Management Of The Farm Very Different From That Of A Few Decades Ago
The article contrasts historic self sufficiency with modern commercial farming. It notes shifts to cash purchases, use of machinery and motor transport, credit, budgeting, and the move from planless farming to written financial plans. It urges farmers to adopt budgets and detailed expense and revenue forecasting with farm accounts. It invites inquiries to the Economics Division, Marketing Service, Dominion Department of Agriculture Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Economics Division
Marketing Service
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Kellaway drafts wingless aircraft plan for speed and range
Willowdale resident Garret Kellaway a retired Royal Navy engineer has submitted to the British Admiralty a design for a wingless aircraft with two large horizontal propellers claiming vertical take-off and horizontal flight with 50 percent greater efficiency. He envisions uninterrupted steering and rapid transit between continents, noting breakfast in Toronto and dinner in London as possible once perfected. Kellaway served on submarines from early steam craft and has lived in North York since retirement in 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garret Kellaway
Willowdale
Ont
Royal Navy
Admiralty
Hitler
Air Force
Kellaway
Toronto
London
Mr. Kellaway
North York
Their Own Worst Foes Screed on Irish Factions
The Brandon Sun argues that Irish internal strife harms unity and public sympathy, condemning the Irish Republican Army for deplorable crimes. The piece portrays history repeating itself as disloyal acts setback peace efforts and erode Ireland’s standing with nations and neighbors. It ends with an odd note about prehistoric birds and chewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eire
Iriish
Republican Army
Brandon Sun
Saskatchewan Clay Deposits Seen as Future Industry Base
G M Hutt of the C P R in Regina urged development of Saskatchewan clay resources noting current use in provinces and remote markets. He cited bentonite research at the University of Saskatchewan and discussed potential aluminum production, volcanic ash, and salt cake largely meeting domestic demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
G. M. Hutt
C.P.R
Winnipeg
Gyro Club
Regina
Alberta
Ontario
Canada
University of Saskatchewan
Air photography detailed at Canadian surveying meeting
Flight Lieut. H. H. C. Rutledge described air photography by the Royal Canadian Air Force at the Ottawa closing of the 32nd annual Canadian Institute of Surveying convention. E. M Medien of Ottawa was elected president. Government surveyors used photographs to produce maps and planned equipment logistics two years ahead for fuel and oil supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. C. Rutledge
Royal Canadian Air Force
Ottawa
Canadian Institute of Surveying
E. M Medien
RCAF
Dominion
Stage stars of China tour Japan next April
Chinese stage stars announce a spring tour of Japan in April. The itinerary includes performances in major cities as part of a cultural exchange initiative and showcases contemporary theater and traditional stage craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stage Stars of
China
Japan
Document of Arctic exploration found in RCMP collection
A fragile 1859 McClintock manuscript about the Franklin search, written in Port Kennedy on July 22, 1859, was found dried in a tin canister by Corporal Dodsworth at Fort Ross Somerset Island. It traveled through Ottawa to the Public Archives and London before returning to Regina museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Arctic
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Regina Barracks
Sir F. L. McClintock
North West Passage
Corporal W. Dodsworth
Fort Ross
Somerset Island
Eastern Arctic
North West Territories
Corporal Dodsworth
Nascopie
McClintock
Port Kennedy
R.C.M P
Ottawa
Department of Public Archives
Public Record Office
England
British Museum
R.C.M.P
Regina
Public Archives
To Tour Canada First by Dr Kurt von Stutterheim
Dr Kurt von Stutterheim new member of Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung staff will tour Canada and other Dominions to gather material for Empire problems series. He plans to spend May in Canada and visit South Africa New Zealand and Australia. He is dean of German correspondents in London and married a sister of Mrs Anthony Eden. His latest book is Two Germanys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurt von Stutterheim
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Berliner Tageblatt
Canada
Dominions
Empire
von Stutterheim
London
South Africa
New Zealand
Australia
England
Anthony Eden
Why women stay warm in winter yet cool in summer
A health authority study from Yale School of Medicine reports that women endure temperature extremes due to greater insulating tissue. This natural advantage explains why women can wear summer-like outfits in winter and remain comfortable, while men struggle with humidity and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale University School of Medicine
Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers
Brockville Recorder and
Times
Curzon Street Property Sale Signals Businessward Shift
London Times notes Curzon Street in Mayfair selling multiple properties above an acre for nearly 500000 pounds, signaling rapid change from fashionable to business quarter. The article recalls notable residents linked to No 1 No 19 No 20 and historic figures like Elizabeth Carter Dr Johnson Smollett Reade and Lord Beaconsfield, with a final quip on public speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curzon Street
Mayfair
No 20
Dr. Johnson
Elizabeth Carter
Epictetus
Madame Vestris
Charles Mathews the Younger
Charles Reade
Pattern 6273 for house hold linen motifs
Cute motifs suitable for various linens. Contains 11 transfers from small to large sizes with color schemes and stitch illustrations. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union to obtain this pattern. No Alice Brooks pattern book published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Research workers seek new uses for farm products
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce chemurgic committee, chaired by D G McKenzie, plans surveys of agricultural research and industrial uses. It aims to map edible and inedible farm product applications and boost cooperation between industry and researchers. Twenty of twenty six committee members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Canada
Dominion
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
Chamber of Commerce
National Research Council
Dominion Department of Agriculture
McKenzie
Canada's Skinner Hybrid Lilies and Lilacs Win Global Fame
In Dropmore Manitoba famed plant hybridist F L Skinner develops hardy lilies from native stock and has produced lilies of noted merit through crossbreeding. He also cultivates hybrid lilacs with deep rose coloring, placing new varieties in commerce for northern climates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
F. L. Skinner
Dropmore
Manitoba
Skinner
Saskatchewan
Riding Mountain
Mr. Skinner
Increased Immigration into Canada in 1938 Rises to 17 244
A Canadian immigration report shows 1938 arrivals at 17 244, up 14.2 percent from 15 101 in 1937. British Isles 3 389. United States 5 833. Northern European races 1 312. other races 6 710. 57 Japanese admitted. Overall decline from 104 806 in 1930 to 17 244 in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Immigration Branch
British Isles
United States
Seekers Of Solitude Increase In Britain Islands Sold
The Quebec Chronicle Telegraph reports more hermits in Britain as London auctions reveal rising island sales. Some buyers pay top dollar for small isles, retreating for 12 months amid misty glens. Islands change hands as owners tire, with prices often five to ten dollars per acre and a peak near five hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
London
John Monins
England
Arran
Lundy
Britain
Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph
Lifesaving Efforts Save Three Overcome by Gas in London
Three men overcome by carbon monoxide in London Ontario were revived after firemen used an inhalator and prone pressure resuscitation for an hour. The rescue underscores the ongoing value of exhaustive emergency resources before declaring death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ont
One Or The Other Henry Said Mrs Meekton
Mrs Meekton compliments Henry for never speaking an unkind word yet questions if his calm nature shows a kind heart or lack of courage. The exchange highlights wit and domestic shorthand as a playful jab lands on character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Mrs. Meekton
Henrietta
Driving at 60 mph uses ten times more oil than 30 mph
The statement compares fuel use by speed, claiming maintaining 60 mph consumes ten times as much oil as traveling at 30 mph. It implies fuel efficiency drops with higher speed and frames the effect as a direct ratio.
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Crane
Sonmillet
Russia
Grewosrae
Pskoyate
Changkufeng Hill
Rashin
The
Arctic
RCMP
Public Health Authority
Alice Brooke
Peek Houtemold
Olive Schreiner
Toronto Star
Lily King
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