Mounted Police drop equitation as compulsory training
The royal mounted police report notes that equitation is no longer a required subject in recruit training. Despite this, the mounted section remains vital for crowd control, with about 240 horses and 388 sleigh dogs, spread across Ottawa Winnipeg Regina Edmonton and Vancouver.
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ft Ie
Mounted Police
Canada
James MacHrien
Dominion
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Regina
Edmonton
Vancouver
Royal Canadian Mounted
Farm Life Advantages for Canadians Says Minister Gardiner
Hon. J. G. Gardiner, Canada’s agriculture minister, told Ottawa farm boys that farming offers the best living, independence, and home life. He urged educated, cultured farmers to stay on the farm, embracing education while maintaining rural roots, noting a university degree does not diminish farming standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
J. G. Gardiner
Ottawa
Gardiner
Pioneer Farmers of
New President Installed at Queen’s University Kingston
Dr. Robert Charles Wallace, formerly president of the University of Alberta, was installed as the 11th principal of Queen’s University at Kingston by Chancellor James Richardson of Winnipeg. Also mentions hay fever prevalence, ambulance rights, and ancient perfumes and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Charles Wallace
University of Alberta
Queen's University At
Kingston
James Richardson
Winnipeg
Rare Albino Bullfrog Lilith At St Louis Zoo
A rare albino bullfrog at the St Louis Zoo is developing yellow and brown spots, creating a three color mottled appearance. When arrived a year ago she was pure white and is now pale yellow with dark freckles. Zoo officials are puzzled but say she remains healthy.
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Lilith
St. Louis Zoo
Thia
Remarkable Kangaroo Protects Jersey Cow on Australian Farm
A kangaroo on a Tyndale farm has formed a close bond with a Jersey cow. The marsupial accompanies the cow to pasture, shares feeds, sleeps beside her, and even stands by during milking. When a hostile dog threats the cow, the kangaroo intervenes and drives off the aggressor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyndale
Australia
Herbal cure advocates push ancient remedies in San Francisco
In a bizarre conference in Chinatown San Francisco, veteran herbal advocates claimed herbs have cured generations for 3700 years and urged the younger Chinese generation to rely on these traditional medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Not A Good Citizen on a Canadian Island Homestead Rule
A historical note recalls a Canadian government ruling denying homestead claims to singles, arguing that a person wishing to live alone cannot be a good citizen in the final analysis.
Indian apolia College for Moving Van Leaders Explored
An article explains a moving van workforce training program by a large furniture company. Students endure two weeks of loading and unloading with classroom study of transportation laws across states and Canada. Graduates gain hands on experience under supervisors, advancing to A-1 rating. The lab course furnishes a full double house with furniture and appliances to practice packing, loading, and unloading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolia College
Canada
Tiny Dog Fends Off Cougar to Save Woman in Oregon
A small Spitz at the Simons ranch in Sweet Home, Oregon, charged a cougar targeting Mrs. Bert Simons after three sheep were killed. The dog’s interception allowed the woman to reach safety as hunters tracked and killed the big cat. The note also mentions the vast size of the photographic advertising art industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Home
Oregon
Bert Simons
Simons
Attar of Roses Exhibits in Montreal Hotel Lobby
Pater Shipkoff, Bulgarian attar of roses producer, arrived in Montreal carrying the scent of his product in a small vial. He explained that 3,500 to 4,000 pounds of rose leaves yield one pound of attar, and Bulgaria, with 70,000 hectares of rose gardens, is the world’s top producer. He noted the Damask rose’s strong fragrance, prices at $9 to $10 per ounce despite lower production this year.
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Join Amos
George
Russia
Salisbury Cathedral
James Cox
Pater Shipkoff
Montreal
Mount Royal
Bulgaria
Sleepy recruiting pitch for British Army appeal
A London contest entry suggests more sleep for soldiers to woo recruits, proposing weekday bedtimes at seven and nine on Sundays, plus comfier uniforms and allowing girlfriends in barrack supper rooms. With Britain facing recruitment difficulties, this gauge of public sentiment reflects the era. Africa near the equator reportedly sees snowfalls within seven miles of the equator.
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Northern
London
Britain
Calico Cat Quilt Pattern Delights Children and Crafters
The advertisement promotes a Calico Cat quilt motif using scraps to add variety and cheer. It highlights pattern 5707 with a Block Chart yardage diagram and finishing instructions. To obtain the pattern, send 20 cents in stamps or coin to Howpehold Arts Dept, Wimnipeg Newspaper Union, 175 McDermot Ave, Be Winnier, VT.
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K Fogs
Strittek Ketene Ee
Howpehold Arts Dept
Wimnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnier
Drift Northward Shifts Population in Prairie Provinces
Census data show Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta gaining population in northern electoral districts. Northern growth stems from new farms mining development and rail linked ports. Rural shifts include Churchill Manitoba and northern districts in Saskatchewan and Alberta.
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Prairie Provinces
Trade and Commerce Department
Aix
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Hudson Bay Railroad
Northern Ocean
Port Churchill
Churchill
the Pan
Flin Fion
Churchialac
Melfort
Prince Albert
North Battleford
Canada Wheat Trade Soars in First Half of Fiscal Year
Figures released by Minister J L Osley show Canada exported 127 443 004 bushels of wheat from April to September valued at 109 766 902 dollars, an 86 percent rise from 59 005 180 dollars a year earlier. Exported quantities and average price rose, while 11 of 12 export groups increased, led by meats cheese planks boards newsprint and partially manufactured copper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
J. L. Osley
National Revenue
Century old Oxford bell amazes museum exhibit
A nearly century ringing electric bell dated 1840, moved to Oxford after 20 years, sits encased in glass at the Oxford University museum. It uses copper cylinders and 5,000 sulphur coated disks with a self charging battery, described as near perpetual motion. Length and duration unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University Museum
London Telegraph
Oxford
Winnipeg Tribune
Race Of Giants Suggests Growing Height In People
A world wide study cited by the Journal of the American Medical Association notes a gradual rise in height and weight among youths. Over generations, Americans entering college average about two inches taller and seven pounds heavier than parents. Specific national data show height gains in Germany Norway Holland Sweden, and U.S. campuses report 1½ inches taller students in a generation.
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Earth
Journal of the American Medical Association
United States
Germany
Norway
Holland
Sweden
Harvard University
Vassar
Wellesley
Smith
Mt. Holyoke
Alberta sugar beet growers hit record harvest mark
Alberta's sugar beet industry expects over 200000 tons from the fresh harvest, the highest level yet. Raymond and Picture Butte factories alone will produce more than 60000 tons of sugar this season.
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Alberta
Raymond
Picture Butte
Hothouse Citrus Project Starts Near Moscow
A hothouse citrus industry, developed from plants brought from Florida, is getting started near Moscow. Lemons are unknown in present day Moscow markets.
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Florida
Moscow
Peril for Those on the Highways Replaces Sea Phrase
A long debated phrase evolves from those in peril on the sea to include those in peril on the highways reflecting broader danger on modern roads, signaling language reforms in maritime styled safety warnings.
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Leon Blum
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Anthony Eden
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Tiny Dog
Attar of Roses
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Sehold
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Devers
Toronto Globe
J. G. Harvie
Orillia Board of Education
Packet and Times
Ottawa Journal
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Peace River
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