Saskatoon Urged to Rise as Grain Shipping Center
Dr W A Carruthers of Saskatchewan University argues Saskatoon could rival Buffalo as a wheat export hub by storing grain for Churchill Vancouver or Fort William. He cites cost of 2.75 cents per bushel for unloading and handling and notes improved rail efficiency.
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Saskatoon
Buffalo
United States
W. A. Carruthers
Economic Department
Sasketchewan University
E B. Rameau
Boston
New York
Baltimore
Ssakatoon
Churchill
Vancouver
Fort William
Moose Jaw
Church l
W. W. Swanson
University of Saskatchewan
Port Arthur
Montreal
Ramsay
United Farmers of Canada
Saskatchewan
W. Moss Thrasher
Minneapolis
Canada
E. B. Ramsay
Board of Grain Commissioners
Diplodocus Name Question in Classroom Exchange
A student challenges Prof Piff about the diplodocus name, noting it existed long before humans. The student quips that the name fits the trend of noting people who think they are important in Who's Who.
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Piff
Skim Milk Preferred for Calves Rising to Six Months
A Saskatchewan station test from four to six months old calves shows skim milk and meal yields the lowest cost per pound of gain. Bull calves and heifers fed skim milk with meal achieved about 2.11 to 2.93 cents per pound, far cheaper than regimes using new milk or whole milk. Flax seed jelly was added with skim milk for heifers to form a thin jelly.
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Sask
Departmen of Agriculture
Ottawa
Fires Could Be Prevented in Canada
The Manitoba Free Press argues the high fire rate stems from wooden buildings and long winters. It notes that 70 to 80 percent of fatal fires result from neglect and preventable causes and calls for national effort and public cooperation to reduce fire deaths and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Manitoba Free Press
Canadian Animals For Foreign Zoological Gardens
Three buffalo and one pair of beaver from Wainwright Alberta passed through Winnipeg en route to Montreal for shipment to foreign zoos. One buffalo and the beaver pair head to Antwerp Belgium, while the remaining buffalo go to the Johannesburg zoo in South Africa.
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Belgium
South Africa
Canada
Wainwright
Alta
Winnipeg
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Zoological Gardens
Antwerp
Belgum
Johannesburg
The Perfect Host
A family visit to Maine drags from three weeks to two months. On returning, the father asks if Uncle William was used to seeing them. The reply mocks the inquiry by noting Uncle William wanted to see the mother the cook the maid and the dog.
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Reynald
Visi
Maine
William Gsed
Night Water Wells in Western Australian Deserts
In West Australian deserts there exist wells that yield water only at night. The phenomenon challenges daytime access and highlights specialized groundwater systems. Researchers note nocturnal yield linked to subterranean conditions and temperature cycles.
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Deserts
Germany Reports Over 460000 Motorcycles in Nation
Figures show more than 460000 motorcycles registered in Germany signaling strong two wheeler activity this year. Industry experts note rising urban mobility demand and growing scooter sales alongside traditional bikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
National Resources Chief Names Seibert Superintendent for Railways
W. J. Black announces Fred V. Seibert as Superintendent of Natural Resources for Canadian National Railways with jurisdiction over Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Seibert, formerly with the Federal Mines Branch and Ottawa surveys, is praised as well informed on western Canada resources and will base at Winnipeg.
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W. J. Black
Natonal Railways
Fred V. Seibert
Federal Mines Branch
Ottawa
Natural Resources of
Canada
Canadian National Railways
Manitoba
Saskatch
Fred Seibert
Edmonton
Alta
Toronto University
Surveys
Department of the Interior
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
F. C. Lynch
Western
Mines
Seibert
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Black
Singing clerks at Smyrna department store captivate shoppers
A German department storekeeper in Smyrna requires all staff to sing while assisting customers. From counter girl to floor walker, every worker must sing during busy hours, stopping only to state prices or answer questions. The contagion spreads as singing grips even lone customers.
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Smyrna
Turkey
Asia
Ocean size: Pacific covers about sixty eight million square miles
The Pacific Ocean spans roughly 68.654 million square miles, making it the largest ocean on Earth. It dwarfs other basins in area, shaping global climate and marine habitats.
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Pacific Ocean
Wires Reach Thirty Five Times To The Moon In NYC
A New York City report notes the extensive use of telephone lines—enough to span thirty five lunar distances. The project underscores the city’s dense communications network and engineering ambitions.
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New York City
The Lady's Chickens and a Red Cross Pin
An Alberta old woman with two chickens and a worn Red Cross pin offers to donate the birds by selling them, but the Red Cross urges her to keep them for her own need. Her act, tied to wartime duty, illustrates noble sacrifice and the generosity of the poor.
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Alberta
Red Cross
Well of David
Drake Hotel Offers Multilingual Service For Guests
During the adjustment period in America many professionals faced dish washing and pantry work while at the Drake Hotel a language index in the maitre d hotel leads to 36 language capabilities. The staff can provide interpreters for foreign financiers and shopping assistance for accompanying spouses. In 1925 during the Eucharistic Congress the staff used 25 languages.
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America
Drake
la Salle Street
Woman Cries Innocence in Court Over Chair Beating
Transcript shows accused admitting intent to strike her husband only to claim she did not mean to break the chair. Judge questions her restraint as the exchange grows tense. Separate note mentions Japan driving lights and a note on the larynx as chief vocal organ.
The Care Of the Teeth In Daily Maintenance
The article emphasizes daily teeth care with the slogan save the surface. It explains tooth anatomy, decay progression, and the need for timely dentist visits. It prescribes brushing after meals and before bed for two minutes with a small brush, brushing all five sides, and gentle circular motions. It also advises rinsing with lime water after brushing.
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Paint Association
Montreal Arrival Brings West Indies Cargo aboard Lady Somers
Heavy cargo from the West Indies arrived in Montreal on the R.M.S. Lady Somers of Canadian National Steamships West Indies service. The shipment includes bananas oranges grapefruit pine mints ginger coconuts and other tropical products.
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West Indies
Montreal
R.M.S. Lady Somers
Canadian National Steamships
Mt Everest Peak Height Confirmed at 29002 Feet
The Himalayas highest summit Mt Everest is measured at 29 002 feet above sea level. Experts confirm the figure using standard surveying methods and historical data.
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Mt. Everest
Himalayas
Sunlight May Contain Radium Say Scientists
Scientists suggest trace amounts of radium may be present in the sun, based on analyses of solar emissions and terrestrial analogs. The claim highlights ongoing research into radioactive elements in stellar bodies and their implications for astrophysical models.
Canadian American peace model praised in world speeches
The article recalls Warren G Harding's Vancouver address on the undefended border and cites Hon. N. W. Rowell as spreading the Canadian American example of peace. It argues that absence of war weapons along the border fostered peaceful disputes resolution and suggests Europe and Asia learn from this friendship and trust. Regina Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Warren G. Harding
Stanley Park
Vancouver
China
Russia
Manchuria
N. W. Rowell
Privy Council of Canada
Institute of Pacific Relations
Kyoto
Japan
League of Nations
Europe
Asia
Rowell
Regina
Bees and Pollination Boost Garden Crops and Fruit Yields
Bees help fruit crops by transferring pollen between blossoms, with insects proving far more effective than wind. Plums at Ottawa’s experimental farm yielded fruit only when honey bees had access, and beekeeping can be arranged by fruit growers to improve yields. Other notes mention insect-eating plants in bogs, League of Nations filings, and a Rome quote.
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Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
C. B. Gooderham
Dominion Apiarist
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Ewan
Chicago
Madame Curie
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