Pending Completion of Hudson Bay Railway Sparks Mining Interest
The Hudson Bay Railway nears completion and better service spurs north shore exploration. Prospectors eye the area north of Churchill with several parties quietly surveying promising tracts as officials caution limited access north of Mile 412. Rumors of native silver in the Hodgson Bay triangle spur renewed interest and the possibility of a new silver boom near York Factory.
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Hudson Bay Railway
Hudson Bay
Claire
Churchill
Pas
Hodgson's Bay
God's River
Oxford Lake
York Factory
Mystic Triangle
Power Resources Of Manitoba Power potential and returns
Manitoba's power resources are estimated at 5,000,000 hp with 308,000 hp in operation. It claims 72 percent of Prairie Provinces water power. Winnipeg River sites could serve 2.5 million residents and 300,000 industrial workers, yielding products worth about a billion dollars annually.
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Manitoba
Prairie Provinces
Winnipeg River
Winnipeg
Paris University enrolls 65,980 students this year
Registration figures for the University of Paris show a total of 65,980 students, up 2,500 from the previous scholastic year. Authorities plan large outlays for additional lecture halls study rooms and laboratories to accommodate growth.
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University of Paris
Husband Reflects on Wrongdoing After Party Reveal
A conversation unfolds as a wife questions her husband's behavior after a party. He admits it was wrong and asks for specifics, seeking to understand what he did wrong while reflecting on his actions.
Marconi’s Light Fades as Power Cuts Hit Milan Lamps
In Milan Guerin Meschino reports residents lamenting a citywide power cut. The electricity supplier cuts supply causing darkened streets and anxious calls for restored current.
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Signor Marconi
Guerin Meschino
Milan
Rhode Island Red Leads Canadas Egg Laying Contest Stand
Dominion Experimental Farm Ottawa reports a 27 percent rise over last year and 36 percent over 1928 for the egg laying contest. Thirty-third week shows 33 pens at or above fifty eggs, led by 21 White Leghorns among them. a Rhode Island Red leads individual layers with a seven point edge on the field as heavier weight favors the winner.
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Dominion Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
Lancashire sisters head for Pekisko to begin ranch work
Doris and Muriel Howe arrived in Canada aboard the Duchess of York en route to Alberta to work on the F. P. Ranch. They expect clerical or housework duties and plan to reunite with their brother traveling from Saskatoon. Doris previously worked in a Blackpool grocery office and Muriel in Blackpool public library.
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Lancashire
Canada
Canadian Pacific
Duchess of York
Pekisko
Alberta
E.P
Doris
Muriel Howe
Carlyle
Prince of Wales’ Ranch
Saskatoon
Blackpool
Muriel
Fruit Crop Prospects for 1930 Report
The June 1 crop report No 2 from the Department of Agriculture forecasts a total fruit crop near 1929 levels. Cherries and plums lead gains of 9 to 34 percent, with peaches pears and grapes also higher. Apples appear promising, with total yield near or just above the five year average of 3,178,124 barrels.
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Department of Agriculture
British Columbia Canned Salmon Shipments Reach 1.21 Million Cases
In 1929 Vancouver produced 1,213,697 cases of 48 pounds each for export. Australian buyers led orders, followed by France and the British Isles. Thirty countries purchased BC canned salmon from exporters last year.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
Canada
Pacific Coast
France
British Isles
Gasoline usage hints at steady consumer activity in 1929 figures
March consumption across forty-three states reaches 26,000,000 gallons daily, up 7.1 percent from March 1929. The rise is cited as evidence that hard times and reduced purchasing power are not evident in the figures.
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The
Union
Postwomen Delivering Mail Across England Count Surpasses
A report notes that upwards of 1,500 postwomen are delivering mail in various parts of England, highlighting broader staffing needs and regional distribution of the postal workforce.
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England
London Directory Names Some Quirky Entries
The London city directory lists odd names including Gotobed My Whiff Ohno Cops and Looney among its entries, reflecting a mix of unusual surnames and personal names in the index.
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London
Gotobed
Whiff, Ohno
Cops
Looney
Alpine Club of Canada plans 1930 Jasper camp
The Alpine Club of Canada announces its 1930 annual camp in Jasper National Park from July 28 to August 16. English medical alpinists will join climbers to tackle peaks in the Maligne Lake region including Mt Sampson and Mt Maligne, amid dramatic canyons and subterranean streams feeding Medicine Lake.
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Alpine Club of Canada
Jasper National Park
Medical
England
Maligne Lake
Mt. Sampson
Mt. Charlton
Mt. Unwin
Mt. Warren
Mt. Mary Vaux
Mt. Maligne
Mt. Brazeau
Rockies
Maligne
Saskatoon sees large construction drive this year
A $200000 apartment house and a $500000 technical school are under construction in Saskatoon. The Dominion Government plans about $600000 for an addition to its grain elevator. Contracts totaling around $1000000 cover extensions by the Saskatchewan Power Commission from Saskatoon to Rosetown and Cullock and from Saskatoon to Melfort and Tisdale.
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Saskatoon
Dominion
Rosetown
Cullocok
Melfort and
Tisdale
Saskatchewan Power Commission
New Mail Box Info Chart Installed in Stockholm
A new mail box with a detailed information chart is being installed in Stockholm under Sweden's postmaster general Anders Orne. The chart shows pickup times and directs users to the nearest post office or stamp vending machine, plus postal rates and train departures for destinations in Sweden and abroad.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Anders Orne
Paris Inspired Semi Sports Frock With Plaited Skirt And Lingerie Details
A conservative printed crepe silk dress features a lingerie collar and organdie cuffs, with plaited skirt emphasis for a longer line. D'agonal seaming flatters the hip, a leather belt nips the waist, and the design offers several fabric and color options suitable for summer sports wear.
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Paris
Weol
Canadian wheat flour boosts bread size in rigid tests
Experiments by Canada’s Board of Grain Commissioners show blending 20 to 50 percent Canadian flour with weaker foreign flours yields larger loaves. Bread rises 11 to 43 percent with various blends, Russian to Argentine, while 35 percent Canadian content gives further gains. The Cameron Lake area in Vancouver Island may become a provincial park after an immediate forestry cruise and report.
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Cameron Lake Forest
Vancouver Island
Tolmie
Canada
Cameron Lake
Forestry Service
Mount Arrowsmith
Board of Grain Commissioners For Canada
Growth of Women's Institutes Across Ontario and Beyond
Ontario provinces report 1150 Women's Institutes with over 40000 members in rural districts. The movement begun at Stone Creek in 1897 promotes social bonds and cooperative community work for women and children. Non sectarian, non political, it has gained international reach, with an Austria Vienna conference drawing delegates from major countries.
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Ontario
Stone Creek
Vienna
Austria
Destructive Wheat Disease Take-All Threats Canada
The Dominion Botanist notes Take-All foot-rot as the most destructive wheat disease, with losses greater than any single disease or combinations. It appears only once in a series of years, but Canada benefits from proper care and Western farmers' support to prevent serious establishment.
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Dominion
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canada
Fate Weyed by Sea: Tax Papers Washed Ashore in Wreck
After a steamer wreck off Shetland 180 mail bags were lost at sea. Only four surfaced and one bag kept its contents fit for distribution, a cache of income tax papers. Authorities face salty marks and tears as the contents are returned.
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Shetland
Scotland
Four French scouts study Indian traits in Banff
Four French college scouts arrived at Banff in the Canadian Rockies to study Indians for the ethnographical museum in Paris. The painters Paul Cauza and Gabriel Eyudinet, naturalist Raymond Gid, and photographer Leon Chaix form the party.
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Boy Scouts of Canada
Banff
Alberta
Canadian Rockies
Ethnographical Museum of
Paris
Paul Cauza
Gabriel Eyudinet
Raymond Gid
Leon Chaix
British Empire Ranked by Size and Population
The British Empire occupies about one quarter of Earth's habitable surface and its population exceeds a quarter of the world’s estimated human population.
Manitoba to Build 15 Story Telephone Exchange
The Manitoba telephone system plans a 15 story exchange this year costing about 1 million dollars. Tyndall stone will be used in construction.
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Manitoba Telephone System
Italian deli uses old mine shaft to chill goods
Gealer built his shop atop an abandoned mine shaft to draw a cold air stream through the store. The setup preserves perishable foods as shoppers note the unusual cooling feature.
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Gealer
Government may appoint commissioner to aid Canadian tobacco growers
Hon. James Malcolm, Minister of Trade and Commerce, stated that if necessary the government will appoint a special commissioner in England to protect Canadian tobacco growers. He noted close government contact with the industry and trade agents in Great Britain, anticipating a large shipment of Canadian tobacco to Britain this year.
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England
James Malcolm
Malcolm
Great Britain
Produces Better Eggs From Larger Hens
Do minion Department of Agriculture poultry experts report body weight closely ties to egg production. A three pound hen averages 137.9 eggs yearly at 23 ounces per dozen, while a four and a half pound hen yields about 206.6 eggs yearly at 24.5 ounces per dozen, offering guidance for farmers raising flocks.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ornamental Plants Under Dominion Agriculture Care
The Experimental Farms and Stations of the Dominion Department of Agriculture develop ornamental trees shrubs hardy perennials annuals and garden flowers for all Canada. Many varieties suit even difficult climates and the nearest Farm or Station report guides locality adaptations.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada
Door Always Open at St Martin’s in the Fields Church
The door of St Martin's in the Fields in London is never locked as it serves as sanctuary for the cold penniless and hungry, offering shelter and worship to all who seek it.
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St. Martin's-in-the- Fields
London
Bt. Martin's
Airplanes used in Peru battles against insect pests
Airplanes are deployed in Peru to combat insect pests in agricultural fields. Coordinated flights spray targeted areas and monitor infestation levels, aiming to reduce crop damage and improve yields. Local farmers report improved pest control and resilience against outbreaks.
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Peru
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Power Resources of
Prairies
Marconi
F. P. Ranch
Professor Carlyle
B.C
Medicine
Medicine Lake
Mahone Goose
Beautful, Maligne
Pares
Platts
New Provincial Park
Women’s Institutes
Manitoba Telephone Building
Gutierrez
Madrid
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