Canada’s 1937 Fire Loss Totaling 22 Million Dollars
A Canadian fire report by Dominion Fire Commissioner J Grove Smith of Ottawa notes 1937 losses exceed 22 million while fires over 16 years have cost 55 million in property and 6958 lives. Taxpayers bear higher prices and taxes for firefighting and protection, with each dollar of property saved counted as savings to the public.
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Canada
Dominion Pire Commisiones
J. Grove Smith
Ottawa
Dunlop Redflex News
TENDERS FOR COAL SEALED FOR WESTERN PROVINCES
Tenders for coal to supply Dominion Buildings and Experimental Parks and Stations across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia must be received by April 17 1936 at noon daylight saving. Forms and conditions available from Ottawa Winnipeg Saskatoon Calgary and Victoria offices. Tenderers over 5800 must include 10 percent bid security by certified cheque or guaranteed bonds. By order J M Somerville Ottawa April 21 1938.
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Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Britis Columbia
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Man
Saskatoon
Sask
Calgary
Alta
Victoria
B.C
Canada
Dominion’ of Canada
Canadian National Railway Company
Dominion of Canada
J. M. Somerville
Mortgage sale of valuable farm property in Manitoba
Public auction by Canadian Farm Loan Board at the Douglas Hotel Rossburn on May 11 1938 at noon. The southwest quarter of section 2 township 20 range 23 west with 80 cultivated acres and log buildings, about eleven miles from Rossburn. Terms require 30 percent cash at sale with balance per terms to be announced. inquiries to Alex Farquhar Toronto General Trusts Running.
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Canadian Farm Loan Board
Douglas Hotel
Rossburn
Province of
Manitoba
Coe Rae
Eardoulars
Alex Farquhar
Toronto General Trusts
Winnipeg
Isas
Early seeding for better barley crop in Brandon experiments
The article argues for early barley seeding to maximize returns and quality, noting cool weather aids filling, moisture advantages in dry years, and rust avoidance. It warns against sowing too early due to frost risk and cites Brandon Experimental Farm findings: optimal yields around May 1, with late May seeds harmed by rust and June plantings near failure.
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Brandon Experimental Farm
Creep Feed The Litter For Young Pigs Introduced
Young pigs begin to show interest in solid feed around three weeks old and start eating from the sow’s trough. The advice suggests building a creep or barricade in the pen to create a separate compartment accessible only to the small pigs.
Propagating Rhubarb From Root Cuttings
The article describes rhubarb propagation from root cuttings in rich soil with barnyard manure, planting depth, and spacing. It advises not to harvest stalks first year, and to set out cuttings yearly to maintain healthy plants while noting root decline after year four. It also mentions pig creep feeding and a note on British civil service politics.
Credit Banks and the Essentials of Lending
Banks live by lending their main income. They require credit from borrowers who show character and means to repay. The bank cannot lend depositors' money to uncertain borrowers, and credit is rooted in the borrower's own proven capacity to repay.
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Ansious
Soni Shereet
Chanethat Tla Sould
O' Dian
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W. Hancock
Votary, Ete
Mice Mexx Coor
We Queen's Hotel
Russell, Man
Oty
Ors
East
Sao
Pere Permene
PEN National
St. Regis Hotel
E. F. Stemshorn
Mgr
Russell Banner
CREEP
Brunswick
Island
Quebec
United Kings
Industral Workers
Tale Industries
Magog
Western Division
Dominion Textile Company Limited
Donald Street
BANKS
Mr. Blank
Chartered Bank
the Chartered Banks OF Canada
Ths
Russell Anner
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