Canadian ruling spurs worry for American railways
The Canadian Railway Commission's grain rate cut from 245 to 18.5 cents from the lakes to Montreal threatens American shipping and rail interests. It may divert 5 million bushels of grain from New York Boston and other seaports to Montreal, harming Minnesota milling, Manitoba wheat shipments, and cross border freight revenues. The grain trade may urge U S railroads to seek Interstate Commerce Commission relief.
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Washington Poel
Canada
Great Lakes
Lakes
Canadian Northwest
Montreal
New York
Boston
Haitimore
Head of
Canadian
Lake
Minnesota
Manitoba
Duluth
Buffalo
Atlantic
Canadian Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Underground River Discovery in Haute Garonne Cavern
A mile long underground river and a subterranean lake were found near Izaut de l Hotel in Haute Garonne. Local official M Norbert Casteret rode the river in a rock cleft by helmet lamp and portable canoe to check water contamination from a cattle disposal well. The icy waters lead through vast caverns to a large unexplored lake a mile downstream.
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Izaut-de-l'Hotel
Haute Garonne Department
France
M. Norbert Casteret
Agrain
Canadian Hay Tariff Sparks U.S. Debate
The tariff commission weighs requests from New England dairy interests seeking lower hay duties and New York growers seeking higher tariffs on Canadian hay. The clash ties into an ongoing inquiry into milk and cream costs between the United States and Canada. No decision is expected for months as the panel reviews production costs.
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United States
Tariff Commission
Preadent Coolidge
New England
Canada
New York State
John Taber
New York
New Use For X Rays Detects Buttons In Rag Pulp
X rays are used to search for buttons hooks and eyes in piles of rags destined for paper making. Undetected solid items can damage the pulping machine. Endless bands move the rags past an X ray tube and fluorescent screens detect the metals.
Lace and satin frock pattern No 1649 described
The pattern showcases a lace and satin View A frock with gathered skirt and belt, long sleeves, and a bow at the front panel. View FE uses figured material with ribbon trimming on the bodice and vestee, available in sizes 34 to 42 inches bust with yardage and price details for 39 and 54 inch fabrics.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg
A Winnipeg notice lists the pattern order service at Union located at 135 McDermot Ave. The item outlines how residents may request sewing patterns through the city union and provides contact details.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
World Egg Laying Records Set At Dominion Farm
The Dominion Experimental Farm at Arcasiz, Ha has headlines with H Hicks reporting 231 eggs per bird from 4160 birds, a claimed world record. Pen and individual bird records include a 294 eggs per bird high and a 251 eggs in 364 days record by a BC university bird. An article notes walnut plantation value rises and air pockets impact vacation travel.
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Dominion Experimental Farm
Arca
Siz
H. Hicks
Bs.a
University of British Columbia
Saskatchewan Starts 3000 Mile Highway Sign Project
Two teams from Manitoba and Alberta bounda ries move toward the province center to blaze 3000 miles of provincial highways with numbered signs. The signs feature a target on a steel post with Sask coat of arms and abbreviation. Manitoba plans similar work and Alberta will follow.
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Manitoba
Alberta
Provincial Department of Highways
Experts Seek Solution Of Farm Pests At Saskatoon Meeting
Saskatchewan Alberta Manitoba entomologists joined Montana and North Dakota colleagues in Saskatoon for the International Great Plains Crop Pest Committee annual conference. They discussed common pest problems across the Canadian prairies and US wheat belts and outlined preventive systems though no decisions were announced for bulletins later. H. G. Crawford of Ottawa attended as chief of the dominion agriculture division.
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Canada
United States
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Montana
North Dakota
Saskatoon
International
H. G. Crawford
Ottawa
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canadian National Trophy Given to AAU of C for Maritime Run
Canadian National Railways Recreation League presented a bronze statuette and medals to the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada to promote middle distance running. The perpetual trophy is awarded for the Dominion Championship one mile race in Toronto with first second and third earning gold silver and bronze. Sir Henry W. Thornton is patron and A. J. Hills is president of the league representing CN sports across Canada.
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Canada
Canadian National Railways Recreation League
Amateur Athletic Union of Canada
Toronto
AAU. of
Canadian National Recreation League
Henry W. Thornton
A. J. Hills
Canada Expands Trade to Distant Markets and Global Links
Canada expands trade into remote corners of the earth highlighting feeding standards for hog markets, world interdependence, and exports from British Columbia to Shanghai and beyond. New Zealand butter marks confusion as Argentina ships similar labels, while beef, dairy and fruit trade reach California, the United Kingdom, and Africa.
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Canada
New Zealand
England
British Columbia
California
Jersey
Vancouver
Shanghai
Guernsey
Myrtle Place
Isle of
Detroit
New York State
America
Brazil
South Africa
China
Sweden
Norway
Germany
Denmark
Great Britain
United States
New York
Chicago
South America
Pocket hygiene and germ dangers in everyday pockets
A bacteriologist examined pockets and found 17 germ varieties totaling about 8 million organisms. Verdigris from coins, phosphorus from matches, nicotine in powder, and other substances linger in pocket linings, posing health risks when handkerchiefs transfer germs. Keep pockets clean to avoid catarrh and related ailments.
Prizes Awarded at Ottershaw Dog Show in London
Prizes ranged across breeds with Best tail wagger given to a Spaniel and Most sagacious trickster to a Terrier. Other winners included Fairest for a Dalmatian, Thinnest for a Pekingese, Noisiest for an Airedale, Ugniest for a Mongrel, Prettiest Bulldog, Largest Great Dane, Smallest Terrier puppy, and Saddest for a twelve year old Sealyham Terrier.
Noisy City Life May Grow Ears Says Vienna Doctor
Vienna ear specialist Dr. Pfeffer argues that urban noise over 30 years enlarges ears. He cites measurements from patients in the modern city and suggests muffling sound would benefit humanity. Some men agree the idea warrants consideration.
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Pfeffer
Vienna
The Evolving Meaning of the Word Match
The term origin traces to Greek for lamp wick and shifts through history from matchlocks to friction matches. Early pocket matches were wood shavings sparked by flint and steel, then chemical dipping produced friction matches. Friction matches displaced older methods, leading to the modern term rateh.
Canadian Wool Clip Expected To Reach 3.5 Million Pounds
An estimated 3.5 million pounds of wool will be handled this year by the Canadian Co-operative Growers. Western warehouse receive 1.25 million pounds from Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan plus another million from smaller flocks in Western Canada. Prices to farmers run about 25 cents per pound as demand remains active and firm. The majority of Canada’s wool clip is managed by the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers.
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Canadian Co-operative Growers
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Canada
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers
Smallest Café Closes After Years of Success
The Smalltest Cafe, claimed as the world's smallest restaurant, has closed after enduring financial losses. It operated in a 3 by 8 foot room and served only one customer at a time, ending an unusual dining chapter.
No Really Good Gramophone to a Shared Record
A fragment notes a gramophone and a shared record, suggesting a device transfer or ownership change. The text is sparse on names, dates, or places, offering only hints of music hardware and sharing concepts. These details point to a portable audio item exchange context without specifics.
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United States Public Health Service
Scotland
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White Leghorn
William Mulock
Ontario
Dominion Animal Husbandman
Department of Agriculture
Ottershaw
Ot London
Ham
Smalltest Cafe
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