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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Jul 21, 1927

Page

7

Commission on Customs Concludes Labor Inquiry

The Commission on Customs has ended its labor investigation after months of hearings. It examined Uptown administration, commercial travel, petty operations and smuggling between Canada and the United States. A report to the Governor and Parliament is planned for the next session.

Commission ON Customs Canada United States China Washington Mirliament Con J. O T. Drown Cape Brel Ane Regina

Saskatchewan Rifle Association Region Prize Meeting Set

The Saskatchewan Provincial Rite Association announces an annual prize meeting at Regine range on July 19 2021 with many entries. About 16 members will be selected to represent Capasia at the Dominion Mile Association meeting in Ottawa in August and possibly travel to Hisley England next year. A tyro class for first time competitors is included with a camp life range canteen and prizes totaling 180 dollars plus medals and cups.

Saskatchewan Cite Range Regine Shieh Brow Saskeatchewan Whd Regia Dominion Mile Association Ottawa Wille Capascia Hisley England

Survey of Hudson Bay line work by CN chief engineer

Chief Engineer of CN R Alga Grawski plans inspection of Hudson Bay Railway work in northern Saskatchewan and surveys proposed construction ideas for new and ongoing lines. He will report to Winnipeg before returning to Brandon after the fair. The premier awaits official results on the beer referendum from all construction concessions before deciding on a possible special session.

C.N.R. Alga Winnipeg Cl O A. Gzawski Monteal Canadian National Railway Hudson’s Bay Railway Grawski Whnipeg Saskatchewan Pesce River Alberta Premise Graeken Brandon Fair

Freight Rates Reduced Between Maritime Provinces and Central Canada

Parliament last session largely implemented the Duncan Royal Commission report, reducing freight rates between the Maritime provinces and central Canada. Tariffs were issued July 1, now in effect. Ottawa hosts a group of 160 British newspaper writers and editors in August for a provincial visit.

Monrion N.B Maritime Provinces Central Canada Ottawa Damiolon newWapapers

Expedition to Hudson Strait Aims at Ocean Navigation

Government plans an aerial expedition in the Port Fian bay region to explore and develop the bay's resources. The policy seeks to enable ocean navigation from the bay to global routes, with surveys spanning Badstend and surrounding coasts and testing aeriel Bates and related routes for practical use.

Aericit Bates Grmerniment Hoda Aerdil Bates Port Furseid Pondeon Ralr Teatral Counter Beeopdig

James Bay Farm Area Seen As Prospects Similar To Perce

Professor Laudon of the University of West Ont declares the James Bay region known as the James Slope has the potential for agriculture and population growth similar to the Perce River district. He notes the area lies north of Dopdon to about 125 miles and extends from James Bay shores inland toward Westign Ontario with settler farming as a key possibility. The assessment compares the James Slope to Western Choice in pre settlement days.

Perce River Laudon J Wo Department of Geoletry University of West Win Ontane Willen Dopdon Ontario Canada

Robb Takes Vacation Aboard Australia May Visit Europe

Hon Robb plans a rest after Ottawa duties and treaty negotiations. On board the Henpress of Australia Mr Robb said he would visit Cherbourg and Southampton en route to Europe and would return in August after easing the country’s finances.

Aqteer Ae Bali Europe Perciary Anid Db Prine Alou J. A. Roth Henpress Australia Cherbourg Southampton Robb Ottawa

French Professor Claims Breakthrough on Turning Metals to Gold

Paris, France. Professor Jolivet, a French scientist, asserts he solved the ages old problem of transmutation turning silver and base metals into gold. He says he has succeeded in producing about 20 milligrams of gold from a mixture containing 6 grams of silver, noting the costly agents limit industrial value but potential exists.

Paris Francr Jolivet

Measuring Star Heat With Dellette Radiometer In Flight

Dr Charles G Abbott of the Smithsonian uses a sensitive radiometer to measure stellar heat. He has gone to Mount Wilson California to conduct fly experiments with equipment capable of detecting heat equivalent to a burning match at vast distances if no atmosphere interfered.

Dellette Washington Charles G. Abbott Smithsonian Institution Abbott Mount Wilson California

Flooding Destroys Hay Land Along Sturgeon River Corridor

Government engineer A. M. Kirkpatrick reports over nine thousand acres of hay land between Edmonton and Lac Ste. Anne near Big Lake inundated. Crops ruined with an estimated loss of £90000 as waters from the Sturgeon River rise. Kirkpatrick returned to Edmonton after surveying Dig Lake Lac Ste. Anne and Waba mountains districts.

Finvouton Alperta Big Lake Edmonton Lac Sire Anne Sturgeon River A. M. Kirkpatrick Dig Lake Lac Ste. Rove Waba Moun

Levine Plans Return Flight From Paris With French Pilot

Charles A. Levine announced at a luncheon with American and British correspondents in Paris that he will fly back to New York as soon as he can team up with a French pilot to accompany him.

Paris France Charles A. Levine Clarence Chamber Germany New York

Coast Cities Sponsor Fight Two 6.0. Aviators Aim London Trip

Promoters push for a major bout as Aviators head toward London despite opposition. Turner and Pobtebis square off over backing and scheduling while Mowat and Meta eye pilot plans amid hopeful regional support.

Canadian Readers Series Adopted for Schools

Fredericton New Brunswick teachers will use the Canadian Readers series in classrooms as the province adopts the program. Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island plan to follow, with experiments under way in several provinces. Manitoba Alberta Saskatchewan and others already use the series.

New Grunewitk Fredericten Elbe New Bruns Airk Honed Ediesdten Cannan Proguel Nova Bseotha Princes Ledward Tetana Sine Bois Capeetyd Geltiel Columba Alberta Saskanehwan Mantel Miarith

Closures Planned for Many Small Customs Entry Ports

Hon Woo Uter, national revenue minister, plans to close numerous small customs ports to reduce costs. An expert committee urged port reductions, warning against revenue loss though some communities resist, citing status tied to local ports. Preventive service boosts activity this season with seizures up and revenue rising. Chief Vowan will depart soon to oversee western province reform.

Orawa Woo Uter National Revenue Tlw Gethudi Customs Administration Cummon Vowan

U S Adjusts Difficulties of Border Ruling

The Labor Department seeks to clarify border crossing rules for Canadians working in the United States. Changes address visa compliance and future passport renewals while outlining permit and in transit exceptions for border commuters.

U.S United States

Sending Dogs to Arctic Eight Specially Trained Huskies

A team of eight specially trained huskies completed a 3000 mile journey to Coronation Gulf aboard the steamship Klayehimoe, starting July 7. The dogs are consigned to the Inspector of the tadsot’s Bay ouipsany at Coronation Gulf for stamina and long distance pulls.

Coronation Gulf FeCl Tavipee Attoug Coronation Giult

Altitude Record Bid With Bellanca Plane In Flight

The Bellanca monoplane Cotwabla to be flown by Chirence Cleagebellin and Charles Al Levine toward Germany. Joseph May says the endurance attempt will begin as soon as the aircraft returns from Europe. Officials expect the craft to stay aloft for more than sixty hours.

Chamberin New York Cotwabla Chirence

Cattle Importers Association Formed for Canadian Trade

The Canadiana Trade Commissioner in Bristol reports the creation of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Cattle Importers' Association Limited. The group aims to directly import Canadian store and fat cattle and represents nineteen meat traders' associations in the area.

Canada Montreal Canadiana Bristol South Wales and Monmouthshire Asssociation, Limited

British Boys To Settle On Canadian Farms Plan

Governments agree to aid British boys aged 14 to 20 in emigrating to Canada for farm settlement. Applicants may receive up to 5000 dollars for farm purchase, equipment, and passage. The scheme provides work experience on Canadian farms until age 20, with settlement to commence in April.

Ottawa Canada Amd Indi Sehetie Ff Joanels Dewinv

Prince Making Few Public Engagements During Canadian Visit

Prince minimizes public appearances on a Canadian tour with limited schedule and brief public events. Observers note subdued engagements as he travels between cities and meets officials in a controlled itinerary.

Prince

Higher Price Levels in June for Commodities Index

Ottawa reports a June rise in the Higher Price Levels Index with 236 commodities weighed to reflect condition. Vegetable products and grains show gains while declines in livestock and pork products offset some advances, and overall June levels edge higher than May.

Ottawa Dominion Bureau

Will Drop Plan For Reform Of House Of Lords

London reports Premier Baldwin announced in the Commons that the governing reform proposal for the Lords is only a basis for discussion and criticism. The debate featured Ruth Smith MacDonald leading a failed censure motion 342 to 167 as Lloyd George and others critiqued the plan.

London House of Commons Baldwin House of Lords Lords Great Britain Ciyaransa Ft Lord Birke John Duchan Lloyd George House of Lorde

Japan backs US stance in cruiser tonnage debate

Japan indicated it would align with the United States in the Anglo American cruiser tonnage talks, urging adherence to low figure limits to protect its water interests and trade. The move surprised Britain and could strain the allied front as Britain resists a U S backed plan for stronger cruisers.

Geniva Salteeti Jispan United States Japan Amd Pune Staes Dapan United Sues Jian Troa

Public Health Guards and Growth in Western Canada

Public health bodies join to build a wide system for medical care across cities and remote districts. The article notes rapid growth and collaborations to provide aid and support to the sick while extending civilization benefits through improved sanitation and access to health services.

Makita SCV Rieastabliahment Canada Yiere Edo

New York Ameri buys a giant war plane design

The New York American reports a large battle plane design intended for the War Department. It features a 73 foot wingspan designed by Anthony Fokker and is to carry five machine gun gunners and 4,400 pounds of explosives for bombardment or air attacks.

Y York New York

Canadian medical body may form Steyai College

Dr. E. Marte returned from a medical convention in Toronto and said the medical association is considering forming a Steyai College of Physicians and Surgeons for Canada. He suggested alignment with the same governing body as in Britain.

Regina Steyai College of Physicians and Surgeons For Canada The Medical Association 8. E. Marte Toronto

Canadian and U S Agencies Unite to Stop Liquor Smuggling

An understaftiation reached by the Canadian National Railways and the Preventive Service of Canada along with United States Customs will cooperate to stop liquor movement from points in the Maritime provinces to other centres in Canada and the United States.

Moncton Canadian National Railways Cactores Preventive Service of Canada United States Customs Services Maridine Provinces United States

Canadian Auto Association President Films Peace River Trail

Ur J. A. Tipolitue, president of the Canadian Automobile Association, returns to Edmonton after touring the Grande Prairie and Peace River country to shoot scenes for a lecture on The Peace River Trail to be presented in Eastern Canada.

Edmonton J. A. Tipolitue Canadian Automobile Association Grane Prairie Peace River Peace River Trail Canada

Canadian Poet Charles Mair Dies in Victoria

Charles Mair, the veteran Canadian poet famed for sturdy Canadianism, died at Lite Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. The longtime resident and influential figure in Canadian letters passed away after illness, leaving behind a legacy spanning poetry and regional cultural influence.

Victoria Charles Mair V Minion

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