Leading grain grower now a manufacturer in Calgary
W J Tregilicus, Alberta grain grower and free trade advocate, launches a clay products plant in Calgary named Tregillus Clay Products Company. With a $500000 capital base, it will employ 20 skilled artisans initially, rising to about 60. Production of sewer pipe brick terra cotta and tile begins soon near Bow Valley, west of Calgary. The plant faces high duties on its products, prompting questions about free trade policy and potential Ottawa deputations.
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Calgary
Tregillus Clay Products Company
Bow Valley
Bowness Bridge
Tregillus
Canada
Tregiine
Reciprocal Demurrage Gains Steam Among Shippers
Shippers in Canada push for uniform penalties on railways for delays under Section 84 of the Railway Act. The Canadian Manufacturers' Association, after circulating experiences from members, seeks faster car loading and delivery with penalties for delays. Eastern shippers opposed railway demand to raise demurrage charges, hoping for favorable treatment at the upcoming Railway Commission hearing.
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Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Grain Growers’ Association
Transportation Department of the
Canadian Manufacturers Association
Railway Commission
Board of Railway Commissioners
Western farmers urged toward mixed farming by Toronto interview
Mayor Nelson of Medicine Hat said in Toronto that wheat alone cannot match mixed farming for profits. He noted eggs and butter hold steady near a dollar per dozen and pound in the west, while cities push for a shift to mixed farming. An organized campaign to promote diversification is planned.
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Nelson
Medicine Hat
Toronto
Shorter Time Possibility for Sigger Money Ace
A concise note suggests that this Sigger Money ace could be earned in a shorter period than wheat would yield with equal effort. The statement implies efficiency advantages in a specific method.
Hamilton Sees Surge of U S Factory Investment
The Tall Chimney notes Hamilton will host five large U S factories in 1912, investing about two million dollars to produce steel cars, castings, porcelain ware, and rail equipment. Two thousand workers will need 400 new houses and additional stores as operation expands, with more Canadian and smaller U S firms joining the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Canada
United States
British Wage Levels and Canadian Trade Policy Debate
Industrial Canada critics urge Canadians to favor higher duties on British goods while wage data show English workers earning a wide range from under 3 dollars to over 10 dollars weekly. The piece argues lower duties could flood Canada with British products, hurting Canadian workers as manufacturers cut prices and jobs shift abroad.
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Canada
England
Garden City Seeder Co to Build Regina Warehouse
A $15 000 warehouse will be erected in Regina Saskatchewan for the Garden City Seeder Co. Woodland Dairy Limited of Edmonton has recently incorporated with authorized capital of 109 dollars. The Canadian Fair banks Morse Co of Chicago plans a warehouse in Edmonton. A new liquor concealment method was found at South Porcupine involving a galva nized iron bust and belt containing two more gallons of spirits. New animal import regulations come into force April 1 limiting free entry for foreign stock with veterinary inspection still required.
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Regina
Sask
Garden City Seeder Co
Woodland Dairy, Limited
Edmonton
Alta
Ontario
South Porcupine
Canada
Boosters urged support at Virden Trade Board meeting
At a recent Virden Board of Trade gathering Dr. Clingan read a knocker urging townspeople to back local boosters. The caller urged residents to show pride, tell visitors who they are, and join booster efforts with a strong, truthful message.
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Virden Board of Trade
Clingan
Boosters
Village News and Seasonal Notices from Shellmouth
Shellmouth residents welcome Mr and Mrs S McLennan and Mr J Bryant hires Pierpoint for summer work. A dress maker is sought. Mr P Patterson returns from Minnedosa assizes. The mail carrier resumes duties after illness. Miss E Langford leaves for Winnipeg General Hospital as nurse. Creamery to open under Mr G Matheson. Mr Richardson restarts his village blacksmith shop. Spring rush brings in work. A village Hall dance draws a large crowd with four fiddles and late night revelry.
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J. Bryant
Pierpoint
P. Patterson
Minnedosa Assizes
Our Majesty
Miss E Langford
Winnipeg General Hospital
G. Matheson
Richardson
Ontario
Separate Schools Question Raised in Manitoba Provice
A debate surfaces over the legality of separate schools in Manitoba. The query centers on whether religiously affiliated or distinct educational institutions can operate separately within provincial law and policy.
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Provence
Manitoba
Roche to leave hospital soon after serious operation
A telegram from Rochester Minn reports Hon Dr Roche, recently operated on, will be up Thursday. He expects to leave the hospital in ten days and may travel south for a few months. He is not expected to return to Parliament this session.
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Ottawa
Rochester
Minn
Roche
Sarnia
Bank of Commerce
Imperial Oil Co
Imperial
Standard Oil Co
Russell by law voters approve school house debentures
Notice from Village of Russell that By Law No 21 of Russell school district No 273 to raise thirty five thousand dollars by debentures for a new school house has been voted and passed. Those wishing to challenge must apply to a judge of the Court of King's Bench within two weeks after publication, once weekly for three consecutive weeks in the Russell Banner. A B Callin, Secretary Treasurer.
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Russell
Court of King’s Bench
Russell Banner
A. B. Callin
Sec
Treas
TENDERS FOR NEW SCHOOL BUILDING IN WINNIPEG
Tenders for bulk or separate trades for eight classrooms and play rooms will be received by Alexander McDonagh’s Chairman before April 16. Plans may be obtained from the School Board Secretary. Lowest tender not guaranteed. Also sale notices for hay, regenerating vats, oats. lost keys.
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Alexander McDonagh
Runsel
Impounded Horses Describe Bay Geldings At County Pound
Impounded on section 19 3728 two bay geldings described as a white star on one, one bay gelding three years old with a black mane, both needing owners to pay expenses. John Brown, pound keeper, notes entry date May 7.
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Arner
John Brown
Pound Kerper
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W. J
W. J. Tregilies
Free Trade Movement
Alberta
Fairbanks, Morse Co
Chicago, Ill
Shellmouth
Mrs S. McLennan
William
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
P.c. JL Carr
2Ndcliffe
Mr. Smaie
Edwin Moore
Banner Office
American Banner
Wm. Sudbury
Temple & Box
Man
Fi BP
Murray Gordon
Prince Auchengool
Newford
Gerrard Heintzman
Asessippi
Alf. Clee
Smellie Bros., Ltd
Miss Whitmore
Ledingham
Russell, Man
Formalin
W. Ledingham
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