Sulphur Dusting Clearly Reduces Cereal Rust Losses
Federal researchers report sulfur dusting as an effective rust control in western Canada grain fields. Field trials in Manitoba with a horse drawn duster increased yields and grain quality, while airplane dusting also showed promise but requires cost assessment. About 26 rust forms affect wheat, and no variety is fully resistant. Reward variety shows potential despite not yet matching Garnet yields. More tests across stations aim to gauge broader progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Improvement Shown in Western Dairy Industry
Winnipeg federal chief butter grader K G MacKay says a larger volume of first grade creamery butter is produced on the prairies than last year. Though he does not handle receipts figures, he believes production is at least holding its own for this season. With strong store quantities and less imports, dairying appears to have turned the corner and may see better times. Larger output with export surplus could strengthen quality standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairies
K. G. MacKay
Winnipeg
MacKay
Americans flock to Germany as tourists grow
An unofficial tally shows 80,000 American visitors to German spa towns this year, up from 60,000 last year, with over 54,000 Americans of German descent visiting the homeland and spending an estimated 50 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Old Country
Nova Scotia Leads Canadian Gypsum Production
A compendium note states Nova Scotia is the largest gypsum producer in Canada, followed by New Brunswick, Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia. The text also includes a quotation about identifying an animal as Mr. Durand from Mousque, Charleroi.
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Nova Scotia
Canada
New Brunswick
Ontario
Manitoba
British Columbia
Mr. Durand
Mousque
Knowledge Of Two Languages Hon. Charles Dunning
Hon Charles Dunning praised bilingualism citing Geneva lessons from his overseas trip He told Le Soleil that Canadians should learn the two official languages of the country He noted the League of Nations debates were bilingual and urged practical use of both French and English in Canada.
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Charles Dunning
le Soleil
Quebec
Geneva
League of Nations
House of Commons
Village choirboys plan cricket team in London Chronicle note
The London Chronicle reports the village choirboys formed a cricket team and named a junior member honorary secretary. He sought the curate’s support and ended his letter asking to borrow the bat kept in the belfry by the chairmen.
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London Chronicle
Baby layette pattern promises easy healthful start
Style No 221 presents a full layette for a newborn including dress with bishop sleeves, Gertrude petticoat, nightgown and kimono. Completes with band, knitted shirt and diapers. Fabrics vary with garments. embroidery adds French look. Pattern 25 cents, Embroidery No 11127 blue 25 cents extra.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Pattern No
Winnipeg Pattern No details appear after address. The text lists a postal pattern ordering phrase but lacks concrete instructions or numbers. The fragment references Winnipeg and a mailing address at 175 McDermot Ave. No pattern number is provided.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
United Grain Growers reports strong finances and expansion
The twenty second annual meeting in Calgary reviewed a fiscal year ending August 31 1928 with gross earnings of 3 347 315 and net profit 714 831 after taxes. Current assets exceed current liabilities and capital assets stand at 9 115 243 with ample reserves. The company completed a 5 500 000 bushel Port Arthur terminal and expanded the country elevator system to 413 points in the prairie provinces. Directors were reelected and delegates expressed strong confidence in management.
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General Reserve
Port Arthur
Three
Prairie Provinces
Canada Produces Soapstone First Time in 1922
The mineral soapstone was produced in Canada for the first time in 1922 with blocks sent to kraft paper mills for furnace linings. The Robertson Quebec deposit supplied the stone, and further deposits were opened nearby along with notable developments in Vermilion Bay and the Lake of the Woods region in Ontario.
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Canada
Kraft Paper
Robertson
Quebec
Vermilion Bay
Lake of the Woods
Ontario
Lithium Ore Deposit at Manitoba Near Winnipeg
The sole Canadian locality producing lithium ores lies about 100 miles northeast of Winnipeg Manitoba The principal minerals are lepidolite spodumene and monte brasite a variety of amblygonite.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Award for nitrogen research to Dominion chemist Dr Frank T Shutt
Dr Frank T Shutt Dominion chemist receives 1200 award from the nitrogen research committee of the American Society of Agronomy for achievements in nitrogen research. He has 41 years with the Dominion Experimental farm system and his work includes fertilizers soils feeding stuffs grains rain and snow nitrogen compounds. Officials credit his nitrogen enrichment of soils from legume crops with enabling extensive use of legumes in Canadian crop rotation.
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Frank T. Shutt
Dominion
Nitrogen Research Committee
American Society of Agronomy
Shutt
Dominion Experimental Farm
Department of Agriculture
Canada
Valuable Silver Fox Shipment Signals Alberta Breeding Push
Six live silver foxes from William Colpitts’ Alberta fox farm were shipped from Calgary to Klosters Switzerland for breeding. Valued at $15,000, the cargo was transported to New York by the Canadian Pacific Express Company under special feeding and care instructions due to the high fur market value.
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Alberta
William Colpitts
Calgary
Klosters
Switzerland
New York
Canadian Pacific Express Company
Local Wheat Variety Tests Attract Prairie Farmers
Canadian farmers study local variety wheat tests under Agriculture Department to determine which wheat types suit various soils and Prairie provinces. Alberta mountain names recall Palliser Expedition era 1858 honoring Lyell Gould and Forbes. Jimmy quips about fathers and mothers.
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Department of Agriculture
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
Palliser
Lyell, Gould
Forbes
Banff Carnival Promises Rockies in White Mantle
A last season photograph from Banff shows Feuz with a fair party member near Lake Louise. She wore a brief outfit for a winter run, proving the Rockies can be hospitable. The Banff Carnival runs February 2 to 9 offering ski and sport events for visitors.
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Banff
Guide Feuz
Lake Louise
Canadian Rockies
Potato Planting Experiments Solve Old Controversies
Canada attracts more British settlers than any country due to targeted advertising. A potato bulletin from Ontario Agricultural College summarizes experiments showing immature potatoes seed better, larger set weight boosts yield, cutting direction has minimal effect, and fewer eyed sets may favor marketable yield.
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W. J. Squirrell
A. H. MacLennan
Ontario Agricultural College
Co-Operative
Ontario
Testa
Bulletin
Removing Immigration Hurdles Says Mackenzie King
Prime Minister Mackenzie King, in The Empire Review London, suggests Canada may drop some immigration technicalities after his Europe visit. He argues for simpler entry rules and fewer family history requirements to attract able young men to Canada.
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Canada
Dominion
Empire Review
London
Mackenzie King
Great Britain
Europe
Ottawa
A Gentle Reminder at the Club About a Storm
A globe trotter recalls a sudden storm that demolished a house and left him miraculously unhurt. Mr Meek suddenly recalls he must post a letter for his wife, exclaiming with surprise at the moment.
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Globe Trotter
Mr Meek
Magnesite Deposits in Eastern Canada and British Columbia
The only commercially valuable magnesite in eastern Canada lies in a small Argenteuil County area, Quebec. Hydromagnesite forms sizable deposits across British Columbia, but its powdery nature requires different processing than hard rock magnesite to prepare for market.
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Canada
Argenteuil
Quebec
British Columbia
Abandoned Claim in Court Over Breach of Promise
The lawyer states a perfect cause of action for breach of promise and notes the defendant may appear to defend. The client objects to publicly admitting fault, fearing exposure of a weak position.
Two Farmers Swap Bizarre Farm Joke
Onlookers report a humorous exchange where one farmer jokes about a freak two legged calf and the other replies that the visitor came to call on his daughter. The lighthearted prank highlights rural wit.
Shipwrecked Sailor and Companion Exchange Quips
A shipwreck scene features a sailor asking why a large cannibal stares so, while his companion cheerfully jokes that the cannibal is the food inspector.
Standards for graded poultry set by order in council
The Department of Agriculture at Ottawa announces that graded poultry standards are laid out but not compulsory this year. Inspection will not occur unless packing meets standards. Dressed poultry falls into two classes and eight grades with definitions. Regulations cover packing weights methods stencilling branding and certificate forms. Many associations and packers already follow the standards. benefits are expected like egg grading, especially for export.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Doctors Sail to England to Inspect Emigrants
Four more Canadian doctors have sailed for Europe to join their colleagues in examining emigrants before leaving for Canada. There are 28 Canadian doctors on this duty in Britain at present. Dear father-in-law joke about counting dowry glasses ends the item.
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Europe
Canada
Britain
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Chas. Dunning
Tsilory
Baby's New Ensemble
United Grain Growers Ltd
United Grain Growers Limited
Soapstone
A. D. McRae
Vancouver North
Dominion Conservative Party
Dr. Shutt
American Society of
Agronomy
Jimmy
Lion’s
British Isles
United States
Robert J. C. Stead
Federal Department of Immgration and Colonization
Lions’ Club
Toronto
Stead
Australia
England
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