Yellowhead Route effort advances Western highway dream
The Yellowhead Route caravan expresses broad support for a modern Jasper to Vancouver highway. Resolutions from Jasper highlight East West coordination, fund-raising plans for a Royal Commission brief to Ottawa, and a push to establish a permanent Canadian highway authority modeled after the US Public Roads Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Kamloops
Vancouver
Yellowhead
West
Winnipeg
Royal Commission On Transportation
Edmonton
Association
Pageee Smith
Public Roads Administration
United States
Commission
Canada
E. T. Love
Trans-Canada ‘Highway System Association
Fourth Series of Canada Savings Bonds to go on sale
Ottawa announced by Finance Minister Douglas Abbott that a Fourth Series of Canada Savings Bonds will be issued in October. Series Three will be withdrawn on August 31. Since 1946 bonds have reached over 3 million purchases totaling more than 1 billion dollars. Payroll Savings Plan purchases hit a record 118 million last year with 43 percent of eligible employees buying bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ottawa
Douglas Abbott
British Columbia
L. F. Worsley
Vancouver
Prairie Provinces
H. A. Benham
Winnipeg
Ontario
J- H. Ratcliff
Toronto
Quebec
G. Gingras
Montreal
Maritimes
C.T. Watt
Saint John
World of Wheat Improving Farm Practices
Governments and universities spotlight field days held by Dominion Experimental Farms and universities to showcase best farm practices, new cereal varieties, forage crops, and livestock strains. Attendance grows as farmers observe scientific advances for higher yields and lower costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universities
Dominion Experimental Farms
Farmers Seek Efficiency to Boost Prairie Exports
The article notes farmers increasingly embrace efficient agriculture to help prairie growers compete on world markets. It stresses advancing agriculture and farmer welfare as shared goals for all, and highlights September as an ideal time for hiking and walking tied to health and family guidance.
Back to School Breakfasts Aim to Power Young Minds
The article urges hearty school breakfasts for children, emphasizing fruit milk cereals and nutritious foods to fuel long lessons. It notes must provide a good morning meal to start the day well. It also mentions hiking weather highlighting Canada’s best conditions.
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S. Bruce Smith
Ainlay
Avan
Yellow‘head
Russell Hardware
Retaillerchants’ Association
Shaffer
Waterman
Parker
Rollit
R.C.D
N. R. Park & Sons
Russell Banner
Stunsell
Manitoba
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
USA
Sanderson
Star and Publisher
Muggs, Rowll
Beiag
Cusitar’s
Radio Electric
Russell, Man
World of Wheat
J. F. Andrew
Birtle
Man
Singer Car Singer Sewing Machine CO
Tenth St. Brandon
NG the
E. L. Polding
Russell
Westwood’s Hardware Sal
W. W. W. Wilson
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