Honey production surges across Canadian western provinces
The article notes rapid growth in beekeeping across Canada with a shift from Eastern centers to the Prairie and Middle West. In 1925 Ontario led with 10 million pounds, while 1926–27 figures show large western crops including Manitoba and Saskatchewan surging well above 1925 levels. Experimental apiaries and irrigation projects boost future yields across Alberta British Columbia Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Manitoba
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Alberta
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Dominion
West
East
Maunitoba
Prairie Provinces
Peace River District
Beaverlodge
Alberta Farm Land Values Rise on Strong Crops
Alberta farm land values have advanced over the past year due to excellent crops. Since June 1977, values in better districts rose about ten percent on average, with up to twenty percent in districts with exceptionally good crops and many new sellers, notably in the Peace River district. The provincial minister notes average farm production in 1927 was 4355 dollars, compared with U S states and neighboring provinces.
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Alberta
Peace River
States of the Union
Montana
South Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
Kansas
Clay Deposits Screened for Whiteware in Saskatoon Lab
Clay from 22 deposits in western Saskatchewan are under test at the Department of Ceramics University of Saskatchewan to assess suitability for whiteware such as household ware electric porcelain and floor and wall tile. The article also includes a quoted aviation exchange about feelings in flight.
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Department of Ceramics
University of Saskatchewan
Seed Growers Install Unique Copper Carbonate Machine
The Registered Seed Growers' plant at Regina effects a unique machine to combat smut. A Kopper Kar bonate Koverall device treats seed by powdering with copper carbonate, enabling 100 bushels to be processed per hour. Seed Growers plan to supply farmers with pedigreed seed treated to prevent smut by sowing.
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Regina
How To Order Patterns A Divorce Court
A satirical note critiques the divorce court as an institution that renews a man. The piece questions the mechanical process of legal separation and implies a transformation through court action.
Screenings as Livestock Feed From Grain Industry By-Product
A Dominion pamphlet explains grain screenings as feed for live stock. It details four grades recleaned elevator screenings, oat scalpings, refuse screenings, and elevator screenings, with their compositions and feeding values for pigs and cattle.
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Grain Inspection Department
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Farm Lands Hard to Rent Around Brandon Says Real Estate Men
Real estate men report farm lands near Brandon are almost unavailable for rent. Many agents hold lists of anxious renters, while nearby farmers expand holdings. Optimism runs high despite the tight market.
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Brandon
Canadian metal output by region and a winter coal joke
The report notes about 94 percent of Canada's lead and 92 percent of its zinc come from British Columbia, with the remainder of lead from Ontario, the Yukon and Quebec, and zinc from Quebec. A humorous exchange follows about burning coal this winter, implying five tons remain unburned.
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Canada
British Columbia
Ontario
Yukon
Quebec
Woman Who Speaks Only When Northerly Winds Call
A remark about a woman who tends to speak only when she has something to say is noted as an unusual trait. The line suggests a measure of restraint or propriety in conversation.
Advertising Canada in Poultry Congress Promotion
Professor Harry R. Lasvis promotes Canada after attending the World's Poultry Congress trans-Canada tour. He speaks at Rhode Island clubs and individuals share impressions. Italy and Britain also advertise Canada. The Congress Proceedings report, 558 pages with 160 technical papers, is available from the Ottawa secretary.
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Harry R. Lasvis
Rhode Island
United States National Poultry Council
United States
Frenchtown
Varnum Continentals
Canada
Oscar Brown
Scunthorpe
Lincs
England
Percy A Francis
British Ministry of Agriculture
Italy
A. Ghigi
University of Bologna
Niagara
Mexico
Feathered World
Sydney Lewer
Blind Manchester man crafts violin in seven months
Ernest Hall, a blind music-seller from Manchester, built a complete violin in seven months using only touch. With no plans, he studied by modeling after a violin and working entirely by finger guidance.
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Ernest Hall
Manchester
England
Hall
Car Salesman Worm Drive Pitch Sparks Husband Chauffeur Debate
A salesman props a worm drive auto idea to a shopper. The woman rejects the notion and jokes about not trusting her husband to drive, preferring a chauffeur instead. The exchange captures a humorous clash over automotive novelty and domestic trust.
Herring Flour Used Extensively in Norway
A brief note states that herring flour is used quite extensively in Norway, indicating its industrial or culinary role and suggesting broad adoption within the country.
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Norway
Ice Sculpture in Quebec Prepares for Carnival
In Quebec streets just before Carnival, ice statuary by Michel Carbonneau ranges from modest arches to grand scenes like a railway locomotive and cariolle sleigh. The Habitant craftsman, described as a wood and marble sculptor, signs works with "Bon vieux temps" and embodies significant artistic value.
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Bec
Chateau Frontenac
Michel Carbonneau
Sculpteur de Bois
Marbre
Une Specialite Monument de Glace
Mamoiselle S‘il Vous-Plait
Canada plans Europe tour and seed wheat warnings
Canadians plan a six week European tour departing Montreal July 7 aboard the Laurentic and returning August 18. Separately, agriculture notes stress careful seed wheat selection to avoid discolored or shriveled kernels that reduce germination and spread disease. dubious samples can be tested at Dominion Experimental Farms.
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Europe
Canadian National Railways
White Star Tne
Laurentic
Montreal
England
Scotland
English
Carlisle
Burns Country
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Trossachs
Newcastle
Durham
Bruges
Brussels
Switzerland
Lucerne
Meringen
Interlaken
Montreux
Geneva
Paris
Havre
Megantic
Dominion
Canada Exports and Trade With United States in 1927
Official figures show Canada spent over $70 per head on U S goods in 1927 with total trade reaching $2.326 billion. Exports were $1.239 billion and imports $1.087 billion. U S purchases of Canadian goods totaled $474.583 million, while Britain led empire trade at $4109.551 million. Wood and paper dominated exports. metals led imports from the United States. Canada’s 1927 U S spending rose by $38.523 million from 1926 while U S purchases from Canada rose by $9.353 million.
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Canada
United States
Dominion
British Empire
Great Britain
Growing Civil Aviation Network In Canada Expands
Canada accelerates civil aviation plans with twelve new flying clubs already formed and a dozen more in formation. By summer, fifteen clubs are expected to be active, signaling robust growth in the sector. The text also oddly notes a general comparison to a living image of an unpaid tall bill, a disparate aside within the report.
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Canada
Roots as Horse Feed from Field Roots Bulletin
A Dominion Department of Agriculture bulletin on Growing and Feeding Field Roots says roots improve palatability and digestibility, benefit teeth and gums, provide a strong tonic, and reduce overall ration cost. Turnips or carrots are preferred to mangels and should be given whole. two or three in the manger after work boost acceptance and nutrition.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Airplane Herding of Reindeer Proposed in Arctic
Alaska reindeer pioneer Ralph Lomen says airplanes can herd vast numbers of reindeer on northern tundra. He notes a head herdsman moved as much in two hours as six men would in a week, estimating Canada could hold 12 million reindeer worth about 50 million dollars, with potential full implementation in 50 years.
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Arctic
Ralph Lomen
Alaska
Mr. Lomen
Canada
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
VOX
Whaipes Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Burke
Mason
Advertising Canada
Poultry Congress
U.S
Douen Thumor
Madrid
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