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Newspaper
Battleford Press
Location
Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
10
Cooperative Seed Distribution Plan Emerges in Province
Distribution of Pure Seed farmers form a plan for a cooperative agency to distribute registered grain seeds to farmers in the province. Regina or Saskatoon may host the head office under the Canadian Seed Growers' Association with Wheeler of Wan reaching leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wan
Ortion
Regina
Saskatoon
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
Wheeler
Thewan
Soldiers of the Soil urged to aid farms this summer
Canada plans 35000 active farmers on farms this summer under the Soldiers of the Soil program. The volunteers will be supervised by the national organization linked to the Canada Food Building and aims to boost agricultural production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers of the Soil Farmers of Canada
Soldiers of the Soil
Organization of the Canada Food B
Worm Exterminator Promises Quick Relief for Children
A mother reports a strong remedy offered by a worm exterminator claiming swift relief for children. The wording emphasizes immediate action and safety, though details are sparse.
McKay Baby Tees Talk Sparks Early Signs
A fragmentary report notes chatter about a McKay baby and hints at early signs within six months. A friend overheard a remark involving Jim and an unnamed person, suggesting an informal scene referenced in Philadelphia gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Jim
Philadelphia
Idle Lands Crisis Stirs Prairie Settlement Debate
Dr J G Ruth erford cites 80 million acres of arable land in western Canada with only a small fraction cultivated. Regina Leader notes vast land held by railways and large companies, forcing speculative hoarding and impractical homesteading while millions remain idle and distant from markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
J. G. Rutherford
Calgary
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Hudson Bay Co
Province of
Regina
Happy Thought Miss Askit-Does Sees Sees Sane
Fragmentary note mentions Nawed-He smoking one item and plans to resurface. The text appears muddled and references Missouri. No clear events, persons, or actions are evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Take Up the Torch and Fill the Ranks Now
A rallying call urging national resolve as the nation must raise men to fill gaps in the youth fighting on the battlefield for victory. The miners have pledged to mobilize, following the prime minister’s electrifying speech and news of troops struggling yet holding ground. No parleying, Britain stands with the army from coast to coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Increased Hog Production in Western Canada
The campaign to boost hog production in Western Canada has led many farmers to begin keeping pigs. About 350 were distributed by Saskatchewan’s agriculture department, with demand overwhelming supply. Alberta’s livestock commission supplied 330 sows sourced from Yorkshire, Duroc-Jersey, and Poland China lines to packing plants and stockyards at Edmonton, signaling a large anticipated hog increase next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Exhibition Ground
Edmonton
Yorkshire
Duroc-Jersey
Poland
Reserved Homestead Lands for Soldiers and Cultivation
An order in council directs reserved lands for homesteads held by soldiers to be usable for cultivation. Western land agents report the directive applies to homes with dependent widows or the ill and aged, aiming to support those who served and are in need.
What’s the difference Waee to tet Sane Fo vee pier
The readable fragments question the meaning of a phrase or term. No clear event names dates or entities are identifiable from the text. The snippet reads like a garbled inquiry and lacks verifiable nouns.
Non Essential Industries and War Regulation in Britain
The British approach to non essential industries keeps many firms operating under wartime controls. Labor, raw materials, and profits are tightly managed with government guidance through munitions acts. Most war material firms stay active, strikes are rare, and wage adjustments are handled via a government committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Great Britain
Kipling Letter War Over Damaged Tree Incident
The Rudyard Kipling tree incident involved a bus damaging a tree once owned by Kipling and a landlord who ran an inn. Kipling sent a complaint letter to the landlord who allegedly sold it to a guest for ten shillings and later received a stern follow up letter. Kipling then visited the landlord seeking an explanation for the lack of response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling
Taking No Chances Aare eas came cle omens
Unable to determine readable content from provided OCR fragment.
Wheat growth prospects surpass other nations in Canada
The piece notes Canada's vast uncultivated lands offer the greatest wheat production potential, comparing historical yields and emphasizing the impact of submarine warfare on Europe. It cites figures from the International Institute of Agriculture and a forecast by William Saunders on westward cultivation, tracing Canada's wheat history from early settlements to 1917 yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Toronto Globe
International Institute of Agriculture
United States
Europe
Great Britain
France
Italy
Wm. Saunders
Dominion Experimental Farms
Annapolis Royal
Nova Scotia
Upper
Lower Canada
Upper Canada
Washington
Kingston
Unian
British Dyes Rise To Challenge German Industry
The British Dyes Company, aided by the board of trade and the treasury, has operated for over two years to reclaim prewar German dominance in the dye industry. Huddersfield works near Leeds have expanded into a townlike complex, focusing on intermediates to match German methods with costly, expansive plant and new compounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Treasury
Uddersfield
Leeds
Huddersfield
Thetic End, Ae and
Waste Waste Detection Rules Face Penalties Under New Order
Citizens are urged to report food waste to authorities under a new rule. Willful or careless waste can trigger fines. municipalities with convictions may receive half the collected fines. The measure aims to curb waste and empower enforcement across regions.
Poet Questions Necessity of Enclosing Stamps
The fragment cites a poet asking if stamps must be enclosed and notes an experienced London author’s opinion on enclosing poetry, suggesting debate over traditional presentation and mail etiquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
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