Ontario sketches vast iron smelting near James Bay
Visionaries see a major smelting industry rising in James Bay district. The Ontario government withdraws unalienated Belcher Islands por tions from public exploitation for thorough study of hematite deposits. Reports link nearby Abitibi lignite, potentially creating an iron coal corridor to tidewater. A Hudson Bay port at Moose River could become the outlet for ore and Nova Scotia and Alberta coal. The Belcher Islands deposit review will be led by the Department of Mines.
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James Bay
Belcher Islands
Hudson Bay
Ontario
Abitibi
Canada
Ontario Governoment
Moose River
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Sydney
N.S
Labrador
Hudson Straits
Churchill
Tidewater
Department of Mines
Dairy grading helps Canadian cheese rise in markets
The Dairy Commissioner of Canada notes that in 1920 the London price for Canadian cheese surpassed New Zealand cheese by 3.06 cents per pound. This indicates the impact of grading standards, factory improvements, and test-based payments on dairymen, reflecting national pride in a strengthened Canadian product.
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London
New Zealand
J. A. Ruddick
Canada
Today's interesting home frock in salmon pink tones
A description of a cotton shanting print dress Style No. 198 with a shoulder capelet and narrow bodice, featuring an inverted plait at center front and a slightly flared skirt. Sized for busts 36 to 46 inches, options include white crepe silk with navy bindings. fabric choices listed and pattern priced at 25 cents.
Farm Organization Study Wins RCBC Economics Fellowship
Andrew Stewart of Manitoba Agricultural College won the Royal Bank of Canada economics fellowship for 1980-31 with a paper arguing farm organization boosts efficiency and living standards. The $1,000 prize also awarded second to George Thomson of University of Toronto and third to G. M. Rountree of McGill University for related research.
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Andrew Stewart
Manitoba Agricultural College
Royal Bank of Canada
George D. Thomson
University of Toronto
G. M. Rountree
McGill University
Stewart
Prolific Sows Born 49 Pigs In One Year Near Neepawa
A Neepawa man reports a sow producing 49 live piglets in a year. On April 10 1930 the litter reached 18, on September 15 1930 it was 12, and on February 26 1931 it yielded 19. The animal is Hampshire Yorkshire mix and in good condition.
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Stanley Riot
Neepawa
Man
Free Press
Prairie Farmer
Hampshire
Yorkshire
Languages in Europe list 125 tongues used in Europe
An Associated Press despatch from Geneva dated January 21, 1931 reports 125 languages used in Europe. The leaders by speaker count are German 81,000,000 Russian 70,000,000 English 47,000,000 Italian 41,000,000 and French 39,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Linguistic Office
Associated Press
Geneva
Manitoba Ontario Trans-Canada Highway Opening Party Named
Prominent Manitoba and Ontario leaders join the official opening of the Winnipeg Kenora link of the Trans-Canada highway next September. Manitoba figures include Lt Governor McGregor Premier Bracken and others. Ontario attendees include Lt Governor Ross Premier Henry and several ministers. Association branches will meet soon to plan joint opening actions.
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Manitoba
Ontario
Winnipeg
Kenora
Lake of the Woods
James Duncan McGregor
John Bracken
W. R. Clubb
R. A. Ho
Canadian Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Regina
Regina hosts the Dominion wide Canadian Public Health Association annual meeting June 17 18 and 19. Saskatchewan Health Officials Association meets in conjunction with the Dominion body. Dr F C Middleton Saskatchewan deputy minister of health is president. Hon F D Munroe honorary president. Dr W R Coles Regina medical officer of health is Sask Health Officials president.
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Regina
Canadian Public Health Association
Saskatchewan Health Officials’ Association
F. C. Middleton
Saskatchewan
F. D. Munroe
W. R. Cole
Fall circuit planned by Saskatchewan horticultural societies
Saskatchewan horticultural societies plan a fall circuit with Springside Melville Watrous Yorkton Canora and possibly Melfort and Prince Albert joining. A plant recommendation bulletin for cultivation in Saskatchewan will be released soon by the University extension department. The passage also notes sea water volumes for the Pacific and Atlantic and a Niagara flow fact.
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Saskatchewan
W. E. Lake
Saskatoon University
Springside
Melville
Watrous
Yorkton
Canora
Melfort
Prince Albert
Horticultural Societies Association
More Beautiful Canada Campaign Urges Local Effort
An editorial urges Canadians to beautify their surroundings as part of the More Beautiful Canada Campaign 1931. It praises Canada's natural splendor from Atlantic to Pacific and calls on farmers and urban residents to plant gardens, weed control, and curb neglect to preserve scenic harmony across the nation.
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Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Horticultural Societies
Horticultural Council
Dominion
Eye positions reflect hunting or prey traits in animals
The rabbit bears eyes on the sides of its head for wide vision to spot predators, while the fox places eyes forward to focus on prey. This distinction highlights how eye placement supports different survival strategies in prey versus predator species.
Seal patrol and eastern factory demand shape western prosperity
A Royal Canadian Air Force flying boat will aid H.M.C.S. Armentieres in guarding the Pribilof seal migration off Alaska for two months with daily flights to deter hunters. The plan links U.S. coast guard, Canadian navy, and sealing treaty rules. Senator Buchanan urged Eastern manufacturers to aid Western farmers by adding value through sugar beets, canneries, cheese and wool, arguing diversified industry is key to prosperity. he warned coal declines but oil fields grow, aiming for reduced imports.
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Royal Canadian Air Force
H.M.C.S. Armentieres
Pribilov Islands
Alaska
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Russia
U.S. Coastguard
Canadian Navy
Canada
W.oa. Buchanan
Lethbridge
Alberta
Toronto Board of Trade
Buchanan
Australia
Shiver to Keep Warm Supported by University Research
Dr. R W Swift of the University of Rochester told the Montreal session of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology that shivering serves as a heat substitute. He described experiments with volunteers in a refrigerator, noting those who shivered easily tolerated cold best.
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R. W. Swift
University of Rochester
Federation of American Socities For Experimental Biology
Montreal
Swift
The Merchant's Best Clerk Describes Local Paper
The director of a major chain store calls the local newspaper their best clerk noting it reaches more people, earns more attentive time, and works longer hours. He says the press tells its story accurately and grows in importance as the backbone of constructive sales efforts.
Newspaper Men To Meet At Regina
Ottawa dispatch reports the Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association with about 500 member newspapers will hold its annual convention in Regina during the first week of July. The announcement followed a directors meeting in Ottawa.
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Regina
Ottawa
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Dominion
Capital
Now, sir, I’ve a fine Queen Anne sideboard to show
An antique dealer entices a customer with a grand Queen Anne sideboard, while the American jokily remarks this is the eighth such piece shown this week, implying a cache of similar items.
Edmonton Assessor Reports One Million Dollar Property Increase
Edmonton city assessor Thomas Walker announces a rise in overall property assessments to 57,704,000 dollars for the current year, up from last year’s figure of 56,704,000. The announcement highlights a significant uptick in taxable values within the city limits.
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Edmonton
Thomas Walker
Cushing Proposes Brain Link to Gastric Ulcers
Harvard surgeon Dr. Harvey Cushing reveals a theory tracing gastric ulcer causes to disturbances in the diencephalon in a Convocation Hall lecture at the University of Toronto. He calls the idea the first coherent explanation and notes ulcers rise with overwork and emotional stress as Toronto authorities attend the session.
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Harvey Cushing
Harvard University
Cushing
Faculty of Medicine
University of Toronto
Lord Lister
Toronto
Glacier National Park HQ in Valley of the Mlecillewaet
The little town of Glacier British Columbia anchors Glacier National Park in a green valley named for swift water. Sir Donald dominates the landscape, rising to 16804 feet as a highlight of the surrounding forest and peaks. Nude excerpt includes Hubby: I will carry your umbrella as Lustige Sachse of Leipzig is quoted.
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Glacier
British Columbia
Glacier National Park
Sir Donald
Lustige Sachse
Leipsig
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Annette
Capelet
Farm Organization
Maaintains
Son
agsnisse-Strix
Stockhalm
Wlon
Kecora
Pacific Ocean
Niagara
Britain
Kaye Don
QUEEN
England
Queen Mary of England
Hey Wrighson
McDermot Ave
Tare
Sizs
Western
J. A. Motherwell
W. E. Dickburn
Indian Affairs
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