Periodic health exams reshape care and costs
The piece argues that preventive medicine, not just cure, will dominate future practice. It cites vaccinations, public health, and periodic health examinations as tools to prevent illness, with doctors paid to keep patients well. Life insurers back free exams, framing preventive care as profitable for policyholders and doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patiesta
Gordon Bates
Public Health Journal
Canada
Dr. Bates
Dominion Department of Health
Canadian Medical Association
Value Of Agricultural Fairs Highlights National Aid
The minister of agriculture Robert Weir aims to pursue a policy to aid farmers nationwide. Postmaster General Arthur Sauve spoke at the Three Rivers exhibition stressing the value of agricultural fairs as teaching profitable lessons and the role of education to ensure all regions contribute to national prosperity. He warned of an alarming crisis and urged cooperation from governing bodies and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Weir
Arthur Sauve
Three Rivers
Sauve
Clover Seed Prospects For 1930 In Canada
The Seed Branch of the Dominion Department of Agriculture estimates 1930 alsike clover seed will be higher quality than 1929. Ontario production likely won not exceed one third of 1929’s 70 600 bushels. Market prospects are not strong. Red clover seed shows better outlook with little carry-over and acreage about 50 percent below normal. Alfalfa seed harvests are increasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ontario
Montreal Unemployment Figures Reported to City Hall
Unemployed residents in Montreal total between 21 000 and 23 000 with another 10 000 to 15 000 working only two or three days weekly according to reports from labor unions. Alderman Alfred Mathieu announced the information to city hall and said it will be sent to Minister of Labor Gideon Robertson who is gathering countrywide unemployment data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Ald
Alfred Mathieu
Gideon Robertson
Victoria Tower Spire Claimed as World’s Highest
Victoria Tower in London rises to 420 feet and is asserted as the highest spire globally. The claim positions the tower ahead of rival spires in a notable London landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Tower
London
Drought Weather Baffles Farmers and Meteorologists
The New York Herald Tribune notes drought this summer follows a shifted North American storm track. High pressure blocks moisture from the oceans, keeping rain away from U S wheat and corn belts. Some link the northward storm trend to lunar cycles, with 1874 as a historical drought parallel. Researchers seek firmer conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald-Tribune
United States
North America
Pacific
Atlantic
America
Hudson Bay
Canada
Herbert Janvrin Browne
Signs of the Times From a Patient Teacher
The patient teacher explained modern habits and slang while discussing war and radio. Herbert named signs of the times as "Kept Out, No Fishing, No Hunting, No Trespass," reflecting restrictive phrases in the dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Beef Grading Policy Boosts Canadian Beef Demand
The Dominion Hvestock brand beef grading policy aids Canadian consumers and producers by clearly identifying beef quality. The Imperial Food Journal notes that signaling top grades protects the public, strengthens demand for better beef, and encourages higher quality cattle raising and finishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Imperial Food Journal
Old Country
Canada
Cattle Shipment Marks Return of Canada to Britain
On August 21 a Canadian cattle shipment of forty head left for the United Kingdom, the first such voyage in over three years. Observers expect revival of cross Atlantic trade with possible sixty thousand head moving this year if shipping can be organized. The move follows U S border closures and reflects past shifts to the British market for farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United Kingdom
United States
Atlantic
Co-Operative Wool Growers Surpass Wool Intake Goal
The Canadian Co operative Wool Growers report totals well over 3 250 000 pounds of wool received at the Weston warehouse or on route this season Alberta alone contributed over 1 500 000 pounds while Manitoba Saskatchewan and Ontario each provided about 500 000 pounds British Columbia showed strong with 385 000 pounds. Quebec and the Maritimes added 150 000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers
Weston
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Ontario
British Columbia
Quebec
Maritimes
In Business For 70 Years In Bath Ontario
The Bath Ontario village near Kingston, home to United Empire Loyalists history, hosts 81 year old Robert Mott who still runs a general store with his wife and son in a business that has lasted seven decades. Once a harness maker between 1860 and 1890, he continues active work alongside family. His family line includes ancestors living to 101 and 90 years.
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Bath
Kingsston
Ont
Robert Mott
Collect Data On Water Fowl Observation Network
Hundreds of voluntary observers across North America gather monthly counts of water fowl. Canada reports go to the National Parks of Canada, Department of the Interior in Ottawa, while United States data go to the Biological Survey in Washington. The text also contains a domestic joke about paying off a house and moving to a better neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Canada
National Parks of Canada
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
United States
Biological Survey
Washington
Growing Respect and Good Will Mark Canada United States Ties
The Saturday Evening Post notes growing mutual respect and economic integration between Canada and the United States. It highlights Canada’s industrial rise, U S investments, cross border insurance holdings, and trade gains, urging deeper relations beyond wartime ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
McAdoo
the Treasury
Lfe-Insurance
Saturday Evening Post
White Leghorns lead Manitoba egg contest at Brandon Farm
White Leghorns owned by J R Beer of Brandon dominated the Manitoba egg laying contest at the Brandon Experimental Farm finishing week 37 with a total production of 1636.2 points and 1634 eggs Barred rocks owned by F E Foster of Lena Manitoba led weekly production with 51.2 points and 48 eggs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Brandon Experimental Farm
J. R. Beer
Brandon
F. E. Foster
Lena
Man
Cultivated Forage Crops At Dominion Farm Reports
The Forage Crop Division of the Central Experimental Farm shows a record 1929 year in a booklet by G P McRostie Dominion Agrostologist. Noted is progress on range management and pasture improvement at the Dominion Range Experiment Station near Manyberries Alberta and growing of cultivated forage crops with ranchers and farmers across the Western Provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Experimental Farm
G. P. McRostie
Dominion
Dominion Range Experiment Station
Manyberries
Alberta
Half Million Organic Compounds Now Known to Chemists
A cataloged milestone reveals about a half million organic compounds identified by chemists, reflecting significant progress in chemical knowledge and continuing research interest in organic chemistry.
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John Burke Ingram
Bnen Huweer
Madrid
WN. N. U
Postmaster-General
Clover Seed Prospects
Co-Operative Wool Growers
Toronto
Murray MacLaren
C. A. Hodgetts
St. John’s Ambulance Association
Clarence W. Leach
Claire McDougall
Rideau Canals
Leach
Hodgetts
J. H. Hughes
C.P.R
Royal Canadian Humane Society
Mr. Leach
Dominion Livestock Branch
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Trin
Annebelle Worthington
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Dominion Range
Euen
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