Seed stock improvement urged at Saskatchewan talks
Prof Mapsey Champlin of the University of Saskatchewan urged continued work in field husbandry. He called for ongoing crop rotation study, testing new and old varieties, and breeding rust and blight resistant wheat with strong straw and milling quality. He cited Acme Koja Pentad and Kanned varieties as examples of existing tradeoffs.
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Saskatoon
Mapsey Champlin
University of Saskatchewan
Agricultural Societies Convention
Optimistic Outlook From Premier Bracken At Manitoba Meeting
Premier John Bracken told the Manitoba agricultural societies convention that conditions are better now than since the war. He cited Dawes reparations plan acceptance, stability in England and the U S, favorable exchange rates, and higher farmer purchasing power.
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John Bracken
Manitoba Agricultural Societies Convention
England
United States
Canada
Endorsed Trade Relations Proposal Touted in Georgetown
The commercial interests of British Guiana hosted a reception for Hance J. Logan M P Canadian commissioner to discuss closer trade ties with Canada. The invite from Premier King of Canada to send delegates to Ottawa for a joint conference in the spring was accepted.
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Georgetown
British Guiana
Hance J. Logan
M.P
Canada
Logan
King
Ottawa
Prince of Wales thanks CN R arrangements at St James
London William Phillips European manager of the Canadian National Railways received by the Prince of Wales at St James Palace. The Prince thanked him for the arrangements aiding his comfort on the CN R during his Dominion trip last autumn.
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London
William Phillips
Canadian National Railways
Prince of Wales
St. James’ Palace
C.N.R
Dominion
Berlin Grew as Stable Currency Attracts People
Since Userentenmark stabilized, Berlin sees rapid growth in 1924 with at least 42,86 Germans moving to the capital during the first nine months. The population increase reflects economic improvement and living conditions in the city.
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Berlin
Value Of Horticulture Winnipeg
Dean W. C. McKiffican of Manitoba Agricultural College spoke at the Manitoba Horticultural and Forestry Association meeting. He warned prairie farming often fails when profits are chased quickly and urged horticulture as a key to permanent, comfortable homes with home grown foods.
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Winnipeg
Prairies
W. C. McKiffican
Manitoba Agricutural College
Manitoba Horticultural and Forestry Association
Contemplating Western Branch Line Extensions in Parliament
The Canadian National Railway plans a branch line programme for the upcoming session. Western routes likely to be revived include projects rejected by the senate in May. Officials argue the lines will feed the national system and aid development and colonization. Sir Henry Thornton met with Hon. G. P. Graham to discuss the matter.
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Ottawa
Canadian National Railway
Senate
Henry Thornton
G. P. Graham
Native Indian Press Warns on Monkey Export Campaign
The Daily Telegraph in Calcutta reports native extremist papers oppose wholesale monkey export. The commentary predicts Hindu backlash as millions revere monkeys. It warns the government to forbid the practice to avoid severe consequences from public indignation.
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London
India
Daily Telegraph
Calieutta
Will Not Alter Rating Railway Commission Refuses Liquor Classification
Manitoba liquor board bid to reduce liquor classification was refused by the railway commission. The board’s judgment states the current classification stands unless conditions warrant change. The Canadian Freight Association in Winnipeg relayed the decision.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Liquor Commission
Railway Commission
Canadian Freight Association
Famine Report in Korea Widely Exaggerated by Officials
Government circles in Tokio and Seoul say the rumor that 3,006,000 people in Korea are famine stricken is greatly exaggerated. They acknowledge famine conditions from rice crop failure but emphasize adequate relief measures and a minimized depiction of suffering.
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Tokio
Seoul
Korea
Larger Annuity Proposed for Dr Chas Saunders
John Miller MP for Qu Appelle plans a resolution this session to grant Dr Charlie Saunders a $4,000 annual annuity. He says the current $1,200 retirement is utterly inadequate given the profits from Marquis wheat research and its widespread use.
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Ottawa
John Miller
Qu'Appelle
Charlie Saunders
Miller
Saunders
Grade Wheat for Milling Value In Saskatchewan Meeting
The Saskatchewan Field Husbandry Association passed a resolution urging a provincial agriculture department study into a milling value grading lab for wheat. Professor Manley Champlin warned against limits on elite seed acreage, noting a move to cap acreage at five acres and possible dissociation from the Canadian Seed Growers' Association.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Provincial Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan Field Husbandry Association
Canada to Lose Five Thousand Pounds Yearly Under Dawes Plan
Ottawa reports Canada will receive five thousand pounds sterling per year less from Dawes Plan annuities after a conference agreement. U S takes 2 percent of all payments. Official circles deem the settlement satisfactory for Canada despite unclear initial positions and complex cross-allocations.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Dominion
British Empire
Belgium
Italy
United Kingdom
Transfer Commission
Berlin
Coolness May Result From Soviet Policy Paris
Premier Herriot warned reporters that continued Soviet policy in France could bring a coolness between France and the Soviet Union. He noted Moscow received instructions from Jean Herrette, France's ambassador, and cited a speech by Zionvieff, head of the Third Internationale, guiding the French Communist party.
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Paris
France
Herriot
M. Herriot
Moscow
Jean Herrette
Russia
M. Zionvieff
Third Internationale
Saskatchewan move to curb share selling by Dominion firms
The Saskatchewan Legislature unanimously endorsed a resolution authorizing the Provincial Government to urge the Dominion Government to seek federal legislation. The aim is to grant provinces power to regulate and control the sale of shares of all companies within provincial borders.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Enderdo
Parliament of
Canada
Four Armenian villages destroyed by Ardahan earthquake
Four villages were destroyed and 140 people killed in an Ardahan earthquake. Two thousand six hundred residents are without homes as tremors continue intermittently and the temperature sits 22 degrees below zero in Trans-Caucasia.
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Caucasia
London
Ardahan
Constantinople
Regret over Canadian tariff opens Australia newsprint hope
In Melbourne the Canada Australia tariff treaty was ratified 35 to 7 but business circles grow less buoyant. The tariff board says Canada gains more immediate benefit with raisins and currants set for extensive trade, while Canada seeks access to Australia for news print.
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Melbourne
Australia
Canada
Tariff Board
King urges urgent federal works for national needs
Toronto reports Dr. J. H. King minister of public works told a delegation of city officials harbor commissioners and city MPs that only the most urgent federal improvements would be considered this year, despite many demands for betterment across the country.
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Toronto
J. H. King
Pariament
Bradley family from Retford emigrate to Saskatchewan
A large Bradley family from Retford Nottinghamshire migrates to Saskatchewan under the government scheme. The five member three generation farming clan joins the program with substantial farming experience.
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London
Bradley
Retford
Nottinghamshire
Saskatchewan
Chicago Bans Eating Raw Oysters In City
Corporation Counsel Buseh rules a fine can be imposed for eating raw oysters in Chicago. Health Commissioner Bindison says warning signs will be posted. State health department bans raw oyster consumption due to typhoid fever cases linked to bi valves.
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Chicago
Buseh
Bindeson
State Health Department
Canadian Potatoes Shipment Embargo Protested by Minister
Ottawa minister of agriculture Hon. W. R. Motherwell cable to the London high commissioner protesting any embargo on Canadian potato shipments and requesting official details on the matter.
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Ottawa
W. R .Motherwell
London
Canada
Malmoe Cattle Plague Hits Skaane Exports Halted
An outbreak of beef and mouth disease in Skaane Sweden has led to the slaughter of 10 000 cattle and losses near 2 000 000 dollars. Many prize breeding animals are affected and all cattle exports are banned.
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Malmoe
Sweden
Skaane
Wheat Crop Rise Reported for Australia
A cablegram from the International Institute of Agriculture Rome states Australia produced 162,000,000 bushels of wheat, up from 125,654,000 last year and 101,208,000 the five year average.
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Ottawa
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Australia
High Seed Standards At Saskatoon Seed Fair
Exhibits at the provincial seed fair in Saskatoon show exceptionally high standard and keen competition. Judges say some Marquis wheat on display surpassed the quality of international prize winning seed at Chicago.
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Saskatoon
Chicago
Population figures for Australian states and cities
Melbourne reports about six million people in Australia with a 2 percent annual rise. Sydney remains the largest city with a population around one million.
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Melbourne
Sydney
Imperial economic committee to reconstitute soon
The imperial economic committee will discuss improved marketing methods for Empire products in Great Britain. Canada may gain notably from trade expansion as a result of the proposal.
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Ottawa
Great Britain
Imperial Economic Committee
Canada
Anglo French Debt Conference Likely in Early 20th Century
A debt conference between Great Britain and France is reported to meet in February or March. The message emphasizes handling war debts as a bilateral matter between creditors and debtors rather than through a grand round table involving all nations.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Paria
Great Britain
United States
Teeth Found Buried in Ice Amid Fire Wreckage
A tenant displaced by a recent night fire in the Syndicate Block reports finding a complete set of false teeth encased in ice among the debris of his top floor suite. The discovery follows a blaze that leveled the unit days ago.
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Edmonton
Denver Chamber official dies in Longs Peak blizzard
Agnes Vaille, longtime Denver Chamber of Commerce secretary and daughter of F C Vaille, perished in a storm while attempting to rescue climber Herbert Sortland and others on Longs Peak. A search party, led by Sortland, battled blizzard conditions and five below zero temperatures with little hope of finding him alive.
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Denver
Cole
Long's Peak
Milas Agnes Vaille
Denver Chamber of Commerce
F C. Vaille
Herbert Sortland
Miss Vaille
Canada’s Financial Outlook At Commerce Bank Meeting
Sir John Aird president of the Canadian Bank of Commerce expressed cautious optimism for Canada's financial year. He noted fewer commercial failures, a great harvest, and improved farmer conditions, predicting gradual improvement that should not be long deferred.
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Toronto
John Aird
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Canada
John
Better Days for the Farmer At Saskatchewan Meeting
President N. B. Williams of Abernethy opened the annual Saskatchewan Agricultural Societies convention in Saskatoon. He urged diversifying farming, lower costs, strict contract observance, credit maintenance, and respect for authority as keys to Western farmers' business methods and financial recovery. He praised improved provincial finances and gradual shifts to less weather dependent farming. He noted economic conferences, calling one a controversial merry-go-round, but crediting the September talks with the government for clarifying issues.
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Saskatoon
Sask
N. B. Williams
Abernethy
Saskatchewan Agricultural Societies
Williams
Western
Canada
Lliams
New Lieutenant-Governor Appointed in Nova Scotia
Ottawa James Robson Douglas of Amherst Nova Scotia is named lieutenant governor succeeding Hon MacCallum Grant who has resigned. The appointment takes effect from the 21st of the month.
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Ottawa
James Robson Douglas
Amherst
N.S
Nova Scotia
MacCallum Grant
Mr. Douglas
Saskatchewan legislature pushes freight rate equalization
In Regina Allan Pickel moves a government resolution urging Saskatchewan to secure statutory provisions for nationwide freight rate equalization and equalize intra provincial rates. Chas McDonald and W G Baker back a revision plan replacing the Crow's Nest Pass deal with a statutory agreement to prevent excessive rates and ensure fairness across Western Canada.
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Regina
Allan TD. Pickel
Battleford
Saskatchewan
W. G. Baker
Moose Jaw
West
Crow’s Nest Pass
Western Canada
Canada
Canada Needs Population Says McGill Professor
Professor Stephen Leacock of McGill University urged Canada to attract British capital and workers to fuel economic integration of the empire. He spoke to the Canadian Club in St John New Brunswick arguing that only rapid expansion of population and capital could avert disaster and that independence talk hinders this effort.
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McGill
Dominion
St. John
N.B
Canada
Stephen Leacock
McGill University
Montreal
Canadian Club
South Africa Considers Separate Nationality Flag Bill
Pretoria reports the Union government plans a bill in Parliament to create a distinct South African nationality and flag. The bill would declare that becoming a British subject does not automatically grant South African citizenship.
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South Africa
London
Pretoria
Union of South Africa
Parasite Research Finds Wide Livestock Impact
A Saskatoon study at the new animal diseases laboratory shows parasites injure a larger share of young livestock than previously believed, underscoring the value of university research to farm industry.
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Saskatoon
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