Northland riches forecast coal prospects for Prince Albert
Hon J F Evant KC, minister of public works, at a Prince Albert luncheon forecast a major coal announcement for Northern Saskatchewan. He urged a federal survey of the north to map mineral potential, envisioning power dams, coal mining, and iron ore deposits fueling future development.
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Saskatchewan
J. Fevant, KC
Prince Alert
Prince Albert
Porthland
Martyands
Bryant
Quebec
Ontario
Government Graded Beef Drives Steady Market Demand
The March weekly livestock report from the Department of Agriculture notes rising demand for government graded beef with sales exceeding 1 2 million pounds of graded and branded beef to the public. Cattle at public stockyards show narrow demand while packers coolers remain full. A fair export movement to Great Britain aided an otherwise indifferent market with stockyard prices generally 25 to 50 cents weaker.
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Cate
Department of Agriculture, Livestock Branch
Great Britain
Speech by winner as cup passes to youth
A crowd cheers as the cup is handed to a youth. The lad steps onto a bench and, with a brisk breath, declares I have won this cup by the use of my legs and I trust I may never lose the use of my legs by the use of this cup.
Fur Auction Sale Reports Over $1 Million In Montreal
The annual spring sale of the Canadian Fur Auction Sales Company in Montreal drew a turnover of 1 051 765 dollars, according to an official report.
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Montreal
Ships Named Nelson Cross Paths in Caribbean
In the Caribbean two ships with similar names passed each other. The HWS Nelson, the world’s largest battleship, sailed during a periodic cruise. The CNS Lady Nelson, flagship of the Canadian National fleet, carried freight and passengers on a voyage to the eastern group of the British West Indies.
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Caribbean
HWS
Nelson
CNS
Lady Nelson
British West Indies
Canada
Horatio Nelson
Caribbean Sea
Admiral Nelson
Nimble at 105 in Ontario celebrates long life and pension
Nimble at 105 Joumn Minnard of West Oxford Ontario marks his birthday on April 2. He enjoys life, keeps active with hay pitching and wood sawing, still smokes, and lives on a Canadian Pacific pension after retiring 34 years ago as a section hand. He notes he has no pains and upholds a simple diet. He cites his son age 57 when asked about his lifespan.
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Joumn Minnard
West Oxford Township
Ontario
Minard
C.P.R
Railway
Does Not Always Follow Taking Large Size Hat Net Proof Wearer Has Big Brain
A London Sunday Pictorial note discusses beliefs about hat sizes and brains. It contrasts common notions with a hatter's opposite view and mentions large hats sold in St James Street and stock outsizes up to 8. It explains hat size calculation as the average of length and breadth in inches.
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St. James Street
London Sunday Pictorial
Depth of the Atmosphere and Flight Limits
The author compares the air ocean above us to a deep sea, noting that even at ten miles up our knowledge is limited. Humans would die from lack of oxygen due to reduced pressure unless in airtight cabins with surface pressure oxygen. We have only reached one fiftieth of the atmosphere’s depth and confuse our position with being on top.
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Germany
Greatness Requires Effort Not An Easy Life
The text argues that greatness depends on effort and cannot be developed through ease. It notes humans cannot be bred like horses and that mental and spiritual growth is affected by circumstances. It observes that many successful people use wealth to avoid work for their children, hindering their development.
Keep Plant Working After Beet Factory Purchase Talks
Robert Adamson of the British Columbia Sugar Refinery Co. said the Raymond plant will stay open if negotiations to buy the beet sugar factory are completed. He noted Alberta fears of closure are unfounded and that they have informed Premier J. A. Brownlee of plans to operate the plant as usual. Negotiations continue as farmers prepare to seed 12,000 acres for the 1931 crop.
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Raymond
Robert Adamson
British Columbia Sugar Refinery Co
Vancouver
Alberta
Adamson
J. A. Brownlee
Lethbridge
Too Fast Living Mental Strain Threatens Health
Doctors warn modern pace harms mental well being as illness rises with faster living. Dr. Charles Mayo cites that 80 percent of ailments are transient and that insanity rates have doubled since the auto era, noting many cannot keep up with speed.
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Charles Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Mayo
Unnamed Foreigner’s Play Acquired Amid Alias Deception
A young English author forged a fictitious German writer Herr Heinrich Neussen to present his own play as the work of an unknown foreigner. The ploy confused London critics and helped the author gain acceptance for the play that he could not sell under his real name.
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Herr Heinrich
Neussen
London
World Wheat Acreage Likely to Decline Across Regions
World wheat sowing is set for a drop this year due to low prices and diversification drives. US acreage is expected to fall, Argentina may drop 15 to 20 percent, Europe excluding Russia shows no growth, while Soviet data suggest more wheat grown at home will be consumed domestically.
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United States
Europe
Russia
Harbin Adds Two Soviet Holidays to Its World Record
Harbin celebrates Lenin Day on January 21 and the death anniversary of the first Red Russians in Petrograd on January 9 1917. Foreign shops close on both days amid fear of a boycott as the city marks Chinese, Japanese, and other foreign holidays including the fourth of July and the King of England's birthday.
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Harbin
Petrograd
England
Proposer Remembers Crazy Look During Momentous Proposal
A playful exchange recalls the moment of a marriage proposal as the bride comments on the proposer’s wild appearance while he jokes that it was indeed crazy.
Able To Stand It Lady Poet Dedication Dilemma
The editor suggests dedicating a new spring poem to the poet's husband, who is deceased, remarking that his memory will “stand it.” The exchange reveals a witty, period voice about literary dedication and grief.
Trade With South America Report Seeks Canadian Market Linkages
A Canadian trade mission’s tour through Latin America and the West Indies produced a comprehensive report urging balanced trade. It lists South American goods for import into Canada such as fox fur, poultry, newsprint, salmon, apples, machinery, and vehicles while proposing imports from Canada like maize, cattle, hides, wines, wool, and bones. The document notes about 15 agencies or representations were established during the trip.
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Canada
South America
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Latin America
West Indies
British Columbia
Buenos Aires Target Draws Halifax Closer Than New York
The Prince George, part of Canada's Goodwill and Trade Mission ship, is nearer Halifax than New York. Captain Tedford notes Halifax routes shorten the voyage to Buenos Aires by over 100 miles and that Buenos Aires lies 5 711 nautical miles from there. The Prince Robert marks the first Canadian port departure to South America.
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Buenos Aires
Prince “George
South America
Halifax
New York
E. E. Tedford
Canadian National Steamships
Montreal
Tedford
Nova Scotia
Prince Robert
England
Canada’s Water Power Potential Revealed by Bureau
The Water Power and Hydrometric Bureau reports Canada’s water power resources could support 43 million horsepower for commercial installation. The current installation of about 6.13 million horsepower equals just over 14 percent of the recorded possibilities.
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Canada
Water Power and Hydrometric Bureau of
Department of the Interior
Elk Island Park Enclosed by Buffalo Proof Fence in Alberta
A historical note describes Elk Island National Park in Alberta surrounded by nine strand buffalo proof fencing spanning thirty four miles with sixteen foot fire guards around the perimeter. The text also includes unrelated dialogue snippets and names.
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Elk Island National Park
Alberta
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