Burbank’s Seed Selection Transforms Teosinte into Corn
A Manitoba Free Press summary notes that Luther Burbank on his California farm used scientific selection over eighteen years to turn teosinte, a wild grass, into Indian corn. He cultivated and selected seeds to produce pod corn and then standard corn, illustrating evolution by deliberate breeding. The article praises selection’s power and its impact on modern crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burbank
California
Manitoba Free Press
Wireless Ferrie Receives 100000 Francs for Marne Victory Aid
General Ferrie is awarded 100000 francs by the Institute of France for developing a wireless station at the Eiffel Tower that aided the Marne defense in 1914. The system reportedly intercepted German field messages, guiding French actions including Gallieni and the taxi cab army against von Kluck.
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Ferrie
The
Institute of France
Eifel
Marne
Belgium
France
Berlin
War Department
Eiffel Tower
von Marwitz
Gallieni
von Kluck
Gentle Dinner Jeer Sparks Gentle Rebuttal
A shy young surgeon is invited to dinner by a flirtatious older woman. When asked to carve a fowl he fails, she mocks his skill by saying she would not trust him with a leg. He calmly answers that she is not a chicken, restoring the moment with wit.
Laugh It Off Tone Inquizitive Rhyme
A compact verse urging resilience and humor after setbacks. It uses playful imagery to advise not dwelling on losses, suggesting laughter as a coping tool and warning against overreacting to trifles.
Why Voyages Of Discovery Pay
Shackleton's upcoming voyage is examined against money value, noting no immediate profits yet vast gains in knowledge. It argues exploration inspires pride, advances science, and fuels human courage, comparing it to Scott's historic, world changing journey.
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Ernest Shackleton
Shackleton
Scott
Dairy Output Surges in 1920 Dominion Statistics Report
Dominion Bureau of Statistics notes a $9,000,000 rise in dairy product value in 1920 from 1919. Creamery butter output reached 110,030,399 pounds with a 6,139,692 pound increase and a price of 56.14 cents per pound. Factory cheese production totaled 149,521,008 pounds. Across 3,165 dairy factories, capitalization stood at $32,767,317, employing 11,211 with total wages of $8,776,676.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Dominion
Bumper Crops In Southeastern Saskatchewan
E. B. Johnson of Maryfield Saskatchewan, a leading farmer and local businessman, reports crops across southeastern Saskatchewan are the best in twenty years. He says the 1916 harvest surpasses 1915, with wheat heads nine to a stalk and overall conditions described as magnificent.
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Saskatchewan
E. B. Johnson
Maryfield
She Didn't Know Everything
A soapbox dialogue from the Houston Post recalls a family exchange about expectations for Bobby and his sister. The speaker Mr Blossom sits in the parlor awaiting Bobby's sister, noting the mother overestimates futures and past promises about marriage and spring.
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Bobby
Mr. Blossom
Houston Post
Grain shipments from Montreal soar to overseas markets
Grain shipments through the port of Montreal nearly double last season with over 20,000,000 bushels sent abroad to Britain, Italy, and Holland. Indications point to continued heavy business in both old and new crops up to navigation end.
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Montreal
Britain
Italy
Holland
Local Dealers Urge Community Support and Growth
A message encourages residents to back local dealers to foster community growth and mutual assistance. It emphasizes helping nearby businesses to strengthen the town and improve services for everyone.
Canadian Cattle Health Standards Praised Worldwide
The Dominion department of agriculture maintains strict health certs for all Canadian livestock and products. No animal or carcass product leaves Canada without verified health certificates and inspected facilities. International praise follows Canada’s adoption of stringent inspection, labeling, and container health standards.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada
Great Britain
Ireland
Departent of Agriculture
California
Hail Storms Form From Layered Ice Within Thunderheads
The article explains hail develops as water vapor cools and refreezes through storm layers forming onion like coatings. Hail can be carried into storm centers and whirl by tornado forces before falling as solid masses. Spring and summer thunderstorm activity links to rapid temperature shifts.
Peter McLeod 101 Dies in Winnipeg
The death occurred on July 4 in Winnipeg of Peter McLeod aged 101. Born in Invernesshire Scotland he came to Canada more than 75 years ago and resided at Greenwood Place Winnipeg.
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Peter McLeod
Greenwood Place
Winnipeg
Invernesshire
Scotland
Canada
France's wedding dress rental niche grows anew
An emerging industry in France sees many wedding participants hire outfits for the occasion. The practice spreads across regions as designers and rental houses cater to brides grooms and guests seeking stylish attire without ownership.
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France
Global Wheat Acreage Edged Down From Last Year
The U S Department of Agriculture summarized foreign crop prospects showing 151 million acres sown this year across 17 countries, down from 155 million last year. Canada reports mixed gains in major grains, France faces drought, Germany has favorable conditions, and Australia enjoys good rains while Argentina strains for rainfall.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Belgium
Bulgaria
Poland
Rumania
Czecho- Slovakia
Algeria
Morocco
Spain
France
England
Italy
Luxembourg
Norway
Tunis
Canada
India
United States
Germany
United Kingdom
Australia
Argentina
Sign of Trouble at Front Door Bell
A neighbor notes a bell ring as a possible sign of a collector or peddler. The remark suggests that familiar visitors would simply honk from a car rather than ring the doorbell. The exchange captures a wary mood about unsolicited visitors in the area.
Cocoanuts as Trade Currency Among Nico Bar Natives
In Nico bars cocoanuts serve as the customary medium of exchange. A box of matches costs twenty cocoanuts and needles are valued at one cocoanut each.
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Nicobars
Early Days In The Hudsons Bay Service (Continued)
The narrator recalls a perilous voyage around Grand Rapids on Lake Winnipeg. Capsizing risk, a Scot named Scotty, and careful maneuvering by Antoine and the boy mark a tense crossing. They land at a cedar-lined bay, rest, then press toward Grand Rapids under gale force winds with H B Company steamers Nor West Northcote and others noted.
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Antoine
Looney
Scotty
Grand Rapids
Lake
Alex. Matheson
Matheson
Lord B
Saskatchewan River
Lake Winnipeg
Hudson's Bay Company
Nor-West
Northcote
Canada’s Wars Cost and Casualties In Ottawa Journal note
A Ottawa Journal passage reviews Public Archives data on war costs and deaths. It cites unknown totals for the War of 1812 15, reports ten Fenian raid fatalities, a 1870 Red River cost of 673 570, and 1885 North West Rebellion at 4 875 971 82 with pensions and other expenses to be tallied.
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Public Archives of Canada
Canadian Assembly
House of Commons
Red River
Department of Justice
the Interior
Department of Finance
Winter patrol to guard wood buffalo near Fort Smith
Efforts in Northern Alberta and adjoining Northwest Territories safeguard the wood buffalo near Fort Smith as wolves pose the chief threat to the herd.
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Alberta
Northwest Territories
Fort Smith
Gasoline Production Began at Fort Norman Oil Camp
Imperial Oil reports Fort Norman oil camp began gasoline production after striking oil last August. A motor boat used the produced gasoline to travel 500 miles to Fort Smith. Gasoline output reaches thirty five gallons per day at Fort Norman.
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Fort Norman
Mackenzie
Arctic
Imperial Oil Company Limited
Fort Smith
Calgary Immigration Office Cuts Crime for Province
Since Calgary opened an immigration office under A. F. George nearly a year ago, over 300 people have been deported. Police report a marked city change as the department cleans out objectionable foreigners, previously linked to violent crime, saving thousands of dollars for the province.
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Calgary
A. F. George
Immigration Department
Local merchants urged to support community growth
Citizens are urged to patronize nearby merchants to boost the town economy and strengthen community ties. Advocates say increased shopping locally sustains services, jobs, and neighborhood character.
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L. D. Nesbitt
the Mail
Bassano
Alta
N.Y. Tribune
Hudson’s Bay Service
H. B. Co
Colwill
St. Paul
St Paul
Duluth
Great Lakes
St. Lawrence
Gulf
Gaspe Basin
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