Experiments In Hemp Growing In Western Canada Prove Industry Practical
Studies by the Canadian Pacific Railway Development Branch and Canadian government departments report successful hemp trials in Southern Alberta. After 1924–25 plantings near Calgary yielded a bumper crop with viable retting on stalks exposed to winter, and high quality fibre. A central hemp mill and 200 acre base are urged to launch a commercial Western Canada hemp industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Tee Rrogment
Canadian Pacific
Department of Agriculture
Rafigay
Alberta
Prairie Provinces
Westun
St. Julien
Calgary
Titley
Forest
Ontario
Kitchener
Wisconsin
Department of Colonization and Development
Canadian Pacific Stairway
Montreal
Immigrants Arrive in Canada See 66 Percent Rise in 1926
Immigration and colonization department reports 1926 first nine months show 112 835 arrivals, up 66 percent from 1925. Of totals 41 419 were British, 16 776 from the United States, 64 649 from other countries. September alone tallies 4 152 British, 1 990 U S, 6 267 other nations. August totals 4 125 British, 2 452 U S, 7 269 other countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Immigration and Colonization
United States
Fish Freezing Plant Opens in Edmonton Under Otto son Process
The first Canadian plant outside British Columbia to freeze fish poultry and eggs using the Otto son process will operate in Edmonton by June 1st. Johnson Fisheries Limited paid $10,000 for territorial rights and the plant will have an initial capacity of fifteen tons per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British Columbia
Ottoson
Edmonton
P Johnson
Johnson Fisheries
Trade totals compare £60,000 to 1925 figures
The report notes a datewise total of £60,000 passed as against £443,000 recorded in the same period of 1925, indicating a sharp contrast in monetary activity between the two years.
Saskatchewan Industries 1924 Leading Sectors Rise in Value
Final statistics show Saskatchewan’s ten leading industries produced goods valued at 26 048 000 in 1924, up 8 279 921 from 1923. Covered sectors include Flour butter and cheese printing and publishing electric light and power bread and bakery products planing mills sash and door factories dyeing cleaning and laundry work aerated and mineral waters and sawmills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
British Boys to Attend Alberta Agricultural Schools This Winter
About 70 British boys are expected to attend Alberta Agricultural Schools this winter with 12 already en route. They will study at Olde Claresholm and Raymond, and next spring the Federal Government will place them in Canada after five months of training under the assisted passage scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Olde
Claresholm
Raymond
Canada
Should Not Be Delayed Fire Protection for Rural Areas
The Simcoe Reformer argues that rural residents have gained the telephone car radio hydro electric power and rural mail but lack protection against fire. It urges that this service be provided soon to reduce country living disadvantages and prevent delays.
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Simcoe
Tree seed shipment to New Zealand dominates empire trade
The Dominion Government seed extraction plant at New Westminster sent 3200 lbs of yellow pine seeds to New Zealand in the empire’s largest seed shipment. A further 2500 lbs will follow. The seeds will be planted on waste lands in New Zealand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
New Westminster
New Zealand
Dominion
British Columbia Houses Ltd Forms to Export Lumber
British Columbia Houses Ltd, capitalized at 196000 dollars, aims to export mill cut lumber for London England housing projects. Land in England has been purchased for the site of the dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia Houses, Ltd
London
England
Kelowna Considers Jam Factory and Mills Plan
The Kelowna municipal council reviews a proposal to build a large dehydrating plant jam factory and vinegar and cider mill to process district fruit waste. The project aims to convert waste fruit products into usable outputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelowna
B.C
Forecasting Weather by Predicting the Unexpected
The statement claims weather forecasting accuracy improves if one predicts the unexpected. It suggests a paradoxical approach to meteorology, implying unconventional thinking may reveal overlooked patterns. The idea remains abstract without practical methods or data.
Fertilizer value of rotted manure in prairie wheat and barley
A Canadian study at Scott Saskatchewan tested 12 tons per acre of rotted and fresh barnyard manure on wheat oats and barley. Results show rotted manure before ploughing increases wheat yields most, oats gain less and vary with ploughing time, while barley peaks with rotted manure just before fall ploughing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Scott, Sask
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Scott Station
Flax Straw Trade Expands From Canada Into U S Markets
Flax straw demand rises in the United States as Saskatchewan straw moves across the border. Minneapolis manufacturers seek more supply, extending purchases into Manitoba and Saskatchewan. Farmers urged to hold stocks as markets look favorable for large amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Saskatchewan
Minneapolis
Manitoba
Alberta Oil Wells Hit Gas Flows in Turner Valley
The Stockmen Oil Well in Turner Valley strikes gas at 1 654 feet in the northwest area while the Vulcan well adds 250 000 cubic feet per day at 4 961 feet. Vulcan’s total gas flow reaches 2 550 000 cubic feet daily, wet gas and cautious drilling noted.
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Stockmen
Turner Valley
Vulcan
Success Of Sask Wheat Pool At Second Annual Meeting
At Regina the Saskatchewan Co operative Wheat Producers reports 78 785 members representing 106 422 4435 acres under contract and 79 percent of Saskatchewan wheat. Coarse Grains Pool shows 37 312 contractors with oats 1 753 562. barley 371 235. flax 362 199. rye 109 500 acres. Grain marketed totals: wheat 129 713 876. oats 6 659 646. barley 2 569 071. flax 1 355 617. rye 783 820 bushels. The system runs 82 country elevators and two terminal elevators with 17 075 000 bushels capacity plus Port Arthur and Buffalo NY facilities and a CN rail lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan Co-operative Wheat Producers, Ltd
Regina
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Pool
Saskatchewan Cooperative Elevator Co
Port Arthur
Buffalo
N.Y
Canadian National Railways
Alberta Corn Show Promises Annual Provincial Event
The Alberta provincial corn show will be in Calgary, decided at Medicine Hat during the Alberta Corn Growers association meeting. Don H Bark of Brooks remains president as officers, including D B Hammon and directors from Medicine Hat Lethbridge Carmangay Milk River Claresholm and M L A Gordon Walker are elected. A constitution bylaws are adopted and yearly shows planned with fifty provisional directors to expand corn growing across the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Calgary
Alberta Corn Growers’ Association
Medicine Hat
Don H. Bark
Brooks
D. B. Hammon
Carmangay
James Murray
J. A. Jochem
Milk River
W. H. Fairfield
Lethbridge
Waves Reach 36 Feet in Violent Gale at Sea
A special camera captured sea waves during a rough voyage showing heights of 27 feet in a calm period and 36 feet in a violent gale. Ordinary waves were reported to range from 6 to 12 feet.
He Wrinkles Don’t Worry Me In Mock Exchange
A brief dialogue features a witty clash about style where a man’s careless dress sparks a retort about his skin fitting. The exchange highlights social humor and confidence in banter between speakers.
English Peer Visits Canada For Education Progress
The Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, invited by the National Council of Education, visits Cargadian development in the Dominion arriving in Montreal aboard the private car Wentworth with Lady Ficin. He recalls Canada’s Tercentenary in Quebec and sails back to England from Quebec on November 6 aboard the Montroyal.
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Earl of
Tional Council of Education
Lord Elgin
Lady Ficin
Montreal
Reventh
Canadian Pacific Railway
Wentworth
Council of Education
Elgin Lodge No. 7
Canada
Quebec
England
Shelter Belts Boost Prairie Value to Sixty Million Dollars
The Dominion Forestry report notes prairie farmers planted trees at ten thousand per day over twenty five years. Shelter belts now valued at sixty five million dollars, expanding western agriculture. The piece credits Alexander Mitchell with starting the drive and urges government to appoint a successor to continue the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Forestry Department
Western Canada
Prairies
Alexander Mitchell
Arbie
Cab
Ucrald
Alberta irrigation report shows vast land for settlers
The 1925 irrigation report from the Department of the Interior outlines 1,237,080 irrigable acres in Southern and Central Alberta with 134,072 acres irrigated. It notes 496 small schemes with about 60,000 acres available, indicating substantial room for expansion.
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Alberta
Department of the Intertfor
Homestead Land Entries Rise Across Western Provinces
The Department of the Interior reports a surge in homestead entries across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia. September totals reached 364 up 125 from last year with Saskatchewan leading at 189, Alberta 118, Manitoba 48 and British Columbia 9 a decline from 11.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
N. O. Cote
Department of the Interior
Returns From Saskatchewan Crops 1925 Gains
Saskatchewan farmers in 1925 won 534,806,480 from grain field crops and livestock according to R W Neely statistician for the Provincial Department of Agriculture. Flax and other crops brought 351,990,000. farm products added 35,017,480. livestock 125,117,000.
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Saskatchewan
R. W. Neely
Department of Agriculture
Manitoba Honey Growers See Record Year
Manitoba apiary sector reports a 60 percent jump in honey production with 30,000 pounds from a single apiary and 60 pounds from a Winnipeg hive. L. P. Floyd notes 250 new beekeepers, boosting members to 2,250 as the season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
L. P. Floyd
Winnipeg
Variety of currencies used across Chinese provinces
The text notes that 200 or more distinct currencies circulate in China. Some are accepted nationwide, others only in certain provinces, and some only where they originate. Currency values vary by region, not uniform across the country.
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China
Charity at Home Offers Home Loans to Practice
A charitable program provides lenders for those without homes to borrow a dwelling for practice. Residents may access a temporary home loan to gain familiarity with housing needs and budgeting. The initiative aims to support individuals seeking shelter stability.
A Good Resolution on Respecting Others’ Views
A thoughtful guideline urges avoiding anger at others opinions. Do not force renunciations through curses or slander. promote civil discourse even when views diverge.
Palms Seen as Sacred Symbols by Egyptians
In Egyptian culture palms are revered as symbols of peace and rest and are held sacred by the people.
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Egypt
Cooperative Fruit Marketing Org Controls BC Tree Frt Output
The Asso ciated Growers of British Columbia Ltd is a cooperative with about 3 000 members handling two thirds of the province s tree fruits. Formed in 1920 the agency ships apples under the OK brand and directs 32 local units. In 1925 3032 cars of apples were shipped. 2286 Canada 439 Great Britain 116 New Zealand 69 United States 66 Scandinavia rest to other regions. 1926 apple crop larger and shipments exceed last year.
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British Columbia
Asso@fiteded Growers of
Han
O.K
Canada
Great Britain
New Zealand
United States
Scandinavia
South Africa
Germany
China
Belgium
Jewish settlers push western training school plan in Alberta
F New man of Edmonton aims to form a western committee to aid settlement of Jewish farmers in central Alberta. The Ontario Federated Jewish Farmers project has funded a training school with Jewish capital and already trained students who have taken land of their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Federated
Jewish Farmers of
Ontario
F. Newman
Edmonton
Faris
Restored The Color Tommy to Old Lady and Cat
A humorous scene where a boy returns a lost cat to an old lady. The cat had fallen into whitewash but is fine. The boy explains he did not wash the cat, only doven him into a bag of soot to make him black again.
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Tommy
Jos
Old Lady
Bobble
Speechless dimmer at Hotel Astor benqguets
A benquet at the Hotel Astor in New York City featured a remark describing a “speechless dimmer” as part of the evening. The standard addresses were printed and distributed to the four hundred diners, noted as establishing a worthy precedent.
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Hotel Astor
New York City
Man’s head like pocket book quote on inner substance
A saying compares a man’s head to a pocket book, asserting true value lies in what it contains rather than outward appearance. The line emphasizes inner worth over external looks.
Ancient People Used Ostrich Egg Shells as Drinking Cups
Archaeologists note that ancient cultures fashioned drinking vessels from ostrich eggs shells. The practice highlights ingenuity in early tableware and the use of large eggs for communal or ceremonial drinking.
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Western
Saskatchewan Industries
Alberta Agricultural
B.C. Lumber
Britain
Western Prairies
Agazsiz
Agassiz Dominion
W. H. Hicks
Agassiz
Co-Operative Fruit Marketing
Youn
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