Sixty Years Of Progress In Canadian Agriculture
The article marks the sixtieth anniversary of Canada’s Experimental Farm system and notes the growth of wheat cultivation from 60,000 acres in the Red River Valley in 1886 to 174 million acres today. It contrasts exports then 3.5 million bushels mostly from Ontario with current exports near 300 million bushels mainly from the Prairie provinces.
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Canada
Red River Valley
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Brilliant Work Of Dr Saunders On Canadian Farm System
The founding of the Experimental Farm system in Canada recalls Dr William Saunders the first superintendent. His plant breeding led to Marquis and other wheat varieties suited to Western Canada's climate. His studies boosted the Canadian West into a top wheat region and advanced agriculture overall. He also worked on trees shrubs fruits and vegetables in harsh climates with notable success.
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Canada
William Saunders
Saunder
Marquis
Canadian West
Prairies
Tradition Upheld by Dominion Experimental Farms
The Dominion Experimental Farms continue to aid national agriculture through up-to-date methods for plant and animal health, new crop varieties, and agricultural engineering. Plans to expand across the Prairie Provinces focus on soil drifting, crops, and cultural techniques, celebrating sixty years of service. Dr. E. S. Archibald says prosperous agriculture fuels prosperous urban communities.
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Saunders
Dominion
Prairie Provinces
E. S. Archibald
Dominion Experimental Farms
Local drive to start medical faculty in British Columbia
About 125 young British Columbians, including returned servicemen, are ready to begin medical courses. Without a faculty at Point Grey soon, many will lose the chance to study medicine since other colleges have no room. We must rely on local resources rather than eastern or prairie schools.
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British Columbia
Point Grey
Prairies
United States
Outcome Of War British Athletes Trained In Berlin
The London Express reports a strange postwar prediction that British athletes trained in Berlin by German coaches and physical culture experts may win Olympic medals. Occupation troops in Berlin train daily at the Olympic Stadium using Germany's top coaches to stay fit and combat monotony.
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Berlin
Olympic Stadium
Germany
London Express
Circus Folk Rebuild Bertram Mills After War
London reports the Bertram Mills circus remounts for its first season since 1940. Performers and elephants are engaged in war factories, truck driving, and plowing, with the troupe reduced to an austerity season as staff reconstitutes.
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London
Big Bertram Mills Circus
Invisible chameleon tongue snaps in unseen strike
An eight inch long chameleon uses an invisible tongue in action to catch insects. The tongue fires with precise aim and quickly deposits prey into the reptile’s mouth.
Water needs for cattle and milk production
Veterinary guidance stresses constant access to drinking water to maximize milk yield. International trials show higher production when cattle have water available all day versus once or twice daily, with average cows needing 10 to 15 gallons daily and higher producers reaching 30 gallons. Water intake varies with feed type and pasture intake.
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Canada
United States
Britain
Countries
Canadian War Microcosm: Ontario Woman’s Seven Year Europe Detour
Mrs. Ernie Juergens of Kitchener Ontario recounts a Germany bound trip to attend her daughter's funeral in 1939 that became a seven year wartime stay. She describes Hamburg bombings and her house being hit. Now home she praises Canada and Canadian soldiers as popular occupation troops in Germany.
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Germany
Ernie Juergens
Kitchener
Ont
Population growth through immigration to sustain Canada
The article argues that Canada must admit more immigrants, stating 12,000,000 people cannot continue to own and defend the country. It notes the domestic market would expand and mentions 4,000 Polish farm workers as the first contingent of a long-term movement to harness Canada’s size and wealth.
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Canada
Price Control And Rationing Information Update
Readers learn which meat and butter coupons in ration book No 5 will be invalid after August 31. The M 40 to M 50 and R 10 to R 17 coupons lose validity. Beaver and Buffalo coupons stay valid for armed forces and temporary holders, and all sugar coupons remain valid until further notice.
Butchers Under French Law Could Trade One Meat Type Only
In 14th century France, regulated butchers were limited to a single meat category and could sell only in natural light. Markets using candle or lamp illumination were prohibited, enforcing daylight-only sales.
Crossword Clue Puzzle Pack for Centered Entries
A concise crossword clue list features toward the center declare hinder Russian storehouse Italian city clockfaces gives out wheel as are commander loans lift British baby carriage shout note in Guido scale incline the head Teutonic deity delirium tremens abbr Hebrew letter
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Guido
International action urged to regulate Atlantic fishing
Captain Ben MacKenzie of the Canadian Fishermen's Union calls for an international body to regulate fishing off Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. He backs cooperation with the Atlantic Fishermen's Union to curb foreign trawlers after French plans for 32 new ships threaten the banks.
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Halifax
Atlantic
Ben MacKenzie
Canadian Fishermen’s Union
MacKenzie
Atlantic Fishermen's Union
Boston
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
Federal Fisheries Department
Quere
Aviation Advances and Canada’s Air Era Dawns
The North Star, a 40 passenger transport, can fly 3,500 miles non stop with a 325 mph cruise speed and 28,000 foot ceiling. Canada’s wartime production shows engineers and workers mastering up to date aircraft and capabilities, signaling fast progress in building and flying modern planes.
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Canada
Victoria Times
Saskatchewan Alberta jury reform bill passes final reading
Ottawa reports the commons gave third and final reading to a criminal code amendment. It allows Saskatchewan to resume a 12 man jury and Alberta to keep six man juries with an improved challenge system.
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Ottawa
The
Commons
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Gems of Thought Collage of 19th Century Pith
A compact salvo of quotations from Lincoln Le Conte Quarles Liddon and others on self help virtue ambition and spiritual aspiration. The selections urge personal effort building moral character pursuing truth and seeking higher understanding through disciplined conduct.
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