Canadian tree seeds plant world wide with new forestry drive
The Natural Resources Intelligence Service reports Canadian conifer seeds are prized for hardiness and disease resistance and are grown extensively abroad. New Westminster hosts the largest seed plant, harvesting several tons of Douglas Fir, yellow pine, spruce, western hemlock, and cedar seeds for costed distribution within the British Empire. Canada presses reforestation with Quebec aiming to plant 3 million trees in 1928 and Ontario expanding permanent forests, urging federal and provincial support.
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Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Forestry E Service
British Columbia
New Westminster
British Empire
Canada
Quebec
Ontario
Saskatchewan Inspects Turkeys for Breeding Stock
Six field representatives of the provinces Agriculture Department completed an inspection of several hundred turkeys for breeding stock. About 500 birds were banded as approved, with a card index system listing owners and transfers. Saskatchewan approved turkey lists were shared with federal poultry promoters across Ontario to Alberta.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
W. A. Brown
Federal Poultry Division
Ontario
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Alberta
W. Waldron
Regina
Davidson
Penzance
Imperial
Richardson
Zeeandia
Laura
Saskatoon
Sheep shipments boost Cardston farmers profits
A new shipment of 442 lambs from Cardston yielded an average of 10 dollars per head for the farmers. Additional consignments include breeding ewes and a carload of Rambouillet rams, signaling a strong foothold for sheep in the district's mixed farming.
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Cardston
Seed Drill Survey Calls for Grain Seed Prep Reform
Saskatchewan officials report seed drill survey results by Hon. C. M. Hamilton show three of ten wheat samples grade No 1 with four grade No 2 and three rejected. Oats: 16 percent No 1 or No 2, 16 percent No 3, 68 percent rejected. Noxious weeds chiefly caused lower grades. cleaning machinery type matters less than grain pollution and operator skill. Room for improvement in seed grain preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
C. M. Hamilton
Field Crops Branch
Advertising as the Backbone of Trade
Ernest Tomowske, advertising specialist and former newspaper ad man, told the Advertising Club of Spokane that advertising supports business from local to national levels. He urged use of newspaper ads to bring buyers to stores, complemented by windows and billboards to extend reach.
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Ernest Tomowske
Advertising Club
Spokane
Washington
Tomowske
Youthful frock pattern shows new season style
The pattern No. 1696 features a scalloped lower edge two piece skirt, convertible collar, and dart fitted sleeves with cuffs. Available in sizes 16, 18, 20 years. size 18 requires 3 yards 39 inch or 2 1/3 yards 54 inch fabric. Pattern price 20 cents. Fashion Book offered at 10 cents.
Financial Times to publish Canadian supplement biannually
The Financial Times of London will issue a Canadian supplement every six months for three years. A travelling staff will report from Canada with market coverage and cable quotations. The inaugural forty page issue includes a foreword by Hon James Malcolm and articles on agriculture banking railways minerals industries and shipping. Toronto Globe.
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Financial Times
London
Dominion
James Malcolm
R. J. Barrett
Canada
United States
Toronto Globe
Trent Farm Sold to Mennonite Colony in Alberta
Northern Alberta reports the year’s largest farm land deal as the Trent Farm in Tofield District, encompassing 2641 acres, changes hands to a Mennonite colon y of eight families for more than 126000 dollars. Possession passes at the start of the year.
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Alberta
Trent Farm
Tofield
Character writes itself on a man's face with indelible ink
A man bears a lasting mark as a mysterious inscription appears on his face. The events unfold with investigators seeking the source of the ink and its origin, while local witnesses describe the unusual scene and its impact on the community.
Canadian Goes To Colombia Names Stock and McArthur in Farming Push
Fred Stock of Tavistock Ontario a livestock commissioner designate for Colombia and Kenneth McArthur of London Ontario both Guelph graduates join Dr. Santiago Abadia to reorganize Colombia agriculture. Ontario bred cattle shipped to Bogota and a 1 500 000 dollar budget outlined for the year.
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Fred Stock
Tavistock
Ontario
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Republic of Colombia
South America
Toronto
Santiago Abadia
Colombia
Abadia
Canada
Bogota
Dr. Abadia
South
Kenneth McArthur
London
Mr. McArthur
Washington Zernai
McArthur
Mr. Stock
Express Cargo Steamers For C P R From Glasgow Yard
The fourth of five 10 4 ton cargo steamers for the Atlantic service of the Canadian Pacific was launched at Barclay Curle in Glasgow. The Beaverhill was christened by Miss Mavis Gillies in a ceremony attended by CP officials. The fleet will reach five express cargo steamers capable of 14 knots, joining Beaverburn Beaverdale Beaverford and Beaverbrae for a weekly Canada Britain and Continent service. The 520 foot ships measure 61.5 feet by 27 feet draft, with 10060 tons deadweight and a 13,000 ton max draft if needed. powered by twin screws.
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Canadian Pacific
Great Britain
Canada
St. Lawrence
Canadian
Beaverburn
Beaverdale
Beaverford
Beaverbrae
Betting on Canadian tracks reveals modest rise
The Federal Department of Agriculture reports Canadian race track wagering for the just closed season at 47,915,828 dollars, up from 44,546,672 last year. Thirty four more racing days in 1927 and added wagers show growth without proving a broad spread of gambling among the people.
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Federal Department of Agriculture
The
Dominion
Britain
Mark
Montreal Gazette
Canadian cattle up in June survey despite exports
The June survey from the bureau of statistics shows 55,000 more milch cows and 54,000 more other cattle on Canadian farms than the previous June. Breeding kept pace as movements to the States continued. Milch cows rose to 3,831,191 from 2,594,311, while total other cattle increased from 4,731,688 to 5,277,927.
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Bureau of Statistics
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Champion movie fan keeps cinema faith through decades
An 85 year old Cherokee Indiana woman has not missed a picture in eight years, including Sundays, since 1919 she has watched 2,290 films. She braves cold and storms to reach the theatre, earning the title of globe’s champion movie fan. The cartoonish workplace joke shows a boss asking about overhead expense while a salesman explains it was an umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee
Indiana
Job prospect slips as rival yawns at end
A light exchange suggests the husband did not secure the position, as he yawns just as the decision would be announced. The tone hints at casual disappointment amid competing applicants and a waiting game.
Hope Is the Truth on a Man's Imagination
A fragment reflects belief in hope guiding a man’s inner vision and creative thinking. The line suggests optimism as a driver of imagination and future possibilities.
Blind Melrose operator trains senses to work
Mrs. Clara Raney, a Melrose Ohio telephone operator, lost her sight at 25 but trained her hands and ears to replace her eyes. At 62 she continues to work from 5 AM to midnight with lights on the switchboard as bells, never missing a connection. She plans to work for several more years.
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Clara Raney
Melrose
Ohio
Swiss Farmer Sells Cow After Price Dispute
A Swiss farmer rejected 1250 francs asking price for a cow but accepted 1200 with agreement that each of his children receive five francs. Meanwhile New Zealand builds boomed with more workers than any other industry. A White House sacraments value is listed at 22 million dollars yet tax exempt.
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New Zealand
White House
Washington
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Doctor of Divinity
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Winnipeg
Univn
McDermon Ave
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