Remarkable Man George Ham Noted as Canada’s Laughing Philosopher
George Henry Ham known as George Ham travels for the Canadian Pacific Railway and earns fame as a witty ambassador and confidant of princes and paupers. A versatile figure, he served in militia and journalism, published The Tribune, reported on the North West Rebellion, and earned lasting tributes for humor and public service.
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Ceteurt
George Henry Jemfart
George Ham
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railyway
Newton MacTavieh
Sir Thomas White
Collier's Weekly
The
Mark Twain
Trenaton
Ontario
Sir John A. MacDonald
Whitby
Stephen Leacock
Henry Street
Sam Hughes
Whitby Chronicle
Guelph
Exbréige
Teronto
Free Press
the Tribune
Time
Wanahe
Toronto
Msi
Batoche
Bic
Strange
Leon
Saskatchewan Seed Growers consider new northern warehouse
The Saskatchewan Registered Seed Growers Co operative Association may open a second assembling and storage facility in the province to speed inbound and outbound shipments. Saskatoon is a likely site to reduce freight costs and speed grain cleaning after threshing. The current plant remains in Moose Jaw.
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M. P. Tullis
Saskatchewan Registered Seed Growers Co-operative Association, Ltd
Saskatoon
Tullis
Moose Jaw
Canada’s Standing Timber High quality stands on Vancouver Island
Canada’s timber areas form one of the last great stands of timber. One third of the total timber is on Vancouver Island, chiefly Douglas fir, hemlock, red cedar, spruce and balsam. Timber is ideal for building and railway ties, with Britain placing a large order for the first time.
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Canada
Vancouver Island
Great Britain
New Experimental Stations Established in Canada
The federal department of agriculture will establish two experimental stations this year. One will be in Northern Manitoba in the Bagphin district and the other near Tisdale, Saskatchewan.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Bagphin
Tisdale
Apples Cross Pacific With Ordinary Express Trial Shipment
Canadian commissioner J Turcotte reports that Kelowna ships of Yellow Newtown Pippins sent to New Zealand on SS Nhugeura arrived in perfect order. Two boxes showed fourteen spoiled apples, others flawless, showing no refrigeration used during transit and addressing scald concerns for late apples.
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Frew Grewer
Nunedin
N.Z
Turcotte
Mr. DeHari
Wembley
British Columbia
Winnipeg
DeHart
Canada Leads In Newsprint Output In Early Year
Canadian Pulp and Paper Association reports newsprint production for January and February totaling 275 350 tons in Canada versus 269 648 tons in the United States. February output reached 155 663 tons, up from a year ago but down from January due to a shorter month.
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Canada
United States
Canadian Pulp and Paper Association
Dominion
Investments In Canadian Mines Reach Six Hundred Million
Statistics show total investments in Canadian mines at about 632.444 million dollars. Metal mining and metallurgical works receive 481.828 million, non metal mines 259.361 million, and structural materials plants 91.255 million. Ontario leads with 41 percent, followed by British Columbia 17 percent, Alberta 15 percent, Quebec 12 percent, and the remaining provinces each 1 percent.
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Bureau of Statistics
Ontario
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Farmers Optimistic on Prairie Outlook in CP Railway Survey
A Canadian Pacific Railway survey reports farmers in the prairie provinces are hopeful about spring moisture. Mild winter rains and steady snowfall have kept soil moisture adequate in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Acreage totals show Manitoba 3 339 700 last year 2 442 000 Saskatchewan 7 448 385 last year 8 555 083 Alberta 3 015 486 last year 2 721 689 Grand total 13 863 671 this year 13 919 872 last year.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Livgerock
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Buffalo Move Planned From Wainwright Park in June
Col. J. K. Cornwall says a buffalo shipment will depart for the far north in June. The move includes 1,400 yearlings, about 400 two year-olds, and over 100 three-year-olds, distributed with two females per male. Rangers report northern park stock is in good condition after wintering well.
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Wainwright Park
J. K. Cornwall
Ottawa
Cays
Cornwall
Manitoba Fisheries Record Season on Lake Manitoba
Fishermen along the west shores of Lake Manitoba conclude one of the most successful seasons in recent years. While total catch did not exceed average, prices secured were possibly the highest ever. Two stations Langrath and Amaranth ship total value over $100,000.
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Lake Manitoba
Langrath
Amaranth
Homestead Entries Grow Across Western Canada
The last fiscal year saw 4 304 letters patent issued for homestead lands in Western Canada covering 622 762 acres. There were 3 653 new homestead entries totaling about 584 450 acres and 584 soldier grant entries amounting to roughly 93 440 acres.
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Western
Canada
The Chains of Circumstance Behind Love Bonds
A reflection on how love often grows through a chain of circumstances rather than grand acts. The saying suggests daily events and small coincidences shape deep attachments, highlighting the quiet, proximate forces behind lasting relationships.
Soviets Plan Mass Textile Factory Closures
Shortage of raw materials forces the Soviet Government to close nearly 100 textile factories for one to six weeks. Workers will receive 50 percent of regular wages. The measure affects several hundred thousand workers.
The Average Woman Guides Daughter’s Husband
A concise proverb-like line suggests a woman's skill in guiding her daughter's husband in social conduct and family harmony. It reflects traditional expectations of domestic influence and marital alignment.
Tiny Traveller Brasesh Wins Free Rides World Wide
Judith Mary Brasch, a toddler traveler born in Sydney, claims 44,265 miles by land and sea with 26,000 by rail across Canada the United States and Australia. Arrived in Montreal from the Canadian Pacific Inner Montcalm, she travels freely due to her charm and roguish smile.
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Judith Mary Braseh
Notre Dame de Grace
Montreal
Montcalm
Canada
United States
Australia
Sydney
Melbourne
Adelaide
Miss Brasch
Wheat Pool Proves Big Boon to Saskatchewan Farmers
Premier Garitiner praised the Wheat Pool at the Saskatchewan Land Mortgage Companies' Association banquet in Regia. He said marketing via pooling benefits extend beyond grain traders, lowering finance costs and stabilizing income, with long term loans possible and less need for short term credit.
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Saskatchewan
Manx Wheat Boom Reports Grain Elevator Build in Manitoba
Press notes say over one hundred grain elevators will rise in Manitoba this summer with extra units expected from the Manitoba wheat pool. Western Canada’s farming outlook is strong with last year’s wheat crop at 416,000,000 bushels and prices yielding good farmer returns. The plan for 100 more Manitoba elevators signals continued farming improvement in the No 1 Manitoba Hard Wheat province.
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Horticultural Council
Canadian Horticultural Council
L. F. Burrows
Ottawa
Manitoba
Manitoba Wheat Pool
Canada
Dominion
Canadian
Tough Grain For Seed Advised By Seed Officials
Officials in the seed branch urge farmers with tough grain grading No. 1 or 2 Northern to clean and test seed before spring seeding. They warn heated grain may be unsuitable and advise testing to confirm seed quality and heating status.
Germany Seeks Grain Price Stabilization Through Trust
The Reichstag appropriated 7 150 000 to fund a German Grain Trading Company of farmers and syndicates to study means to make agriculture profitable and to stabilize grain prices by buying storing and selling grain.
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Germany
Reichstag
Provinces Leading In Canadian Agricultural Output
A survey shows Saskatchewan heads wheat oats and flaxseed production in Canada. Manitoba leads barley and rye, Ontario tops alfalfa, and Quebec dominates hay and clover yields. The passage closes with a moral remark about sensible men.
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Saskatchewan
Canada
Dominion
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
First Irishman Encounters New York Quarantine Board
An Irishman strolling the New York harbor quays stops at a wooden barrier around the emigrant isolation enclosure. He asks its purpose and learns it is to keep out fever and diseases, remarking that he has never seen the board of health before.
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New York Harbor
Pat
Board of Health
Champion Egg Eater Breaks Record At Cambridge Breakfast
H Tracey Ansell a Harvard senior from Washington ate 48 soft boiled eggs for breakfast in a Cambridge restaurant. More than 300 students gathered to witness the feat cheering as he hit the 12 24 36 and 48 egg marks. Ansell finished in 41 minutes after starting 45 minutes.
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H. Tracey Ansell
Washington
Harvard
Cambridge
Ansell
Ansel
Alberta Hogs For Scotland Opens Western Market
London dispatch from Glasgow reports two experimental Alberta pig shipments well received in Scotland. Outlook is excellent for a new western produce market if quality and prices meet expectations.
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London
Glasgow
Alberta
Why tall people tend to get to the front in crowds
Taller individuals naturally occupy higher vantage points and have fewer head obstructions. Social dynamics, crowd behavior, and sometimes crowd etiquette allow them to position themselves closer to the front.
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