Fur farming to become Western Canada’s recognized industry
Western Canada is urged toward fur farming as a stable industry with prairie lands ready for lease at a penny to a dollar per acre. Muskrat and beaver farming are highlighted as growing sectors, with BC already leading and Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba awaiting land transfers for large scale ranching. Furs add value to annual revenues, with muskrat pelts selling up to 2.70 and rabbits newly turned into profit through tanning advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Western Canada
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
British Columbia
Prairie Sisters
Columbia-Kootenay
Union
Kelowna
Columbia Valley Ranches Limited
Kootenay Central
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Western
Winnipeg
Canadian hospitality praised by visiting leaders in Victoria Times
A Barrow on Humber deputy town clerk and a Manville Alberta farmer cite warm Canadian welcome. J W Chadwick says Canada is sociable and kind, while R H Hodgson recalls a generous reception and good crop prospects after moving to Manville. The Times notes widespread praise for Canadian hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Chadwick
Barrow-on- Furness
England
Canada
R. H. Hodgson
Manville
Alberta
Dominion
London
Victoria Times
Park wildlife in Canada grows fearless around towns
Wildlife conservation measures across National Parks of Canada have made wild animals less wary of humans. It is common to meet deer in Banff townsite and Rocky Mountain sheep grazing along park highways, undisturbed by passing vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Banff
Rocky Mountains Park
Alberta
Rocky Mountain
Uncle Ezra and Eben Light Jokes Over Graduation
Uncle Ezra notes the boy graduated from the Agricultural College as he jokes about planting and raising. Uncle Eben confirms with a playful quip about the table and a growing moustache.
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Ezra
the Agricultural College
Eben
Pursuit of Peace Sparks Global Readiness to Fight
Quoted thoughts reflect a global tension where nations claim longing for peace yet prepare for confrontation. The text contrasts hopeful sentiment with a readiness to engage in conflict, implying geopolitical strain and the paradox of seeking harmony through force.
Herman Trelle Continues Grain Show Success at Regina
Alberta farmer Herman Trelle of Wembley Peace River District adds more honors at the International Grain Show held with the Regina Exhibition. He won with Marquis wheat weighing 68 pounds to the bushel and displayed Mystery wheat, a cross of Marquis and Reward, noted for early maturity and hardiness. Trelle, a Kendrick Idaho native and University of Alberta graduate, previously earned top titles at the International Grain and Hay Show.
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Herman Trelle
Wembley
Peace River District
Alberta
Regina
Trelle
Marquis
Ottawa
Kendrick
Idaho
Canada
University of Alberta
U.S. Tariff Talk Follows Massey Push For Cattle Reform
Hon. Vincent Massey, Canadian minister to Washington, aids a tariff discussion by backing a U S Tariff Board inquiry into western Canadian cattle costs. Chicago traders see the move as a prelude to tariff changes, arguing current rates hurt American stock raisers while penalizing Canadian exporters.
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Vincent Massey
Washington
Chicago
United States Tariff Board
Western Canada
Taking Care Of Silo And Safety Signs Discussed
The article notes silos weaken in heat as staves shrink and hoops lengthen prompting two precautions: tighten lugs near the chute and, if time allows, seal wood with linseed oil or paint to prevent swelling. It also mentions creosote as cheaper but possibly tainting silage and cites Paris police considering illustrated pedestrian crossing signs for safety first.
Sunday Morn Change as Prices Press Records
The Kitchener Record notes that today prices leave little need for change except on Sunday morning when a rare moment arises to ask for a quarter.
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Kitchener Record
Daughters of the Empire Offer Two 200 Bursaries in Quebec Agriculture
The Quebec provincial chapter of the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire will award two 200 bursaries for agriculture starting in 1928 1929. One goes to Macdonald College and the other to St Anne de la Procatiere agricultural college. The awards target second year degree students with top final exam marks in agriculture. Both colleges offer short courses but the scholarships focus on thorough professional study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
Macdonald College
St. Anne de la Procatiere
Daughters of the Empire
Fall ploughing sod for corn on weedy land
The Experimental Farm Ottawa recommends ploughing sod for corn as soon as hay is removed, especially on weedy land. Do frequent cultivation after ploughing until late October, then plough again and leave rough for winter. Second ploughing is autumnal for clay soils. spring possible for light soils.
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Ottawa
Dominion Field Husbandman
Department of Agriculture
Apple Crop Promises 12 Percent Gain This Year
The Dominion's Department of Agriculture forecasts a 12 percent higher commercial apple crop this year at 3,157,360 barrels versus 2,810,600 last year. The gain is mainly from British Columbia with an estimate of 1,483,200 barrels, up from 1,079,500 in 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Department of Agriculture
Blood Circulation Time Measured At Arm to Arm
A medical note states the average time for blood to travel from one arm to the other is 18 seconds. It completes a round trip about three and a third times every minute.
One-Piece Junior Miss Frock Pattern No 1303
The pattern showcases a smart one piece frock with inverted centre-front plait and chic vestee. Sizes 6 to 14 years available. size 8 uses 24 yards of 32 inch fabric or 2 1 2 yards of 39 inch. Pattern price 25 cents. Fashion Book price 10 cents.
Canadian West Emerges As Prime Ranching Heart Of North America
The article notes the West as a leading ranching region with 5 000 000+ acres of leased range land in Saskatchewan and Alberta, over 6 000 000 acres of leases in British Columbia, and new 21 year lease rights. It highlights Canada’s rising tobacco production and export growth while detailing federal and private efforts to expand cattle and horse herds into modern ranching operations.
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Nels T. Nelson
B.S.A
Dr. Nelson
Windsor
Connecticut
U.S.A
University of Wisconsin
Johnson
United States
Nelson
Canada
Canadian Pacific
British Isles
Japan
Alberta
Bulletin
Saskatchewan
Aee
British Columbia
Department of the Interior
Canadian West
Peace River
Pacific Coast
British Immigrant Farm Settlers Arrive in Prince Albert
Eleven British boys and young men, part of a group of 100 emigrants, landed in Prince Albert and were placed with the land settlement board. The board will record each man for five years. They arrive well equipped after completing instruction at Brandon or Claydon farm colleges in England.
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Old Country
Prince Albert
Land Settlement Board
Settlement Board
England
Brandon
Claydon Farm
Canada
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
A Winnipeg notice from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 173 McDermot Ave outlines how to order sewing patterns. The item lists contact details and steps to obtain various pattern designs through mail or pickup.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Crown Fire Ranger Keeps Watch From Mount Cartier Station
The highest official in British Columbia sits at a lookout on Mount Cartier in the Revelstoke District 9 000 feet up. He draws water from snow even in summer and guards 130 000 000 000 feet of timber in his area.
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British Columbia
Mount Cartier
Revelstoke
Racing Ages Use January Birth Rule for Horses
In horse racing age is counted from January of the birth year. A horse born in December is officially a year old the following January, even if only four months have passed. This rule affects age classifications and eligibility in races.
Record Sleep Himself: French Woman Seventeen Years
An old report claims a French woman known as the sleep er of Themelles slept for seventeen years after a mental shock. The item mentions a humorous aside about consolation and a quote attributed to Pele Mele in Paris.
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Themelles
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Sondagsnisse- Strix
Stockholm
Old Land
U.S
Paris
Daughters of Empire
John Henry Mears
C. D. B. Collyer
West
Pele Mele
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