Canada Using Clay Deposits Supports Large Industry
Canada notes vast clay resources across nine provinces used in cement, paper, textiles, and land purification. More than 1.5 million tons of clay enter annual clay-working industries with invested capital above 30 million dollars and about 5,000 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadas
Canada
Dominion
Quebec
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Prince Edward Island
Manitoba
United States
Department of Mines
Paris created Tingey pattern for American women in New York
Tingey models sketched in Paris, patterns adapted in New York by American patternmakers. The chic frock features a separate bolero, shoulder straps, and a curved skirt line that fits into a point. Lightweight fabrics like crepalla wool, tweeds, jersey, and reps suit, with self tissue or leather belt options. Pattern sizes 16 to 20 and 34 to 40, ready for delivery. Pattern price 25 cents.
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Paris
New York
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg
The notice lists patterns available through the Winnipeg newspaper union at 175 McDermott Ave. Readers are directed to order by pattern number oooe and size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermott Ave
Winnipeg
To Match the Linen Judge
A comic court exchange unfolds as Maggie seeks a name change to Pullman explaining the motive is to match towels with her wife. The judge questions the justification and the applicant cites her spouse’s towel affinity.
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Soogee
Name
Maggie
Pullman
Will Boost Grain Show Promises Co operation in 1932
Warner Baxter of Birmingham England, president of the National Farmers Union, announced at the Regina Board of Trade meeting that his union would cooperate to publicize and support the World Grain Exhibition and Conference in Regina in 1932. He noted the union’s 130,000 members could reach almost all potential exhibitors through Old Country publicity, if Canada offered good display space for exhibits.
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Old Country
National Farmers’ Union
Warner Baxter
Birmingham
England
Regina Board of Trade
Saskatchewan
Baxter
National Farmers Union of Great Britain
Regina
Canada
Government inspection assures quality of fruit and vegetables
The shipping point inspection service of the Fruit Branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture has built confidence from producer to consumer in the government certificate. From 2839 carloads five years ago to 25760 carloads last year, with a 9251 carload rise, inspection has increased market popularity and export premium prices. The service provides a neutral quality standard through certification.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Federal
Inspction Service
Federal Inspection Service
Must Grow More For Less Lower Coats in Farm Output
E S Hopkins of Canada's Dominion Agriculture urges lower production costs to endure low prices. He cites heavier yields via better practices and labor-saving machinery as key, arguing farmers must grow more for less while maintaining quality. The piece ends with a light exchange about carrying two boyfriends as a spare.
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Canada
E. S. Hopkins
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Virginia Governor’s Daughter Crowned Shenandoah Apple Blossom Queen
Virginia native Sue Pollard daughter of Governor Pollard is selected as queen for the Shenandoah apple blossom festival.
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Sue Pollard
Governor Pollard
Virginia
Shenandoah
First Class Equipment Boosts Canadian Crops
Dominion Department of Agriculture officials say land labor and capital shape crop yields. They urge paying hired men well with first class equipment so they can do two days’ work in one. Field workers note that eastern crops need 20 hours per acre, western horse drawn 11 hours, while combine harvesters cut labor to 2.5 hours per acre.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Eastern Canada
Western Canada
Princess Mary's Son Could Inherit West Indies Plantations
May Own Sugar Plantations Gerald David Lascelles five years old may become owner of sugar plantations in Barbadoes under the late Earl of Harewood will. The estate valued at 386,009 gross with 293,288 net sits on trust for Edward Cecil Lascelles and heirs male, failing to Princess Mary's son and his heirs in tail male. Edward is married with no children.
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Princess Mary
Gerald David Lascelles
Barbadoes
West Indies
Earl of Harewood
Harewood House
Leeds
Edward Cecil Lascelles
Edward Lascelles
Windy kiss from conductor delights pupils
A kindergarten mistress tells children about winds and recalls a morning kiss on the cheek from the bus conductor, while noting rock asphalt is widely used in rebuilding worn pavements.
Western Farmers Pressed by Optimism and Industry
The Regina Morning Leader-Post notes Western farmers sustain optimism and hard work despite setbacks. It highlights insects aiding gardens, and cites A E Warren of Canadian National Railways praising prairie resilience as Canada edges toward recovery with rising business activity and par Canadian dollar.
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Canada
Warren
Sir Henry Thornton
New York
Henry
Federal Reserve Board of the
United States
Republic
Regina
Higher Standard Of Living Through Increased Canadian Consumption
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports rising per capita consumption in 1929. Beef, pork, mutton and lamb rose from 156.14 to 157.81 pounds. poultry from 10.12 to 11.38 pounds. eggs from 30.59 to 30.87 dozens per person. An average Canadian family consumed most beef and hogs, plus sheep, seven fowls, three-quarters of a turkey and about half a goose and half a duck.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Predicts Larger Farms in Western Canada Growth Outlook
A. E. Ottewell of the University of Alberta forecasts much larger farms in Western Canada driven by mechanization. He cites C. S. Noble of Nobleford harvesting 50 000 acres of wheat in 1929 at 30 bushels per acre using a combine and thresher at one acre in seven minutes. A ship's surgeon notes seasickness as acetonaemia and discusses muscle count in motion.
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Canadian Club of
Winnipeg
A. E. Ottewell
University of Alberta
Canada
C. S. Noble
Nobleford
Alberta
Luxury Yacht Flying Cloud Offered by Duke of Westminster
The Duke of Westminster puts his yacht Flying Cloud up for sale after a Mediterranean cruise. The opulent vessel features a ballroom dining room eight bathrooms three sitting rooms a smoking room and antique-filled interiors. Each cabin has a four poster bed and the hull walls display oil paintings. Tonnage is 1195 and length 191 feet with a 14500 square foot sail spread.
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Duke of Westminster
Flying Cloud
Mediterranean
Makes Landing Safer On Dark Nights
A simple device installed on a few English aircraft aids night landings. Beneath each wing a searchlight projects converging beams forming a large light patch that helps the pilot judge distance to the ground when the surface is seen.
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England
Stenographer and Clerk Trade Quiet Wedding Gift Banter
The dialogue presents a playful exchange about marriage and gifts. The stenographer asks if daily flowers will continue after marriage, and the clerk replies with a practical joke offering seeds to grow flowers herself.
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Bob
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Eva A. Tingry
CHIC
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Betty
Insects
A. E. Warren
Canadian National Railways
Prairie Country
West
Darlington
Glasgow
Scotland
Automobile Association
Peter
Bakroom
Big Hat
Gutierrez
Madrid
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