Periodic Health Examinations Aim to Prevent Illness
A Canadian health essay argues that preventive medicine, including periodic health examinations, will shift doctors from curing to keeping people well. It notes vaccination, public health, and insurer cooperation as signs of a future where illness is minimized and doctors prosper by keeping patients healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Bates
Public Health Journal
Canada
Dr. Bates
Canadian Medical Association
Value Of Agricultural Fairs Appeals for Nationwide Aid
The Minister of Agriculture Robert Weir plans a policy to aid farmers nationwide. Postmaster-General Arthur Sauve spoke at the Three Rivers exhibition praising agricultural fairs for teaching profitable lessons and supporting national prosperity. He urged national education to include all populations in solving shared problems amid a growing crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Weir
Arthur Sauve
Three Rivers
Sauve
Causes Of Drought Increments Of Meteorological Information
The piece explains a severe summer drought tied to persistent high pressure over the United States, blocking moisture from oceans. It notes the storm track has shifted north, leaving the wheat and corn belts dry. Weather forecaster Browne links the pattern to lunar cycles, pointing to 1874 as a historical drought parallel while urging further research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald-Tribune
United States
North America
Pacific
Atlantic
America
Hudson Bay
Canada
Herbert Janvrin Browne
Browne
Clover Seed Prospects for 1930 Crop
The Seed Branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture estimates better quality alsike clover seed in 1930 compared with 1929. Ontario production likely under one third of 1929’s 70 000 bushels. Red clover seed looks brighter with little carry-over and 1930 acreage about 50 percent below normal. Alfalfa seed acreage is rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ontario
Unemployment Counts Given for Montreal by City Union Officials
Labor unions report Montreal has 21 000 to 23 000 unemployed with an additional 10 000 to 15 000 working part time. Alderman Alfred Mathieu says the figures will be sent to Minister of Labor Gideon Robertson for national data compilation.
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Montreal
Ald
Alfred Mathieu
Gideon Robertson
Victoria Tower Spire Claimed as World’s Highest
Report from London states Victoria Tower rises 420 feet, claimed as the world’s tallest spire. Observers note the claim, with visitors and officials assessing its height and prominence in the skyline.
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Victoria Tower
London
Signs of the times cited in wary dialogue
A patient teacher questions a pupil about modern habits and terms. Herbert recalls warnings like Kept Out No Fishing No Hunting No Trespass as signs of the times.
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Herbert
Beef Grading Policy Boosts Canadian Beef Demand
The Imperial Food Journal notes Canada’s beef grading system marks top two grades for public info, strengthening demand for better beef and encouraging producers to raise higher quality cattle. The British market and Canadian producers gain from clearer quality signals and improved finishing of cattle.
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Imperial Food Journal
Old Country
Canada
Cattle Shipment From Canada To Britain Sparks Old Country Trade
A shipment of forty Canadian cattle left for the United Kingdom on August 21 marking the first such export in over three years. Observers in both western and eastern sectors await the experiment, hoping to revive the lapsed trade after the U S border closure. Projections suggest sixty thousand head could be sent this year if shipping can be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United Kingdom
United States
Atlantic
Co-Operative Wool Growers Hit Record Wool Totals
The Canadian Co operative Wool Growers report that over 3 250 000 pounds of wool have been received at the Weston warehouse or are en route this season with 250 000 more expected. Alberta leads with over 1 500 000 pounds and Manitoba Saskatchewan Ontario each near 500 000. British Columbia totals 385 000 and Quebec plus the Maritimes 150 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers
Weston
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Ontario
British Columbia
Quebec
Maritimes
Bath area store owner marks 70 years in business
In Bath Ontario near Kingsston a resident, Robert Mott aged 81, runs a general store with his wife and son after 70 years in business. He once operated a harness shop from 1860 to 1890. His ancestors include a grandmother of 101 and a grandfather of 90.
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Bath
Kingsston
Ont
Robert Mott
Water fowl observation network expands across North America
The text notes hundreds of voluntary observers collecting waterfowl counts on specified days monthly. Canada reports go to the National Parks of Canada, Ottawa, while United States reports go to the Biological Survey in Washington.
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North Ameica
Canada
National Parks of Canada
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
United States
Biological Survey
Washington
Growing Respect and Good Will Between Canada and United States
The Saturday Evening Post notes rising mutual respect as Canada and the United States deepen ties through business. packaging meat innovations, cross-border investments, and expanding trade create calmer relations. It highlights Canada as a productive, resource rich neighbor with growing influence in North American markets and finance.
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Canada
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
McAdoo
the Treasury
Pit
Saturday Evening Post
Summer pattern features soft moulded lines and capelets
The description outlines Style No. 2546 in Hyacinth blue crepe silk or daffodil yellow linen with a chiffon bow at the left hip. It shows a waistline emphasis with horizontal pin tucks, a low flared skirt, and soft capelets. Available in sizes 16 through 42 bust. Pattern price 25 cents. Pattern Department.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Union
Instructions for ordering sewing patterns from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union located at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. Pattern numbers or names are not provided in the text.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Manitoba Egg Laying Contest Leaders at Brandon Farm
White Leghorns owned by J. R. Beer of Brandon led the Manitoba egg laying contest at Brandon Experimental Farm at week 37 with 1,636.2 production points and 1,634 eggs. Barred rocks owned by F. E. Foster of Lena led weekly production with 51.2 points and 48 eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Brandon Experimental Farm
J. R. Beer
Brandon
F. E. Foster
Lena
Man
Cultivated Forage Crops At Dominion Farm Reports Record 1929
The 1929 report by G P McRostie Dominion Agrostologist notes progress in range management and pasture improvement at the Dominion Range Experiment Station near Manyberries Alberta. It also describes efforts across other range areas and cultivated forage crop production with Western Province ranchers and farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Experimental Farm
G. P. McRostie
Dominion Agrostologist
Dominion Range Experiment Station
Manyberries
Alberta
Half Million Organic Compounds Known to Chemists
About half a million organic compounds are now known to chemists, reflecting vast progress in chemical synthesis and structure discovery. Researchers note rapid growth in databases and cataloging efforts across institutions worldwide.
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John Burke Ingram
Dominion Department of Health
Buen Huwer
Madrid
Www
N. UL 1853
Postmaster-General
Clover Seed Prospects
Co-Operative Wool Growers
Toronto
Murray MacLaren
C. A. Hodgetts
St. John’s Ambulance Association
Clarence W. Leach
Canadian Pacific
Claire McDougall
Rideau
J. H. Hughes
C.P.R
Royal Canadian Humane Society
Mr. Leach
Dominion Livestock Branch
Annebelle Worthington
Dominion Range
Buen Humor
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