Better Town Planning Gains Ground Across Canada
A Dominions Land Series report highlights growing town planning in Canada from east to west. Montreal forms a city planning unit with a $40,000, three year plan, while cities like Arvida and Winnipeg pursue comprehensive layouts, and Edmonton, Kitchener, Victoria, and Ottawa show progress. The study urges education and persuasion to speed nationwide enactments and curb slum growth.
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Canada
Dominates Land Seriesers Association
Ten Martles
Ruemitttee
Ile
Dominion
Montreal
Eny
Te Vierronver
Muanicipalbies
Sis
Tiartles
Arvita
Que
Aluminum Company of Canada
Badmonton
Kitchener
Victoria
Ottawa
Mace
Immigrants to Canada Expected after Europe Visit
Rev Sehmek, Winnipeg and head of the Lateran Immigration Board, reports plans to bring hundreds of families from the Transic Frem State to Canada. He says his Europe tour, including talks with German officials, foresees increased emigration this year. The Board aims to widen Europe links and recruit agricultural settlers to Canada through its activities.
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Repurt
Uke Brugclag Wei
Tancig Frem
Rev & Sehmek
Winnipew
Phs Lateran Immigration Board
Europe
Germany
Tete
Canada
Schmek
Village blacksmith trade thrives despite automation shift
At the Manitoba Association of Blacksmiths convention in Wieniver, experts say the village smithy remains robust as they adapt to tractors and tin Lizzie cars. The craft faces recruitment challenges, with European immigrants seen as key to future growth, and concerns about training the next generation in blacksmith labor.
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Villege
Manitoba Association of Blacksmiths, Horseshoers
Wieniver
Charming simple bloomer dress pattern No 1492
Pattern details for a two year old bloomers dress with fitted yoke and belt. Sizes 2 4 6 and 8 years with yardage for 26 and 34 inch fabrics and contrasting yoke material. Also promotes Fashion Book offering kids clothing styles for 10 cents per copy.
Edison Lamp Development Described by Lieb
J W Lieb vice president of the New York Edison Company explains Thomas A Edison’s path to a commercially practical electric lamp. He details six to eight months of gas industry study and the search for a filament able to endure 100 volts, noting an early resistance target around 560 ohms. A revolution in the electric industry, akin to the advent of alternating current, was predicted. Dr C J Trebfeld of the Detroit Edison Company adds that future research power is expected to drive this change.
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J. W. Lieb
John W. Lieb
New York Edison Company
Thomas A. Edison
National Plectriec Light Association
Edison
Industra
Oital
C . Jitreebfeld
Detroit Edivin Company
Sait
Dentist Urges Milk in Diet for Calcium Rich Teeth
At the Board of Trade meeting Dr. Wallace Seccombe of University of Toronto argues the average modern diet lacks calcium and phosphorus. He endorses continuing milk in diets for children and adults, warns against overindulgence in sweets, and stresses thorough mastication for dental health.
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Board of Trade
Wallace Seccombe
Faculty of Dentistry
University of Toronto
J. Sim Wallace
Engeland
Canada
Dean Seccombe
Seccombe
World’s Prize Optimist Seeks Long-Lost Civil War Husband
Mrs. M. A. Woolfey of Crockett Texas writes an Atlanta editor seeking news of her first husband missing since the Civil War. She says he served in General Wheeler’s army in Georgia, and that his name was M C A Smith.
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Crockett
Texas
M.A. Woolfey
Woman Writer Warns Girls Against Loud Suitors?
A female author counsels young women to avoid marrying men who raise their voices. The remark seems aimed at Daniel, noted here as the lone man not spoiled by taking on a loud demeanor.
Should Be To Learn English Immigrant Language Policy Debate
A magistrate proposed penalties for foreigners lacking English after years in Canada. The text argues for mandatory language education and a national assimilation process, citing Australia’s law requiring immigrants to pass a language test. It warns against creating ethnic enclaves and urges compulsory courses from arrival.
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Notario
Canada
Country Life Fosters Practical Education and Wisdom
The lesson favors rural upbringing over urban life for broad, inexhaustible learning drawn from earth and everyday living. A meadow child has wider horizons than a town child surrounded by bricks and noise, while a remark from Ted and Jerry hints at social scenes with a golf winner and a new radio.
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Wordsworth
Jefferies
Question of National Defence Engaging Canadian Attention
The Dominion discusses defence funding, urging stronger air force support and revival of the Royal Canadian Naval Air Service. It advocates organizing civil aviation under a Department of Communications, with Major General MackBrien suggested to lead civilian flight development. Mention also includes kale and cabbage as valuable fleshy annual pastures for livestock.
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Imperial Conference of the Independent Estates of the Dominions
Canada
Ottawa
Department of Prefence
Ottawa Citizen
Royal Canadian Naval Air Service
Moe
Great Britain
Air Ministry
MackBrien
Department of Defence
Manitoba Free Press
Simple Farm Inventory Book Promoted by Dominion Farms
Farmers urged to take March stock of supplies and implements using the Dominion Experimental Farms System Farmer's Account Book. It requires no accounting skill, just writing and adding, with weekly records possible in under an hour. Obtainable from the Publications Branch, Department of Agriculture, Ottawa, for ten cents. no postage on application.
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Canada
Dominion Experimental Farms Branch
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Dominion Experimental Farms System
British Immigrants Seen Pouring Into Western Canada
Col Ambrose Smith of Winnipeg reports a large influx of Britons to Western Canada this year with early start. He says British offices are flooded with inquiries for passage and Canada now attracts more public attention than other Dominions.
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Canada
Ambrose Smith
Winnipeg
Dominions
Self Conquest Praised Over Military Victory
A reflective line notes that while defeating many in war is mighty, the greater triumph lies in mastering oneself. The proverb contrasts external battles with inner discipline and personal restraint.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
A terse notice lists address details at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg and references Pattern No aeeee with unclear alphanumeric naming following. The fragment suggests a pattern order guide or filing instruction within a local union office context.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Bearded Gentleman Gift Dilemma At The Fair
A polite buyer seeks help choosing a present for a gentleman. The salesman suggests a tie, then a waistcoat, then carpet slippers, but the beard prompts rejection at each step. The exchange highlights careful gift fitting to a bearded recipient.
Grapefruit Strikes Back Says Scientist On Fruit Pain
A scientist argues that fruits and vegetables may feel pain but notes grapefruit uniquely reacts with a counter effect, framing the claim as a cheeky science-themed observation.
Champion Jersey cow wins world title at Vancouver show
Pretoriaxford Janet, a Jersey cow from Armstrong BC owned by Harry Whittaker, has been declared the world champion for milk and butter production. In ten months she produced 14,955 pounds of milk and over 1,000 pounds of butter, the only Jersey to exceed that butter yield in such a period. She arrived by Canadian Pacific Express to join the annual Spencers livestock exhibition in Vancouver.
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Armstrong
Pretoriaxford Janet
Harry Whittaker
Canadian Pacific Express
Vancouver
Spencers
Byrd Outlines Two Year South Pole Flight Plan
Commander Richard Byrd told American Legion Posts in Kansas City that a South Pole expedition is planned, with a two year timeline. He described the vast, hazard filled region twice the size of the United States and said a base would lie about 1,000 miles from the objective.
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South Pole
North Pole
Richard Byrd
American Legion
Kansas City
Byrd
United States
Sharks as leather source eyed by Seattle representative
Martin M Chelquist of a Seattle feather company predicts sharks could rival cattle as leather producers. After 18 months in Japan teaching fishermen the value of sea steers hides he expects sharks to become a substantial raw hide source beyond their food use in the Orient.
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Martin M. Chelquist
Seatle Feather Company
Japan
Orient
BC Government to Round Up and Slaughter Wild Horses
British Columbia plans a government run round up of an estimated 10 906 wild horses in the Cariboo region to stop grazing on livestock and depredations. Officials say most are broken down and the slaughter is deemed an act of kindness though disposition of carcasses is undecided possibly shipping to the United States for manufacturing or fertilizer.
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Bunch Grass
Cariboo Mountains
British Columbia
Cariboo
Pontinental
United States
Extraordinary Forest on West Coast Tableland
An extraordinary forest lies near the West Coast of Afton on a broad tableland. The trees reach only about one foot in height, with trunks up to four feet in diameter. Neurons bear more than two leaves, and tailer reach six feet in length.
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Afton
No War Pact Between Sweden and Belgium Reassures Nations
A fragmented historical note claims a Swedish Belgian pledge ensuring no war, mentioning figures like Jane Ni and Crown Prince Leopold and referencing a 4m agreement. The text also alludes to national concerns, a wife named Joan, and questions of succession amid unclear phrases and dates.
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Jane Ni
Leopold of
Last Fail
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Mac
Tad
Mother
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Australia
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Pave
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Cial
Theampaign
Joan
Gray
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