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Souvenir program for the Glenora Figure Skating Club's 1946 Ice Show, held from 28 February - 2 March 1946.

Contents:
Lest We Forget; Foreword; Glenora Figure Skating Club [Officers and Directors; Ladies' Committee; Ice Show Committee; Acknowledgements]; The Ice Show Orchestra Under the Direction of Mrs. J. B. Carmichael [pictured]; Programme [The Toymaker's Dream - Act I; Act II; Act III].

Photographs:
Mrs. J. B. Carmichael, Musical Director; By Popular Demand, Betty Atkinson and Chuck Hain, Former Stars "Ice Follies", "Radio City Center Theatre"; The Caley Sisters - Dorothy and Hazel; Fred Astle and Bob Blackett, Our own Glenora Club ever-sensational comedy pair; Stephanie MacDonald, Professional - Greater Edmonton Figure Skating Club; Shirley Martin and "Muffy" McHugh MacKenzie, Stars from Glencoe Club, Calgary; Dorothy and Jimmie Stephens, Professionals Glenora Figure Skating Club; Phyllis Sutton, Ladies' Senior Club Champion; Lillian Munro, Intermediate Ladies' Club Champion; Arlene Jones and Diana Keltie, Girls' Junior "Dance Pair Champions"; Carol Taylor, Champion Preliminary Class; Barbara Park and Xenia English [Juvenile Club Champion]; Donna Knight [Ladies' Junior Club Champion]; Jane Emery, Barbara Blackett, and Peggy Newland; group photograph "Fairies" [Elaine Cross; Donna Webber; Joyce Lumsden; Daurel Mills; Geraldine Morris; Francis Wharton; Arlene Howarth]; group photograph [Barbara Gowan; Nancy Armstrong; Allison Day; Pat. Hall; Jean Huckell; Margaret Roth].

Additionally includes several print advertisements for various local businesses.

Handwritten letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Urges her not to dwell on his past life but for both of them to start anew as partners, with reference to a conversation they had the night before.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Sends well wishes for a friend in hospital and regrets for another friend’s loss. Describes being in a bad mood.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes a busy week at work. States how he enjoyed their most recent visit and that he is more contented than he has been in years.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Anticipates a busy week at work, with several banquets planned. Apologizes and expresses embarrassment after some unspecified events that occurred on the weekend.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions having gone to a movie. States that he wants to say some things that have been on his mind, namely how he trusts that they will be able to overcome obstacles together, and how he has been pondering a taxi driver’s words to him that he was lucky to have a girlfriend who looks after him as she did when he was sick in the car.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions playing cribbage and buying a radio and a new pair of shoes. Describes visiting the dentist, who said he was recovering well from his dental problems. Sends well-wishes to acquaintances.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to his newly-wedded wife Louise in Calgary. Describes looking for a home for them to share in Red Deer, mentioning a particular possibility which did not pan out. “Well dear, I don’t know what to write or say. I guess the last two weeks has spoiled me … so dear this is short and sweet like me.”

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer. Describes beginning the course he is taking at the camp. Mentions a planned trip to Toronto, where they will tour Canada Bread Co., Canada Packers, and a large dairy operation. Mentions plans to visit his family. States that some of the men in the mess are Freemasons like himself, which has helped him in getting acquainted. Asks to be sent the Sports Week and Red Deer Advocate.

Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer, Alberta. Describes test results and his current placement in the officer’s mess. Mentions a bingo game. Writing on clean-up day.

Group photo of students in the Royal Canadian Army Service Corps School Cook Group III Course at Camp Borden, Ontario, in the cohort running from February 2 to April 25, 1953. Clayborne Stewart is in the second row from the front at the far left. Black and white.

Head and shoulders portrait of Clayborne Stewart in military uniform. Black and white.

Black and white studio portrait of a couple. The woman is wearing a blazer and the man a suit and tie. Signed “Love Betty + Les”. Likely the same Betty and Les who sent several greeting cards to the Stewarts, included in this collection.

Black and white photo of a man standing outdoors in front of a hedge, wearing a military-style shirt with a tie.

Christmas card featuring a cartoon bear gawking at an overstuffed mailbox and shocked to find several tax papers within it. “The postbox may be a bit overtaxed, but aren’t we all.” Unsigned and unaddressed.

Easter card from Louise Stewart to her husband Clayborne. Inscribed “To my Dear, all my love, Louise.”

Valentines Day card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “Love, Clay.”

Birthday card inscribed “Best wishes, Marj + Bill.” Recipient not named, but presumably Clayborne or Louise Stewart. Features a cartoon depiction of a hotdog expressing pun-filled birthday wishes.

Christmas card to Clayborne and Louise Stewart, inscribed “To Mr + Mrs. Stewart from Mr. + Mrs. Mar.”

Christmas card, inscribed “Love and Best Wishes, [illegible].” Recipient not named, but presumably Clayborne or Louise Stewart, or both.

Christmas card inscribed “Best wishes, Ruth Cane.” Recipient not named, but presumably Clayborne or Louise Stewart, or both.

Wedding anniversary card for Louise and Clayborne Stewart, inscribed “To Louise + Clay, from Dolly, Les + Trudy.”

Birthday card inscribed “All my love, Janet.” Recipient not named, but presumably Louise Stewart.

Birthday card, unsigned and not addressed. Features cartoon illustrations of a chicken consoling another, and then running together from moths with nets. Text reads “Cheer up! Another birthday should be no cause to fret- We may not be spring chickens, but the moths ain’t got us yet!”

Christmas card from Louise Stewart to her husband Clayborne. Inscribed “To the best. Love, Louise.”

Valentine’s Day card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed
“All my [?], Clay.”

Fourth wedding anniversary card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Inscribed “All my love, Clay.”

Advertising document from the HBC, which lists the benefits to trappers of selling their furs to the HBC.

Advertising document from the HBC, which lists the benefits to trappers of selling their furs to the HBC. The document includes a simple street map, showing the location of the HBC's Raw Fur Buying office in Toronto.

A blank piece of HBC letterhead. Additionally enclosed is a postal envelope from the HBC, also unmarked.

An informational and advertising booklet, issued by Simpson's Raw Fur Marketing Service. Includes information and tips on trapping, both in general, and for individually for several types of animal, as well as instructions on packing pelts for shipping. Additionally enclosed is a postal envelope from Simpson's Raw Fur Marketing Department; the reciepient name on the envelope has been scribbled out.

Advertising brochure from the HBC, which contains a catalogue of items intended for fur trappers, including traps, as well as general utility items such as snowshoes and knives.

8. Social Credit candidate Harry Strom’s political campaign poster. The poster prominently features a colour portrait of Harry Strom, where the subject is surrounded by presumably identifiably Canadian imagery such as the Alberta seal, hockey players, grain elevators and other farm items, cattle, the wild rose, bison, and a representation of an Aboriginal figure as well as one of an RCMP official. The caption below it reads "Harry Strom; A New Kind of Leader." On the back side there are 6 black/white photographs of Strom in various settings: with his family, horseback riding, partaking in a meeting, with his wife and children, walking, and a shot of a supporting crowd. The captions provide a background narrative to the images. There is a handwritten note on top right corner that reads "A doctor son of Harry Strom operated on Graydon Arksey at the Royal Alex Hopital (sic) Edmonton May 1976." Published by the Alberta Social Credit League.

13. Various articles pertaining to Social Credit members:

A) 11.5 x 21.3 cm article from the Edmonton Journal, dated September 22, 1988, titled: "Social Credit Leader resigns." Contains one b&w photograph of Martin Hattersley.

B) 4.7 x 23.5 cm article titled: "Edmonton Ma Admitted To Bar." Contains one b&W photograph of J. M. Hattersley.

C) 8.7 x 10.5 cm clipping titled: "Solon Low Leaving Politics, Classroom." Contains one b&w photograph of Solon Low.

D) 12.4 x 37.7 cm article from Southam Newspapers in the Calgary Herald titled: "Reform MP juggles farm life, politics." Article is concerning Reform MP Ray Speaker. Contains one b&w photograph of Ray Speaker and a herd of cows. Photo credited to The Calgary Herald. A handwritten note at the top dates the article to February 26, 1996.

E) 22.3 x 12 cm article titled: "Book review doesn’t do Aberhart justice." Article is regarding a book review done by Dr. Kenneth Munro for the book: "Bible Bill: A Biography of William Aberhart by David Elliot and Iris Miller."

F) 31.5 x 25 cm article from the Edmonton Journal, dated May 3, 1998, titled: "At least 'Bible Bill’ cared about people." Contains two b&w photographs: one is a portrait of a man, the writer, located at the top of the article and captioned "Alan Kellogg." The other, located on the right side, contains a photo of William Aberhart, captioned "'Bible Bill' Alberhart on the hustings." Photo courtesy of The Glenbow Archives.

G) 11.5 x 14 cm newspaper article from The Edmonton Journal titled: "Old Guard keeps faith in Social Credit Theory." Article concerns Clover Bar MLA Floyd Baker. Written by Mike Sadava.

H) 21.5 x 28 cm resume for Euan R. A. Temple. Page is very thin and in poor condition, with a rip at the bottom, and several folds along the edges. Page is very yellowed. Very fragile. A handwritten note on the top left says: "Mr. Temple on SC board. Great friend of mom’s."

I) 14.3 x 17.2 cm newspaper article titled: "To travel, will teach in Nigeria." Features a b&w photograph of a woman, captioned: "Miss Ruth Hattersley." Photo credited to Goertz Studio.

J) 31.5 x 17.4 cm newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal, titled: "Greatest Albertan isn’t anyone you might expect." Article contains one small color photograph of the author, David Staples, on the top left, as well as 7 small color photographs in a circle on the right. These photographs include: "Pat Burns, Wayne Gretzky, K. D. Lang, Peter Loughheed, Ernest Manning, Emily Murphy, and Douglas Cardinal."

K) 26.2 x 36.4 cm newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal titled: "Finding a new captain for the sinking Socred ship." Article written by Patrick O’Callaghan.

L) 15.5 x 52.4 cm newspaper article titled: "Social Crediter, 85, Never Misses Rally." Features a large b&w photograph at the top of the page showing two women in conversation. Captioned: "Mrs. F. H. Soper, above left, in her 85th year journeyed to Calgary from Athabasca to attend the convention of the Alberta Social Credit League. She has been present at every convention of the Social Credit party since they commenced 21 years ago. Mrs. Soper is pictured chatting with Mrs. C. M. Hattersley, widow of the late Mr. Hattersley who was author of the widely publicised book 'This Age of Plenty.' Now on the staff of the Canadian Social Creditor, editing the women’s page, Mrs. Hattersley is also vice-president of the Edmonton SC Constituency Association. She was interested in Social Credit even before Mrs. Soper, for she was a student of Major Douglas in England. At the time of this death Mr. Hattersley, a lawyer, was working on the revision of Alberta Statutes, and had been in Edmonton only a few years." Photograph is credited to Jack De Lorne. Above the picture is a line that states: "Attends 21 Consecutive Conventions."

M) 11.5 x 13.7 cm newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal titled: "Old guard keeps faith in Social Credit theory." Written by Mike Sadava.

WWI era French-English dictionary belonging to D. Lamont. 2nd page used as a workspace for mathematical calculations. Inscribed “Fred Bell” on inside of front cover. Includes translation of basic military and general terms and phrases into French.

Real photo postcard depicting two men in partial military uniform standing with horses. Possession of D. Lamont, so likely from the 9th C.M.R.R. in which he was a Corporal. Postcard section on back remains unused.

Depicts two men in military uniform on horses, with another standing in between. There are wagons and buildings behind them. Possession of D. Lamont, so likely from the 9th C.M.R.R. in which he was a Corporal. Post card area on back remains unused. Labelled in French and printed by R. Guilleminot, Boespflug and Co., Paris, so likely from his time in Belgium or France.

Studio portrait of two men in military uniform. One is seated, the other is standing behind him. Names written in pen on the image: “P.C. Gillant and [?]B. Whyte.” Post card area on the back remains unused.

Studio portrait of a man in military dress uniform, wearing a kilt. Postcard area on the back remains unused; labelled in French.

Lists supplies stored in a military wagon. Tools, most likely for trench construction.

Outlines orders for 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade to prepare to move on the evening of July 31, 1918. Gives instructions for loading of baggage.

Pass granting “No. 114094, Sgt. D. Lamont permission to be absent from his quarters from 0900 hours January 16, 1919 to 0900 hours January 19, 1919 for the purpose of proceeding to Brussels.” 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade. Signed by commanding officer [name illegible] and stamped January 1919.

Military note which appears to request supplies. 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade. Stamped May 17, 1917 by Lt. Col.

Message from 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade to 43rd, 52nd, 58th and 166th Battalion’s first officers stating that the Village of Thieulloy is out of bounds to troops due to foot and mouth disease, and that Founcamps and Bussy-Le-Oix are out of bounds due to measles. Handwritten.

Orders stating that casualties to horses due to nails in the Canadian Corps were higher than any other corps, providing the example that a unit of the 20th Division recently picked up 58 lbs. of nails in one hour, and ordering that energetic steps be taken to reduce the number of such casualties.

Corp. Leonard Bauer served with the Regina Rifles. He writes of war conditions (such as would be allowed by the Army censor), the condition of wounded soldiers, parcels he has received, sleeping in the trenches, “smoking Jerry cigars”, taking prisoners who are happy “to get out of the war”, breaking into a German safe, of being discharged and more.
The archives includes:

• 10 letters with envelopes
• 3 letters without envelopes
• 2 envelopes (without letters)
• 2 snap shot photos
• 1 visiting card from Holland

World War II prisoner of war postcards to and from prisoners at Camp No. 132 (Medicine Hat, Alberta) and Camp No. 133 (Ozada, Alberta and Lethbridge, Alberta).

Includes a black and white photo postcard of prisoners in white gym shorts and black tank tops standing in a group behind a barbell. This postcard was mailed to Hannover, Germany on January 10, 1944 from Camp No. 133.

A series of captioned b&w photographs in an accordion style folding strip with an attached mailing envelope. Depicts World War II era soldiers and other personnel inside the United Services Centre in Winnipeg.

Directory lists all available names and addresses of ex-Members of 31st Battalion ("Bell's Bulldogs") C.E.F. [Canadian Expeditionary Force] as of 30 October 1932.

Includes: list of 1931-1932 Executive Committee [Honorary President Brigadier-General Arthur Henry Bell; President Ike Florence; Vice-President A. H. Jones; Treasurer W. C. West; and Secretary R. L. Coulthurst]; lists of Committee, Past Presidents, Ex-Officio Members of Committee, and Out-of-Town Members and District Representatives; The Association's Report [regarding the publication of the directory and general updates on the 31st Battalion Association's previous year]; An Appreciation from President Florence; A Message from Brig.-Gen. A. H. Bell, C.M.G, D.S.O.; alphabetical directory of ex-members; A Few 31st Battalion Statistics [Killed; Wounded; Decorations]; Lest We Forget [list of members who have died after WWI].

Print of drawing of the Battle Creek North-West Mounted Police detachment buildings.

Folder/portfolio containing five (5) prints of works exhibited at the 10th Annual Calgary Graphics Exhibition, as well as an exhibition guide.  Includes works by artists L. Pecknold, K. Hayano, D. Roberts, R. Achtemichuk, and J. Harris. 

A watercolour painting done by E. Chappell, titled: “Goldfields” North Saskatchewan and camp of the “Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co.”

Small scrap of white satin fabric with full colour print of the Alberta shield. Directly beneath the shield is the word "Alberta." printed over a dotted [blue or green] background with rounded edges, within ornamental red borders. Above the shield, at the top left of the fabric, there is a print of the number [43 or 48].

The back side of the fabric is blank.

Printed guide to the art exhibit "Sketching History" curated by Marlena Wyman [City of Edmonton 5th Historian Laureate]. Booklet contains full-colour reproductions of selected sketches included in the exhibit and short histories of the locations depicted in the sketches.

Contents:
Curator's Statement [Marlena Wyman]; Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre; Ortona Armoury Arts Building; Papaschase First Nation History; Metis Land History in Edmonton; Rossdale Burial Ground; Edmonton Bridges; Edmonton's River Valley and Green Spaces; Mill Creek Ravine, Trestle Bridge, and Pool; Mactaggart Sanctuary, Whitemud Creek Ravine; Edmonton Residences; Highlands Streetscape; Owen Residence; John Walter Museum; Buena Vista Building / Glenora Bed and Breakfast; Hangar 11, Blatchford Field; St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral; Al Rashid Mosque; Strathcona Public Library; Strathcona Train Station; Edmonton Exhibition, Borden Park roller coaster; Garneau Theatre; Historic Barns; A. Minchau Blacksmith Shop; Molson Brewery; Acknowledgements; Artists' Biographies.

Participating artists of Urban Sketchers Edmonton include:
Merts Belmes; Julie Daly; Terry Elrod; Jo-Anne Farley; Jimmy Golden; Irina Kruglyakova; Brenda Raynard; Yvonne Rezek; Angie Sotiropoulos; Karen Wall; Joanne Wojtysiak; Marlena Wyman.

An artistic rendition (potentially watercolour) of Batoche's House in Saskatchewan, also known as Letendré House, built in 1879 and originally belonging to François-Xavier Letendré dit Batoche. It was used as a barracks by both the Metis and Northwest Mounted Police during and after the Northwest Resistance of 1885. A note on the back of the frame reads "D. W. Light."

Three page letter from Jean Breadner describing her life as a factory worker building air planes in Fort William, Ontario. Includes a B&W photograph of 1707 Crawford Ave, Ft. William, ON.

One page letter from Jean Breadner, recounting her recent activities. Ft. William, ON.

Two page letter from Sgt. Parrish P.D. of the R.C.A.F., signed “Peter.” Describes the celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving overseas and laments his lack of leisure time. R.C.A.F. Overseas.

Two page letter from “Peter” reminiscing about Western Canada in the Fall. Oct. 14, 1944. R.C.A.F. Overseas.

One page note from “Norma” wishing “Many happy returns.” Edmonton, AB.

Postcard depicting a military camp in Camrose, Alberta. The unnamed author (likely Irma’s cousin Pte. Emerson Knott) offers to send another postcard showing the Canadian Forestry Corps Camp he is stationed in. s.l.

One page letter from Pte. Emerson Knott describing his life “loading pullwood” in Northern Ontario. Letter is written in pencil, which is smudging. Struthers, ON.

Three page letter from Freddie Kaehli describing the difficulty of finding Christmas cards where he is stationed in Belgium. 2 Cdn. Adv. Base w/s.

Armed Forces Air Letter from Peter Parrish describing what he is looking forward to when he returns to Canada. R. C. A. F. Overseas.

Three page letter from “Edna” describing her New Years Eve and upcoming plans. Edmonton.

Small folded note card from “Ruth” catching up on details about old friends. Edmonton, AB.

Three page letter from “Edna” catching up on local news and making plans. Edmonton, AB.

Hand-written pay stub for the amount of $80.00 for February wages, from Don Stanton, General Merchant of Westlock, to Irma Breadner.

Postcard that appears to depict the Hudson’s Bay Company store on Jasper Avenue in Edmonton from “Edna”. Short note gives details about an upcoming visit to Westlock. Edmonton, AB.

Two page letter from “Kay” describing her recovery from some extreme dental work. Islay, AB.

Two page letter from “Kay” updating Irma on her dental work and wondering how work is going for Irma while she [Kay] is away. Islay, AB.

Hand-written pay stub for the amount of $85.00 for wages, from Don Stanton, General Merchant of Westlock, to Irma Breadner.

One page letter from “Dorothy” inquiring about Irma’s wedding plans. Edmonton, AB.

Service program from First Baptist Church, Minister: Rev. Daniel Young. Features a B&W image of the church and contains announcements and the text of a Canada Day sermon. Edmonton, AB.

One page letter from Clara B. Watts declining an invitation to visit and inquiring about Irma’s baby.  Edmonton, AB.

This is form for applying to the Prince Rupert Lodge of the Free Masons in Winnipeg. A man called Peter McCalloun is applying.

Covers receipts, assets, expenditures, and liabilities for the year 1908 for their Lodge.

Photographs and images dated post-1968. Held in the Prairie Ephemera Collection.

Calendar featuring thirteen (13) B&W photos by Douglas Curran, depicting Metis Settlements of Alberta.

Vol. XIV, No. 1 Christmas edition of the Hermes. Consists primarily of short stories, illustrations, and poems by students. Also includes an autograph page, editorial, staff list, and advertisements for local businesses.

Letter to Reserve Holders of the Alberta Wheat Pool from Manager, R. D. Purdy. Letter discusses members' five percent purchase of elevator and commercial reserves. Calgary, Alberta.

Poster titled “The Wheat Situation in Brief” published by the United Grain Growers Limited. Summarizes the function of the Canadian Wheat Board and explains the pricing and selling system for wheat in that year.

Pamphlet titled “The Search for Security” that describes “vital points about the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and its policies.” The document provides an overview as to the way in which the Pool was created and organized, its purposes, and its relationship with farmers and governments, as well as a brief account of its financial records and the industry’s impact on Canadians’ living standards. Published by the Saskatchewan Co-operative Producers Limited. The cover is printed on blue paper and contains an illustration comprised of a farmhouse, a barn, a grain elevator, a boat, a train, and the legislature.

Booklet to commemorate the 25 year anniversary since Saskatchewan farmers formed the Wheat Pool, published by Saskatchewan Co-operative Producers Limited. Content includes an overview of the history and legacy of the Wheat Pool, and includes images and illustrations of farm-related items as well as photographs of prominent delegates. Inside the booklet there is a folded yellow sheet, titled “Licenced Public Country Elevators- Lumber and Capacity by Firms as at April 1, 1961” and includes a thorough chart. Information on this leaf is handwritten.

Booklet titled: "Royal Grain Inquiry Commission 1936-Submission by The Pool Organizations of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Part 1." Document is 29 pages in length and details the formation and organization of the wheat pools in the three provinces, along with their governance, selling, marketing and delivery. Document is printed on plain white paper with a brown paper cover and is in fair condition.

The Pool Library Catalogue, written by the Department of Education and Publicity, Manitoba Wheat Pool, Winnipeg. This is the Fourth Issue, 1931.
This is the catalogue for the lending library run by the Manitoba Wheat Pool for its members. The Pool pays postage both ways to mail books requested by its members for their education on a wide variety of topics. Some books are also available for young readers.

Contains the constitution of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers Association, with amendment to Dec. 1925. Topics covered include administrative organization, elections, membership and the holding of conventions.

An informational booklet, distributed at the International Irrigation Congress in Calgary, on the Canadian Pacific Railway’s efforts to construct irrigation works in southern Alberta, and to a lesser extent, on the company’s effort to facilitate land sales and the development of farming in the same region. Some commentary is also included, from the perspective of the company, on irrigation law, and on the establishment of the Western Canadian Irrigation Association.

Various pamphlets and informational booklets on irrigation in Alberta, comprising:

• ‘Does it Pay to Irrigate in Sunny Southern Alberta?’: A booklet by W.H. Fairfield, superintendent of the Dominion Experimental Farm, promoting irrigation as a means to increase farm yields. Some statistical data is included.
• ‘Irrigation Farming: Conservative results in 1919 in the Lethbridge District’: A booklet on the impact of irrigation on farm yields, including some statistical data.
• ‘Irrigation Farming Around Lethbridge’: An article by G.R. Marnoch, reprinted from the Monetary Times, providing background on initiatives to construct irrigation works around Lethbridge.
• ‘Better Balanced Farming’: An article by G.R. Marnoch, reprinted from the Monetary Times, providing the author’s opinion on agricultural development in Alberta.
• ‘Why We Want Irrigation as an Adjunct to Dry Farming’: The text of an address by P. Baker and C. Jensen, given at the thirteenth annual convention of the Western Canada Irrigation Association.

Poster advertising lectures to be given at Victoria Hall, in Watson, Saskatchewan. The names and topics (?) of the lecturers are listed on the poster.

Leaflet describing ‘Things you Should Know’ in regards to selling grain. Front page contains a poem, (or song), titled Jog On, Wheat Pool! Pamphlet is designated as no.8, and was printed in August of 1930. Published by Saskatchewan Co-Operative Wheat Producers Limited, Regina, Sask. A paragraph in the interior of the pamphlet has had a sentence scratched out, and a correction made in the margin beside it.

Volume 8, Number 11 of the U. F. C. Information monthly publication from in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, dated October, 1945. Includes articles on the agricultural and livestock industries, local news, and advertisements for local businesses.

Informative booklet by James Murray, issued by the direction of George Hoadley, Alberta Minister of Agriculture [1921-1934] explaining the purpose of, and proper methods for, the summerfallow [summer fallow] for building up soil moisture reserves under Southern Alberta's semi-arid conditions. Murray also provides possible objections to the summerfallow and offers substitutes for it, but concludes that the summerfallow is the safest method for preparing land for cropping and any substitutes will need more time to prove their usefulness.

Regulations and prize list for the Ninth Provincial Exhibition held by the Manitoba Board of Agriculture in Portage la Prairie from 1-6 October, 1883. Also includes program of events for the Exhibition. Categories to be judged include livestock, agricultural products, handcrafted products, and school work.

Contents:
List of Officers and Board; Programme; Regulations; Transportation; Prize List.

Prize List:
Horses; Cattle; Sheep; Pigs; Poultry; Dogs; Manufactures; Agricultural Products; Horticultural Products; Dairy Products; Domestic Manufactures; Fine Arts; Natural History and Mineralogy; Education; Leather Work; Ladies' Work; Plants and Flowers; Bands ["Best Band of Music"]; Essays; List of Exhibitions in Province; List of Exhibitions elsewhere; Advertisements.

Additionally includes a blank entry form on attached perforated sheet at front of booklet, a pre-addressed envelope for the entry form, and several print advertisements for various local businesses. The final advertisement ["10 Reasons Why Everybody Should Buy the "Chatham" Wagon"] is printed on a folded pink page attached at end of booklet.

Stock certificate for The Western Canada Land Company, Limited.

Bond certificate for the City of Saskatoon Real Estate (Drinkle) Corporation, Limited. -- in three sheets

Stock certificate for Lethbridge Petroleum and Refineries Limited.

Stock certificate for West Canadian Oil & Gas Limited.