Farmers urged to cut costs and unite for better prices
Donald G. McKenzie of Manitoba urged Saskatchewan Grain Growers delegates to reduce production costs and push cooperative marketing to secure fair prices. He cited growth of U M and noted farmers must stay organized after Ottawa discussions to protect grain prices and Crow’s Nest Pass talks outcomes.
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Sacksioon
Cor Anduly
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Donald G. McKenzie
Calted Farmers of Manitoba
United Grain Growers, Ltd
U. M
McKenzie
Ottawa
Big Deal in B C Lumber Pulpwood Properties Sold
International Harvester Co announces acquisition of timber water power and pulpwood sites in British Columbia. Purchase valued around 6 million dollars with a controlling stake in the new Canadian Forest Products Limited formed from White Brothers Lumber Beaver Cove and more. Cyrus McCormick Jr. presides. Harvester to pursue development plans immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
International Harvester Company
British Columbia
White Brothers Lumber Company
Beaver Cove Lumber and Pulp and Paper Company
Consolidated and Reorganized
The
Canadian Forest Products. Limited
Harvester Company
Cyrus McCormick, Jr
New Corporation
Western
Canada
Saskatchewan House Prorogues Ends Thirteen Night Session
Saskatchewan House prorogues after disposing of the last batch of 72 public and nine private bills. Lieutenant Governor Newkinds prorogues the session after six hours of steady work, with members paring bills clause by clause and a final flurry of paper as the chamber clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Newkinds
House
Prince of Wales Horse Drops Dead During Hunt
London reports the Prince of Wales riding with the Velvoir Hounds at Melton Mowbray when his horse collapsed after a fence clearance. The Prince fell on his side with a slight bruise but suffered no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince of Wales
Melton- Mowbray
Velvoir
Toronto to Purchase Coal for City Operations
The Board of Control approved buying one thousand tons of Alberta coal for immediate use. The decision followed consultations with Ontario fuel concerns official J. A. Eiltis. The control panel intends to secure supplies to meet city needs without delay.
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Toronto
Alberta
Board of Control
Controlless
J. A. Eiltis
Ontario Fuel
Photograph Canada From Air Investigate Complaints About Canadian Apples
Royal Air Force and interior topographical survey teams photographed 47 700 square miles of Canadian territory this season. Manitoba and Western Ontario yielded 37 700 square miles of forest and mineral areas including Rideau Canal and Muskoka. Ontario areas near Minaki and Red Lake mapped. The Pas and Hudson Bay Railway sections photographed. additional views in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Apple arsenic claim debunked as Canada reports no contamination from domestic production with insecticide residues under investigation.
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Ontario
Rideau Canal
Rideau Lakes
Muskoka
Minaki
Red Lake
Manitoba
Pas
Hudson's Bay Railway
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Department of Agriculture
Otawa
Canada
J. H. Grisdale
Congestion Grows as Grain Embargo Binds Interior Elevators
Prairie wheat pools and United Grain Growers report severe congestion from the grain embargo. Thousands of loaded cars clog lake head terminal yards and all lines from Winnipeg to Fort William are packed with grain cars. Farm marketing continues as hundreds of interior elevators remain plugged. Over 10,000 cars held on Saskatchewan and Alberta sidings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Lakes
Pacific Coast
Prairie Wheat Pools
United Grain Growers, Limited
Lake-Head
Fort William
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prospects of Revival Highlight Thornton Speech in Duluth
Sir Henry Thornton, president of Canadian National Railways, told a 700 strong Duluth chamber gathering that signs point to a trade revival and business prosperity in the United States and Canada. He cited a likely banner year in 1926 if crops like last fall return, and shared European prospects from his tour of England and France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Thornton
Duluth
Minn
United States
Canada
Canadian National Railways
Chamber of Commerce
Sir Henry
Canadian Railway
Europe
England
France
Prince of Wales Urges Emigration to Dominions
The Prince of Wales urged closer Britain dominions cooperation on empire settlement at the Australian New Zealand luncheon club. He called for more well to do Britons to settle abroad as a career to relieve Old Country crowding and exploit dominion lands and potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
London
Great Britain
Dominions
Old Country
Prince
Australian Trade Treaty Sparks Ottawa Debate
The Australian trade treaty prompts House discussion on its effects on Canada’s alrying industry. Donald Sutherland of South Oxford plans to move that the treaty discriminates unfairly against Canadian agriculture and calls for immediate action to remove the discrimination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
German envoy to lead delegation at Geneva disarmament talks
Berlin reports Count Von Bernstorff former German ambassador to the United States will head the German delegation at the preliminary disarmament conference in Geneva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Geneva
Turkish Assembly adopts state monopoly laws in petroleum and sugar
Constantinople dispatch reports the Turkish National Assembly at Angora has adopted laws creating a state monopoly over petroleum and sugar trade. The move signals centralized control of key commodities and shifts in economic policy within the new regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Constantinople
Angora
Marketing Plan of Canada West Road to Success
Professor C R Fay of the University of Toronto urged cooperative marketing as the Western Canada model at the Saskatoon Saskatche wan Chain Growers convention. He cited Denmark Germany and England and noted Western Canada is developing similarly with gradual improvements in shipping and grain marketing to give farmers a fair profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada West
Saskatoon
Western Canada
C. R. Fay
University of Toronto
Saskatchewan
McPhail
Western
Canada
Railways Debate In Parliament Focuses On Consolidation
In Ottawa during the address debate, MPs discuss railway reform. W F MacLean advocates merging Canadian Pacific and Canadian National to end duplicated lines and enable a two ocean steamship service. C R McIntosh urges completing Hudson Bay Railway. John Evans blasts tariff as costly to Canadians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
House of Commons
W. F. MacLean
South York
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National Railways
C. R. McIntosh
North Battleford
Mr. MacLean
Hudson Bay
John Evans
Rosetown
Sask
Ottawa asserts strict observance of liquor export treaties
At a Toronto Ontario Prohibition Union meeting concerns were raised about liquor shipments from Canadian ports to the United States and the issuance of clearance papers. Hon. George H. Boivin, minister of customs, said the department watches for irregularities and notifies U.S. officers when a shipment is certified. He stressed that regulations and treaty obligations are being observed by the Dominion customs department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ontario Prohibition Union
Toronto
United States
Dominion Customs
George H. Boivin
Department of Customs
Minister of Customs
Boivin
Sleigh Dog Chases Wolf Near Kaministiquia
In Port Arthur Ontario Mrs. R Falshaw rode a toboggan loaded with provisions as her German police dog chased a wolf across the trail. The dog gained briefly before the wolf veered into the bush and vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Ont
Canadian Pacific clerk hailed for tram rescue
Joseph Tammaro, a clerk in the Investigation Department of the Canadian Pacific Railway, received a Royal Canadian Humane Association certificate for rescuing a woman from tram tracks on St. Catherine Street in July 1923. Brigadier E de B Panet presented the parchment, praising his gallantry and stating the department’s pride. Tammaro said he would repeat the act if needed, though he sprained his ankle during the rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Tammaro
Canadian Pacific Railway
Royal Canadian Humane Association
Windsor Street
Brigeneral E. de B. Panet
Department of Investigation
Tammaro
Mr. Tammaro
St. Catherine Street
London Italy Reach Agreement On Debt Settlement
An official statement says Count Volpi and Mr Churchill reached a complete agreement on Italian debt to Great Britain. The funding terms will be signed tomorrow with details to follow. The annuity may total 4,500,000 pounds yearly for 62 years, starting immediately, with possible first year relaxation. Italy renounces interest on 22 million pounds deposited with the Bank of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Italy
Count Volpi
Sinance
Churchill
Increase In Farm Products Edmonton 1925 Value Boost
Alberta's agricultural output for 1925 totals 256 million dollars, up about 40.6 million from 1924. Grain crops rise sharply to 149.6 million, while dairy products edge down to 23.0 million after a strong grain year. Deputy minister H A Craig presented figures to Alberta Dairymen's Association delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alberta
Department of Agriculture
H. A. Craig
Alberta Dairymen’s Association
Senate Urges U S Entry Into World Court Debate Widens
Washington reports the Senate has effectively agreed to join the World Court while reservations may kill participation. Proponents plan a push to bring the U S into the League of Nations after entry. Opponents led by Borah and Reed vow to press public sentiment and seek withdrawal if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
United States
Jrude
League of Nations
Borah
Reed
Missouri
Congress
Will Investigate Atmospheric Disturbances
Winnipeg scientists and electrical experts will form a committee to study recent atmospheric disturbances disrupting radio transmissions across the Dominion. The group plans to begin work this week, with findings attributed to solar activity that weakens long waves and broadens short waves, according to CKY's D P R Coates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Dominion
D. P. R. Coates
CKY Broadcasting Station
Bracken Outlines Manitoba Policy in Speech to Legislature
Premier John Bracken addressed the Manitoba legislature outlining plans for larger road and immigration spending, support for secondary industries in Winnipeg, and parallel development with primary industries. He proposed identifying vacant lands for settlement, coordinating with Ottawa on rust, and using Manitoba’s $128000 wheat board revenue for rust research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba
John Bracken
Bracken
Canada Wheat Board
Prince of Wales Fractures Collarbone in Hunt Mishap
The Prince of Wales fractured his left collarbone after being thrown from a horse while hunting with the Fernie hounds at Little Shelton. He returned to London for treatment. This marks his fifteenth riding accident since autumn 1920, with a prior broken collarbone in February 1924 near Leighton Buzzard during hunter training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester
Eng
Prince of Wales
Fernie Hounds
Little Shelton
London
Leighton Buzzard
Government May Cancel Proposal To Convert Coast Ships
A Colonial report from Ottawa notes BC pressure led the government to drop plans to convert coastwise Canadian Government Merchant Marine vessels from coal to oil burners. Earlier contracts for Prince Rupert ship work were halted amid BC objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
British Columbia
Prince Rupert
Prohibition Bureau Launched in Toronto
The Canadian prohibition bureau, planned by Rev. Ben Spence and others, aims to aid temperance workers and organizations in presenting the dry side of prohibition to Canadians. A meeting with prominent prohibitionists marked its launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Canadian Prohibition Bureau
Ben Spence
People of
Canada
Saskatchewan Grain Growers back Union of Canada
The 25th annual convention of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association voted overwhelmingly to amalgamate with the Farmers' Union of Canada after a brief debate and the presentation of a draft agreement for delegates to consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Farmers’ Union of Canada
St Goddard Wins 6 Mile Dog Derby in The Pas
Emil St Goddard triumphs in the $6 mile three day dog derby at The Pas with a time of 9 hours 27 minutes 12 seconds. Earl Brydes finishes a close second in 9 hours 29 minutes 22 seconds, while Harry Olen Sky places third just over 10 hours. Race average speed runs a little over 19 miles per hour.
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Emil St. Goddard
Earl Brydes
Harry Olensky
Rumors Hint at Succeeding Beatty as First Sea Lord
Persistent rumors in British naval circles say Admiral Sir Robert Keyes, who conceived the Zeebrugge raid, is slated to succeed Earl Beatty as first sea lord of the admiralty during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Robert Keyes
Zeebrugge
Earl Beatty
The
Admiralty
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B.C
International Harvester Co
Prorogues
Alberta Coal
Photograph Canada
Air
Air Force
U. S
Humane Society
C.P.R
U.S
Victoria
Agnes MacPhail
Progressive
Grey
Southeast
Miss MacPhail
Prohibition Bureau
St. Goddard
Dog Derby
Lord Beatty
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