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Newspaper

Rivers Gazette

Location

Rivers, Manitoba, Canada

Date

May 31, 1928

Page

7

Speculations on Canada's Future Wealth and Development

The Monthly Journal of the British Empire Chamber of Commerce notes Canada’s wealth could rival the United States if population and growth align. It predicts gains from science, smarter machinery, and conservation, arguing Canada can profit from others’ failures and waste as it taps vast natural resources under evolving legislation and technology. Canadians shown as possessing strong endowment.

Canada Unis Hrriitah Empire Chamber of Commerce Dominion United States New York

Raphael Masterpiece Fetches Record Price Abroad

Sir Joseph Duveen set a new price record by paying $875.00 for Raphael's Madonna and Child at an art sale in England. He bought the painting from Lady Desborough.

Sir Joseph Duveen Raphael England Sir Joseph Lady Desborough

Pulp Company Reforestation Plans Mentioned by Royal Canadian Institute

A proposed scheme to plant trees or seed from the air in Northern Quebec is discussed after a Royal Canadian Institute meeting. The plan envisions vast forest gains, with up to 250 square miles of forest planted daily if feasible. Canadian dairy factories totals listed include 1,269 creameries and 1,418 cheese factories.

Laxe Pulp Royal Canadian Institute Grrass United States Quebec Canada

Prairie provinces boost honey output says Dominion Apiarist

C. B Gooderham reports Western Uoney Production Nankoba and other Prairie provinces rapidly increasing honey production. Last year they achieved the largest crop in these regions' history, highlighting a marked regional rise in apiculture.

C. B Gooderham Dominion Apiarist

Game Animals Restocked In British Columbia

The British Columbia Game Conservation Board reports restocking actions in the province. Twenty five elk and one hundred Rocky Mountain sheep were released from Buffalo National Park Wainwright Alberta to spots where populations declined. One shipment released elk at Spence's Bridge near Kamloops and two shipments of fifty sheep each were released between the Okinasan Valley and the Kettle River and at Chase BC.

Wainwright B.C British Columbia Game Conservation Board Rocky Mountain Department of the Interior Buffalo National Park Alberts Pointe Spence’s Bridge Kamloops

Design No 108 Fashion Pattern for Mature Figures

A fashion notice describes design No 108 with a swathed hipline bloused bodice and open front with fever collar. It notes inverted plaits, flared hem, and fabric options like printed silk crepe and sheer crepe. Sizes 16 to 46 inch bust, yardage details, and prices for the pattern and Fashion Book.

How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper

Pattern ordering details from Winnipeg newspaper listing located at Uoian 11 and B McDermot Ave. Winnipeg. Pattern No Bie Name provided for reference and catalog access.

Winnipeg Uoian McDermot Ave

Canada Dominates 1927 Newsprint Exports Amid Global Trade

World newsprint trade totals just over three million tons in 1927 with Canada providing over 60 percent of shipments. Sweden Norway Newfoundland and Finland each export less than two hundred thousand tons, while Germany and Great Britain hold major shares of the rest. The Newsprint Service Bureau data underline Canada’s commanding position and the need for forest protection and conservation.

Canada Sweden Norway Newfoundland Finland Germany Great Britain Newsprint Service Bureau Dominion

Immigrant Hides in Packing Case to Reach New York

John Phoentz a 19 year old from Dusseldorf Germany hid in a packing case labeled CO to sail as a quota immigrant. He carried a passport and visa but lacked funds for travel after arrival. Discovered when a pier checker stuck his hand in after noticing a loose board, Phoentz emerged emaciated and asking for food.

New York John Phoentz Dusseldorf Germany

Woman Representative Edith Rogers to Attend Geneva Labor Conference

Mrs Edith Rogers the sole female Manitoba legislator and Hon Peter Heenan Minister of Labor will represent Canada at the International Labor conference in Geneva under League of Nations auspices this summer. Rt Hon W L Mackenzie King notified her of the appointment as Prime Minister.

Coma Edith Rogers Manitoba Peter Heenan Dominion Canada Geneva League of Nations Rogers W. L. Mackenzie Ming

World Wide Distribution Highlights British Columbia Poultry Trade

British Columbia reports a world wide poultry export record. A University of British Columbia poultry head notes hatching eggs sent to Japan and several U.S. states including Michigan Zeeland district California Illinois Kentucky Connecticut and Cuba.

British Columbia Lloyd University of British Columbia Japan Michigan Zeeland California Illinois Kentucky Connecticut Havana Cuba England Ontario West China Union University

Winnipeg to Welcome Box Factory and Paper Plant

A Toronto box factory plans a Winnipeg branch costing about 1 million dollars, with an added Winnipeg waste paper products development using mixed wood pulp. The notes feature verse quotations and colored illustrations in German.

Eastern Box Firm Western City Toronto Trenton Ontario Winnipeg

Fort Anne's Historic Port Royal Vessel Turns Museum

The article traces Port Royal's evolution from its 1604 Champlain era to Fort Anne. It reviews name changes under French and British rule, the 1635 fortification by Dessay, and the fort’s transformation into a museum showcasing history and romance through storied figures and deeds.

Annapolis Basin Port Royal Royal Harbour Samuel de Champlain Tinwihe Pierre du Guast Sieur de Monts Aungpols Annie Anmapolix France Dessay D'Aunty Artives of Nicholson Fort Anne

Canadian mining on eve of revival and expansion

The article argues Canada will see a mining revival led by Manitoba becoming a manufacturing and mining hub. It cites 1927 Department of Mines data with record outputs in gold copper lead zinc natural gas and petroleum and notes growing technical prowess and collaboration among universities government and industry.

Canadas United States Republic Ixind Canada Prairie Provinces Parific Manitoba Dominion Atlantic Prairies Department of Mines Department Charles Camaell Dominion 14 Tansdian Lttle Helihood Fasl Syusinens

Jewish Farmers Join the Land Trend in U S Growth

A report from the Jewish Agricultural Society shows Jewish farm population rising from about 1,000 in 1900 to 80,000 by 1927, occupying roughly 1,000,000 acres with $150 million in value. The society notes a longstanding impulse to leave cities for farming.

United States Jewish Agricultural Society Ithus Gabriel Davidson

Good Farms Competition Offers Cup For Wheat Crop

A good farms competition restricted to farms within twenty five miles of Calgary will be held by the Calgary Board of Trade this year. Crops farm buildings gardens livestock and machinery will be judged for the award. A challenge cup will be awarded to the farmer producing the best crop of wheat in Southern Alberta.

Alberta Calgary Calgary Board of Trade

Sight-seeing guide quips and quick jokes on the wagon

A humorous roadside exchange features a guide explaining a monument to a notable cause while a quip about stillness echoes a traveler’s impatience. A child references a teacher and a celebration of recovery.

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