Synopsis of Canadian North West Land Regulations
A historical outline describes homestead rights in Saskatchewan and Alberta regions. It notes that a sole family head or any male over a specified age may acquire a quarter section of Dominion land, with residency and cultivation duties over three years. It mentions proxy representation, local agents, price per acre, and conditions for patent, dwelling, and land cultivation beneath a regulator’s supervision.
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Dominion
Sasksichewae
Alberta
Ict
Bom Lands
Certeia
Grain growers hold Naval meeting after holiday dance
St. Gregor The grai growers held their naval meeting Sat. Jan. ttst. Mrs. J. Monbler returned from the hospital Tues., very much improved. A dance will be given Feb. Mth. under the auspices of the grain grow ers. Hilmar Nelson visited with friends at Watson Saturday, returning on Sunday.
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Grai Growers
J. Monbler
Hilmar Nelson
Watson
Lac Vert Society Hosts Mock Trial Debating Watson February
Lac Vert Literary Society held a January 26 meeting with a mock trial of O Hooligan versus O Rafferty. Judge Heugh presided as witnesses and lawyers presented a lively case before a verdict of guilty and damages of 10000 with six months in a cook shop.
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Lac Vert Literary Society
Watson Literary
Spalding
L. Heugh
P. Heugh
O’hooligan
O'Rafferty
A. Corner
C. W. Topping
F. Lazier
Sheriff Oates
B. Straight
Constable Short
T. Erwin
Tessie Truelove
A. Semholt
Miss O'Hooligan
H. Loyns
Ent
Mike O’rafferty
John Douron
B. Morris
Patrick Flynn
W. Eastwood
Giles
C. C. Griffith
C. W. Stewart
Thos. Erwin
Demand for Any Line of Goods Advertised
The query asks whether any line of goods is advertised and if the line is being promoted. It seeks confirmation of advertising coverage and whether products are featured in the promotion.
Wool trade under Canadian policy seen in 1911 import surplus
The 1911 report from Canada's Department of Agriculture shows imports of about 6.5 million pounds of wool and exports near 1.2 million pounds, leaving a surplus of 5.8 million. Combined with 11 million pounds produced domestically, this highlights woollen manufacturing's importance to Canada and the need for a strong home market.
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Canada
Department of Agriculture
United States
Sheep Commission
Underwood Tariff Bill and Canadian Rates Compared
A summary of the Underwood Tariff Bill and Canadian rates shows U S duties remain higher than Canada’s. The article notes Democratic revisions in the United States do not align with Canada, urging Canada to revise tariffs when U S rates match Canadian levels. It cites specific goods and duty percentages and quotes industrial Canada on capital invested in Canadian industry.
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United States
Canada
Can. Brit
Sik Clothing
Sik Fabrice
China
Japanese Thrift Turns Seas and Straws into Food Resources
The text notes thrifty practices in Japan amid population growth. It cites using seaweed and octopus for food and converting marginal hillsides into forty irrigated terraced rice fields. Stone walls stabilize terraces though water access remains challenging, with irrigation sourcing from distant deposits.
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Japan
Canada
Calgary Grain Growers' Market Critique Sparks Open Letter
An open letter in the Grain Growers Guide by a United Farmers of Alberta officer criticizes Alberta sellers at the Calgary Grain Growers booth. It urges better production and local marketing, warns against inferior shipments, and argues for strengthening open markets and coop distribution to serve Calgary’s growing population.
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United Farmers of Alberta
Calgary
Western Canada
Alberta
Justaturday
California
Oregon
Washington
Mirtich Columbia
U.F.A
Saskatchewan Firm Plans Brick Factory in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Trussed Wall and Building Co with a capital of 4.1 million announces plans to erect a brick factory in Saskatoon, signaling expansion and industrial investment in the region.
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Saskatchewan Trussed Wall and Building Co
Capital
Saskatoon
Peculiar Names and Ancestral Echoes in Registers
Somerset House records mention Mineral Waters Frosty Wieter and Alfred Day Weeks walking on English soil, with a Hampshire father naming sons Primus Secundus Tertius Quartus. A Canadian Comber bore Quintus, though newspapers sometimes printed Cumber. some fathers even give place names as monikers. The passage notes Wes Boston as the real name or nickname of the man who shot.
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Somerset House
Frosty Wieter
Alfred Day Weeks
Hampshire County
United States
Primus
Secundus
Tertius
Quartus
Comber
Quintus
Cumber
Wes Boston
80 Laying Pallets For Sale Plymouth Rock Wyandotte
Business brief notes immediate sale of laying pallets Plymouth Rock Wyandotte stock at 45 cents each. For details apply to S H Lilley NE 22-34-18.
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Plymouth Rock-Wyandotte Cross
S. H. Lilley
Tenders for Green Poplar Wood at Watson School
Sealed tenders due February 14 for 10 cords of all green split poplar wood four feet long to be neatly piled at Watson Public School by early March. Lowest tender not necessarily accepted. G H Cameron secretary. Also notices: Noney to loan on farm lands A E Gregory Watson. Meals at All Hours Alexandria Hotel Milk and cream delivered daily E Wenschlag.
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Watson Public School
G. H. Cameron
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Watson Market
C. W
Northwestern
W.w. Cony
Miertor x Es
Thie
St. Gregor
Lac Vert
Weol
Underwood
A. E. Gregory, Watson
Alexandria
E. Wenschlag
Weich’s
L. N. Waelti
Peter Sullivan
J. A. Stirling
A. BE. G . Watson
Humboldt
T. Bentham
Wicken
C. Johnson
N. W
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