Enthusiastic Talk Of Northern Air Trails By Adventurers
The Pas crew including Parker Cramer narrates the journey of the amphibian Antin Bowler from Chicago to Port Burwell and beyond. After a fog battle they reached Port Burwell on July 9 and later joined the Canadian hydrographic steamer Acada on July 28 bound for Churchill.
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Ada
Parker Cramer
Pas
Port Burwell
Green Cramer
Greater Rockford
Rockford
Greenland
Canada
Acada
Churchill
Europe
Cramer
Insects Spread by Modern Transport Worries Scientist
Dr Charles T Frue of Harvard's economics department warned of insect menace spreading via modern travel. He cited boll weevil Mediterranean fruit fly and beetles among pests, fearing future food shortages without better controls. He noted transport erases natural barriers enabling wider pest reach and discussed failed expedition due to lack of proper anchorage at Port Burwell.
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Charles T Frue
Harvard Department of Economic
Cold Springs
Tmeec
Safety In Flying Says It Depends On Craft And Pilot
Herbert Fucker argues in Reviews of Reviews July that flying is as safe as driving when using a safe aircraft and sane piloting. He cites Canadian Light Aircraft clubs reporting 15 clubs with 2,403 members, 95,357 flights, 124 hours, and 812,400 miles, with only three fatalities, largely during student flying.
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Herbert Fucker
Dusting 100 Acres of Indian River District Timber With Calcium Arsenic
A preliminary experiment will dust 100 acres in the Indian River District with calcium arsenic from a Western Canada Airways flying boat to halt hemlock looper damage to standing timber. If successful, the powder will be used extensively in the area.
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Indian River District
Western Canada Airways, Ltd
Midlands postal area faces 600 undeliverable packets daily
In a large English Midlands postal zone handling over four hundred thousand parcels daily, six hundred pieces cannot be delivered due to careless addressing. A wife remarks she could give away a shabby old suit, while the husband insists the suit is his for visits to the tax collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Midlands
Lustige Keimer Zeitung
Cologne
Made Trip On Alberta Cowboys Across Northern Bush
Jack Spence and Douglas Parker rode 600 miles from Compeer Alberta to The Pas then Flin Flon on Alberta bronchos arriving July 16 after 11 days 470 miles. They faced muskeg hardship but completed the journey without incident and parted from their horses.
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Alberta
Jack Spence
Douglas Parker
Pas
Compeer
Flin Flon
Plains
Spencer
Parker
Pas Tey
Flin Fion
Bow and Club Clash in Canadian Golfer Tour Duel
William Thomson a western golf pro faced Chief Sitting Eagle of the Stonies in a nine hole shootout using golf clubs for Thomson and a bow and arrow for Sitting Eagle. The Chief led four up after half a championship course as he could hole out from long range. The event took place ahead of the Prince of Wales Trophy leg beginning August 12 in Toronto as part of the Canadian Golfer tour.
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William Thomson
Chief Sitting Eagle
Stonies
Sitting Eagle
Thomson
Toronto
New Brunswick Farm Chief Praises Provincial Lands
Hon. Dr. J. D. McLean former Premier of British Columbia and head of the federal Farm Loan Board completed his first New Brunswick inspection trip. He said the province has farm lands equal to any in Canada.
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J. D. McLean
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Federal Farm Loan Board
Canada
Town Collection Sparks Dime Donation Exchange
An old clerk recalls a collection for the boss, while a new clerk offers two dimes as a contribution. The exchange captures a small office moment reflecting workplace humor and thrift.
Keep On Growing Wheat
The article argues against curtailing wheat acreage and cites historical and natural examples. It notes that fears of a poor season should prompt continued production, citing Joseph’s wheat Pool as an early example of stabilizing surplus to fund lean years and state needs.
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Joseph
Egypt
A Queer Word Pocket-handkerchief History
The piece traces the evolving term pocket handkerchief from kerchief to handkerchief to pocket handkerchief, noting its shifting meaning as a head covering carried in the hand and kept in a pocket.
Barnstormers Play Turned Tense in Small Town Hall
A small town screening drew a meagre crowd as a villain drags the heroine to the footlights and asks if they are alone. The gallery occupant answers that they will not be alone tonight but will be tomorrow night, adding a sharp note of suspense.
Best Method Of Taking Honey Crop
The method of removing the honey crop uses escape boards to minimize hive disturbance. Bees pass through escapes and cannot return, reducing robbing and keeping bees focused on work. Place boards above the desired removal level with no brood in supers, and ensure no gaps. If weather is favorable, supers can be removed within 24 to 48 hours with few bees remaining.
Compliments To The Dog And Goethe On Pet Devotion
A reflective piece discusses dog loyalty through Cairn Jane at banquets and Toby classics, notes Lord Birkenhead on a dog loving culture, contrasts with Goethe’s dispute over a stage poodle, and ends with a fancier’s quip on forgiving dogs. It blends literary history with canine loyalty themes.
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Lont Birkenhead
Cairn
Jane
Lord Birkenhead
Toby
Temple Bar
Goethe
Weimar
Carl August
Karsten
Should Start When Young in Music Education
The article argues for early music education to cultivate national appreciation. It stresses schools as the proper agency to teach children to love art, noting individual effort is good but insufficient without a broad national program. It highlights Canada's need to recognize music's role in cultural development.
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Canada
Ex-Soldier Walks World 25,600 Miles for 40 Thousand
Andrew Robe M'Whyte, a 43 year old former soldier, is walking solo around the world from Glasgow to Newfoundland and back. He must travel by foot, fund himself, and never accept a ride, aside from sea voyages. He carries a tent and cooking gear and plans thousands more miles, driven by a $40,000 wager.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Andrew Robe M’whyte
Newfoundland
Canada Britain trade shows slight dip in six months
Canada’s share of Britain’s foreign trade during the first six months of the year is described as slightly disappointing by Canadian Trade Commissioner Harrison Watson. Wheat exports to the U K fell for Canada and the United States, offset by gains from Argentina and Australia. Canada’s bacon and butter shipments remain weak, while barley exports rise and oats exceed other nations. SAS Saskatchewan notes effort to boost market data for British demand and urges higher producer outreach.
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Canada
Great Britain
Harrison Watson
London
United States
United Kingdom
Australia
Britain
Argentine
Denmark
Netherlands
Irish Free State
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Western Steel Products New Plant Occupied After Rapid Build
Western Steel Products Limited has completed and occupied a new plant erected by Pool Construction Company of Regina. Officials foresee a possible extension soon if current progress continues.
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Western Steel Products, Limited
Pool Construction Company
Regina
Real Canadians defined by US census takers remark
A Vancouver Sun correspondent reports a US immigration agent claimed real Canadians are Indians. The claim shows zero courtesy and not official US attitude, yet the census counts may classify anyone as Canadian.
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The
Vancouver Sun
United States
Tip Free Sleeping Cars Introduced by Mitropa
Mitropa announces employees in its sleepers receive adequate wages and tips are abolished. A small fee in leu replaces tips, ranging from 6 to 48 cents by class, will be added to berth ticket prices and tickets will note that no tips are to be given.
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The
Mitropa
A Fine Sentiment At The Banquet
Casey recalled Pat's remark from the banquet last night. Pat shared that the sweetest memories in life come from things forgotten, a sentiment that lingered with the attendees.
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Pat
Casey
Mike
Los Angeles County Operates Fifty Air Ports and Fields
The report states Los Angeles County runs fifty air ports and landing fields, detailing their distribution across the region and noting their roles in local transportation.
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Los Angeles County
A Newcomer Chooses Quiet Distance Near Town
A Liberal newcomer tells a real estate agent he wants a house near town yet at least half a mile from any other dwelling. The agent jokes about a simple life while the man clarifies his goal is to practice on the cornet.
Canadian Salmon Shipments Reach British Isles
A record 150000 pounds of River St Lawrence salmon were sent from Quebec to the British Isles. The salmon is frozen by a new process that preserves flavor and weekly shipments of about 100000 pounds are planned for British markets.
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Northern Air Trail
Uatir
Bowter
Entomelogiat
P.v
World
Bet
Western Steel Products
Canadian National Hotel
Saskatoon
John S. Archibald
Montreal
Canadian National Railways
Halifax
Archief Canada
John Schofield
Archibald
Mr. Schofield
Eau Laurier
Ottawa
Canadian National Rail
England
Hamburg
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