UFA May Split With Council of Agriculture
Calgary report shows early severance talks between the United Farmers of Alberta and the Canadian Council of Agriculture. A substitute resolution urged delaying action as delegates debated the council’s value and potential reforms at the UFA convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.F.A
Council OF Agriculture
Calgary
United Farmers of Alberta
Canadian Coin of Agriculture
H. W Woxws
UFA
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Woodwaa
Duke of Richmond Dies After Brief Illness at Goodwood
Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, Duke of Richmond and Gordon and aide-de-camp to Queens Victoria and Edward and George, dies at Goodwood House Chichester. He was 2 years old, former MP, colonel in the Sussex Regiment, Lord Lieutenant of Elgin and Banff, chancellor of Aberdeen University since 1917, and served in the South African War.
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London
Charles Henry Gordon- Lennox
Duke of Richmond
Gordon
King George
Goodwood House
Chichester
Queen Victoria
King Edward
Sussex Regiment
Elgin and
Banff
Aberdeen University
Television link between London and New York claimed
J G Hutchinson of the Baird Television Company says a London to New York television link has been established. Before boarding the Aquitania for New York he announced six weeks of secret experiments and that contact with New York has been made several times, showing faces and hands though features were unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
J. G. Hutchinson
Baird Television Company
Aquitania
Optometrists Urge Canada adopts public safeguard law
Dr. Leo Mayer, president of the Association of Optometrists of America, told the Ontario Association that U S legislation banning unqualified eye care should be mirrored in Canada to protect the public and aid qualified opticians.
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Toronto
United States
Leo Mayer
Association of Optometrists of America
Ontario Association
Manitoba Field Crops Revenue Hits Over 120 Million
Manitoba receipts from field crops for the fiscal year ending April 30, 1927, exceed 120 million dollars, per the annual report of the Department of Agriculture presented to the legislature by Hon. A Prefontaine.
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Winnipeg
Province of
Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
A. Prefontaine
Spies Convicted in British Espionage Case
An Old Halley jury found two men guilty of trafficking in British official military secrets. William Thomas McCartney and George Hanson were sentenced to ten years penal servitude each. The prosecution portrayed them as leading a dangerous spy network aimed at aiding Soviet Russia and enemies of Great Britain. The Attorney General and Lord Chief Justice stressed the group acted for gain and halted activities before serious damage occurred.
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Lomton
Soviet Russia
Eatlety
Great Britain
Wiliid
Thomas McCartney
George Hanson
McCartney
Hogg
Sask Shorthorn Club Seeks Higher Prize Money at Summer Fairs
Delegates at the Sask Shorthorn Club meeting in Regina and Saskatoon urged increased prizes for Shorthorn cattle bred and owned in the province to attract small breeders to the summer fairs. Jorn Brandt was re elected president with A G Hopkins as vice president and Chas Harlton as secretary. The club reports growing numbers and rising interest, but no fall sale due to weather. Winnipeg government and police consider sending officers to England for Scotland Yard course.
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Regina
Saskatoon
Jorn Brandt
Edenwold
A. G. Hopkins
Surbiton
Chas Harlton
Belle Plaine
Beer By the Glass May Surface in Ontario Session
The Ontario Legislature will open in three weeks and The Toronto Star reports that beer by the glass could be a live issue at the session. The possible reform centers on sale permissions and regulatory considerations for taverns and public houses.
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Toronto
Ontario
Toronto Star
Western affairs loom in coming parliament session
Ottawa outlines major western matters to be dealt with in the next session. Key issues include Hudson's Bay Railway policy, Saskatchewan policing, Alberta and British Columbia boundary questions, and park boundary changes aimed at preserving scenic areas while leaving water powers and minerals to provinces. The Dominion plans to exclude certain resources from park areas and retain title to others, with resource return later. Ottawa seeks constitutional resolution and seeks to address British Columbia terms, noting equity over legal entitlement.
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Ottawa
Hudson's Bay Railway
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Frinic Columbia
Dominion
King
Brownlee
Privy Council
British Columbia
Justice Martin
Rumor Of UK General Election Circulates In London
Political circles in London discuss a rumor that the Conservative party plans a general election by year end. The Liberal and Labor parties respond by mobilizing, with each side urging readiness as campaigns prepare.
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London
Wider powers for veterans agency urged in Parliament
Ottawa minister Dr. J. Ho King plans to seek broader authority after Col. A T Hunter’s report on the Department of Soldiers' Civil Re establishment. The Globe notes regulations lack flexibility, causing hardship for veterans in Hamilton London Toronto Ottawa and Montreal.
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Toronto
A. T. Hunter
Department of Soldiers
Hamilton
London
Ottawa
Montreal
J. Ho King
Globe
Manitoba Adopts Immigration Scheme For Farm Labour
Manitoba will adopt the British boy immigration plan placing about 50 lads in the province this year. Hon A Prefontaine, Minister of Immigration, announced the scheme. Temporary placements will have boys trained at Manitoba Agricultural College to acclimate them to farm work.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
A. Prefontane
Manitoba Agricultural College
Ottawa Sets Fee for Private Bill Hearings in House
New ruling requires a parliamentary agent to pay 25 dollars and obtain the Speaker's express sanction before appearing to promote or oppose any private bill or petition. Nearly 30 such measures are on record, and proponents and antagonists alike outside the House must conform.
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Ottawa
House of Commons
Canadian Farmers Tour Europe In Marketing Study
The Canadian National Railways Farmers Marketing tour of Europe runs through January and February with over 40 Western Canada participants from 68 total. The party left Winnipeg and includes Ernest Raper, Herbert Scott, J. Haggerty, Stobert Johnston, Pd McConnell, W. J. Pelock, Wm. Guild, Parker Perry, J. Meacham, J. M. George, Arthur Fargey, George Ector, and Canadian National Railways officials. Missing in the photo are George Langley and D. W. Warner. Eastern delegates include H. S. Arkell and Walter Lea. tour covers Denmark, England, and Scotland.
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Canada
Canadian National Railways
Europe
Western Canada
Winniper
Ernest Raper
Victoria
British Columbia Dairymen's Association
Herbert Scott
District Agricult
Alberta
Sedgewick
Alta
J. Haggerty
Olds
Alia
Stobert Johnston
Westlock
Pd McConnell
Hamiota
Man
W. J. Pelock
Wm. Guild
Kemnay
Parker Perry
J. M. George
Peloraine
Arthur Fargey
la Riviere
George Ectho
Nor’-West Farmer
Winnipeg
Robert Johson
John Strachan
Winnipes
Ad J. & McGoowan
George Langley
Saskatchewan Grain Growers
Saskatchewan
D. W. Warner
M.P
Edmonton
8. S. Arkell
Walter Lea
Prince Edward Island
Denmark
England
Scotland
Liverpool Hosts Canadian Farmers Visit
The 48 hour visit by Canadian farmers to Liverpool Birkenhead and surrounding Mersey areas drew local interest. They were welcomed at the corn exchange by President Harker and at city hall by Miss Margaret Cleavans while Miss Cora Hind of Winnipeg spoke on the Dominion's resources.
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Liverpool
Birkenhead
Mersey River
Corn Exchange
Harker
Canada
Cora E. Hind
Winnipeg
P Dominion
Margaret Dleavans
Grain grading debated at UFA convention in Calgary
The United Farmers of Alberta debated grain grading with critics urging changes to moisture tests and contract grades. Two resolutions were rejected as J D Fraser and James Robinson explained existing Canada Grain Act standards amid questions on inspections and the handling of wheat from farm to export market.
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Calgary
United Farmers of Alberta
Canadian Board of Grain Commissioners
Canada
J. D. Fraser
Western Grain Inspection Division
James Robinson
Board of Grain Commissioners
Fraser
Mr. Fraser
British envoy in Ottawa eyed for imperial liaison role
In Ottawa this week Lord Amery outlined plans for a British representative in Ottawa to work closely with the Canadian government on imperial affairs. The move follows Imperial Conference discussions and would not replace the Governor-General but serve as a British liaison in the Dominion capital.
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Toronto
Amery
Great Britain
Dominions
Canada
London
South Africa
World Shortage Of Leather Affects Canadian Boots
S Roy Weaver of the Snoe Manufacturers Association of Canada says a global shortage of hides and leather amounts to near famine conditions for boot and shoe makers. He notes market forces beyond any country's control have driven prices up and that a 15 percent rise in boot costs is needed to cover costs. He adds no remedy exists except higher cattle production.
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Montreal
S. Roy Weaver
Snoe Manufacturers’ Association of Canada
United Farmers of Alberta reelects Hens Wise Wood president
In Calgary the United Farmers of Alberta unanimously reelected Hens Wise Wood as president for a third term amid no opposition. The United Farmer Women of Alberta also supported Mrs. R. B. Guan for another year as president.
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Calgary
Hens Wise Wood
United Farmers of Alberta
United Farmer Women of Alberta
R. B. Guan
U-F.ww.a
Man Falls Into Sewage Manhole During Snow Dumping
J Bernard a corporation employee in Quebec fell into a snow dump manhole and was swept through the city sewer system from the upper town to the lower town about a mile then dumped into the St Charles river. His injuries are not yet known.
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Quebec
Upper Town
Lower Town
St. Charles
J. Bernard
Corporation
Bernard
Petition to Incorporate York Town in Saskatchewan
Formal petition for the incorporation of York as a town or city in Saskatchewan has been submitted to Minister of Municipal Affairs J Uni ta. Signatories include Mayor s Stewart and Town Clerk F J Yl kington, with a $250 fee. The application goes to the Lieutenant-Governor in Council for consideration. Syracuse has had no smallpox deans in 37 years.
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Regina
York
Saskatcheway
J. Unita
S Stewart
F. J. Ylkington
Syracuse
N.Y
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Mr. Wood
World Safeguard Public
Britain
Scotland Yard
F. J. Stevenson
Ontario Provincial Corps
Pas
Cora Hind
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