Power Versus Tractor Debate Shifts to Prairie Farms
The article argues that in Western Canada both horses and tractors have a place in farm power. Prof. A. E. Hardy notes machines can outperform horses under certain soils, while others thrive with horses. Ultimately individual farm conditions, economics, and help available determine the best power choice for long term viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prairies
Reason
Prairie Provinces
A. E. Hardy
University of Saskatchewan
Hardy
Bite Strength: Real Teeth Better Than False Teeth
A saying reports biting with real teeth is eight times stronger than with false teeth, reflecting a folk belief about dentition and bite power.
Us accident death every six minutes in the United States
A statistic highlights that an accidental death occurs about every six minutes across the United States, underscoring ongoing public safety concerns and the toll of unintentional harm nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Largest Private Dwelling Palazzo Doria in Rome
The Palazzo Doria in Rome is described as the world’s largest private dwelling, over 400 years old, with as many as a thousand residents at once. A light anecdote follows about a boy named Frank, noted for his piano playing as a pianist.
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Palazzo Doria
Rome
Married men and bachelors clash over living arrangements
A humorous quip notes that married men may have better halves, while bachelors often enjoy better quarters, illustrating a light social stereotype about home life and housing.
Steamotive steam locomotive aims to rival diesel electrics
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers announces a steam electric locomotive named the Steamotive. Two units are under construction with about 2 500 horsepower each, using 1 500 psi steam to drive an electric turbine and wheels. The design mimics Oldfield’s flash steam but scales to potential 10 000 horsepower per boiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney Oldfield
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Engineering Society
Canada Exports Near Million Pounds Of Turkeys To Britain
Canada plans to export nearly 1,000,000 pounds of turkeys to the British Isles in 1936 for Christmas. Most supply will come from Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. First shipments to the Christmas market were in 1932 and exceeded 1,000,000 pounds. Turkeys are graded packed and inspected under Dominion Government standards. Manitoba is expected to provide the largest share. Exports include both chilled and frozen birds with rising production in Ontario and Quebec through artificial hatching and rearing. Most producers are small mixed-farm operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
British Isles
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion
Ontario
Quebec
Foreign Capital In U S Shows Big Inflow in 1935
The U S Treasury reports a net inflow of 2.281 billion dollars from abroad for the period Jan 1 1935 to Sept 30 1935. The influx exceeds outflow and arises mainly from Great Britain Switzerland France the Netherlands and Canada. Foreign holdings in the United States total about 7 billion dollars as of Sept 30 1935, a record level.
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Roosevelt
United States Treasury
Great Britain
Switzerland
France
Netherlands
Canada
Commerce Department
Treasury
Man Lands Political Job After Years of Hustling
A long effort to secure a political post ends abruptly as the man finally wins the job. The remark notes his persistent pursuit across years and the irony of immediate success once the position is obtained.
Lords vote down proposed euthanasia bill in the House
The House of Lords defeated a bill to legalize euthanasia with a 35 to 14 vote. Lord Ponsonby urged future passage while opponents including Lord Dawson and the Archbishop of Canterbury warned against state or medical regulation of end of life decisions.
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House of Lords
Lord Dawson of Penn
Canterbury
Lord Ponsonby
Church of England
Lord Dawson
Viscount Fitzalan
Seats For Coronation In London Closed January First
Applications for seats to view the coronation procession in London next May are being accepted by Hon. Vincent Massey, Canadian high commissioner, until Jan 1. Seat allocations are arranged along the route with some sections set aside for dominion high commissioners. Reservations must be made directly by individuals at Canada House in London.
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London
Vincent Massey
United Kingdom
Dominions
Canada House
Selected Recipes for Quick Muffins and Pancake Mix
Sift together white flour sugar salt and baking powder. Add graham flour. Add milk egg and melted shortening and beat well. Half fill greased muffin tins and bake in a hot oven at 425 degrees F for about 20 minutes.
Imaginary Boundary Line Delays Beaver Deportation
Canadian beavers inhabiting Rainy River Island select the American shore for wood and food, prompting U S property owners to demand deportation. Winter sleep forecloses removal as state game and fish officials preserve the fur bears but allow supervised entry when spring arrives.
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International Falls
Minnesota
United States
Rainy River Island
State Game and Fish Department
Trans Canada aviation service to begin by 1938 39
Transport Minister Howe announced plans for a national passenger and air mail service linking Montreal to Vancouver with 50 mile spaced landing fields ready next summer. The system will connect with a north Atlantic route, trials to occur next year, and aviation is expected to boost rail travel rather than replace it.
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Trans-Canada
Howe
Montreal
Dominion
Vancouver
Canada
Great Britain
Ireland
North Atlantic
Presnait
CNR Staff Changes Appoint J P Johnson North Bay Head
C N R announces J P Johnson formerly Calgary division superintendent named general superintendent of the northern Ontario district with headquarters at North Bay effective Dec 1 He succeeds W T Moodie who moves to Vancouver Moodie becomes general superintendent of the British Columbia district Also promotions and reassignments noted for Cochrane Laurentian Parent and related posts.
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J. P. Johnson
Calgary
Canadian National Railways
Northern
Ontario
North Bay
W. A. Kingsland
Central
Mr. Johnson
W. T. Moodie
Moodie
Vancouver
British Columbia
Castle Bar
Que
Grand Trunk
Warwick
W. J. Atkinson
Levis
Cochrane
H. Wright
J. H. Pakenham
Cochrane Division
Laurentian
J. A. Trudel
J. L. Alain
Parent
Special seals given to Egyptian delegation in London
Multiple memos encoded as seals were awarded to members of the Egyptian delegation who signed the Anglo Egyptian treaty in London. The text notes a ceremonial reward tied to the treaty signing.
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London
Praise For British Navy
A Canadian child’s illness prompts a rapid naval medical response. Dr. R. L. Cockfield recalls how a Royal Navy ship, the H M S Robin, moved from port to river to reach the sick child within six hours, showcasing the navy’s service to Empire citizens abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Cockfield
Kerawong Hospital
Shekki
South China
Empire
H.M.S. Robin
Memorial Stone Carried by Father to Rouen War Cemetery
A Rouen war cemetery caretaker recalls a Devon father honoring his dead son. He hauled a heavy unpolished stone from Devonshire by handcart to the coast, by ship to France, and upriver to Rouen. He then lifted the stone onto the grave and sobbed, “That is the last thing I can do for him.” The tribute marks a father’s heroic effort to memorialize a World War II sky battle casualty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouen
France
Devonshire
England
Devon
Centennial of U S patent system marked by Edison
The article celebrates the 100th anniversary of the American patent system with events nationwide. A Washington banquet featured inventors, including Thomas Alva Edison, whose voice was heard via his phonograph.
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Detroit
United States
Washington
Thomas Alva Edison
Radium Price Falls as Canadian Deposits Reach Market
Reduced price discovery comes after rich radium deposits near Great Bear Lake. Dr J E Gendreau of the University of Montreal Radium Institute says world radium prices drop from 50000 to 21000 a gram due to Canadian deposits entering markets.
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Great Bear Lake
J. E. Gendreau
Radium Institute
The
University of Montreal
Ancient Greek claimed as nearest perfect language
Philologists claim Ancient Greek is the nearest perfect language. A statistic notes ninety three percent of the world’s 34 million telephones are interconnectable.
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DIXIE
Shaw
Shaw Schools Limited
Toronto
Frank
U.S
Graham
Dwardsbur
Canada Starch Company Limited
Trans-Canada Aviation
Father
Voice of Edison
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