Garnet Wheat Should Be Graded Separately for Premium Price
E. B. Ramsay told the House of Commons Committee on Agriculture that Garnet wheat would fetch a better price if graded separately so millers could blend it. He noted Garnet is now rated No. 2 Northern, causing Canadian millers to resist due to flour yellowing despite foreign satisfaction. Parliament delayed action for 12 months.
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E. B. Ramsay
Board of Grain Commissioners
House of Commons Committee On Agriculture
Western Grain Standards Board
Ramsay
W. R. Motherwell
Melville
Mr. Ramsay
England
Canada
National Research Council
Organization of Research In
Suvey
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New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
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Muskoka
Windsor
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Cochrane
Sudbury
Sault Ste. Marie
Port Arthur
Fort William
Saskatchewan
Prince Albert
Alberta
British Columbia
O. J. Walker
University of
New Gold Mines Found in Manitoba Proclaimed by Geologist
J F Wright of the Geological Survey told the Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in Montreal that new gold districts lie around Island Lakes and Oxford Lakes in Manitoba. He noted rapid accessibility by air, promising prospects and guidance for prospectors, with three lakes about 150 miles east of Lake Winnipeg cited as promising.
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Manitoba
J. F. Wright
Geological Survey
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Montreal
Wright
Island Gods
Oxford Lakes
Lakes
Lake Winnipeg
Wheat Bonus Surpasses Eleven Million in Canada Disbursement
In a House of Commons committee, Minister H H Stevens said the wheat bounty totaled over $11 million last year while administration costs were $107000, about one percent of funds. The Canada Grain Act estimate discussed amounted to $2.4 million with over 3 million cheques to farmers.
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H. H. Stevens
Board of Grain Commissioners
Fascinatingly Lovely Dress with Jacket Pattern No 718
This pattern describes a black crepe silk dress with a matching jacket featuring a peplum frill and attractive sleeves. It notes a lace yoke cape, a diagonal hip detail, multi size options, material yardage, and a 25 cent pattern price with wrap coin instruction.
Canada Faces Budget Gap as 1931 32 Expenditures Exceeded Revenues
The 1931 32 ordinary expenditures totalled 378.7 million with revenues at 327.7 million, leaving a 51 million ordinary account deficit. Unemployment and farm relief plus capital and loans pushed debt higher, while the year ended with a 53 million cash balance and 379.5 million estimated expenditure for 1932 33 after tax changes and reduced controllable costs by 20 percent.
May Retire From Public Life Lloyd George Eyes Writing and Farming
British war time prime minister David Lloyd George reportedly plans a virtual retirement from the House of Commons. Close associates say only events of outstanding importance could draw him back, with his future focus on writing and farming.
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David Lloyd George
Britain
House of Commons
Lloyd George
Long Canada United States Boundary Holds No Arms Frontier Record
The International Boundary Commission administers the 5500 mile boundary between Canada and the United States. It includes 5483 land monuments and 2530 reference marks. The eight section division follows natural and political boundaries and there is no armament along the frontier. The iodine survey reports salt iodization levels and public health concerns.
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United States
Alaska
Pritioh
Columbia
Gulf of Georgia
Atlantic Ocean
St. Croix River
St. Lawrence River
Great Lakes
Lake Superior
Lake of the Woods
Straits of Haro
Juan de Fuca
Pacific Ocean
Dixon Entrance
Mount St. Elias
Arctic Ocean
International Boundary Commission
Wealth or service the true measure of worth says Smuts
The era shifts from accumulating money to public service. General Smuts argues the real achievement lies in work for the betterment of society and contribution to the community, not wealth.
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General Smuts
Alberta Income Tax Rules Reach Office Boys and Clerks
The Alberta government expects income tax to net 1 374 000 revenue with returns on 1931 incomes due by May. Singles earning 15 a week pay 5 base plus 0.30 tax. married with no dependents pay 3 base and 0.60 tax or 30 a week. Exemptions: singles 750 and married 1 500. Singles earning 20 a week or more face both provincial and Dominion taxes, with 11.10 to province and 7.20 to Dominion. Married people must earn 50 a week to face dual taxes, totaling 14 to the province and 4 to Dominion.
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Alberta
Dominion
Province
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