Canada Leads In Silver Fox Ranching Growth And Trade
The report notes Canada maintains a lead in silver fox ranching with PEI as the cradle of the industry and a large share of kennels, breeders, and exports. It cites 1929 exports from Prince Edward Island, rising pelts in trade, and a shift from live fox sales to fur trade demand while prices generally rise.
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Canada
Prince of Itland
Canadian National
Dominion
TAA
Vringes Edward Island
Cliver
Que- Lec
Prince Edward Island
Gleichen Indian Reserve to Spend on Building Improvements
It is officially reported that 60 000 is to be spent on improvements to buildings in the Indian Reserve at Gleichen this summer. The finishing touches are now being put on the new school recently built on the reserve at Gleichen. They say Time is money! If I had as much money as I have time I’d be a millionaire.
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Gleichen
Pao
Humme
Hartiurg
Heavy fly attacks cause livestock losses in Saskatchewan
Reports from eastern Saskatchewan describe heavy losses of cattle and hogs to a tiny black fly species Simillium in Pike Lake district. Seven cattle and three pigs reportedly died from fly bites as larvae hatch on wet stones near running water. The University of Saskatchewan veterinary department advises housing livestock during high fly activity and using baking soda and water to ease swelling and pain.
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Saskatchewan
Pike Lake District
Pga
Mies
University of Saskatchewan Veterinary Department
Favourite Canadian Apple Varieties Dominate Surveys
A Dominion Department of Agriculture survey by the Fruit Branch shows McIntosh apples as the most popular in Canada. The Spy comes next, followed by Gravenstein Delicious and Baldwin in that order.
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McIntosh
Delicious
Baldwins
Canada
Fruit Branch
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Season of jackets with coordinated outfits and patterns
The notice describes green crepe jacket costumes with matching dresses. Style No. 3436 offers hip length jackets in sizes 14 through 40 inches bust. fabrics include chiffon print in hyacinth blue and flat silk crepe. Also mentions yellow and white linen blends and pastel silk crepe patterns priced at 25 cents.
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Addres. Tem
Pats
How to Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern can be ordered via Winnipeg Pattern No. and Name. Mail to WS McDermot Ave Winnipeg or visit for service. The item line lists pattern specifics and ordering details.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
WS McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Grain by Bay Route Workers Build Churchill Elevator Shaft
Workers toil on the steel framework of the grain elevator at Churchill to support moving the 1931 wheat crop along the Hudson Bay route. The article recalls earlier shipments via the Bay route, Red River and Duluth links, and Manitoba’s growth toward half a billion bushels.
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Churchill
Hudson Bay
Bay
Prairies
Red River
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Duluth
Minnesota
Toronto
Study Sheep Industry Survey to Aid Western Ranchers
Dr. J H Grisdale announces an economic survey of the sheep raising industry in Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia this summer. Conducted by the Agricultural Economics Branch and the Experimental Farms, the survey aims to study conditions and will visit 150 to 200 sheep ranches with help from provincial governments and livestock associations.
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J. H. Grisdale
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Soil Scientists Set Annual Meeting in Soviet Russia
The International Society of Soil Scientists will hold its summer convention in Russia this year to honor the progress of the Russian school of soil science. The article notes Russia’s soil science is now considered world leading and that hosting the conference marks international recognition of its work arising from American origins.
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Soviet Russia
International Society of Soil Scientists
Russia
Russian School of Soil Scientists
South
Regulate Imports Of Grain At Imperial Conference
Rt. Hon. J. H. Thomas told the House of Commons that import controls and bulk purchase schemes for grain will be considered at the forthcoming Imperial Conference in London this autumn. He said agenda items require intergovernmental agreement and would not be dismissed without examination. Also noted, Mrs. M. Polk of New York, 73, recently completed her ninety second Atlantic crossing.
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London
England
J. H. Thomas
Dominions
House of Commons
Thomas
Empire Games Arrive in Hamilton Centre Next Month
The British Empire Games will be held in Hamilton Ontario from August 15 to 23 with athletes from all Dominions and the Mother Country. E W Beatty of Canadian Pacific Railway chairs the Canadian national committee and British participation is strongly organized with support from Australia New Zealand Africa British Crown Colonies the Irish Free State Northern Ireland and a representative British committee. Canada will be well represented with top athletes from most provinces.
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Hamilton
Ontario
E. W. Beatty
Canadian Pacific Railway
A.A.U. of
Canada
Pale Western Cutworm Threat To Alberta Saskatchewan Crops
Alberta and Saskatchewan face an anticipated widespread pale western cutworm outbreak in 1931. Outbreak risk centers near Edmonton to Lethbridge Medicine Hat and Regina, with severe damage possible across southern Saskatchewan. Field practices urge August to September soil crust preservation, July summer fallow, and no field entry to protect crops.
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Alberta
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Lethbridge-Medicine Hat
Canadian Pacific Railway
McLeod-Edmonton
Lethbridge
Medicine Hat
Saskatoon
Regina
Indian Head
Abernethy
Dominion Entomological Laboratory
Indian Heed
Treesbank
Manitoba
Canadian Fish Exports Reach Global Markets in 1929
Canadian fisheries products topped exports at more than nine times imports, with canned salmon as the leading item. About 91 million pounds of canned salmon were sold overseas, totaling $8.865 million. Australia and New Zealand bought more than $2.7 million, while the United Kingdom, France, and Italy also purchased substantial amounts. Some 25 to 30 countries were buyers.
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Canada
British Columbia
Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Shortage In Egg Production In Canada Report
The Weekly egg and poultry report of the Dominion Department of Agriculture notes a decline in egg production across Canada. Extras are scarce as demand remains strong, with prices not yet rising materially but showing a firmer undertone. Eastern centers face receipts below consumption.
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Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
New Grievance From Autos Farmers of Scotland
Farmers of Scotland form a new grievance against automobiles. Entries to this fall fairs will be few due to danger from the growing number of cars on highways to the events. Some sheep owners plan to buy machines to transport their exhibits.
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Scotland
Mystery bus trips spark novelty in Dublin
In the Irish Free State a new novelty tour offers a fifty mile evening drive for 60 cents. Passengers enjoy a one hour stop at Popular resorts while the route remains unannounced to heighten interest.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
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