Canadian Emigration to the United States Examined
A report based on United States Immigration data and British sources shows about 158000 Canadians have left since 1945, mostly for the United States. Some emigrants include relocated professionals and skilled workers, while many return or later acquire Canadian citizenship. The study notes that losses are offset by Americans who become Canadian citizens and prosper here.
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Canada
United States
Central Housing and Mortgage Corporation
House of Commons
United States Immigration Department
British Board of Trade Journal
States
Cause Of Some Concern In Canadian Immigration Trends
The article notes immigration patterns between Canada and the United States. In 1947 Canada sent 29 059 residents to the U S while 10 801 Americans moved to Canada. Since the war Canada welcomed 379 199 immigrants but 158 000 left, a departure to arrivals ratio of five to twelve. The piece cautions this may not reflect a long term trend and stresses immigration's importance to Canada’s future.
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United States
Canada
Poultry Producers Consider Marketing Board Formation
Regina report says Saskatchewan poultry producers may vote next fall on creating a provincial marketing board. Saskatchewan Poultry Association representatives plan to meet with Manitoba and Alberta officials in June to discuss establishing similar boards in other provinces.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Poultry Association
Manitoba
Alberta
Manitoba sunflower farmers urged to grow more in 1950
J. J. Siemens, president of the Vegetable Oils Refining Company, says Manitoba sunflower farmers should expand planted area. He notes the 1949 crop brought in $250,000 but fell short of meeting all needs.
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Winkler
Man
J. J. Siemens
Vegetable Oils Refining Company
Manitoba
Tobacco processing yields 1000 cigarettes from under three pounds
A historical note states that from less than three pounds of tobacco, about one thousand cigarettes can be produced, illustrating efficient early cigarette manufacturing.
Future Warning Poem Warns of Locust Invasion on Farm
A rhymed warning by Alfred Mirau of McMahon Saskatchewan depicts hordes of locusts ravaging a field and garden from August heat to the house. The verse urges farmers to take precautions or face repeat damage next year.
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Alfred Mirau
McMahon
Sask
Selected Dessert Cake and Fruit Bar Recipe Pair
A handwritten style listing outlines a butter sugar creaming method for a cake and a separate fruit nut bar. It covers eggs, flour, baking powder, milk, sugar, nuts, raisins, and optional lemon flavor with baking tips and oven temperature guidelines.
Alberta to Install 7000 Telephones This Year
Alberta plans to install about 7,000 new telephones across the province during the current year. The project aims to improve communications and accessibility for residents and businesses statewide.
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Alberta
Modern Brooder House For B C
A new poultry brooder house at the Experimental Station Saanichton B C is built to test brooding methods. It will compare radiant heat floor panels radiant heat light bulbs various electric brooders rock gas brooders and electric space heaters. Measurements include fuel cost rate of feathering weight gain mortality and other poultry production factors.
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Saanichton
B.C
Alberta Sugar Beet Growers Get $164000 Payment
Lethbridge Alberta officials of Canadian Sugar Factories Limited mailed a 50 cent per ton payment on the 1949 sugar beet crop. The $164000 sum covers 328000 tons, benefiting about 1440 southern Alberta growers and lifting total 1949 payments to $11.50 per ton.
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Lethbridge
Alta
Alberta
Canadian Sugar Factories, Limited
Humorous Bits on Pleasures and Eccentric Exchange
A collage of quips on pleasure eroders and social banter. Jokes range from speed merchants and roadwork to haunted room noises and odds with a talking crowd. Various characters, from brides to lawyers, spar with witty one liners and gentle irony.
Manitoba Sees Rapid Industrial Growth Across Province
Manitoba's industry expands rapidly with 1949 manufacturing value around 483 million, payrolls near 87 million, and employment about 42 500. Some 50 new industries started in 1949, one third outside Winnipeg, as private capital exceeded 21.5 million. The province attracts firms due to western population growth, higher freight rates, and skilled labor, with 1950 expected to maintain high activity.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Department of Industry and Commerce
Prairie Provinces
Canada
More Motorists Entering Saskatchewan This Year
Regina reports a surge in visitor traffic with 276 travel permits issued at ports of entry in the first three months of this year. This marks a 47.6 percent rise from 1949 and exceeds figures from early 1948 and 1949, signaling a strong tourist and business flow from the United States.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
United States
Lodge Crest Explains Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
The I C C E crest star with seven points symbolizes seven divisions of the Commonwealth and the Union Jack the loyalty and sacrifice. The white garter encircles the empire, the crown represents sovereignty, and the order admits British subjects who swear allegiance. Founded in 1900, I O D E is a voluntary nonsectarian and nonpolitical philanthropic group.
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I.C.C.E
Commonwealth
British Isles
Canada
India
New Zealand
South Africa
Australia
British West Indies
Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire
The
I.O.D.E
Noone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Eczema Relief
An old time drugstore pitch urges readers to try Moone's Emerald Oil for eczema and skin troubles. It claims rapid relief from itching, eruptions, and scales after a first use, with antiseptic, non staining, non greasy qualities and a money back guarantee.
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Noone
Moone
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Dow
DOW Chemical OF Canada, Limited
Western Trust Building
Regina, Saskatchewan
Rosie
Oxford
Rosie Jessup
John Jessup
Cross Lake, Sask
Bride
Jones
Brown
Mr. Brown
Mrs. Brown
Lodge
First Victory
Les Carroll
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