Movement to Route All Eastern Grain Through Canadian Ports
Halifax harbor officials led by Col. Phinney urge a united national campaign to reroute eastern grain shipments through Canadian ports. They argue reduced rates and ballast for a turn around, citing potential inland benefits and possible profitability for Canadian National Railway. Endorsements stream from Winnipeg to Vancouver journals and a 200-strong gathering backs the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Cail Earle CC
Phinney
Halifax Harbor Commission
Canada
St. John
Maritimes
Dominion
United States
Col. Phinney
W. H. Dennis
Halifax Herald
Vancouver
C.N.R
Movement
M. E. Nichols
Winnipeg Tribune
E. H. Macklin
Winnipeg Free Press
John M. Imrie
Edmonton Journal
J. H. Woods
Radio crooner to be heard on network every evening
A radio announcement warns listeners that a noted crooner will speak on a network each evening at a fixed hour. The amused quote from Gemutliche Sachse of Leipzig adds a humorous aside about bathing and progress.
New Rabbit Breed With Beaverlike Fur Shown
Dr. C. F. Friend announced a new rabbit breed after twelve years of work. The Rex Rabbit Breeders Federation founder described the Lepus Cuniculus variety as having fur color and texture like a beaver, developed from a French discovery and aided by Mendelian genetics. Additional work purports other fur types close to ermine, seal, and chinchilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Friend
Rex Rabbit Breeders Federation
Chicago
France
Friend
Government Rejects Manitoba Farm Plan
The federal government rejected a Manitoba plan to place selected families on farms as unemployment relief. In a letter to the deputy minister of public works, Harry Hereford, director of Dominion relief, stated the policy outline lacks federal approval and does not carry the required judgment.
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Manitoba
Harry Hereford
Dominion Relief
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Be Sure You're Right Then Go Ahead for Pedestrians
A cautious reminder notes that the old maxim about acting when sure may not apply to pedestrians as safety risks vary on streets and crossings. It emphasizes vigilance, proper crosswalk use, and awareness of turning vehicles for walkers.
Shetland Sheep Wool Blankets Shaped from Island Herd
The only Shetland sheep wool blankets in Canada were knit for Drs. Hugh and W J Stevenson from this year’s clip of the Londoners herd at Pond Mills stock farm. The uncoloured blankets keep the natural chocolate brown wool tone, with luxuriously soft fleecy texture. The Shetland breed, recently brought to Western Ontario, proves climate adaptable and profitable, producing a fine long wool clip. The wild sheep have a homing instinct and muttons are noted as excellent.
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Canada
Drs. Hugh
W. J. Stevenson
Pond Mills
Little Island
Ontario
Shetland
Drs. Stevenson
RCAF Planes Open Relief Routes to Prince Albert Camps
On December 4 the two RCAF aeroplanes landed at Prince Albert to load 350 pounds of relief supplies bound for Clearland Lake camp near the pine and spruce wilderness. Flight Lieutenant Carefoot and Flight Sergeant Winnie piloted the aircraft from the Ladner Lake base as weekly trips begin to supply multiple government camps in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C.A.F
Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert
Clearland Lake
Spruce
Boundary
Carefoot
Winnie
Ladder Lake
Orchard yields and cicada alias in common speech
The text notes that one hundred barrels of apples per acre make a profitable orchard and that the cicada is commonly called locust.
Native Canadian hardwoods deserve wider appreciation and use
A Ottawa Journal opinion argues Canadian native hardwoods such as birch maple and elm are equal or superior to imports. It cites low current harvesting rates, waste, and the potential for interior trim flooring and furniture, urging broader adoption and better forestry practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Ottawa Journal
Beryl and Bananas link in Bermuda travel tale
A travel sketch contrasts Bermuda’s blue green settings with modern touches like a diesel electric railway. It notes Canadian Pacific ships from New York, Hamilton Hotel’s grandeur, nearby Princess Hotel, and a growing Canadian tourist influx as winter playgoers seek island warmth and easy access.
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Bermuda
Canada
Beryl
New York
Duchess of Atholl
Hamilton Hotel
Ship
Princess Hotel
Silent sermon choice and a child’s quip in a Cologne funny page
A colorful tale of a man fleeing his hometown to enter ministry. He plans to change his sermon text after a chance encounter with a hometown resident. A comic exchange follows with a boy who says he is almost nine, noting his brother is three months younger.
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Lustige Kolner Zeitung
Cologne
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Gemutliche Sachse
Leipzig
London
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