Mass Buying Plan Urged for Farmers in Ontario
William Irvine MP urged farmers at the United Farmers of Ontario banquet to create a national trading agency. The plan would unite farm pools to mass buy and sell, lower costs, and raise Canada's agricultural standing. He favored a universal pool to regulate grain prices, praising existing Canadian pools while urging continued cooperation.
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Toronto
Ont
William Irvine
Wetaskiwin
Alberta
United Farmers of Ontario
Canada
Irvine
Dublin Dail Approves London Naval Treaty Pledge
The Dail Eireann backed the London naval treaty after the Senate and urged ratification of the instrument signed by Great Britain the United States and Japan in London in the spring. Sean O O Kelly opposed the move saying it shifts control of the sea but Ireland need not fear as the United States is a friend.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Dail Eireann
Senate
Great Britain
United States
Japan
London
England
Sean O. O'Kelly
Eamon de Valera
Britain
Ireland
Manitoba and Ontario stock men sweep prizes at winter fair
Winners emerged as R. M. Smith of Brandon Manitoba captured the market cattle championship at the Ontario provincial winter fair. George Tait of Warren Manitoba took the Dominion Government special for the best three finished steers under 1,050 pounds owned by one exhibitor. The reserve championship went to J. J. and G. A. Parkinson of Guelph.
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Guelph
Ont
Manitoba
Ontario
R. M. Smith
Brandon
Man
George Tait
Warren
J. J
G. A. Parkinson
Domesticity on Farm at Ontario Farmers’ Convention
Mrs J Alex Wallace of Simcoe told United Farmers of Ontario delegates that the farm provides the ideal background for a successful marriage. She claimed women on farms are true partners to their husbands and joked she can nearly always tell where her husband is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
J. Alex Wallace
Simcoe
United Farmers of Ontario
Exams to be Held Here London England
At the request of the Canadian Medical Association the Royal College of Surgeons has decided to hold its primary examinations for fellowship in Canada next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Canadian Medical Association
Royal College of Surgeons
Canada
King Attends Oslo Ceremony in Norway
King attends ceremonial event in Oslo with notable figures including former United States Secretary of Frank B. Kellogg. The gathering highlights diplomatic ties and honors past international service.
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Oslo
Norway
Frank B. Kellogg
United States
Five Saskatchewan Resource Districts Proposed by Natural Resources
Major John Barnett announces the creation of five resource districts to supersede the Dominion Government j lands branches. Offices will be in Regina Prince Albert Moose Jaw and district superintendents to oversee operations. Legislation at the January session will implement provincial acts including Lands Mines Forests and Water Rights.
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Regina
Sask
Jlands
Dominion
Department of Natural Resources
Saskatchewan
John Barnett
Canadian Radio League Established in Ottawa
The Canadian Radio League formed in Ottawa with Graham Spry as temporary chairman and Allan Plaunt as secretary. It aims to promote Canada's radio interests and to create a national broadcasting company that functions as a private enterprise and a public utility to ensure Canadians can hear Canadian programs.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Canadian Radio League
Graham Spry
Allan Plaunt
Radio League
Imperial Conference labeled economic failure by Smuts
General Jan Smuts, former prime minister and leader of the opposition in the South African parliament, called the Imperial Conference a complete economic failure at the South African party congress. He said it ended in disillusionment for the commonwealth nations and doubted its success.
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Bloemfontein
South Africa
Jan Christian Smuts
Commonwealth of Nations
South African Party
Will Not Raise Shoe Prices At Canadian Convention
Canadian shoe manufacturers at the 12th annual Shoe Manufacturers' Association of Canada convention pledge not to raise shoe prices due to the new tariff. They vow to maintain quality and support government Bankruptcy Act revisions. John T. Tebutt of Three Rivers was re-elected president.
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Montreal
Shoe Manufacturers’ Association of Canada
Canada
John T. Tebutt
Three Rivers, Quc
Alberta's seventh legislature to open January 29
Premier Brownlee announced the seventh Alberta legislature will convene on January 29 in Edmonton. The session will address provincial affairs and government plans as the new assembly takes office.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Province of
Brownlee
Famous Winnipeg Singer Watkin Mills Dies in Toronto
Renowned basso Watkin-Mills, who lived in Winnipeg from 1917 to 1926, died December 10 in Toronto after months of ill health. He sang across Canada and at royal events including coronations of King George and Queen Victoria. His widow, Mrs Watkin-Mills, travels from Los Angeles to attend the funeral in Toronto on Friday December 12. Born in Painswick England, he was 74.
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Winnipeg
R. Watkin-Mills
Toronto
Watkin-Mills
Canada
George
King Edward
Victoria
Los Angeles
Painswick
Gloucestershire
England
Berlin Bars Demonstrations Amid Protests
Berlin police chief Grezinski bars all public demonstrations in the city in response to disturbances by fascist contingents. The decree forbids gatherings by political organizations and warns crowds will be broken up by force.
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Berlin
Germany
Grezinski
Captain Burke Dies In Yukon Wilderness After Rescue
Captain E J A Burke world war airman perished from exposure on November 20 in the Yukon northern wilds. Companions Emil Kading and Robert Marten were rescued December 7 after days of extreme exhaustion. Pilot W L Wasson led the search and brought news to White Horse on December 10, while Burke’s body remains with the survivors’ camp pending retrieval.
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White Horse
Yukon
E. J. A. Burke
Canada
Northland
Emil Kading
Vancouver
Robert Marten
Atlin Prospector
British Columbia
W. L. Wasson
Burke
Kading
Marten
Wasson
Joe Walsh
Walsh
Liard River
Wheat Situation Prompts Ottawa Meetings Over Minimum Price
Western provincial governments plan talks with the prime minister as letters from Saskatchewan wheat pools press for a guaranteed 70 cent per bushel minimum for No 1 Northern at Fort William. Parliament alone would fix such a minimum under the constitution.
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Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Western Provinces
Saskatchewan
Fort William
Christmas Seal Sale Best Wishes From Government House
Government House Ottawa sends warm wishes as Patron and Patroness of the Canadian Tuberculosis Association for the success of the Christmas Seal Sale. They praise nationwide efforts to combat TB and health as the nation’s foundation, urging continued public spirit and thanking volunteers for their past and future fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Tuberculosis Association
Britain weighs five year capital punishment experiment
Britain may abolish capital punishment for a five year experimental period if the House of Commons committee on capital punishment accepts the report. The main feature is a proposed temporary abolition as an experiment.
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London
England
Britain
House of Commons
Committee On
Carnival At The Pas Sets 200 Mile Nonstop Dog Derby
The Pas citizens met December 9 to finalize plans for the winter carnival and the 200 mile non stop dog race from The Pas to Flin Flon and back. Dr. P. C. Robertson was re elected president. Expected mushers include Emil St Godard Earl Brydges and Leonhard Sep bala with the derby likely in early March after the Quebec event ending February 21.
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Pas
Man
Flin Fion
P. C. Robertson
Emil St. Godard
Earl Brydges
Leonhard Sepbala
Quebec
Dollar Wheat Values Across Canada Highlight British Columbia Prices
Professor E C Hope of the University of Saskatchewan notes some Canadian farms still get over a dollar per bushel for wheat. His brother A C Hope in the Fraser Valley BC earned a bit above a dollar on soft wheat from 40 acres sold to local poultry raisers and dairymen. He cites high domestic freight rates in British Columbia as the reason for elevated grain prices there.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Canada
E. C. Hope
Department of Farm Management
University of Saskatchewan
Hope
A. C. Hope
Lower
Fraser Valley
British Columbia
Soviets Launch Campaign Against Christmas
The all union society of militant atheists announced a mobilization of thousands of professors teachers lecturers and students to educate the public about Christmas as a snare and a delusion. On Christmas night theatres and clubs will offer extra entertainment to draw people away from church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Russia
All-Union Society of Militant Atheists
Wrigley Co Plans Wheat Investment Fund in West
William Wrigley Jr. Co announces a wheat investment fund to buy and hold 1,000,000 bushels of Canadian wheat in exchange for its products. F. A. Ross says Western Canada will be paid in kind and the plan may relieve the region’s credit strain while keeping resources in the West.
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Toronto
William Wrigley, Jr
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
F. A. Ross
Col. Ross
Western Canada
West
Churchill Criticizes Indian Parley Causing Debate
London reports Rt. Hon. Winster Churchill voices opposition to immediate government policy on India. His stance provokes questions about Conservative support among delegates at the Indian round-table conference. Ramsay MacDonald mediates as talks continue with no settlement yet reached.
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London
England
Winstee Churchill
India
Churchill
Britain
Mr. Churchill
Ramsay MacDonald
Downing Street
World Wheat Organization Visions from Australia Visit
Hon Parker Maloney Australian minister of markets and exports discussed with Canadian Press the distant prospect of a world wheat sellers organization. He met Alexander Legge and Secretary Lamont to learn how the United States organized farmers and agribusiness.
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Washington, D.C
Parker Maloney
Maloney
Alexander Legge
Federal Farm Board
Lamont
Planes For Training Purposes At Camp Borden
Ottawa officials confirm a London report that De Havilland will supply ten Puss moth aircraft for about 6000 dollars each. The planes will be used this winter at Camp Borden for pilot training in blind flying courses.
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Ottawa
Ont
Department of National Defence
London
England
de Haviland Aircraft Co
Camp Borden
Prince of Wales speaks Spanish at Argentine Club
The Prince of Wales, studying Spanish ahead of a South American visit, addressed the Argentine Club in fluent Spanish and English. He praised Argentine ambassador Don Evaristo Uriburu for mastering English during his stay, saying he should respond in Spanish.
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London
England
Prince of Wales
South America
Don Evaristo Uriburu
Prince Robert Arrives for Pacific Coast Service
Halifax welcomes the new liner Prince Robert from Liverpool under Captain S. Cameron. The Canadian skipper reports the vessel ideal for Pacific coastal runs after crossing the Atlantic via the Azores.
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Halifax
N.S
Prince Robert
Liverpool
England
S. Cameron
Atlantic
Azores
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Wrigley CO
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