Farm Cottage Beautification Demonstration Planned
The Canadian Home and Community Beautiful Association will stage a two hour display eight miles from London Gattdio at the Inner's arrangements. Demonstrations include exterior painting shrubs planting window boxes and paper hanging while a team of moving picture representatives observe. The drive aims to show improved farm buildings raise property value and encourage owners in Canadia to upgrade cottages with materials and guidance from the association.
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Kinners
Thames
Arle
Judson
Canedi
Judeo
Dominion
Canadian Home and Community Beautiful Association
Varioma
Strawberries For England Trial Shipment From Vancouver Island
A trial shipment of five barrels of sulphur dioxide treated strawberries from Gordon Head Vancouver Island aimed at England faced initial customs objections. Officials explained the technique is used in the Old Country to preserve berries until jammed, with the chemical later drawn off for natural appearance in each barrel containing about 300 pounds of fruit.
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England
Gordon Head
Vancouver Island
Old Country
Bach Bare
Argentine drought sparks anxiety in grain trade
Reports from the Trade and Commerce Department indicate drought in Argentina, Canada's rival in world wheat, causing worry for grain and cattle trades. Prospects for pasture and next year’s sowing are hindered by poor ploughing conditions and harvest delays, while wheat prices remain below profitable levels for farmers.
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Tradé and Commerce
Canada
Argentina
Rockerices Rocking-Chair Invented in Chicago
A Chicago man claims to have invented a rockerleaf rocking chair that cannot crawl on waxed floors or damage carpets. The chair base sits squarely on the door frame and uses heavy gold mounts with springs for a smooth rocking motion.
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Chicago
Notable Break-In Falls Short as Man Hears Prowler
Kent awakens to noises and fears a prowler in the house. He convinces himself a notorious "pretty girl bandit" is near, prompting him to head downstairs while his wife restrains him, fearing a robbery attempt.
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Kent
Mr. Kent
Calgary Fish and Game Association Pledges More Pheasants
The Calgary Fish and Game Association plans to release more pheasants in Alberta. The program follows earlier efforts and aims to boost local game populations and hunting opportunities.
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Calgary Fish and Game: Association
Béuithere Alberts
Canadian Wheat Supplants American Exports to Japan
The article notes Japan imported 96 853 barrels of wheat flour valued at 491 100 dollars, shipped from a year, with Canada now monopolizing the Japanese market. It recalls 16 years ago when the United States supplied Japan and Vancouver was not a grain port. Rhoda cites price and quality as motives for Canada’s rise while Manchurian wheat remains hindered by delivery uncertainty and grading gaps.
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Japan
United States
Vancouver
Rhoda
Daisy the Miniabare Cow Exhibited at Rand Show
Daisy the tiny Miniabare cow from Buenos Ayres showcased at Rand Show in South Africa. Born to ordinary parents she weighs about 40 pounds and stands a few inches high. She is insured with Lloyds for 25.60 and her carcase will be donated to the British Museum after death.
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Daisy
Rand
South Africa
Buenos Ayres
South America
Lloyds
British Museum
Vulcan Alberta Enlarges Grain Elevator Capacity
Vulcan Alberta expands its ninth grain elevator increasing capacity by 30 000 bushels to reach 90 000. Upgrades will speed handling grease power and improve electric equipment. A stray stray line about a profile photo appears in the fragment.
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Vulcan
Alberta
Sheelf
Gloire de Guinoizette Wins At Toronto Rose Show
At the Hose Society of Ontario held at the Royal York in Toronto the rose Gloire de Guinoizette won the Cotonge Trophy as best exhibit. Mrs. B. R. Dixon of Toronto raised funds from outdoor gardening. Roses ranged from white to vivid red with a record number of entries.
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Hose Society
Ontario
Royal York
Toronto
BR. W. Dixon
Lan
Sheep Movement Aims to Boost Manitoba Flocks This Season
The Manitoba Livestock Credit Company plans to distribute 7,000 Rambouillet ewes and 3,000 cross bred sheep to Manitoba farmers this season. Applications must be approved by a committee set up for the purpose.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Livestock: Credit Company Limited
Mining development draws praise from CPR man Grant Hall
Grant Hall, senior vice-president of the Canadian Pacific Railway, reports strong mining progress in northern and western Canada with Consolidated Smelters playing a leading role. He notes one practical advantage of the region. In Japan, automobiles must be illuminated inside as well as outside at sunset.
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Grant Hall
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Consolidated Smelters
Japan
End of the Open Car Era on FrankCanada Line
The Canadian Pacific replaces the open end with a vita glazed solarium on the east end going west. New cars are fully open to the public and include two shower baths a ladies lounge a smoking room and an observation lounge with a buffet. Bathrooms feature green tie upholstery tapestries and soft leathers.
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FrankCanada
Canadian Pacific
Baan
Jte
Western Canada Farmers Buy Power Unimpaired by Light Crop
The article argues farmers' purchasing power in western Canada should remain strong despite a light crop. It cites hog grading standards, a new bacon hog handbook from the Department of Agriculture, and expert analysis by C. W. Peterson on yields and prices in 1926 through 1929, noting irrigation and wheat yields influence outcomes. It concludes farm purchasing power aligns with long-term trends, even in lean years.
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Western Canada
Canada
C. W. Peterson
Calvary
Peterson
Alberta
Fort William
Northern
How To Maintain Poultry Production
A historical piece explains wet mash as a key method to sustain poultry production. It describes feeding routines: noon meals in North American farms, and English practice of giving wet mash before roosting with grain ration earlier, aiming to boost intake and efficiency.
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United States
Household Insects Free Ottawa Publication For Home Use
The Department of Agriculture in Ottawa released a bulletin titled Household Insects and Their Control. It covers two winged flies body parasites wasps and insects harming food clothing carpets furniture tobacco books seeds and other home items. The guide uses illustrations to identify pests and remedies and is available free by request from the Publications Branch Ottawa.
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Department OF Afiriculture
Ottawa
Department of Agriculure
Publicationa Branch
Department of Agriculture
Grain Elevator Merger Creates New Federal Grain Limited
A merger unites 239 country elevators with 7 250 000 bushels capacity under New Federal Grain Limited. Stewart Terminals Consolidated Elevator McLaughlin Elevator Union Grain Northwestern Elevator Topper Grain and Brooks Miler merge with J C Gage named president and A E Sellers vice president. Mary asks the druggist about sleeping powder while the mistress seeks to stay awake.
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New
Federal Grain Limited
Stewart Terminals
Consolidated
McLaughlin Elevator
Union Grain
Northwestern Elevator
Topper Grain
Brooks Mler
J. C. Gage
A. E. Sellers
The Mystery Of Sleep Says Scientist
A physician notes two sleep stereotypes are false and most people wake 30 to 40 times nightly without recall. The piece observes women weep more peacefully than men and cites sleep as a baffling science needing a switch or change in the body.
Romans Left Footwear Artifacts At Bank of England Dig
During excavation of the Bank of England foundation several Roman shoes were found. One shoe displayed an eagle motif and was constructed from three leather layers held by copper rivets. The items, despite more than 2200 years old, remain in fair preservation.
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Bank of England
Sunspot Cycle Reflected in Local Tree Growth
Dominion Observatory Ottawa notes that in some areas tree growth rings vary with the sunspot cycle about eleven and a half years. They attribute changes to ultraviolet light, cloudiness, and rainfall as key factors.
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Dominion Observatory
Ottawa
Oak Metamorphosed: From Seed to Mighty Tree
A proverb-adjacent reflection links humble beginnings to strength. It likens a sapling’s growth to a person’s career, urging patience and perseverance before reaching stature or success.
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Argentine
Klinger
Bllinger
Berea
Ncon
Federal Department of Agriculture
Dominion Live
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Mighty
Oak
Lundge Bluetter
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