Uniformity of Wheat Grades Spurs Dominion Export Debate
Dr A G McCain and Dr McCalla urged the Turgeon commission to remove Garnet from No 1 2 3 and 4 Northern wheat grades or create separate Garnet categories. They warned continued Garnet inclusion harms uniform grading and prices, noting northern wheat is weaker and Garnet is mainly grown in Alberta and Saskatchewan. A separate Garnet grade could discourage production but benefit all producers in the long run. Queen Mary seeks private life after palace move amid public affection at royal appearances and industry fairs.
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A. G. McCain
University of Alberta
Turgeon Royal Grain Commission
McCalla
Board of Grain Commissioners
Dr. McCalla
Dr McCalla
Justice Turgeon
J. L. Ralston
K.C
Montreal
Commission
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Buckingham Palace
Marlborough House
Mary
Queen Elizabeth
Friendly Relations Boosted by Canadian Leaders Washington Visit
Sir Herbert Marler, Canadian Minister to Washington, praised Lord Tweedsmuir and Prime Minister King for their receptions in Washington. He said the visits were personal, not political, and enhanced friendly sentiment toward Canada, predicting growth in tourism and trade with the United States.
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Canada
United States
Washington
Sir Herbert Marler
Montreal
Lord Tweedsmuir
Herbert Marler
Senate
House of Representatives
Sir Herbert
King
Dominion
Well-Trained Sheep Dogs On The Great Western Railway
The Great Western Railway of England regularly hires 25 sheep dogs to assist sectionmen in keeping tracks clear of wandering sheep. The dogs possess track sense and can obey distant commands, warn workers of approaching trains, and lie between lines to wait for two trains to pass, ensuring safety.
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Great Western Railway of England
St. Thomas
Divorces Granted In Ottawa Session Sets Record
Forty six couples were granted divorces at the last session of parliament in Ottawa, the highest total since Ontario set up its own divorce court in 1930. Of 61 applications, 59 were from Quebec and two from Prince Edward Island, with 15 cases to await next session due to notice delays.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Adopting New Standards Across Britain's Bacon Plants
Britain’s 500 bacon factories implement stricter hygiene with daily high pressure washing, disinfectant spraying, and mandatory hand scrubbing for workers. A Bacon Development Board pamphlet notes cleanliness alone isn’t enough to preserve flavor, as bacteria must be managed carefully to avoid over or under activity. Denmark’s researchers note bacteria end their activity in a weak sodium hypochlorite solution, destroying millions per square inch in minutes.
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Britain
The
Bacon Development Board
Denmark
Bequest For Neglected Monkeys In Will Of Mrs Heer
Mrs Berthe Marie Heer of South Norwood London wills 400 to buy fruit each year for monkeys in the zoo. The fruit is to be distributed on three bank holidays and Boxing Day to those monkeys most neglected by the public.
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Berthe Marie Heer
South Norwood
London
Pubig
Birds Fly North Signal Spring Arrives Early
A playful item notes birds migrating north as first sign of spring while cheerful housewives transport items and ideas in various directions. canary plumage is linked to a harmless skin condition in birds.
Shirking Responsibility Warns Welfare Commissioner
Welfare commissioner A P Kappele says children increasingly view the state as responsible for supporting aging parents. He notes preaching of shared responsibility may excuse dereliction, though some cases make maintenance impossible. He argues community duty remains essential.
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A. P. Kappele
Hamilton Spectator
Two Houses Prove Value in Tea Cooling Lesson
Washington tells Jefferson the two house system works, comparing cooling tea in a saucer to the congressional bicameral framework. A note adds the plant patent act first patent for New Dawn rose.
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Thomas Jefferson
United States
Washington
England
America
Jefferson
Financial Post
van Fleet
Maple Sugar Origin Story From Iroquois Legend
The article recounts a legend from the Iroquois about Woksis tapping a sugar maple, sap dripping into a container, and maple sugar emerging from a moose dinner. It notes the uncertainty of who first discovered maple syrup and credits indigenous lore in Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph context.
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Woksis
Voksis
Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph
New Cars For The King Advance Royal Duties By Car
King George to use two new automobiles as mobile offices during his coronation season. The cars blend old style high roof limousines with streamlined models and include a hidden secretariat between rear seats for state work en route. Aimed at matching Buckingham Palace workflow while attending numerous functions.
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George
Buckingham Palace
George V
Duke of Windsor
Edward VIII
Christmas Toy Preview Opens as Santa Looms
Santa Claus arrives early as U S toy makers unveil new products in a New York exhibit. About fifteen thousand toy types, including a four octave pipe organ and silent roller skates, are displayed for two weeks. The piece notes Europe’s crooked borders versus U S straight boundaries west of the Mississippi.
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Santa Claus
United States
New York
Europe
Mississippi
Stitchery Pattern for Peke Mascot Needle Painting
Pattern 5843 offers a dog transfer 9 by 12 inches with color chart and stitch illustrations. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the pattern. Open to both children and adults, the Peke motif invites wool or silk floss work and quick growth under the stitch.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave E
Winnipeg
The Prime Minister Idea and British Constitutional Practice
The piece argues that Britain has never formally recognized a prime minister in its constitution. It traces historical views from Pitt to 1905 and notes Canada adopted similar practice, with Mr King’s role reflecting cabinet authority and crown links. The piece cites statutory salary and the evolving concept of executive leadership.
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Pitt
Britain
York
Canada
King
House
Ottawa Journal
Whitewash formulas for farm buildings and disinfecting mix
Spring brings a demand for whitewash to brighten barns, creameries, and outbuildings. The Dominion Experimental Farms share waterproof and disinfectant recipes using lime quicklime salt alum and cement, plus optional creosol and lye for sanitation and whitening. Also notes on Edison's first electric lamp patent date and hippo bones discovery in Sicily.
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Dominion
Dominion Experimental Station
Scott
Saskatchewan
Trains with Three Classes on Russian Railways
In long distance travel on Russian trains a sleeper is included with any ticket. Second class offers carpeted, lights, tables, water, and clean berths while third class uses long wooden sleepers with bedding available for a small extra charge. Verminous history is addressed by baking all bedding.
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Continent
J. Allen Cash
Canadian National Railways Magazine
Plain Speaking on Fleet Supremacy by Hoare
Sir Samuel Hoare reassures the nation about naval supremacy and the fleet. The public is urged to be pleased by plain speaking and common sense from a cabinet minister. A separate note mentions the kangaroo rat with fused neckbones among land mammals.
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Samuel Hoare
Admiralty
Sunday Chronicle
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Queen Mary
U.S
Great Western Railway
Alice Brooks
University of New Hampshire
Baldwin
George Hambleton
Sor
Thomas Edison
Sicily
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