Canada’s harvest sets new grain record in 1928
A Saskatchewan convention speaker notes Canada’s 1928 harvest as the largest grain crop in history, with wheat at least 500 million bushels and total grain near a billion. Frost, grades, and frost-related losses affected prices, while researchers push early ripening varieties to beat Jack Frost and boost farm profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Saskatchewan
Jack Frost
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Regina
W. Kt. Motherwell
Marquis
Mr. Motherwell
Department of Agriculture
Dominion Research
Dominion
West
Made Commander In Royal Naval Reserve
Lieut. Commander Ronald Neil Stuart V C D S C a Canadian now in the Royal Naval Reserve promoted to commander. He was one of two Canadians awarded the Victoria Cross while serving in the Royal Navy during the great war. The action was published in the London Gazette November 20 1918 by ballot under Royal Warrant provision 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Neil Stuart
V.C D.S.C
Royal Naval Reserve
Stuart
London
Gordon Campbell
V.C
Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil Claims No Alcohol
An oil advertised as free of alcohol blends six essential oils. It is promoted for lasting effects and highlights aioene as a prominent ingredient in Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
Singing Master Says Wife's Voice Improves Greatly
A husband notes his wife’s singing voice has improved significantly after lessons, while cautioning she has not yet been cured. The exchange reflects optimism about vocal training outcomes.
Uncertain health claim about adult heart dimensions
The text presents an unclear assertion about the average adult heart, giving specific dimensions as five inches by thirty two inches and two percent in thickness, which contradicts known anatomy and lacks reliable sourcing.
Minard's Oiniment and a Tire Joking Exchange
A brief humorous exchange features Minard's ointment for sprains and a quip about Betty being able to change a tire rather than cook, reflecting light social humor.
Public Flying Clubs Toronto and Montreal Lead Dominion In Flying Hours
Toronto clubs log 4,887 hours and Montreal 590 hours while Ottawa follows with 450 hours. Other clubs report Regina 203 hours Edmonton 26 hours Victoria 77 hours and Calgary 37 hours, per civil aviation branch statistics.
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Toronto
Montreal
Dominion
Civil Aviation
Department of National Defence
Ottawa
Regina
Edmonton
Victoria
Calgary
Youches that Add Style to Dresses
Mae Martin explains how simple alterations and home tinting with Diamond Dyes can refresh out of fashion dresses. Tinting is easy and rapid, with new colors covering old shades without a redyed look, and she promotes Color Craft a free offer from Diamond Dyes Windsor Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Martin
Windsor
Ontario
Legion presents top honor to Viscount Allenby at San Antonio
The Distinguished Service Medal of the American Legion was awarded to Field Marshal Viscount Allenby of Great Britain by National Commander Edward E. Spafford during the Legion Convention in San Antonio Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Viscount Allenby
Great Britain
Edward E. Spafford
San Antonio
Texas
When Your Baby Catches A Cold
Ad for Baby's Own Tablets claiming rapid relief from colds in infants and prevention of complications. Promotes gentle laxative action, stomach soothing, and bowel regulation. Sold by dealers or by mail for 25 cents a box from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Rum-Running Evidence Found in Mobile Marsh Purports Liquor Cache
Customs agents uncover a tiny scrap of a letter indicating the discovery of 142 quarts of liquor submerged in a marsh, a 113 year old trace of rum running at the Mobile, Alabama customs house found among old federal records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Customs House
Mobile
Alabama
Swift Current Sun Publisher Honored by Association
Publisher of the Swift Current Sun and president of the Saskatchewan Division of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association received a special honor from the provincial journalism group recognizing leadership and service to the paper and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Swift Current Sun
Saskatchewan
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Swift Current Sun Publisher Named 1928 29 CWNA President
Sam R Moore appointed president of the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association for 1928 29 after a two day Regina convention. Hon H J Latta and C R McIntosh receive honorary roles while T H B McCullough becomes immediate past president. Regina council invites CWNA to hold 1929 meeting in Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam. R. Moore
Swift Current Sun
Saskatchewan
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Hotel Saskatchewan
Regina
J. Latta
C. R. McIntosh
M.P
North Battleford
T. H. B. McCullough
the Review
Weyburn
H. G. Sheldrake
Optimist
S. J. Dornan
Alameda
W. Ashfield
the Sun
Grenfell
B. M. Frith
the Recorder
Wakaw
R. Zubac
the Citizen
Kerrobert
W. T. Murphy
The
Sun
Viscount
Andrew King
Enterprise
Rouleau
S. N. Wynn
Yorkton
Regina Board of Trade
Manitoba Radio Station Upgraded by Manitoba Telephone System
The largest Canadian broadcasting station is now operated by the Manitoba Telephone System. A modern set will be installed at Manitoba Agricultural College and broadcast by remote control from the Sherbrooke street exchange. Women suffer asthma widely and may benefit from Dr. J. D. Kellogg's Asthma Remedy with numerous testimonials from women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Manitoba Telephone System
United States
Manitoba Agricultural College
Sherbrooke Street
Hop Acreage In Canada Reaches 1927 Peak
Canada reports 1037 acres in bearing hops in 1927 double 1926's 594 acres. Average yield 1375 pounds per acre, total 1 425 875 pounds, value 456 280 dollars. Prices averaged 32 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Headache Relief Claim for Minard's Liniment Ad
Promotion asserts headaches ease with Minard's Liniment while noting many are kept out of mischief by being out of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard
Shortage of Butter Warned by Canadian Dairy Leader
J A Caulder president of the National Dairy Council of Canada told delegates at the Dominion Mortgage and Investments Association annual meeting that Canada would be 15 000 000 to 20 000 000 pounds short of meeting its butter needs this year. He noted the dairy industry did not keep pace with population growth and that Canada had the highest per capita butter consumption worldwide at about 28 pounds annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Caulder
National Dairy Council of Canada
Dominion Mortgage and Investments Association
Canada
Aeroplanes Transform Mining Work Report
The article notes a shift in mining from traditional underground methods to airborne operations, highlighting how aircraft are increasingly used to access remote ore sites, transport materials, and survey terrain. It emphasizes technological advancement and potential productivity gains.
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Public Flying Clubs
Allenby
Europe
England-Ireland
Scotland
France
Belgium
Nose
Montress
Glasgow
Belfast
Liverpol
Laureatic
Baltfes
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Antwerp
Pennland
Lapland
Halifax
Glasgoe
Ocensiot
Baltic
Sfest
Léverpool
Portage Ave
Wherlord. Man. Land
Seatatoon Pacific Bidg
Vancouver
B.C
White Star Line
Manitoba
Thomas
Brown & Company
BAYER
Nature
Scott
Gypsum and Alabastine Limited
Winnipeg
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