Prairie Provinces Rich In Minerals
John M. Imrie of the Edmonton Journal declares the Prairie Provinces no longer solely agricultural and predicts mineral wealth will surpass wheat in some regions. He cites Saskatchewan’s proved reserves, Alberta’s coal and oil output, and northern exploration as evidence of a shifting economic future.
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J. M. Kemrie
Prairie Provinces
John M. Imrie
Edmonton Journal
Northwest
Toronto Canadian Club
Bracken
Mankota
Saskatchewan
Stony Rapids
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Peace River
Elk Island Park Home to Fine Buffalo and Moose
Elk Island National Park near Edmonton Alberta hosts robust buffalo with dark thick pelage and well developed bodies. Moose and elk in the sanctuary are also well developed, though visitors should not approach buffalo on foot, as they can be reached by car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elk Island National Park
Canada
Edmonton
Alberta
Elk Island Park
Comparison of US and British court system admissions
A New York State Medical Journal article contrasts US and Great Britain court systems noting that Britain requires moral cultural and intellectual qualifications for admission to the Bar while the United States does not demand such prerequisites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State Medical Journal
United States
Great Britain
British Isles
Lustige Keiner Zeitung Joke Exchange in Cologne
A playful dialogue from Lustige Keiner Zeitung in Cologne unfolds with witty exchanges about fainting at a party and a missing stud. The piece notes an engraving called XMiograph and comments on uplift work being confined to noses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lustige Keiner Zeitung
Cologne
Paint From Pilchard We Has Been Found
The article reports researchers in British Columbia turning pilchard oil into a substitute for boiled linseed oil in paint. Experiments in coast climate and Edmonton show satisfactory results for pilchard based paint. It notes dogfish oil rich in Vitamin D aiding rats with rickets and potential benefits for poultry on the coast.
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Columbus
Trail
Ontario
British Columbia
Prichard
B.C. P
Edmonton
Prince Rupert
Vancouver Island
Columba
Vancouver Province
Iodized Salt For Breeding Ewes
An experiment at Fredericton N B Experiment Station tested iodized salt for breeding ewes. For two years, half the ewes ate iodized salt, the other half plain salt. In the second year, lambs from the iodized group were stronger. the study continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredericton, N.B
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Fredercton
Eight centenarians in British Columbia cheerfully sing Psalm 90
In 1929, eight hale Canadians in British Columbia celebrate exceeding the three score years prophecy by David. They outsung the tenth verse of Psalm 90 to songs of joy, proving strength and cheer despite age.
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David
British Columbia
Canada
Pacific Province
Scoop the Sky Terrier First Dog in Nation
Cleveland newsman J. A. Bernstein recounts Scoop a sky terrier owned by Bernstein as the first dog stowaway. The pup was hidden aboard a plane in the Ohio Good Will Air Tour. Arounded facts note Scotland has about 800 islands and small birds average 25 to 38 mph. Three-quarters of Finland lies in forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bernstein
Cleveland
Ohio
Ownerless dogs spread rabies menace across Ontario and Quebec
The Veterinary Director General warns rabies persists in Canada with ownerless dogs driving outbreaks in Ontario and Quebec. The Health of Animals Branch works with municipalities to enforce licensing and tagging to identify licensed dogs and remove untagged mongrels seen as dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Canadian Paper Inquiries From Hong Kong Import Houses
Hong Kong import firms approached the Trade Commissioner's office about establishing agency or buying connections with Canadian paper manufacturers. Canadian products are favored for quality and price due to strong news print and kraft wrapping trade, with interest in bond, writings, waxed, and other specialty papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong-Kong
Hong Kong
Trade Commissioner's Office
Paul Sykes
Commercial Intelligence Journal
Bond
Master Clocks at Dominion Observatory Keep Precise Temperature
The Dominion Observatory in Ottawa maintains its underground clock vault at a near constant temperature. Kerosene mercury and teluene mercury thermostats adjust heat for tiny one hundredth degree changes and run long without checks. Two carbon lamps hold the room around 76 degrees with another pair stabilizing it steadily at 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Observatory
Ottawa
Late Blight and Rot of Potatoes Highlighted by Bulletin
A Department of Agriculture bulletin by R R Hurst examines late blight and rot in potatoes. It cites yield losses, regional impacts, and the effectiveness of spraying with proper mixtures to reduce damage and boost production.
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Canada
R. R. Hurst
Department of Agrculture
Hurst
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Prince Edward Island
United States
Infectious Bronchitis In Fowl Advice From Ottawa
The Veterinary Director-General includes a paper by Dr. C H Weaver on infectious bronchitis in fowl. It warns of severe losses, up to eight birds per hour in a flock of one hundred pullets, and urges open range access, ample ventilation, and fresh air. It warns against cold windows during the acute stage and suggests eye nasal throat injections for shows or sales.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
C. H. Weaver
Weaver
Bad Egg Metaphors and Odd Facts in Old Columns
A mother warns a daughter about a "bad egg" suitor while a joke about a broken egg echoes in dialogue. The piece notes a New Zealand lizard with an eye remnant on its head, mentions about 2 000 medical periodicals worldwide, the climbing perch's land mobility, and Roman aqueducts extending up to 60 miles into the countryside.
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New Zealand
Age and Efficiency in Labor By Age Group Study
The Michigan department of labor and industry reports that workers aged 20 to 24 have a personal injury rate 39 percent higher than those 44 to 65 and 22 percent higher than those 25 to 44. The study challenges the view older workers are accident prone and urges broader analysis to illuminate middle aged employment rights.
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Michigan Department of Labor and Industry
Michigan
Winnipeg Tribune
Wonders Of the Deep: Dr Beebe’s Island Photographs
Dr William Beebe and staff base at Nonsuch Island off Bermuda and document with nets and cameras odd aquatic life. The Illustrated London News feature describes deep sea creatures including a jet black whalelet with a torch-like forehead caught at 850 fathoms.
Oldest English House touted as Minster Abbey
Looker-On writes that Minster Abbey, built in 740 and occupied by Benedictine monks or nuns for nearly 800 years, has never been unoccupied and may be England’s oldest house now up for sale. The owner could claim residence in a historic landmark dating before Elizabeth I’s era.
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Elizabeth
London Daily Chronicle
Minster Abbey
England
Liverpool Woman Becomes Lifeboat Officer After Exam
Miss Lily Anderson of Liverpool England passed the Board of Trades lifeboat efficiency examination and earned a certificate entitling her to take charge of a lifeboat in emergencies. Her tests included lowering and handling lifeboats while serving as stewardess on an ocean liner.
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Lily Anderson
Liverpool
England
Board of Trades Lifeboat
Greatest water wheel powers Niagara Falls site
The world’s greatest water wheel, claimed to be the world’s largest, began operation at Niagara Falls generating about 70 000 horsepower. The device showcases engineering prowess and marks a milestone in hydroelectric power development.
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Niagara Falls
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Elk Island Animal Park
Babmonton
Britain
Pilchard
Scotland
Finland
PF. Dupeman, JR
Barling
Urban F. Diteman, Jr
Quebec
Geo. Hilton
Oscanonto
Bimbatow Wahwashkaiche
Caughnawaga
Montreal
Wahwashkaiche
Paul Cameron
Nipigon
Psat
Louis Deer
Caughnawaga Indian Reserve
Pages
Gaies
Yverdon
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