Problems of Western Canada and future development
The article discusses Western Canada facing high costs and labor shortages amid good crops in some regions. It highlights grain and fodder quality, low net returns, and limited prospects for labor-driven growth, noting potential paths like wartime entitlements and vigorous population efforts to sustain development.
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Canada
Hatton
Wee Canaada Livestock Union
Manitoba
Sitauaduin
Endergraveni
Jabor
Jury verdict unsettles libel case involving Churchill
London reports Lord Alfred Douglas son of the late Marquis of Queensbury was found guilty in Old Batley of criminal libel for publishing a statement alleging Churchill produced a false communique about Jutland to manipulate stock markets. He received six months imprisonment and a future surety to keep the peace, with possible further six months if not secured.
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Admiralty
London
Lord Alfred Douglas
Marquis of
Queensbury
Old Batley
Winston Spencer Churchill
The
Churchill
Jutland
Alfred
Mr. Chusehn
Britain faces extended political stalemate as parliament reconvenes
London telegraphs indicate the ongoing crisis will endure until January. The Labour party declares readiness to form government if called, while the current administration fails to replace or bind ministers. All parties seek space to avoid another general election as unofficial understandings emerge.
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London
Labor Party
Interhs
Ministeydalisiz
Ofice
Tbere
Futin
Ute Labor Party
Fency
Premier of Australia to Visit Ottawa in January
The Premier of Australia cables plans to travel to Ottawa on January 21 to open discussions with Canadian officials on a reciprocal preferential treaty. Previous attempts stalled by political delays, but current outlook appears favorable amid Britain’s rejection of a broader imperial preferential idea.
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Iusetralia
Ottawa
Thiawes
J. A. Rebu
Austratia
Winnipeg Doctor Warns Tuberculosis Wastage of Life
Dr A Stewart of Winnipeg told the Rotary Club that more Canadians die at home from tuberculosis than in war. He cited 1000 deaths yearly in Quebec and high death rates in Ontario and Saskatchewan, urging action to halt the disease and its toll on productive citizens.
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Winnipeg
Montreal
A. Stewart
Rotary Club
Quebec
Dabo
Mas
Katehewan
Tin Speaker
Ontario
Britain Fights Cattle Disease Across Counties
London reports a cattle plague spreading to 20 counties with Cheshire and Shropshire hardest hit. Authorities say daily slaughter tops tens of thousands of animals worth at least £70,000 to stamp out the epidemic. Sir William Joynson Hicks outlines cabinet efforts as a special committee handles the crisis.
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London
William Joynson-l Hicks
Ima
Shropshire
Cheshire
U S Increases Wheat Purchases From Canada
Canadian wheat exports rose in the latest month while total exports over the past three months fell from a year ago. The United States bought 9 019 343 bushels in the latest month versus 3 866 178 in November 1922. Exports to the United Kingdom showed little change year over year.
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Canada
United States
United Kingdom
New Elevator For Vancouver 12,000,000 bushel grain project announced
R H Gates president of Terminal Grain Company Limited returned from Magland detailing arrangements for a 12,000,000 bushel reinforced concrete grain elevator costing about 2,500,000 dollars. Construction would start as soon as possible and the dye plant would be rushed to completion, possibly by the end of May next. In Washington the war debt commission said it would seek funding of France's debt to the United States, in a letter from Secretary Mellon to Senator Borah.
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Vancouver
B.C
Magland
Terminal Grain Company, Limited
R. H. Gates
France
Washington, D.C
United States War Debt Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Senattor Borah
Idaho
Alberta Pool Making Satisfactory Progress Report
Reports indicate the Alberta pool is progressively reducing troubles with elevator companies. Mr Robertson notes authorities expect continued improvement and that most provincial elevator points are now covered by the pool system or within hauling distance of a covered point.
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Alberta
Robertson
Te Albert
Hieve Pranticativ al
Darger Oelevatour
Graham Urges Faith in League of Nations Policy
Hon. George Y P. Graham, Canada’s Minister of Railways and Canals, praises reaffirming faith in the League of Nations at a Toronto banquet. He notes US cooperation, imperial trade issues, and opinions on imperial preference while addressing railways and immigration trends. He predicts more British citizens may settle in Canada and discusses Canada's national railway finances.
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Toronto
Canada
Great Organization
League of Nations
George Y P. Graham
Ontario
Europe
England
United States
Graham
Porter
Canadian National Railways
Grabany
Sockeyes Return To Fraser River
Ottawa reports over 1 million sockeye salmon eggs collected this season in Varison Lake British Columbia near the Dominion Government hatchery. The egg harvest ranks among the district’s largest since 1907 and signals strong rehabilitation of the Fraser River sockeye fishery, per the Department of Marine and Fisheries.
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Ottawa
Varison Lake
B.C
Federal Department of Marine and Fisheries
Dominion Government
Harrison Lake
Fraser River
Lloyds Plans New Headquarters in London
Lloyds, the long standing marine and general insurer, will move from the Royal Exchange after 149 years and build a new headquarters at an estimated cost of $1,200,000 on an acre of land in central London. The firm traces its origin to a coffee house circa 1658.
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Royal Exchange
London
Lloyds
Marine and General Insurance Corporation
Infant Rescued After Eleven Days Adrift in Italian River
In Bergamo Italy soldiers found a four month old infant in a cradle drifting down the Lovere river. The baby showed sunken eyes and extreme weakness after an eleven day drift with no food or drink following a recent dam disaster.
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Bergamo
Italy
Lovere
Lts
Canada Needs A Strong National Spirit
A historical speech highlights Canada’s call for unity and resilience. Crerar and other officers discuss Canada's future, emphasizing Vancouver as a potential grain port and the broader promise of British Columbia.
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Canada
Tower
Waerdonad Spirits
Canana
Vancouver
British Columbia
Prince of Wales hailed as popular farmer leader in empire
At a Farmers Club dinner the Prince of Wales praised farmers efforts in Britain and Canada. He stressed the hard work behind stock raising, expressed sympathy for farming troubles, and affirmed confidence agricultural industry would triumph. Lord Wedgwood called him the most popular man in the empire.
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British Empire
London
Farmers’ Club
Chamber of Agriculture
Prince of Wales
Canada
Tip
Lord Wedisioe
Renfrew Grosemime
Perwuse
Carried Off Honors At Livestock Show
Regina Saskatchewan gains praise for top honors at the Naval Agricultural Exposition in Toronto and the International Show in Chicago. George B Williams notes many premiums won by Saskatchewan exhibitors and predicts benefits as fairs attract thousands of agriculturists. He cites 3000 club competition participants at Chicago and strong crowd attendance.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Toronto
Chicago
George B. Williams
Canadian Pacific Railway
City
Italy Again Facing Floods After Brief Sunshine
Rome endures renewed floods as heavy rains lash the country and storms capsize small boats off Sardinia. Earth tremors indicate water has penetrated volcanic craters and fissures, signaling heightened seismic activity across the region.
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Rome
Sardinia
Unemployment in Britain Drops Further
The unemployment situation has been steadily improving in recent weeks last week it decreased by 24000 and the total number out of work now stands at 1195000.
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Britain
London
F C Taking Decided Stand On Prohibition At Union Convention
The United Farmers of Ontario convention debated prohibition policy led by John W Wade secretary. The group urged Dominion wide prohibition and strict Ontario Temperance Act enforcement while also supporting a pulp wood embargo or export tax. A tax on gasoline cars and provincial highway construction were proposed.
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Tans Viennu
United Farmers’ of Uniade
John W. Waid
Smith
Ontario
Dominion
Tribute to Lord Shaughnessy Personal Integrity Highlighted
London tributes note Lord Shaughnessy's personal integrity and influence. Obituaries praise his wealth and character, citing T. P. O'Connor and the Daily Telegraph as commending his sincerity, independence, and warm friendships despite a strong, reserved nature.
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London
Lord Shaughnies
Daily Telegraph
Lord Shaughjnessy
T. P. O'Connor
Denmeth
O'Connor
New Plan for Collections to Help Farmers
Winnipeg reports a suggestion to shift mortgage and loan demands to March 1 from November 2. DB G MacKenzie of the United Farmers of Manitoba told the Royal Grain Inquiry Commission this would stabilize prices and improve grain marketing. He urged better weighing and inspecting, and criticized current special charges as insufficient. He warned early obligations hurt farmers and blamed elevator operators for losses.
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Winnipeg
DB. G. MacKenzie
United Farmers of
MacKenzie
U.F.M
Brandon
Aes MacKenzie
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Australia
Dany Lees
U.S
J. H. Woods
Daily Herald
Calgary
G.p.graham
Fisheries Department
Lord Shaughnessy
Trace Mork
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