Canadian Pioneer Resource Study Aims to Map Frontier Districts
A joint Canadian American project led by Dr W A Mackintosh will survey Canada's frontier belts to assess natural resources and settlement methods. The plan covers climate, soil, farm economics, history and social structure across regions from Quebec clay belt to Peace River country, with potential government support.
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Canada
Ife
W National American Research Council and Geographical Society
W. A. Mackintosh
Queen's University
Kingston
W. J. Rutherford
University of Saskatchewan
Chester Martin
D. A. MacGibbon
University of Alberta
D. A. McArthur
C. A. Dawson
Ontario
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Fish Meal Aids Western Canada Cattle Health
British Columbia urges fish meal in stock feed to boost cattle health. Calves fed fish meal gain about 2.5 inches in height and 30 pounds in weight after a year. Herds show goitre and abortion free, with bovine tuberculosis rare among cattle fed this ration.
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British Columbia
Vancouver Island
New Silhouette for Youthful Smart Women in Paris Frocks
A circular diagonal skirt silhouette with raised waistline appears in Paris style frocks. Style No. 566 blends printed and plain cotton voile in sizes 16 to 42 bust, designed for comfortable fit on larger figures. Color options include chartreuse green, tomato red, yellow linen, orchid, purple georgette, and sky blue lace in assorted fabrics. Pattern price 25 cents via stamps or coins.
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Paris
Rats Spreading Westward To Check Vermin Advance
The Saskatchewan rat invasion reappears as vermin move west from Lampman to Regina and beyond. Officials urge ratproof barns and screened openings to prevent the spread and protect farms from plague-like damage. Manitoba Free Press notes outbreaks once plagued Red River Valley, now fading yet underscoring livestock pest risks.
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Red River Valley
United States
Saskatchewan
Lampman
Broadview
Springside
Preeceville
Regina
Willowbunch
Lanigan
Watson
Manitoba
Alberta farmer wins provincial wheat field prize
Gustave Elgert of Wetaskiwin wins the provincial championship for the finest field of wheat. Premier Brownlee notes crops in the Peace River district may yield 40 bushels to the acre. Entries came from districts from Athabasca River to the international boundary.
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Alberta
Wetaskiwin
Gustave Elgert
Brownlee
Peace River
Man Who Moves Often Debates Rent Or Relocation
A Lambeth magistrate hears a woman claim frequent moves to test credibility of a political story from a district overheard conversation. Several men argue whether relocation or paying rent is cheaper. An elderly observer, having moved many times, offers a final quip about his own experience.
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Lambeth
England
Western provinces petition to change freight rates
British Columbia Alberta and Saskatchewan petition the Governor-In-Council seeking removal of the mountain differential and application of prairie standard tariffs west of Port Arthur. They urge mileage based rates for grain and flour, revised terminal rates, and equality with Ontario fruit tariffs.
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British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Board of Railway
Port Arthur
Prairie Points
Prairie Territory
Fort William
Prince Albert
Canada
Pacific Coast
Canadian Pacific Railway
Board of Railway Commissioners
West Port
Prairies
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan adapts heavy hunter horse breed local trial
A Saskatchewan district forms a Sas katchewan Hunter Saddle and Light Horse Improvement Association branch. Col H W Arnold serves as president and M W Lawton as secretary. A membership drive follows a Norwich Ontario example with 640 mares registered in one year. The article also notes the Great Rift Valley running 2500 miles from Palestine to near Lake Nyasa.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Hunter, Saddle and Light Horse Improvement Association
Col. H. W. Arnold
M. W. Lawton
Clifford Sifton
Dominion Association
Great Rift Valley
Palestine
Lake Nyasa
East Africa
Promising Future For Port Churchill As Centre Of Activity
Churchill readies for growth as rail and harbor works progress. 2,500 workers on the railway and 500 on the harbor fuel a developing community sought by banks and settlers.
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Port Churchill
Colonel Dubuc
Department of Railways and Canals
D. W. McLachlan
Hudson Bay
Ottawa
Churchill
Canada
Yukon
Dawson
Dominion of Canada
United States
Manitoba
Montana
Arctic Circle
Stefansson
Arctic
Quebec
British Columbia
Montreal Gazette
Self Feeders for Hogs Improve Labor Savings
A 1928 Agriculture Canada report notes self feeders reduce labor but often produce thicker bacon hogs than trough feeding. Milk by products and balanced protein may allow use for newly weaned pigs, yet overall results vary across farms.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Dominion
Railways cut accidents by half in four years
At the American Railway Association safety section Canadian branch session in Montreal officials reported a 50 percent reduction in railway accidents over the past four years. The aim had been a 35 percent cut by 1930, and the progress shows public education on safety while urging continued cooperation.
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Canada
United States
American Railway Association
Canadian
Montreal
Glacier Park’s Mecillewaet Glacier Dominates Region
Glacier National Park in British Columbia derives its name from the Mecillewaet Glacier, the main feature within its bounds. The glacier descends from the Mecillewaet snowfield spanning ten square miles, dropping about 8,000 feet from crest to base.
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Glacier National Park
British Columbia
Anxious Father Reflects on His Son Tom’s Knowledge
An anxious father tells a friend he cannot make sense of Tom who once seemed bright. He laments that after teaching him everything he now believes Tom knows nothing and wonders what happened to his son.
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Tom
Corn Meal Dance Song Quip Sparks Homey Vibe
A playful banter references corn meal on a dance song to evoke a sense of belonging. The exchange centers on making guests feel at home through quirky decor or ritual.
Certificate to inspect cars for license renewals
The time is coming when motorists renewing their licenses must show a certificate from an approved garage proving the car has been inspected and found in good condition. Until such safeguard exists there is no proper assurance highways are safe from danger.
Dear Old Lady at Village Grocer
A humorous exchange in a village shop features a young man asking to “try a pound of traffic jam” due to heavy press coverage. The elderly grocer responds with a playful warning about the jam and the gossip.
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Village Grocer’s
Lottery Talk Sparks Chance and Age Appeal
A cartoon caption from Karikaturen in Oulu portrays a lottery discussion about choosing numbers. One says they picked a number matching their age while another notes the fallacy of certain numbers like No. 35.
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Karikaturen
Oulo
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Europe
Monetary Times
New West
Gates
Yverdon
Park
NM. OU
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Tan
Wwinnipeg Newspaper Union
NeDermet Ave
Winnlpeg
Peace River District
Bae
West
C.N.R
Canadian National Railways
J. M. Horn
Winnipeg
J. M. Macrae
Vancouver
W. Hately
A. E. Rosevear
F. G. Adams
A. M. Shaw
Shaw
Department of Animal Husbandry
Garden of Eden
Dean Swift
Glacier Park, British Columbia
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