Canada Mail and Trade News in 1924 Global Totals
A Ottawa despatch reports Canada distributed over 779 million fry from Department of Marine and Fisheries hatcheries to end May 1924. Vancouver Board of Trade shows 1923 surplus of 368,011 with total receipts 728,880. exports and imports value rose by 4,813,727. Canadian Pacific lists 12 color menu cards on Trans-Canada Limited and Mountaineer with prairie Indian photos. Newsprint output in May sets records in Canada and U.S. mills, with five-month Canadian production up 11 percent. A Montreal visit by Rev. William Dunlop promotes Canadian farming. The British Museum funds arts books for Quebec collection. The Arts, Science and Letters Society reports parish family data in Quebec and Montmorency counties, noting Ismael Bedard’s family on Charlesbourg island since 1628 and Hector Laliberte’s 20 children. Joseph Gagnon of St. Pierre has 216 living descendants.
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Canada
Department of Marine and Fisheries
Ottawa
Vancouver Board of Thor Commissioners
Arts, Science and Letters Society
Province of
Quebec
Montmorency
Ismael Bedard
Charlesbourg
Hector Laliberte
St. Jean
Orleans
Joseph Gagnon
St. Pierre
Community Club Covers Tennis Court Use and Training
At Mondays meeting the Community Club approved court use for beginners on Tuesday and Saturday evenings with experienced players available to coach. A follow up meeting will be held after Thursday play at S Simpson's home to discuss a possible tennis tournament and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Simpson
Cow Offers Financial Help Like a Bank in Verse
A cow speaks in a humorous fable about math and finance guiding a farmer’s life. The animal claims it can add money to the owner's bank, subtract from mortgage principal, multiply his success, divide his worries, increase job interest, and discount his losses.
Senate Actions on C N R Branch Lines Provokes Western Protest
The Senate killed four proposed Canadian National Railways branch lines this year, prompting strong protests across the West. Farmers in affected districts have long hoped for transportation improvements, feeling hope deferred has made their hearts sick. The article argues the East misunderstands western needs and accuses the Senate of serving Eastern interests against public ownership, warning of future repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Canadian National Railways
East
Saskatchewan
Rivers Fair Thief Sentenced and Town to Seek Electric Plant
Ten years ago this week the Rivers Fair drew crowds though several coats were stolen. G Grant, a visitor, was sentenced to one month in goal after claiming he was drunk. The town planned a by law to raise 20000 for an electric light and power plant amid wartime talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Grant
Toe
Masons to Parade Next Sunday
Rivers Masonic Lodge plans a Divine Service at Union Church next Sunday August 10 at 3 p.m. Brethren will be addressed by Rev H B Duckworth of Transcona in the greeting and sermon setting.
Canadian Wheat Crop to Bulk Large
The Montreal Gazette notes renewed focus on Canada’s wheat prospects as a drought looms in the Dominion. Argentina dominates UK imports while Canada nears the center of the market, with rising East Asian bread demand altering trade patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
Dominion
Japan
China
New Salt Deposits Discovered Near Prince Rupert
A salt deposit at Kwinititza on the Canadian National Railways 64 miles east of Prince Rupert draws attention as the Pacific Coast of Canada’s only known salt site. A Prince Rupert company has filed 14 claims covering about 750 acres. Brine pumped from the site yields 96.63 percent sodium chloride, comparable to top salts worldwide. The railway crosses the property and a deep water landing sits on the Skeena River in front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kwinititza
Canadian National Railways
Prince Rupert
Pacific
Canada
Skeena
Salvation Army Gospel Wagon Visits Rivers Again
Local gospel wagon parade drew a crowd on Second Avenue in front of the post office with a full program of singing and instruments. Business tax notices were sent to property owners, ranging up to 190 dollars annually, with emphasis on the special levy. The Society Five event at Oak River drew carloads from Rivers, reported as highly successful. The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool board passed resolutions praising farmers and weekly country papers for aiding the Wheat Marketing Agency.
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Salvation Army Gospel Wagon
Rivers
Second Avenue
Army
Society Five
Oak River
Provisional Board of the
Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Fire Brigade to Hold Regular Monthly Practice
The Fire Brigade announces its regular monthly practice scheduled for next Monday evening the 11th at 7.30.
Manitoba Increases Prairie Chickens and Partridge Bag
New provincial rules raise the hunting bag for prairie chicken and partridge from 25 to 60 birds per day. This expands daily harvest limits for sportsmen during the shooting season in Manitoba.
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Manitoba
Cemetery Beautification Efforts Prompt Call for Respect
The article notes Rivers cemetery improvements by Rebekah and Oddfellows lodges and local volunteers to honor the dead. It laments visitors trampling gravel and desecrating graves and urges reverence to prevent future offenses.
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Rivers Cemetery
Rebekah and Oddfellows
Letter E Sees Endless Fortune Despite Mocked Fates
A witty debate notes the letter e is not in cash or debt yet appears in war and peace. It claims existence ease and life depend on it and it is central to home, love, editors, devils, and news.
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J. A. Grummett
BOS
THE
Canadian Bank OF Commerce
Rivera
R. M. Tucker
Angus
Chateau Frontenac
Canadian Pacific Railway
E. W. Beatty
Toronto
Canadian Pacific
Marloch
Montreal
Overseas Educational League
Great Britain
France
Belgium
Trans-Canada Limited
Mountaineer
United States
William Dunlop
F.S.A
Buckhaven
Fifeshire
Cnem
British Museum
Fine Arts
the Gazette
Rivers Fair
Masons
John MacCormac
Montreal “Gazette
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