Canadian and American scholars map frontier districts study
A joint National American Research Council and Geographical Society plan a four category survey of frontier regions in Canada and the United States. Led by Dr. WA Mackintosh, the project analyzes physical conditions resources settlement history and social structure to guide agricultural development and avoid waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
National American” Research Conccil
Geographical Sociery
Thiasres
Tfe
WA. Mackintosh
Zcience
Queen's University
Kingston
University of Saskatchewan
Chester Martin
D. A. MacGibbon
University of Alberts
D. A. McArthur
C. A. Dawson
McGill University
R. W. Murebie
Manttoba University
Quebec
Ontario
Mentobi
Manitobe
Baskalebewan
Fish meal fed cattle show health and growth gains
British Columbia promotes fish meal for stock feed to boost cattle health. Calves fed fish meal gained about two and a half inches in height and 30 pounds in weight after a year. Goitre abortions and bovine tuberculosis are reportedly rare in herds receiving the ration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Vancouver
Ealand
S. L. Howe
Asheries
New silhouette for youth and women frocks in smart hues
A fashion pattern description presents a youth and women frock with a raised waistline and circular wrap skirt. Style No. 566 offers printed and plain cotton voile in sizes 16 to 42 bust, with several smart color options including chartreuse, tomato red, and orchid. Pattern price is 2½ cents in stamps or coin, with wrap coin preferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Rats Threaten Manitoba Farms Says Free Press
The Manitoba Free Press warns that rats have become a rising problem in the Red River Valley years ago and spread toward the south and United provinces. Precautionary measures include ratproof concrete foundations and screening of low windows and chutes to prevent vermin entry.
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Rediver
Manitoba Free Press
Alberta Crops Win Provincial Wheat Championship
Wetaskiwin farmer Gustave Elgerst won the Alberta provincial championship for the wheat prize in a crop competition open to all districts from the Athabasca River to the international boundary. Premier Brownlee noted strong yields in Peace River and southwestern regions with up to 40 bushels per acre expected.
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Alberta
Gustave Elgerst
Brownlee
Peace River
Limited Experience Prizes Credulity in Lambeth Tale
A woman who testified before a magistrate in Lambeth claims thirty nine moves in thirty five years backing a political story about overheard talk in the district. Men discuss whether moving or paying rent is cheaper and an elderly observer notes he has always moved. Eternal triangle love, marriage and divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambeth
England
Petition by Western Provinces on Rail Rates Public Hearing
The provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan file a petition to the Governor in Council appealing the Board of Railway Commissioners decision of August 23, 1927. Leon J. Ladner leads for British Columbia with other counsel, asking removal of mountain differential and prairie tariff alignment west of Port Arthur.
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British Columbia
Prairies
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
New Type Of Horse In West Formed In Sas katchewan
A Sas kattoon district Sas katchewan Hunter Saddle and Light Horse Improvement Association branch formed in the Seakatoon area aims to promote a heavy hunter and saddle horse breed. Col H W Arnold presidents and M W Lawton secretary. Membership drive planned. Ontario example cited with 640 mares registered in a year.
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Saskatchewan
Seakatoon
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Hunter, Saddle and Light Horse Improvement Association
Col. H. W. Arnold
M. W. Lawton
Clifford Sitton
Dominion Association
Ontario
Great Rift Valley spans from Palestine to Lake Nyasa
The Great Rift Valley is a vast earth crack stretching roughly 2 500 miles from Palestine south to Lake Nyasa in East Africa.
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Great Rift Valley
Palestine
Lake Nyasa
East Africa
Promising Future Predicted for Port Churchill
Churchill is described as set to become a busy northern center with railway and harbor progress. 2,500 workers on the railway and 500 at the harbor fuel a growing town aligned with bank branches and incoming settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Churchill
Mabuc
Department of Railways and Canals
McLachlan
Hudson Bay
Ottawa
Churchill
Canada
Feading
Dawson
Klondike
Dominion of Canada
United States
Manitoba
Montana
Arctic Circle
Stefansson
Arctic
Quebec
British Columbia
Montreal Gazette
Self Feeders For Hogs In Bacon Hog Diets
A 1928 Department of Agriculture report notes self feeders save labor but often fail for bacon hogs, especially newly weaned pigs. It cites good results with full period use but warns feeders tend to produce a thicker hog if trough feeding is not used to balance growth.
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A. M. Shaw
University of Saskatchewan
Shaw
University of Saskatcheven
Department’ of Animal Husbandry
Garden of Eden
Adam
Dean Swift
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Dominion
Hiushahdman
Railways cut accidents by half in four years says safety group
At the American Railway Association safety section meeting in Montreal, Canadian and U S railways report a 50 percent drop in accidents over four years, surpassing the 35 percent target set for 1930. Officials credit public education and insist on continued safety cooperation to prevent any accidents.
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Freight Trafic Department
Canadian National Railways
J. S. Horn
Winnipeg
J. M. Macrae
Vancouver
W. Hately
A. E. Rosevear
F. G. Adams
Canada
United States
American Railway Association
Canadian
Montreal
Railways,” & Speaker
Glacier National Park Name Origin and Glacier Size
Glacier National Park in British Columbia gets its name from the Ileciliewaet Glacier, the main feature within the park. The glacier originates from the Titecillewaet snowfield spanning ten square miles, with a 3000 foot vertical drop from snowfield crest to glacier base.
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Glacier National Park
British Columbia
Anxious Father and Friends Exchange Odd Theater Banter
A humorous exchange shows a worried father doubting his son Tom while a companion jokes about corn meal on a dance floor to “make the chick ens feel at home.” The dialogue reflects playful banter and rural wit.
Certification for car inspections to renew licenses proposed
The article argues motorists renewing licenses should present an approved garage certificate showing vehicle inspection and good condition. Until such safeguard exists there is no proper assurance that highways are safe from an unnecessary source of danger.
Dear Old Lady at Village Grocer’s
A humorous note quotes a young man in a village shop asking to try a pound of traffic jam reflecting wordplay on newspaper chatter. The exchange captures local flavor and light social commentary.
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Village Grocer's
Lottery Chat Confusion Sparks Odds Debate in Oslo
A fragment from Karikaturen in Oslo quotes a playful exchange about lottery numbers and age, hinting at superstition and the belief that some numbers win more often. The dialogue reflects casual chatter on chances and strategy amid ordinary daily life.
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Hanorini
Clipe
Berit
Howe Ie
Yverdo
Northwesters
Prairie Rockk
Une Diry
Forest Anil
Pener Hivett
British Columbian
Bestdehberian
Boch
B.C
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Winnipex Newspaper Union
HS NeVermet Ave
Winniper
Fence River District
Glacier Park, British Columbian
Karizaturen
Oslo
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