Dirigible Air Ships Test Plan Widens to Vindicate Worth
The article reviews renewed tests for dirigible airships after earlier doubts about their practicality. It notes the Graf Zeppelin’s 5000 mile, three and a half day voyage to the Holy Land, with stops across Lyons Marseille Rome and Athens, and describes rough seas and a warm welcome in Jaffa and Tel Aviv during a Palestine visit.
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Gurney
Graf Zeppelin
Friestraafen
Germany
Holy Land
Canmeda
Friedrichshafen
Dr. Eckener
Newfoundland
Mediterranean
Jaffa
Mount Carmel
Palestine
Tel Aviv
Esther
T Aviv
Jerusalem
Holy City
Turkey King of Fraser Valley Builds Large Turkey Flock
In spring 1927 Throssett, newly arrived on a Fraser Valley farm, bought two pure bred hens and a tom to start a turkey stock. By autumn 1928 the flock ranged from 300 to 690 birds. he exhibited at the Vancouver Winter Fair 1924 winning top prizes, including best turkey. Six dressed birds totaling 156 pounds sold to the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia for 177.80, with a third earning 15. He has shipped turkeys to Australia for breeding.
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Jerse Throsmeil
Bedfordshire
Fraser Valwy
Vaneriver
Fracer Valley
Throsset
England
Vancouver
British Columbia
Throssell
Australia
World Feed Grain Supply Rises in Northern Hemisphere
The total feed grain crop from reporting countries now stands near 124 million short tons, up about 6 percent from 1927 and 5.6 percent above the five year average. The gain mostly comes from exporting nations led by the United States and Canada, which report a 9.5 percent rise, while importing countries enter a second year with limited carryover and tight supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
China
United States
Canada
British Spire Naturalists create BC branch
The British Spire Naturalists Association establishes a Vancouver Island branch in British Columbia to record Nature notes, track bird arrivals and departures, promote natural history literature, and protect wildlife with nature reserves. W A Nelson, ex Natural History Editor of The Shooting Times, is appointed Recorder with offices at Sea View Gibson's Landing BC.
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British Spire Naturalists’ Association
London
England
British Columbia
W. A. Nichelson
Natural History
The
Shooting Times
Sea View
Gibson's Landing
B.C
Canada’s Fruit Imports Reach Over Eight Million Dollars
Canada imported apples valued at 1 124 000 dollars and other fruits totaling substantial sums including grapes 1 189 000 dollars melons 198 600 peaches 663 000 pears 208 008 plums 544 000 and strawberries 832 000. Vegetables exceeded 8.5 million dollars with onions 500 000 potatoes 750 000 and tomatoes 1 500 000. The page also carries humorous dialogue snippets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Trail Riders Plan Four Day Ride From Banff To Castle Mountain
The Trail Riders of the Canadian Packies report rising membership with over 4 000 riders aiming for mileage badges. The annual ride starts August 1 from Banff, traverses Healy Creek and Shadow Lake to Egypt Lakes, then ends at Castle Mountain Bungalow Camp for the Pow Wow. A longer 17 day ride to the Columbia Icefields may follow.
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Banff
Healy Creek
Sunchime Valley
Simpson Pass
Shadow Lake
Mount Ball
Egypt Lakes
A. O. Wheeler
Canadian Rockies
Canadian Pacific
Castle Mountain Bungalow Camp
Banff-Windermere
Moon
British Empire
Columbia
Lake Louise
Prairie Provinces Produce Record Value In Year
Last year Hones production in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta totaled 1 011 019 with Manitoba at 886 159 Saskatchewan 77 600 and Alberta 68 200. A music teacher question exchange appears in the page.
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Prairie Provinces
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Census error brings camel to Turkish court
A Turkish census taken by order of Kemal Pasha lists a camel named Haroun Kaba for jury duty. The animal was summoned and brought to the courthouse by its owners. The report also notes fencing remains part of Japanese school drills.
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Turkey
Kemal Pasha
Haroun Kaba
Winnipeg Pattern Catalog No 413 and Others
The text lists several fashion patterns with sizes bust measurements and required fabrics. It details patterns such as No. 413 truly practical, No. 277 chic one piece dress, No. 845 ultra new, No. 104 practical smart, and No. 218 graduation frock, including yardage for 36 and 40 inch materials, lace edging, ribbons, and extra charges for blue versions. Patterns target children and women's apparel with prices in stamps or coins.
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Amart
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern No 2 at 175 McDermott Ave Winnipeg listed with Town name as recipient. Local notice indicates order method through the Winnipeg union, guiding readers on pattern requests and delivery details.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermott Ave
Winnipeg
Tattooing Suggested to Identify Pure Bred Livestock
The piece argues tattooing as a permanent, reliable method to brand livestock, noting its historic use and current adoption by Hereford breeders and imminent use by Jersey herds. It stresses compulsory adoption to ensure honest pedigrees and prevent misidentification, with simple ink and equipment available.
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Jersey
Improvements in National Parks Across Canada 1926
National Parks in Canada covering 11 000 square miles show steady progress in opening scenic points and facilitating visitor enjoyment. The Parks branch completed construction in 1926, expanded facilities, and advanced preparations for the coming tourist season. Western motor roads were extended and maintenance improved, yielding over 400 miles of first class highways plus new riding trails and secondary roads.
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Canada
National Parks Branch
Department of the Interior
The Age of Speed and Urban Rush
The piece notes society’s haste as motorists rush to stay under speed limits and commuters crowd onto busy streetcars. It suggests most speed gains amount to only five minutes, then adds a broader claim that people waste time loafing after travel, calling for statistics on time saved.
Predicts Great Wealth From British Columbia Mines
Professor John A Turnbull of the University of British Columbia told the Vancouver Island Prospectors Association that BC mines may produce about 2 billion dollars per year in twenty years. He cited rising output, looming metal shortages, and rising prices as reasons for a prosperous future.
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John A. Turnbull
University of British Columbia
Vancouver Island Prospectors’ Association
British Columbia
Edmonton Building Program Expands With Major Construction Planned
Announcement from firms and government bodies indicates over 7 million dollars in Edmonton building activity for the year. The province plans about 1.25 million for new construction including a normal school 500 600 for an administrative building and a 150 000 extension to the University hospital in prospect. Permits issued to date are six times higher than the prior year’s total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Univrsity Hospital
Wettest spot on earth in Fast Bengal India record rain
The report notes Fast Bengal in India as the wettest place on earth with an annual rainfall record of 429 inches. A humorous aside questions heavy drinking as a temperance counterexample, presented in the Lastige Koelner Zeitung from Cologne.
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Fast Bengal
India
Temperance Society
Lastige Koelner Zeitung
Cologne
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Seec
Ulk
Berlin
Pagishessn
W. N. UU
World Feed Grain Supply
Naturalists’ Association
Suritish Panpire Naturalists’ Association
Trail Riders
Glacier Ford
West
Opus
Japan
Winnipeg Newspaper
Union Fashion
Birmingham
Marquessas
Islands
Edmonton Building Program
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