Plan to settle ten thousand British families in B C at cost of fifty million
Sir Henry Page Croft and R L Daigieiah urge formation of an empire development company to promote early settlement in British Columbia with 10000 families. Cost estimated at £100009,000 ($50,000,000) funded by government or public subscription under Trade Facilities Act. The plan seeks surveying, land acquisition, and building of communities, with settlers paying off debts over 23 years. The project envisions use of Canadian contractors and ongoing government support.
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B. C
Henry Page Croft
R. L. Daigieiah
Empire Development Company
British Columbia ii
Sir Henry
Empire Development and Research Committee
Dalgleish
Newcastle
British Columbia
British Dominions
Dominions
Canada
Tony
A Flask Of Mercury Marks BC Mining Advance
A flash of mercury the first produced in British Columbia has shipped from the Bridge River country to Eastern Canada. BC has long imported mercury for gold recovery and now operates its own mine, signaling a notable point in Cariboo mining history.
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British Columbia
Bridge River
Canada
Cariboo
Vancouver
Census Figures Show Jewish Population Minor
The 1931 census indicates Jews make up 1.5 percent of the population with only a trivial rise since then. The note argues against mistaken impressions within the Dominion about Jewish numbers and activities, urging correction for justice.
Soap Plant Origins and Crocodile Tail Use
A native soap plant from Mexico and Colorado forms suds when placed in water for washing. Crocodiles do not swim with their teeth but with their tails.
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Mexico
Colorado
Dog therapy by phone shocks Edmonton lawyer
Dr. T. F. Cairns runs a 25 year old dog hospital in Edmonton. A prominent lawyer once brought his dog with a gash and, after dawn, phoned to talk to the animal. The dog barked back as the lawyer and his wife spoke through the receiver, prompting Cairns to end the session.
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T. F. Cairns
Edmonton
Dr. Cairns
Alberta Wheat Pool official argues for western wheat price unity
L. D. Nesbitt of Calgary told Beiseker Board of Trade that Alberta is Ontario's most valuable colony and should not face tariffs on Ontario goods. He contrasted Alberta with Ontario and criticized Ontario opposition to minimum wheat prices, noting the Philippines’ area equals Arizona and remarking on changing rules for success in radio.
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Alberta
Ontario
L. D. Nesbitt
Calgary
Alberta Wheat Pool
Board of Trade
Beiseker
Altate
Canada
Great Britain
Glasshouses Grow High Value English Crops
In England and Wales growers nurture flowers and vegetables under glass, with estimated values exceeding ten thousand dollars per acre. This intensive horticulture supports a thriving greenhouse sector and highlights modern urban agriculture practices.
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England
Wales
New Self-Lighting Surgical Tools Impress Surgeons
Exhibits at the American College of Surgeons showcase green yellow glow tools made from a transparent synthetic material. A depressor and retractors use internal electric bulbs to illuminate the throat and wound edges with adjustable brightness. A radio knife can cut to a half inch depth by resting on the skin.
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American College of Surgeons
Moonpower Theory Grows As Courts Note Fall Moon Spike
The Farmer's Advocate cites police court records showing higher offences in fall and when the moon wanes. It claims wife beaters are more aggressive during this period and suggests the data may interest women seeking patterns in behavior linked to lunar cycles.
Sunspot theory on weather remains inconclusive say experts
Canadian meteorologists say there is no proven link between sunspots and weather forecasts. They note the sunspot cycle shows no reliable pattern to predict a cold winter, with local weather still driven by regional factors. Observatories cite only tentative connections and advise caution in practical use.
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John Patterson
Dominion Meteorological Service
Toronto
United States
Mr. Patterson
David Dunlap Observatory
Observatory
Bloor Street
Dominion Observatory
Ottawa
Peasant Apron Pattern With Decorative Cross Stitch
Advertisement for Pattern 6146 showing an apron transfer design with multiple motifs and color schemes. Includes materials, stitch illustrations, directions, and a request for 20 cents payment sent to the Household Arts Department of the Winnipeg Newspaper Union. No Alice Brooks pattern book exists.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Shelter Belt Trees Prove Value For Alberta Farms
Alberta report highlights windbreaks planted near Oliver since 1930 showing soil protection and doubled yields. Lodgeb pole pine caragana Russian poplar and other species reached 12 to 32 feet within a few years with wind storms of 35 to 85 mph blocked, enabling harvests and reseeding. Shelter belts attract birds and improve ground reclamation and beauty while supporting local farming and community life.
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Alberta
Oliver
Edmonton
Forestry Division
Department of Lands and Mines
Forest Service
Shoes with canvas wings boost London swimmers pace
Early report notes Bandals, canvas wing shoes, being used to increase swimming speed in London. The text also mentions the world’s largest lumber mill at Potlach, Idaho.
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London
Potlach, Idehe
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