateway
Fort William
BR. Z. Manton
Conservative Party
Winnipeg
Pembroke
Ont
Feart Wn Hara
Queen's University
University of Toronto
Glasgow
Edinburgh
France
French Army Medical Corps
Alonson
Port William
Fie Haas
Tiberal
Liberal Exposition
Department of Soldiers’ Civil
Meighen
Manion
Ottawa General Hospital
Yvonne Desauluers
Quebec Fort
Sams
Ottawa
Minmicgiath Comedis
Mutterpal Com
Toissrems
Phe Municipalita
Oc Menicipality
Canad
Bpinance
Canada
Government plans 50 million for low rental housing experiment
The Finance Minister announced a Canada wide program to promote an experiment on a comprehensive basis in low rental housing. The plan aims to simulate the building industry and create a practical basis for decent low-cost dwellings with a 20 million loan guarantee to support private construction in outlying areas.
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Dunning
Canada
Labor
Dominion
Minister of Finance
Alberta University extension reaches 300000 attendance figure
The annual report shows over 300000 attendances at lectures films and classes, nearly 50000 books circulated and extensive press bulletins. Educational talks and musical programs draw growing audiences as the extension department marks 25 years of service and wider impact.
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Alberta
Department of Extension
Donald Cameron
Edmonton Journal
Norwegian animal protection law provisions cited in L Ami des Animaux
The policy prohibits maintaining a menagerie, cutting horses tails, importing tailed horses, using living fish for advertising, and displaying living fish or mollusks at fish markets. Found animals must receive veterinary attention, and severely wounded animals far from help may be euthanized. Offenses incur fines and at least six months imprisonment.
Political quip on hogs and troughs from Washington Post
An editorial aside from the Washington Post notes a sharp line about politics, saying the loudest squealer lies farthest from the trough. The remark uses rural imagery to critique self serving behavior in public discourse.
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Washington Post
Canada urged to assert defense links with Britain in empire security
The Financial Post critiques Canada’s defense stance urging Prime Minister Mackenzie King to issue a firm, warm statement on shared imperial interests with Great Britain. It warns against indifference and calls for clear policy on armament, training, and domestic sovereignty amid empire conversations.
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Canada
Great Britain
Hmspire
Financial Post
Daily Press
Dominions
Mackenzie Hing
Dominion
Chaidia
Mackenzie King
Windsor Ont Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary Draws Tourists
Tourists enter Canada via Windsor Ontario more than any port with Windsor’s proximity to Kingsville and the Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary opens daily except Sundays during migration and May to October 1 by appointment otherwise. Visitors view a mix of native birds and evergreen nesting in summer echoes of a national park. Edmonton Bulletin notes debates on Sunday advertising parity with radio.
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United States
Canada
Windsor
Ont
Kingsville
Jack Miner
Wingsville
Dominion of Canada
Edmonton Bulletin
Misspelled Memoir of Travel and Town Happenings
A chaotic OCR passage reports on a vacationing figure in Saskatchewan, local residents like Mrs Grertie Dbetee returning, and various town notes. It mentions a theatre opening, a swimming pool center, and local business chatter. The text also references a Sayward area battle, Vancouver Island, and Sudbury pest issues, with scattered names and events.
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Mis Po
Saskatchewan
Turry
Tolsarsy
Ikeppa
Pian
Bea
Aihoe Beime
Urawediengy
IyoYroma Senthoe Steyn
Pearcess
McCadlis
McCourtnes
Pamisy
Theo
Pawwe
Alberta politics echoes Ottawa weakness claim at convention
The report cites Mr. Duggan telling a Conservative convention in Ottawa that Social Credit rose in Alberta due to Ottawa government weakness. It notes Mr. Aberhart’s 1935 victory and mentions Prime Minister Bennett, with a brief line about D. M. drawing criticism.
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Duggan
Ottawa
Social Credit
Alberta
Aberhart
Bennett
Canada
Lethbridge Herald
D. M
Board of Review to Hear Farmers Creditors Cases in Medicine Hat
The Board of Review under the Farmers' Creditors Arrangement Act will sit at the court house in Medicine Hat on Wednesday July 13 to dispose of cases awaiting hearing. Only four cases have been sent to the board in the past three years. The board is chaired by Chief Justice C. R. Mitchell with FF Holmes of Pincher Creek and Col. B. Macleod of Edmonton.
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Board of Review
Farmers’ Creditors Arrangement Act
Court House
Medicine Hat
C. R. Mitchell
Holmes
Pincher Creek
Col. B. Macleod
Edmonton
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Faye
Ted Boadte
Sipprle Syed
Ore
Sirepean
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Larsloth
Jens Sto
Bob Sitocon
Dna
Jenson
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Chiristens
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Sead
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Bot Simeson
Willey
Tony Moro
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Tal Jeyo
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Pyvadia
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