Reduction Of Capital Ship Tonnage Of Leading Fleets Since Washington Conference
The Return of Fleets for 1927 shows a sharp reduction in capital ship tonnage among leading powers since the Washington Conference. Britain leads in cruisers and cruisers project, the Empire holds aircraft carrier superiority, while destroyers and submarines reveal Britain trailing a one power standard. New British battleships Nelson and Rodney will feature geared turbines and heavy batteries, signaling an unprecedented firepower output.
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United States
Admiralty
Pritaltsa
Japan
France
Italy
Empire
Britain
Nelson
Rodney
Pioneer Beekeeper Expands Hives in Terrace District
W S Anderson, a pioneer bee keeper in Terrace Central British Columbia, began with two hives three years ago and now has twenty. last year each hive yielded about 125 pounds. He plans to make beekeeping the farm’s main activity and to reach 100 hives as nectar-rich plants bloom from spring to fall in the Terrace area.
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W. S. Anderson
Terrace District
British Columbia
Terrace
Saskatchewan stock yard charter for 100 livestock groups
The Dominion Government issues a charter empowering a Saskatoon district association of about 100 livestock growers shippers and dealers to establish and operate a stock yard with authorized capitalization of 100000. Willames Thompson, longtime cooperative organizer, serves as acting secretary.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Willames ‘Thompson
Midwest settlers head to Canada for prairie land
Mark E. Gibson of Omaha says American farmers plan mass migration to Canada over the next two years. He has traveled to Winnipeg to obtain a tract of twenty quarter sections of Canadian Pacific prairie land for himself and twenty Nebraska Iowa and Missouri families and kin.
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United States
Canada
Mark E. Gibson
Omaha
Nebraska
Winnipeg
Iowa
Missouri
Western Canada Wheat Exports Rise to Orient Markets
George McIvor of the Wheat Pool in Calgary reports heavy shipments to the Orient amid Chinese troubles, with indications that demand for Western Canadian wheat will grow as shipments increase.
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China
Canada
George McIvor
Calgary
Wheat Pool
Canada Drifts Westward Into Pacific Ocean
A four month worldwide radio longitude experiment tracked Greenwich time signals from many stations to observatories across the globe. Results show Canada and likely North America gradually move west toward the Pacific at about one meter per year.
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Canada
North America
Pacific
Natural Conclusion Teacher Mixes Up Traffic Signal Sign
A new driver and schoolteacher misreads a traffic hand signal on Broadway. She stops late and causes a near collision. The officer questions her, and she explains she thought the raised hand meant a question, not a stop.
Simple left side closing frock pattern No.1569
Winnipeg fashion item describes a two view frock for misses and small women in sizes 16 18 20 with View A short fitted sleeves and jabots and View B single material with a trim side belt. It notes fabric yardage 3 yards 19 inches or 25 yards 5 inches and contrasts for collar cuffs jabots plus price 20 cents per pattern and 10 cents for the Fashion Book.
Canadian higher education grows with growing student bodies
New statistics show Canadian colleges and universities expanding beyond a few dozen students per program. Laval reports a large body in Quebec, Mon treal's Universality exceeds sixty thousand, and Montreal’s older MrGirl university exceeds two thousand. Toronto collects about four thousand and Alberta Saskatchewan and British Columbia each approach one thousand students. Canada, with its population and wealth, keeps pace with the United States in higher learning and sends many students abroad to America and Europe.
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Matter of Higher Education
Canada
Fam Ome
Laval University
Quebec
Montreal
University of Toronto
Alberta
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
United States
Hime
America
Europe
Detroit Free Press
Mens Conso la Recti Rival Sign Pranks Shines In Town
A university town cobbler sought a Latin motto to outdo a rival. A professor provided Mens Consola Recti meaning clear conscience. The rival countered with Mens Weren s Conscla Recti, a gaudy twist that mocked the first sign.
Tramp and Doctor Debate Soap Safety
A cartoon shows a tramp being bandaged by a doctor. The tramp jokes about soap choices, noting difficulty in picking safe soap due to many varieties and potential skin injury. The doctor cautions about careful treatment after being run over.
Gasoline Vending Machine Aims to Replace Attendants
Ontario inventors S J Pocock and OK Richardson perfect a gasoline vending machine with slot and button operation. It pumps fuel automatically, shows amount credited, and rejects bogus coins with a bell and red light. Power operated for cities and hand operated for rural use, enabling 24 hour service.
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S. J. Pocock
OK Richardson
St. Mars’s
Ont
Canadian seeds win high regard in Europe for hardiness
A 1926 note from Tryde Park London records a balloon release near St. Paul’s Cathedral and ties seed quality to northern perfection. The piece asserts Canadian seeds’ superior growth vigor and longevity, noting Europeans’ long awareness that northern cultivation yields higher quality descendants. It ends with a proverb about future fortune.
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Tryde Park
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Radio train feature spotlights blind pianist Ronnie Matthews
Vancouver broadcaster CNRY showcases Ronald Matthews a blind pianist who has passed two London Academy of Music exams. The station’s radio train travels BC and beyond with Ronnie as conductor and announcer, delivering pianoforte selections. He reads Braille during a microphone announcement as part of CNRY programs.
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Ronald
Ronadle
Matthews
CNRV
Vancouver, B.C
Canadian National Railways
Ronnie
London Academy of Music
G. A. Wright
CNRY
British Columbia
Yukon
Alaska
Pacific States
Nonnie
Doug
Douglas Flowers
Rich Western Resources Highlight Canada’s Growth Potential
The article notes vast Canadian resources from forests and minerals to water power and fur, with Alberta and Saskatchewan rich in coal and oils while Manitoba and northern regions hold timber, copper, gold and clay deposits. It stresses future potential and the value of best seed varieties for gardeners.
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Prac
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Ligeea
Ottawa
Great Lakes
Rocky Mountains
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Maritime Provinces
Manitoba
Rockies
Advice for Canadian Orators the Empire Not Necessary
The Ottawa Journal warns Canadian speakers against stock phrases in public talks. It cites three examples including the three thousand mile border with no soldiers or cannons, Canada’s vast natural resources, and loyalty to the Empire. It argues restraint may best describe Canada’s wealth and debt.
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Empire
Ottawa Journal
Great Britain
United States
Canada
Titves
Dance Night Plans Meet Waxing Confusion
A young woman asks for floor wax at a stationer, learns only scaling wax is available, and realizes she intended wax for polishing the floor for a dance. The humorous mix up ends with the maid exclaiming it won’t work for her needs.
Dog Teams Power Winter Travel in Northern Canada Patrols
In remote northern Canada, where roads and rails are scarce, dog teams supply travel and supply transport during winter. Interior Department officers use them for patrols, surveys, and essential work. A sales clerk remark about an overcoat ends with a brief street exchange.
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Canada
Department of the Interior
Permanent Timber Supply in Canada From Forest Service
The Forest Service of the Department of the Interior estimates that three eighths of Canada's land area is suitable only for trees. Proper protection and management would make this vast region permanently dedicated to a timber crop, ensuring a continuous supply of raw material for Canada’s wood using industries.
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Canada
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
Catenda
Hotel Bauskatch ewan to open May 24 in Regina
The Canadian Pacific Railway announces the new Regina hotel will be named Hotel Bauskatch ewan. The eleven storey building will hold 284 bedrooms and is scheduled to open May 24.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Regina
Bauskatchewan
B. W. Beatty
HOC
Pea Exhibition Planned Near Magrath Alberta
A new pea exhibition will accompany the Magrath Exhibition and Old Boys Hone Coming on August 4. The event precedes the proposed pea canning factory and aims to showcase local produce and industry.
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Magrath
Alberta
Pea Canning Factory
Egg Candling Stations Set for Seven Saskatchewan Points
The Saskatchewan Eye and Poultry pool in Regina will open egg candling stations at seven sites across the province including Moose Jaw Saskatoon Swift Current Prince Albert Yorkton and Picea to aid poultry farmers.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Eye and Poultry Pool
Regina
Moose Jaw
Saskatoon
Swift Current
Picea
Prince Albert
Yorkton
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Traffc
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
TafRiony
McDermot Ave
Education In
Dominion
Auckland Weekly News
Department of Agriculture
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
Hudson Bay
Hotel Saskatchewan
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