Canadian push to build artificial silk mills from pulpwood
The article reviews the development of artificial silk or rayon from cellulose, noting Canada’s potential to host mills. It highlights early European leadership, rising U S and British interest, and Canadian projects in Cornwall Ontario Drummondville Quebec New Westminster and British Columbia, with investments around 2 to 4 million dollars and several firms forming or expanding pulp and rayon ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Brith Columbia Whaling Fleet Production Highlights
The Bc whaling fleet operated over the past twelve years taking 3619 whales. The peak year yielded 1198 catch and the lowest 183. Vancouver Island farms support whale products and by products like canning and baleing, with demand rising for by product lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brith Columbia
Vancouver Island
Saskatchewan Butter Makers Win Prizes in Toronto Ottawa Exhibitions
Saskatchewan buttermakers excel at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto and the Central Canada Exhibition in Ottawa winning 17 prizes, seven firsts, with provincial dairy commissioner praising the creameries. The Ottawa show had fewer entries but was still creditable following recent Vancouver successes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Torento
Toronto
Ottawa
Saskatchewen
Reel
Vancouver
Influence in Observed Canada and Arctic Regions
Captain Karl Klenesberg of the fur schooner Mald No. 2 reports influenza and famine in Influenzan North and Victorialand near Merschel. He notes 100 deaths in a sparsely settled district in July and 35 deaths at a Coronation Gull site. He cites poor fur quality but expects a cargo worth about $100,000 to be offered on the Seattle Fur Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctie Ocean
Karl Klenesberg
Vancouver
Victorialand
Merschel
Wineer
Seattle
Strawberries Grow in Commercial Quantities Near Nipawin Saskatchewan
Strawberries have been grown commercially north of latitude 63 in the Nipawin district for 12 years hindered by transport limits until the 1924 completion of the Tutt nel-Prince Albert extension. In 1926 several thousand 25 quart cases were shipped, reaching Winnipeg and Regina, with expectant output nearly doubling last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nipawin
Saskatchewan
Tuttnel-Prince Albert
Canadian Pacific Railway
Winnipeg
Regina
Maple Sugar Output Drops on Unseasonable Weather in Canada
Canada’s maple sugar and syrup production fell due to unseasonable tapping weather. 1926 maple sugar reached 10,303 pounds valued at $1,820,837 versus 10,496,262 pounds worth $1,847,672 in 1925. Maple syrup totalled 2,746,6F gallons valued at $3,575,538, up from 1,673,093 gallons valued at $3,440,226 last year. Quebec continued to produce over half of the Dominion total. Coal output in June rose 47 percent from five-year June averages, reaching 3,387,040 tons versus May’s 1,138,738 tons and a June average of 44,942 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Province of
Quebec
Con- Houes
Dominion
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Dorky
Fooling the Chinaman with Calling Cards
A woman struggles teaching her new Chinese servant how to receive calling cards. She enters her own card outside. Next day two women present theirs. The Chinaman compares them with his mistress and declares Tickets no good Cant come in.
Ambiguous Europe Note on Copyright Exemption
A fragment notes that one European country lies beyond copyright protection, mentioning “Jugo” as a place outside the pale, and referencing Hes in a nonstandard form. The text is incomplete and lacks clear attribution or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Jugo[storta
Western Canada farming outlook boosts national wealth
W L Staith, special Globe correspondent and former Farmer's Law editor, estimates Western Canada farms will add about 1.0 trillion pounds to Canada's income this year from crops, livestock and other products. Last year wheat was worth 400 million. this year crops and livestock are expected to raise overall farm values and strengthen national prosperity. Last year's field crops valued at 1.173 billion dollars, with the east expected to raise the west's share again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wattern
Waarth
Toronta Globe
W. L. Staith
The
Globe
Farmer’s Law
Canada
Alberta Pays Honorariums for Chicago Exhibition Winners
The Alberta Department of Agriculture will pay honorariums for grand championships and first prizes won by Alberta exhibitors at the Chicago International Exhibition, to be held the first week of December. Grand championships receive 150 dollars, first prizes 100 dollars, with exhibits collected at Edmonton and freight paid to Chicago and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Edmonton
Chicago
Desirable Trait in Huskies Emphasizes Halt On Command
In Alaska a strong husky team. Trainers stress instant halt on command to prevent accidents from air holes. Dogs are trained by exposing them to ice holes to remember the chilly bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Sleep requirements and dream activity per Prof Johnston
Prof H M Johnston of the Mellon Institute Pittsburgh states the average sleep includes only 11 percent absolute rest with dreaming featuring muscular or mental activity. He says seven and three quarter hours of sleep suffice for a normal man or woman according to the New York World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Johnston
Mellon Institute
Pittsburgh
New York World
Nations to Attend World Poultry Congress in Ottawa
Sixteen foreign countries will send delegates to the world poultry congress planned for Ottawa next summer. The United States to provide 1000 automobiles for a cross country tour. the American Poultry Association to stage a major foreign exhibit. Russia will send a large delegation and the Prince of Wales will exhibit with Lord Willingdon as patron. Royalty participation and coast to coast tours are arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Pamblon
United States
American Poultry Association
Russia
Prince of Wales
Lord Willingdon
Canada
Canadian Wheat Favored for Cuban Trade Says Agent
Montreal reports J F Gonzales buying Canadian goods for Cuba as Havana eyes large flour mills and rising use of Canadian hard wheat. Cuban annual imports from Canada near 9 million dollars. he arranged 3 725 000 dollars of potatoes for delivery and plans for flour hay oats and more. Beer and coffee demand shifts noted with cocoa rise and price impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fi. Gonzales
Cuba
Montreal
Canada
Gonzales
Foo
Havana
Highlanders Receive Mounted Big Horn Head at Parkhurst
Lt Col C P James D S C of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Parkhurst Isle of Wight receives a mounted Rocky Mountain sheep head. Colonel Sir George Welaren Brown K C B presents the tribute, sent by the 1st Battalion Calgary Highlanders in commemoration of their affiliation. Sir George serves as European general manager of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
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C. P. James
D.S.C
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Parkhurst
Isle of Wight
George Welaren Brown
K.C.B
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bau
Calgary Highlanders
10Th
Battalon C.esf
Becon
Argyll and Sutherland Rightlanders
Georges
Farming As Canada’s Basis Of Prosperity And Wealth
A historical discussion argues farming is Canada’s fundamental wealth source and cornerstone of prosperity. It notes timber mining and agriculture as key industries, cites Canada’s farm exports value, and praises the soil’s enduring contributions while warning against resource depletion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Eat More Milk to Add Eight Years to Life Says Sherman
Professor C. Sherman of Columbia University argues that a diet rich in milk and limited in meat can raise personal efficiency and vitality. He asserts public health efforts could extend life expectancy by eight years, with potential for further gains through broad dietary shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Columbia University
Ufe
Alberta Beekeeping Business Yields Strong Honey Returns
Alberta beekeeping centered near Lethbridge and Stirling reports over 1000 tons from 3000 colonies this season. Local honey sold wholesale at 15 cents per pound last year while this year prices exceed 16 cents due to Ontario white honey producing only 40 percent of last year’s output.
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Alberty
Whtel
Lethbridge
Stirling
Ontario
British Board of Trade Delegation Arrives in Quebec
Sir William Meckenszie chairs a board of trade delegation arriving in Quebec from Liverpool for a multi week study of industrial conditions on the continent. Accompanying him are F. W. Lofett, Mitchell, and Ti. C. Emerson who will serve as secretary. They plan to visit numerous centers in Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Board of Trade
Canada
William Meckenszie
Board of Trade
Quebec
Liverpool
F. W. Lofett
Mitchell
Ministry of Labor
Ti. C. Emerson
United States
Hay Exports Vary Across Markets
Hay exports from Canada show wide variation from 160 000 to 500 000 tons yearly, mainly heading to the United States Britain France Newfoundland and the West Indies. In the West Indies Canadian hay competes with sugar cane leaves used for fodder and sold cheaply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Resources, Intelligence Sorce
Department of the Interior
United States
Britain
France
Newfoundland
West Indies
Silk Wrapped Parcels Mention Japanese Customs
Fragmentary text notes wrapping parcels in silk as a customary practice in Japan and mentions a person with kimono sleeves and silk length. References to MW-bred status and carrying a large package through streets appear alongside mention of special beds, tables, and chairs for tall men and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Apple Production in Canada and U S Projected
Canada plans about 3 000 000 barrels of apples this year with a population around 9 000 000 and the United States at 10 000 000 barrels. Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia and New Brunswick lead Eastern Canada while British Columbia shows a rise over last year. Total British Columbia output may top 1 200 000 barrels in 1926. A large share of Canadian apples are exported to other countries through farmer co operatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Dominion
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
British Columbia
Columbia
Trough Co-Operative Organizations
Tri Farmers
Women in Demand Abroad Create Marriage Gap
The article notes England has 1,096 females per 1,000 males while Australia shows 1976 per 2,000 men and Canada 940 per 1,000. It argues dominions face large numbers of bachelors, with about 491,000 overseas men unlikely to marry within their countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Canada
Dominions
Austra
Too Many Books Far Too Many Poets Published
A critic laments the flood of ephemeral books and poetry, arguing most works vanish quickly while a few attain lasting but fragile immortality despite poor quality.
Court rules on defamatory epithet in 19th century case
A Pennsylvania court weighs a libel claim over a quoted insult described as a scandalous epithet. The discussion notes the long standing use of a derisive term implying theft and reflects on its social perception. The article references early carpet loom innovations and Lowell in 1828.
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Count -Ilaire de Chardonset
Raven Manthiettiine
Camidal
Hervant Pilp
Switzerland
Great Britain
Natural Resources Inteligense Service
Toterior
S Repor
Artificial Ank
Enuety
Courtante Lak
United Kingdom
Cornwall
Canadian
Colonese, Ltd
Drummondville
Howard Switch Paper Mills
Canadian Cellulose Company
Omtaria
Canadian Rayon Pulp Company
New Westminster
D.C
Bc. Pulp and Paper Company
Whalen Pulp and Paper Company
Pacific Coast
Zugport
Pe Eer
Arctic Circle
Bilton
Weesoultry Congress
Cuba Bay
Nellie
Ludwig
Ulrich
Dietrich
Willan
Ignatz
George
Fliegende Blatter
Munich
Germany
Mése
Stirling Castle
Moers Meas
Charlotte Plains
Pes
Ireland
Austraia
Pennsylvania
el Up
Lowell, Mans
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