Estimating Crop Yields for Western Canada 1910
Manitoba and Saskatchewan report higher grain totals with wheat leading overall. Saskatchewan's official 161.9 million bushels include 9.42 million wheat. barley 6.20 million. flax 3.80 million. Alberta shows mixed results with drought in the south and better yields north. Saskatchewan minister Mrs. Motherwell hails farming methods despite dry conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitoba Free Presa A
Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Bega
Departments of Agriculture
Wan
Olcs
Edmonton
Strathcona
Vegrevi le
Canal West
Regina
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Canadian Bisley Closed and Western Shooters Shine
Ottawa reports the Canadian Bisley meet closed after a record-warm week of shooting on the Rockliffe ranges. Top prize went to C Roberts of Toronto with 193 of 206. Lieut. Mike of Vancouver was the highest placing Western man with 148. Western marksmen earning first choice for Bisley next July include Pte Carmichael Calgary Sergt Waitin Calgary Lieut Morris Winnipeg and Lieut Milne Vancouver among others.
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Toronto
Ottawa
Enets
Ami
C. Roberts
Lieut
Mike
Vancouver
Inney
Choise
Bissey
Pte
Carmichael
Calgary
Waitin
Morris
Winnipet
Afilne
Scres
Moscrop
Bisley
Hudson
Capt
Soothes
Ivin
Albertaounted Rifles
Pte. Simpson
Nelson
Seret
Hunter
Corp
Harrison
Winnipeg
Necau
Edmonwy
Sclater
Gra
Spittal
C.a.8.c
McLaren
Hail
G.G
Lee
Traimer
R.C.R
Lieut. Milne
D.C.O.R
B. Armstrong
Pte. Clifford
Ross
2Nd
Dragoons
F. Bibby
Bailes
R.G
Pattinson
Russel
G.G.P.G
M.R
Martin
Canada relaxes money test for immigrants with work and family rule
Ottawa reports a modification of the twenty five dollar requirement for new arrivals. Immigrants who secure permanent employment and show they will not owe public charges may bring their family without transport costs. Officials say the change eases hardship on industrious newcomers seeking family reunification.
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Ottawa
W. D. Scott
Canada
Scott
Scarcity of Harvesters Reported by Winnipeg Trainmen
Trainmen between Winnipeg and western points say harvesters are fewer this year due to false beliefs that western dryness cut yields. They emphasize a larger crop area than ever, with short strew making grain easy to handle, and warn the east’s impression could delay crowing and extend operations to Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Exhibition Receipts Rise for Winnpeg Fair to 103692
At a Winnpeg Exhibition meeting the manager presented an interim 1911 receipts total of 103,692, down from 222 million in 1909. The board recommended continuing the agricultural motor competition after three years of success and set next year's fair for July 12. The note about Cordelia humorously claims hops do not grow in a ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnier
Wee
Two General Superintendents Appointed by Victoria Conference
The Victoria Conference voted to appoint two general superintendents replacing one. Rev. Carman was re elected for eight years and Rev. Dr. Chown of Toronto to reside in western Canada. An amendment to appoint two carried 212 to 92 amid west east splits. The Footnote paragraph 35 of Methodist discipline was abolished and replaced with a broader liberty clause.
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Victoria
Chown
Canman
West
J. A. M. Aikins
Dr. Rose
Fireto
Montreal
Maritime Provinces
Newfoundland
Aikins
Canada
Stewert
Winnipeg
Saskatchewan
Dr. Carman
D. Chown
Toronto
B. C
Methodist Church
Jesus Christ
Canada’s crack regiment cheers at Aldershot welcome
Thousands cheer the Queen’s Own Rifles as they arrive at Aldershot. Sir Henry Pellatt meets the officers. Henry Pellatt thanks Aldershot and pledges citizen army support. Five bands lead the regiment into Rushmoor while villagers line decorated streets.
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Queen's Own Rifles
Aldershot
London
Queen’s Own
Rushmoor
Henr Pellatt
H. M. Lawson
Underwood
Pelatt
Henry
Queen's Own
The
Daily Express
Canada
Empire
Husband and Wife Hash Out Packing Plans
A brief exchange shows a husband urging his wife not to overpack as they prepare to depart. He compliments her appearance while suggesting she needs fewer belongings, and she responds with implied concern about their load. The vignette captures domestic humor in a concise moment.
Northern Albertan to Launch in Wetaskiwin Alberta
William Chamberlain buys the Wetaskiwin Post and plans the Northern Albertan weekly in Wetaskiwin Alberta. He will circulate in East Winnipeg and intends to tour Eastern states with farming scene views to recruit farmers and boost Canadian immigration.
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Wm. Chamberlain
Wetaskiwin
Winnipeg
Alberta
William Chamberlain
Free Press
West
United States
Chamberlain
Tates
Canada
Mafeking Hero Welcomed In Regina Saskatchewan
Lieut General Sir Robert Baden Powell drew a warm reception as the boy scout movement arrives in Saskatchewan. He spoke at a Regina luncheon hosted by the Greater Regina club, where a provisional Saskatchewan council and local leaders were named to promote scouting province wide. The list includes Lieut Col Frank Ford Regina, Lieut Col R J Gwynne Grenfell, Judge Farrel Moose Jaw, Major Tuxford Moose Jaw, Major Acheson Saskatoon, Senator Prince Battleford, Capt Shan non Prince Albert, Judge Rimmer Arcola, Wm Simpson Yorks, and Lieut Col Gordon Baker Regina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Sask
Robert
Baden-Powel
Boy Scout Movement
Saskatchewan
Baden-Powell
R.N.W. M.P
Greater
Frank Ford
R. J. Gwynne
Gren
E.l
Farrel
Moosemin
H. Tuxford
Moose Jaw
H. Acheson
Sasketoon
Prince
Battleford
E. 8. Shannon
Prince Albert
Rimmer
Arcola
Wm. Simpson
Yorks
Gordon Baker
Ottawa talks on new stamps for King George V coronation
In London en route to South Africa Hon. Rodolphe Lemieux will discuss with British postal authorities the forthcoming postage stamp issue tied to King George V’s accession. No date set but likely June coronation month for simultaneous UK and dominion releases. Lemieux may present Canadian stamp designs to the king.
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Ottawa
London
South Africa
Rodolphe Lemieux
George V
United Kingdom
Dominions
Praise for Canadian soldiers and naval voyage details
London reports General Sir John French commends the Dominion forces praising their discipline and urges more cavalry and mounted infantry training for western provinces. Ottawa notes the cruiser Rainbow will sail from Portsmouth to Esquimalt, skipping U S ports, covering 13 000 miles with a test of sea powers.
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London
John French
Ottawa
Unrt
Ranbow
Portsmouth
England
Esnuimalt
Naval Station
Pacific
Les Palme
Cape Horn
Rio Janeiro
United States
Pro Eeding
Acanulco
Mexico
Keauimalt
Forest Fire Toll Mounts Across Montana and Idaho
Western Montana and Idaho battle vast wildfires with hundreds of firefighters, incensive flames, and collapsing towns. Wallace and Mullan endure near destruction as bridges and rail lines burn. Rain and snow bring cautious relief, while Wallace trains tragedy with patients burned en route to Missoula.
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Missoula
Mont
Montana
Idaho
Weather Bureau
Walace
Mullan
Taft
Deborgia
Henderson
St. Regis
Murray
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
American Lake
Washington
Oregon
Spokane
Chronicle
Wallace
Province
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee Road
Bne
Borax
Great Northern
Forest Service
Lo'o
Coeur D'Alene
St. Regie
Saltese
Helena
Mortana
Pivor
Carbon County
Nature
Forestry Department
Admiralty Eyed Motor Driven Warship Test
A Portsmouth news panel claims strong authority that Britain will build an experimental motor driven battleship using an internal combustion gas engine. Naval engineers have studied this propulsion as a potential ultimate power for warships.
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Porstmouth
Eng
Admiralty
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Cordelia
Mafeking
King George V
Sir John French
Vaushaw
Buford
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