Mineral Resources Of Canada among our greatest assets
Canada’s mineral output valued at 24.2 million in 1972 and 184.6 million in 1922 highlights a growing, strategic industry. Dr. Camsell notes mining’s climate-independent role and per capita production rising from 2.23 to 26.49, with large reserves and export patterns prompting renewed domestic manufacturing and market development.
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Bette
Caneda
Canada
Ite
Camsell
Department of Mines
Endowes
Maritime
Mines Department
Department
Canada Sees Sharp Rise in Gold Exports in January
January exports show Canada shipping gold value at 2,471,920 with a strong rise over December 1923 and January 1923. Silver bullion and ore shipments totaled 1,493,328 ounces worth 961,059, with most gold destined for the United States and other bullion spread among Hong Kong China and Japan.
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Canada
United States
Trail
United Kingdom
Hong Kong
China
Japan
Farm land values decline across Canada in 1923
Average occupied farm lands in Canada drop to 37 per acre from 40 in 1922 and 1921. Highest regional value is British Columbia at 100 per acre, with Ontario 64, Quebec 56, Prince Edward Island 51, New Brunswick 32, Nova Scotia 31, Manitoba 28, Saskatchewan 24, Alberta 24. Fruit land values in 1923 vary by province, Nova Scotia 122 and Ontario 127, British Columbia 326 for 1922–23.
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Canada
Bureau of Statistics
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Prince Edward Island
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Good Advertising For Canada At Empire Exhibition
The British Empire Exhibition to be held in London this year promises valuable publicity for the dominions and colonies. Canada will be represented by a Federal Government exhibit and provincial displays with extensive publicity by railways and steamship lines. The CPR will showcase Dominion products and provide informed guidance to capitalists and settlers, aiming to boost immigration from the Old Country.
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Dominion
London
Canada
C.P.R
Nelson News
Japanese concern to build Fraser River lumber mill
A Japanese lumber company has acquired a site on the North Arm of the Fraser River and plans an immediate start on a large mill costing about 256000 dollars to meet strong export demand especially to Japan.
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Japan
Fraser River
No Excitement in Riverside Childs Bedtime Tale
A London Daily News item recounts a child hoping for a fearsome bedtime visitor after listening to tales from Mary. The piece notes the child’s repeated crying about a great mouse with green eyes and the lack of its arrival.
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Rascal
Mary
London Daily News
Fortune Cheers and Rural Telephones in Oregon
A light proverb from the Oregon page notes that smiling at trouble can win good fortune and reports a practical detail that eighty per cent of Oregon farmers have telephones, reflecting early rural communications uptake.
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Oregon
Livestock Sales and Prices Across Major Markets
Cattle and calves total sales for January 1 to 24 rose slightly, while hogs and sheep fell sharply, and overall market activity declined. Top butcher steer prices advanced in Toronto and Montreal, calves gained 60 to 100 cents, and select bacon hogs improved week over week with Toronto lambs up 1.50.
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Dominion Livestock Branch
Toronto
Montreal
Red Army Entering Third Period Says Trotzky
Leon Trotzky, war commissar, writes from the Caucasus on the sixth anniversary of the Red army. He outlines three periods of the army’s development, notes retention of inner structure, and asserts the army’s force is aimed at oppressors not workers.
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Leon Trotzky
Caucasus
Moscow
Red Army
Trotzky
Canadian minister predicts Canada to lead newsprint output
Hon. Thomas A. Low Minister of Trade and Commerce told the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association that Canada may exceed the United States in newsprint production this year, becoming the world’s greatest producer. He urged careful timber resource management to avoid depletion.
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Canadian Pulp and Paper Association
Thomas A. Low
Foreman Objects to Extra Bricks as Murphy Feigns Illness
A foreman asks Murphy to carry more bricks and then to help with a sieve. Murphy replies he is not feeling well and trembles, hindering work. The exchange captures a moment of workplace tension and humor.
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Foreman
Murphy
Births and deaths in Scotland in 1922 count
The record notes 115,085 births in Scotland in 1922 and reports that fifteen women aged over 100 died that year. The figures reflect demographic patterns of late imperial Britain and the era's public health context.
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Scotland
Canadian Farm Exports to U S Rise in Late 1923
Canada shipped farm products valued at 232 275 dollars to the United States in the last quarter of 1923, up from 25 576 106 in the prior year. Wheat exports showed volume changes with 17 260 473 bushels worth 15 961 494 in the latest three months, compared with 9 172 155 bushels worth 10 260 239 in the same period of 1922.
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Canada
United States
Vast vacant lands in Canadian West near railways
The head of the CPR colonization department reports 65,000,000 acres of vacant land in the Canadian West within fifteen miles of railways, with 25,000,000 acres ready for immediate settlement. Much is privately owned but unoccupied, many by nonresidents who bought for speculation, highlighting vast unutilized resources and emigration due to land prices and rail access.
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Colonization Department
C.P.R
Canadian West
Woodstock
Exhibit of British Columbia herring for Empire Exhibition
Scotland cured herring export interest sends an exhibit from British Columbia to the Empire Exhibition. Demand grows for Canadian Pacific herring on the US Atlantic coast. Russia also requests the commodity. Season's pack totals about forty thousand tons of Scotch and salt cured herring.
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British Columbia
Atlantic
United States
Russia
Concert in aid of hospital draws strong crowd
A benefit concert last night for the local hospital was a great success. Among the soloists was the town undertaker who sang I'm Waiting for Thee, adding a poignant note to the event.
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Wexford Chronicle
Saxophonist Nearness Quip Sparks Quiet Banter
A lighthearted exchange centers on a nearby musician who plays the saxophone. One speaker asks what to call him and a second replies that words fail, humor highlighting proximity and talent.
Tree Planting for Permanence in Prairie Homes
Torgeson urged a formal tree planting programme to attract immigration and create permanency in prairie homes. He advised a shelter belt, eight foot spacing, and a multi-row grove using caragana, laurel leaf willow, green ash, Manitoba maple, white elm, and evergreens to frame home surroundings and foster a welcoming, home-like landscape.
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Torgeson
Canada
United States
Europe
Prairie
Western
J. A. Mabarg
Continental Limited Offers Radio in Observation Cars
The Canadian National system introduces radio receivers aboard the Continental Limited, enabling passengers including businessmen to follow market quotations and enjoy music and entertainment broadcast from stations in Canada and the United States. Competent operators supervise the observation cars as the all steel train travels across the continent.
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Canadian National
Sparket
Continental Limited
Canadian National System
Canada
Continenta Limited
United States
Fresh Eggs and Varieties Stir English Shopkeepers
The piece explains many egg types including cooking, imported, Irish, local fresh, farmhouse, pullets, and ducks eggs with prices from forty to ninety cents a dozen. It notes millions imported from China and mentions a House of Commons member complaining about a wizard hatched from a Chinese egg.
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Surrey
China
House of Commons
Medical Exam Rules For Marriages Issued In Constantinople
The Daily Mali reports new regulations require a medical examination for all prospective spouses in the Province of Constantinople. The physician's report must be accepted by municipal authorities before marriage is permitted.
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Constantinople
Daily Mali
Plpnty to Spare from Stanford Chaparral
A brief chaparral quip captures a playful exchange about brains and wit, including a rural folksy challenge and a pun about brain use, reflecting light humor and campus voice.
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Stanford Chaparral
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Weist
Jaos
U.S
USA
T. A. Torgeson
B.A
Northern Nurserymen’s Association
Prairie Nurseries
Estevan
Saskatoon
Mr. Torgeson
Dunning
J. F. Bryant
School Trustees’ Association
Regina
Enjoy Radio
England
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