Farm Income Levels in Canada Show Mixed Changes
Canada sees overall prosperity with farm incomes up in Ontario and Quebec but down in the Prairies. Saskatchewan and Alberta fall from 1949 to 1950 while British Columbia remains steady. wheat prices drop from 1.75 to 1.40 per bushel and frost and harvest delays reduce returns.
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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Praire
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Cdolumbia
Ously
Pioneer recalls hauling freight from Fort Garry to Fort Qu’Appelle
Mrs Eliza beth Daniels of Perigord Sask aged 109 recalls helping her husband haul freight by ox cart from Fort Garry Winnipeg to Fort Qu Appelle Sask about 87 years ago. She lives with daughter Mary Genaille in Perigord and has a 10 year old great great great grandchild. A howler monkey from Central and South America is reportedly audible at least two miles away under proper conditions.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Elizabeth Daniels
Perigord
Fort Garry
Winnipeg
Fort Qu’ Appelle
Mary Genaille
Kelvington
Central and
South America
More Tourist Cars Enter Canada In 1950
Ottawa reports that Canada welcomed 2,060,048 foreign cars in 1950, a 3.5 percent rise from 1949. Figures exclude repeat trips by summer residents and commuters, with Ontario leading at 1,236,290 followed by Quebec 374,245 and British Columbia 221,548.
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Ottawa
Canada
Bureau of Satistics
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
New Brunswick
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Yukon Territory
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Company Signs Prospecting Agreement on Saskatchewan Tract
Regina reports that a concession agreement for prospecting a 48 square mile area 90 miles northeast of Lac La Ronge was signed by Hudson Bay Exploration and Development and the Saskatchewan government. Resources Minister J H Brockelbank calls the district a brand new area with no nearby mines or claims.
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Regina
J. H. Brockelbank
Lac la Ronge
Hudson Bay Exploration and Development Company
Saskatchewan
Brockelbank
U.S. Population Rises to 153 Million
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company reports the national population has grown by nearly two million since the April census, reaching a total of 153,000,000. United States gains reflect ongoing demographic expansion across regions.
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New York
United States
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Cow Bossy Praised as Barnyard Philosopher by Manitoba Dean
Prof. J W G MacEwan dean of agriculture at Manitoba university lauds Bossy the cow as a key contributor to nutrition and economic stability at the Dairy Farmers of Canada banquet in Winnipeg. He warns of rising demand and predicts milk output must double by 1960 while meat rises 46 percent. Canada now produces about 17 billion pounds of milk annually.
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Winnipeg
J. W. G. MacEwan
Manitoba University
Dairy Farmers of Canada
Bossy
Dairy Farmers
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Red River
MacEwan
Dean
Peculiar Plant Survives Long Dry Spells
A sahuary cactus can absorb rainwater to sustain itself for one to four years, adapting to extended dry periods and extreme aridity.
Funny and Otherwise Wise and The Laughing World
A collection of quips and anecdotes themed around everyday folly and miscommunication. Jests cover applause as caterpillar echoes, farmer tax forms, deafness in rail travel, a separation plea, and a courtroom gag about a cruel husband.
Inflation and war economy warn by James Muir at RBC meeting
At The Royal Bank of Canada annual shareholders meeting James Muir warned inflation endangers Canadian democracy. He argued war armament costs must be met by curtailing peacetime demand and outlined three areas to cut: consumer durable goods, business material needs, and non military government spending.
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James Muir
Royal Bank of Canada
Muir
Royal Bank reports record assets and deposits in 1950
H Atkinson, General Manager, cites The Royal Bank of Canada 1950 annual results with assets surpassing 2.497 billion and deposits at 2.5375 billion the highest on record. Banknotes growth in Canada and abroad boosts 12,000 staff, 6953 branches, 61 foreign offices and profits up by 926,895.
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H. Atkinson
Royal Bank of Canada
Canada
Atkinson
West Indies
Central
South America
Income taxes as a double edged weapon in inflation fight
The piece argues that while higher income taxes can curb inflation by discouraging spending, they may also punish saving and threaten democracy. It calls for widening the tax base, cutting tax evasion, and exempting saving, including insurance premiums and savings bonds, to maintain equity and efficiency.
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Equity
Royal American Shows Win Five Prairie Fair Contracts
Royal American Shows have been awarded the contract for the midways at the five Class A fairs on the prairie circuit. The Western Canada association of exhibitions announced the award at its three day meeting. The sites are Brandon Saskatoon Regina Calgary and Edmonton with exhibition dates to be announced.
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Winnipeg
Prairies
Western Canada Association of Exhibitions
Western Canada
Brandon
Saskatoon
Regina
Calgary
Edmonton
POWERFUL GEYSER IN NEW ZEALAND CLOCKS 1500 FEET
The Rotorua district in New Zealand hosts the world’s most powerful geyser, reaching about 1,500 feet in height. The feature stands as a notable natural wonder attracting attention from scientists and visitors alike.
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Rotorua
New Zealand
Landmark To Be Torn Down In Minnedosa
Minnedosa's old town hall a tower topped landmark since 1883 will be torn down to make way for a store and office building. The building served as a guardhouse during the 1885 Riel rebellion and remains a historic fixture in the town.
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Minnedosa
Man
Average household dog responds to about 66 words
A study notes that the typical household dog replies to roughly 66 words. Researchers observed dogs adjusting to simple commands and routines, highlighting behavioral flexibility and training potential in domestic pets.
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Ft. Qu'Appelle
Peggy
Pops
Gregory Peck
Chuck Thurston
Spider
U.S
James Brahan
Vancouver
Victoria
Cayuga
Korea
Central Press
The
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