Northern Air Trail Seen Through Canadian Arctic Routes
Parker Cramer and two crew members of the Antin Bowler arrive at The Pas after a wrecked flight from Port Burwell en route to Greenland. Cramer argues northern links will connect Europe and Asia via Canada with proper bases, noting Port Burwell lacked anchor facilities that doomed the Sikorsky.
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North America
Europe
Asia
Canada
Parker Cramer
Cramer
Greater Rockford
Pockford
Greenland
Pires
Pas
Chicago
Port Burwell
Acadia
Churchill
Safety In Flying How Safe Is It To Fly
Herbert Brucker argues that flying safety hinges on equipment and pilot prudence. He cites Canadian Light Aircraft clubs reporting 15 clubs with 2403 members, 25 357 flights, 812 400 miles flown, and 3 deaths, most during student flying.
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Herbert Brucker
Dusting Timber to Fight Hemlock Looper In India District
A 100 acre area in the Indian River District will be dusted with calcium arsenic by Western Canada Airways flying boat to halt damage from the hemlock looper caterpillar. If successful, the method will be expanded to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian River District
Western Canada Airways, Ltd
Insect Menace Seen Linked to Modern Transport
Entomologist Dr Charles T Brues of Harvard warns modern transport accelerates pest spread. He cites boll weevil, gypsy moth, corn borer and other insects now crossing oceans and continents, suggesting air travel and earlier Zeppelins could make local pests universal within decades.
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Charles T. Prues
Harvard Department of Economic
Made Trip On Alberta Cowboys Completes 600 Mile Journey
Jack Spence and Douglas Parker, western cowboys, rode 600 miles from Compeer Alberta to The Pas and on to Flin Flon with two Alberta bronchos. They left July 16 and covered 470 miles in 11 days facing bush country and muskegs but finished without major incident despite difficult terrain and parting with their horses.
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Alberta
Jack Spence
Douglas Parker
Pas
Compeer
Flin Flon
Plains
Spencer
Parker
Pas Tey
Flin Filion
Bow and Arrow Beat Golf Clubs in Nine Hole Duel
western golf pro William Thomson faced Chief Sitting Eagle of the Stonies in a contest using bow and arrow versus golf clubs. After nine holes on half the championship course, Sitting Eagle won four up, aided by his longer-reaching target. The event accompanies the Canadian Golfer tour starting in Toronto on August 12 for the Prince of Wales Trophy.
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William Thomson
Chief Sitting Eagle
Stonies
Sitting Eagle
Thomson
Toronto
Keep On Growing Wheat and Nature's Warnings
The piece argues against curtailing wheat growing and cites historical example of Joseph who secured surplus wheat to weather lean years. It asserts that farmers should continue planting despite calls for reduction and notes how nature can force shortages, making excess production prudent.
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Joseph
Egypt
Best Method Of Taking Honey Crop
Beekeepers use escape boards to remove honey with minimal hive disturbance. Bees pass through escapes but cannot return, preventing robbing and protecting brood and supers. Place above the lowest removable super, ensure no brood or gaps, and harvest ripe honey within 24 to 48 hours.
Should Start When Young in Canada Music Education
The piece argues that teaching children to love the best art forms, especially music, is essential. Schools should lead this effort as proper public agencies while individual efforts exist, noting Canada must embrace a national program to foster appreciation of music’s delights.
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Canada
Farm Loan Board chief tours New Brunswick lands
Hon. Dr. J. D. McLean former British Columbia premier and head of the federal Farm Loan Board completes his first inspection tour of New Brunswick. He says the province has farm lands equal to any in Canada. An old clerk jokes about a collection for the boss with two dimes offered.
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J. D. McLean
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Federal Farm Loan Board
Canada
Pocket handkerchief word tale shows its quirky evolution
The text traces the odd history of pocket handkerchief from kerchief meaning head covering to handkerchief and finally pocket handkerchief, noting how the term shifted from headwear to a small square kept in a pocket.
Assured Solitude In a Town Stage Scene
A barn storming troupe performs to a sparse crowd as a villain drags the heroine to the footlights and asks if they are alone. The gallery occupant cuts in saying not tonight but tomorrow night, promising an audience.
Western Steel Products Opens New Regina Plant
Western Steel Products Limited has completed and occupied a new plant built by Pool Construction Company of Regina in record time. Officials anticipate a possible further extension if the current progress remains rapid.
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Western Steel Products, Limited
Pool Construction Company
Regina
Compliment To the Dog and Goethe in One Tale
A column blends praise for a devoted dog Jane in Lord Birkenhead's story with reflections on dogs in literature. It contrasts polite devotion with Goethe’s quarrel over a poodle in Weimar Theatre and a German fancier’s maxim about kicking a dog after mistreatment.
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Loni Birkenhead
Cairn
Jane
Toby
Temple Bar
Goethe
Weimar
Carl August
Karsten
Newfoundland man walks world for forty thousand dollars
Andrew Robe M'Whyte, a Newfoundland based ex soldier and son of a Scots fisherman, is trekking 25 600 miles on foot with no lifts to win a 40 000 dollars wager. He travels with a tent and cooking gear and plans sea trips only as needed. He says he feels fit as a twenty year old and will continue the journey even if the bet is cancelled.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Andrew Robe M'Whyte
Newfoundland
Real Canadians questioned by US immigration agent claim
A Vancouver Sun correspondent reports a US immigration agent told him the only real Canadians are Indians. He notes the remark shows no courtesy and not the official U.S. stance, yet census takers define no one as a Canadian.
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The
Vancouver Sun
United States
Mitropa Ends Tips For Sleeper Cars In Europe
The Mitropa announces sleepers workers receive adequate wages and tips are abolished. A small fee from 6 to 48 cents per berth ticket will be added in lieu of tips, with notices on tickets stating that no tips are to be given.
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The
Mitropa
A Fine Sentiment Pat at the Banquet
Pat delivered a remark praising memory by saying the sweetest memories are recollections of things forgotten. The item notes Casey’s question at the banquet and mentions Los Angeles County having 50 air ports and landing fields.
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Pat
Casey
Mike
Los Angeles County
Canada loses ground in Britain trade says trade official
Canada’s share of Britain’s six month foreign trade shows no gain from 1928. Wheat exports fall, Argentina and Australia gain. bacon and ham shipments from Canada are far behind Denmark Netherlands United States. British butter disappears from listings while barley rises. Saskatchewan notes need for better market information and coordinated government action to boost exports.
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Canada
Great Britain
Harrison Watson
London
United States
United Kingdom
Australia
Britain
Denmark
Netherlands
Irish Free State
Dominion
W. Waldron
Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Newcomer Seeks Quiet Home to Practice Cornet
A Liberal newcomer tells a real estate agent he wants a house near town yet at least a half mile from other dwellings. The agent jokes that he seeks a simple life, but the man clarifies he wants space to practice the cornet.
Salmon shipments from Quebec to British Isles rise
A record shipment of 150000 pounds of River St. Lawrence salmon was sent from Quebec to the British Isles. The fish is frozen with a new process that preserves flavour. Weekly shipments of about 100000 pounds are anticipated to British markets.
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English Midlands
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Western Steel Products
Canadian National Hotel
Saskatoon
Canadian National Railways
John S. Archibald
Montreal
John Schofield
Archibald
Schofield
Ottawa
Halifax
Vancouver
World
Bet
Fisb
Hamburg
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