Canada’s weakest link becomes strongest economic force
Editorial reprinted from the Montreal Daily Herald argues mining drives Canada’s rise, with Sudbury’s nickel copper output far surpassing Manitoba crops. Gold production growth could reach 200 to 250 million dollars annually, promising full employment, railway fixes, broader markets, and renewed national prosperity.
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Camnds
Montreal Daily Herald
Canadas
Ford Motor Company
T. A. Crerar
Canada
Dominion
Sudbury
Manitoba
Crerar
Mirrors to show coronation procession along route
London experiments by the Office of Works test mirrors of varying shapes to make the coronation parade visible from the crowd along the line of march. Past success near Paddington demonstrates feasibility, with plans to extend tests to streets and other parade locations.
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London
Office of Works
George
Paddington
Cranberry History Ties to Cape Cod Harvests and Holidays
A New York Herald Tribune piece notes the cranberry’s ascent from wild bog harvests in New England to cultivated production centered on Cape Cod. It traces its role in American diet since Plymouth days, its pairing with turkey and festive meals, and its prominence in Thanksgiving Christmas and New Year celebrations across Cape Cod South Jersey Long Island Wisconsin and other states.
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Europe
America
New York Herald Tribune
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Nature
Cape
South
Jersey
Long Island
Wisconsin
English Only Is Not Universal Says Ottawa Journal
The Ottawa Journal notes George Stefanyk arrived in Edmonton from Poland with little English and spoke outstandingly at a December Alberta University banquet, illustrating that language learning is possible. It argues English pride prevents learning other languages and cites many Canadians’ reluctance to learn French or Polish.
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George Stefanyk
Edmonton
Poland
Alberta University
Ottawa Journal
Modern Ranch Sold to Hutterite Syndicate at Cayley Alberta
The C.C. ranch near Cayley Alberta a 4480 acre property with home stables gardens and tennis courts was sold to a syndicate of Hutterites from the West Raley community Thirteen Hutterite families will settle on the ranch 2100 acres are in cultivation and 2380 in pasturage, price not disclosed.
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Alberta
Hutterites
C.C
Cayley
J. W. Drumheller
High River
West Raley
Baptists Marched With Regimental Band In Halifax Story
A Royal Canadian Regiment tale from Halifax garrison duty recalls a 30 year old decision to escort Baptist soldiers to worship. On April 27 a lone Baptist marched with a 40 member band, then reportedly changed his faith the next day, inspiring other denomination observers.
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Royal Canadian Regiment
Mr. Fetherstonhaugh
Halifax
H. T. Cook
Brockville
Odd claims against public body in England noted
A claim was filed with Leicester Public Assistance Committee seeking reimbursement of 50 for mourning expenses after a family was wrongly informed a member died in a Leicester institution. Also mentions a Budapest store with the slogan Everything for dwarfs and a dairy assertion about a cow needing seven gallons of water to produce 20 pounds of milk daily.
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England
Public Assistance Committee
Leicester
Spinach Powers Six Day Bicycle Group at Madison Gardens
A six day bicycle ride near Madison Gardens featured cyclists who consumed half a ton of spinach, 988 pounds of string beans, seven small steaks per day, eight quarts of water and a gallon of coffee daily. The crew praised spinach for its iron, while joking about Popeye sharing the load and doing most of the pedalling.
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Madison Gardens
Popeye
Stratford Beacon-Herald
Canada Campaign Sparks Strong Demand for Canadian Goods
The Manchester Guardian notes Canada’s campaign to sell Canadian products in Britain has exceeded expectations with demand outstripping supply in Glasgow Edinburgh Cardiff Liverpool Belfast and London. The effort follows postwar tariff reductions by Ottawa and has stirred goodwill, especially in Lancashire where tariffs on local goods fueled resentment. The “Canada Calling” slogan led the campaign launched last autumn.
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Canada
United, Kingdom
Manchester Guardian
London
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Cardiff
Liverpool
Belfast
Manchester
Lancashire
Indian Egg Grading Machines Ordered for Market Standards
Two first of their kind egg grading machines will be set up in Northern and Southern India to test freshness with candling, sort eggs by weight into three or four sizes, and stamp packages. The project aims to standardize quality and pricing to boost internal and external markets including Colombo trade.
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British India
India
Ceylon
Colombo
Cochlin
Brandon Sun
Fine Family of Qualities Sows a Path to Success
A Canadian Wool Grower excerpt likens success to a family. The father is Work, the mother Ambition, the oldest son Common Sense, with Perseverance and Honesty among other boys. The oldest daughter is Character, sisters include Cheerfulness and Loyalty, and the Baby is Opportunity. Acquaint with the Old Man to get along with the rest.
Denmark Leads With Highly Organized Agricultural Industry
Denmark has the most highly organized agricultural industry in the world, showcasing structured farming practices, efficient supply chains, and strong national coordination across production, processing, and export sectors. The claim emphasizes systematized methods and robust governance within its agri sector.
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Denmark
Canadians Win Heavy Prize Tally at Chicago Shows
Canadian exhibitors dominated the International Grain and Hay show and the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago from November 28 to December 5. They captured 379 prizes including 16 grand championships and 10 reserve grand championships, led by grains and seeds with wheat, oats, and barley prominent. Ontario breeders excelled in sheep and Belgian horses shone in horses, while cattle yielded fewer championships but strong prize totals.
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Chicago
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Herman Trelle
Wembley
Alia
Trelle
Navy
Ontario
Rust Resistant Wheat Offers Assurance to Western Farmers
J. Blakeman of the Dominion seed branch in Winnipeg says 1937 brings strong protection against rust with rust resistant wheats Thatcher Apex and Renown. Thatcher dominates distribution with 80,260 bushels from 2,650 acres in Saskatchewan in 1936, and Manitoba similar figures. Thatcher showed notable rust resistance while other varieties also performed well across Saskatchewan Alberta.
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Blakeman
Dominion Seed Branch
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Thatcher
Apex
Renown
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Manitoba
Brouth
Alberta
Judge Observes Jury Questioning In Distant Court
A judge holds court in a remote district as a lawyer questions a prospective juror. The juror replies no knowledge or opinions about the case, then the lawyer accepts the juror after a brief exchange.
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Tras
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