Western Students Win National Research Scholarships
The National Research Council awarded post graduate scholarships totaling 39,600 dollars to 55 Western Canada students across nine disciplines. Recipients include HW Smith in physical science, J M Armstrong in genetics, Miss M H Campbell in zoology, and BR Haslam in physics, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Research Council
University of Graduation
Department of Science
Dr. Smith
British Columbia
H. B. Marshall
J. H. L. Truscott
Saskatchewan
H. M. Tory
France Buys More Wheat From Canada In 1931 Outlook Bright
Canada reports to Hon H H Stevens that in January and February 1931 France imported about 54 percent of its wheat from Canada, up from 17 percent a year earlier, with Canadian exports rising to 6.48 million bushels in the three months after an informal pact. Demand grows as French stocks fall and millers seek high gluten Manitoba wheat to strengthen blends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
France
H. H. Stevens
Trade and Commerce
Hercule Barre
R. B. Bennett
Stevens
Manitoba
Hamilton man aims Canadian all‑Canadian crossing
E Wharton Shaw of Hamilton Ont begins a December crossing to Vancouver by truck. His daughter Phyllis and mechanic Harold Paxen from Hearst Ont join, carrying a tractor and pontoons to aid river crossings and rough terrain. The voyage marks the first motor traverse of Canada by an all Canadian route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Wharton Shaw
Hamilton
Ont
Canada
Atlantic
Vancouver
Shaw
Phyllis
Harold Paxen
Hearst
Bee Battalions Gather Canada Honey Crops in Summer Bustle
Canada’s annual honey crop reaches millions of pounds stored at apiaries nationwide. The Bee Division of the Dominion Department of Agriculture reports five years of studies weighing hives show about 31,000 bees per hive forage daily at the height of the season as bees build up stores.
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Canada
Dominion
Bee Division
Dominion Department of Agriculture
British Egg Market Imports Soar in Current Market Report
The Poultry Division of the Dominion Department of Agriculture reports Britain imports over 4,649,000 dozen eggs weekly. Denmark, the Netherlands, and Poland lead exports. Ireland, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, China, and Egypt also supply. Canada not listed as a consignor, though large egg imports suggest Canadian opportunities. Bedouins Fight For Water in Jerusalem Area Leaves 80 Dead or Wounded in Desert Well Clash.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Great Britain
Denmark
Netherlands
Poland
Irish Free State
Belgium
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Sweden
China
Egypt
Canada
the Herald
Jerusalem
Swedish Seed Testing Stallion Inaugurated By Crown Prince
The Swedish seed testing department boasts the world largest tester and calls it the most modern. Crown Prince inaugurated the facility as 108,127 analyses were completed last year. Argentine fairs are highlighted with many seventh fairs noted this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweden
Fashion patterns and sizes from Fashion No 829
This fashion page lists pattern numbers with sizes and fabric needs for dresses and sweaters across child and adult ranges. Notes include yardage for 39 and 32 inch fabrics, contrasting trim, bindings and linings, plus price and ordering instructions for the fashion magazine.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Union
Pattern request guide from Winnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 McDermut Ave. Winnipeg. Pattern No Name 841 Town appears as an order detail in the readable text. Shipping and payment terms accompany the order instruction. The itemization mentions a pattern number and address for processing requests.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermut Ave
Winnipeg
National Air Tour to Cover Over Seven Thousand Miles This Summer
The Canadian Flying Clubs Association and Aviation League of Canada announce a national air tour covering about 7 500 miles with at least 25 machines. The two month journey will visit every city with affiliated clubs to promote municipal air ports, air mail use, and potential Royal Canadian Air Force participation. Canadian cattle movement to Britain rises on profitable prices as Montreal shipping talks plan weekly 75 head for 12 weeks to test a steady 400 head weekly trade.
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Robert Weir
Britain
Canada
United Kingdom
British Co- Operative Association
Co-Op
Calgary
Alberta
Montreal
Weir
Dominion
Canadian Flying Clubs’ Association
Aviation League of Canada
G. M. Ross
Ottawa
Ross
National Defence Department
Royal Canadian Air Force
League of Nations Succeeds Only With Public Backing
Dr H M Tory president of the League of Nations Society in Canada told a Ottawa gathering that the League will succeed only if world people back its principles. He warned the disarmament conference could strengthen or weaken it in public opinion this year.
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League
Tory
League of Nations
H. M. Tory
League of Nations Society
Canada
World Affairs
National Research Council
Border Cities
League of Nations Society of Canada
Ottawa
Poultry Grades Published Under Canadian Standards
The Poultry Division of the Dominion Livestock Branch issues a supplement detailing the classification of dressed poultry. Categories include chickens with several subtypes, turkeys by age and sex, ducks, geese, pigeons, and guineas. Complete definitions and packing instructions are available through the Publications Branch in Ottawa.
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Poultry Division
Dominion Live Stock Branch
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Dalai Lama to receive automobile in Tibet relay journey
The Dalai Lama orders a car sent to Lhassa with a Chinese chauffeur. Thirty Chinese coolies will relay the vehicle along Tibetan passes where no roads exist. Tibetans call automobiles devil wagons, reflecting superstition.
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Dalai Lama
Tibet
Lhassa
Himalayas
Tibetan
Governor General and Mayor Exchange Formal Address
The Governor General addressed the Mayor of Ottawa as Mr. Mayor, not Your Worship, noting that England has ceased using that form for municipal dignitaries. A British engineer also plans a baseless airplane project.
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Ottawa
England
Vancouver Woman Sent to Drum Up Fraser Valley Oats Market
Miss Elsie Bridges, mgr of export at a Vancouver grain firm, sails for the British West Indies to find buyers for Fraser Valley oats. About 3000 tons yearly go to the islands for mule feed on sugar estates. She faces German and Dutch competition but is backed by Ernest Buckerfield who believes she will succeed.
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Fraser Valley
British Columbia
Misa Elsie Bridges
Vancouver Grain Company
British West Indies
West Indies
Miss Bridges
Ernest Buckerfield
Heavy Tourist Traffic Forecast For Western Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway officials predict busy summer travel to the Pacific coast. C B Foster of Montreal and H R Mathewson of Winnipeg report lighter European tourist trade from North America but greater Canadian spending. Travel volumes and revenue are expected to rise across routes in Canada.
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Western Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
C. B. Foster
Montreal
H. R. Mathewson
Winnipeg
Pacific Coast
North America
Mr. Foster
Canada
May Visit Russia By Lloyd George In September
Rt Hon David Lloyd George, the Liberal leader, may visit Russia in September to study the five year plan. He has shown strong interest in a first hand look at Soviet plans after previously being invited to inquire during a prior offer from the Soviet Government. Indian men and women make perfume from wild bergamot and other plants to scent clothing.
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David Lloyd George
Russia
Lloyd George
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Liverpool
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