Methods Used By Authorities To Guard Against The Spread Of Insect Pests At Exhibitions
The article outlines strict procedures to prevent pest and disease spread at grain shows. It details inspection steps from exhibit marking to entomological and plant pathology checks, fumigation, and germination testing, with all surplus material incinerated after Regina exhibitions and ongoing insect monitoring showing no outbreaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada
Entomological Society of Ontario
Regina
Chicago
Cereal Division
Seed
New Highway Plans Spark Northward Travel Vision
Ray Clark of Wenatchee, head of the Okanagan and Cariboo Trail Association, outlines a proposed British Columbia and Alaska highway. Col. J M Rolston described aerial and ground surveys from Hazelton to Atlin, estimating $10,000 per mile with 700 miles already built to Hazelton and 600 miles remaining to the border. The route would boost resource development, international tourism, and cross border goodwill while aiding aerial and coastal travel. total cost around 14 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Yukon
Ray Clark
Wenatchee
Okanagan and Cariboo
J. M. Rolston
D.S.C
British Columbia
Col. Rolston
Hazelton
Sxeena
Klappan
Deare Lake
W. G Swan
Bureau
Remarriage of Daughters Leads to Mixed Stock Sale
A sparse notice notes a wholesale merchant reports multiple daughters remarried and stock movements. It states three items are on order, one still in stock, with others sold. The fragment hints at ongoing commerce tied to family changes.
Seed Transplants Thrive When Moved From Dry to Moist Regions
A study notes that roots can adapt better when seedlings are moved from arid areas to moister climates. Researchers observed improved survival and growth as plants acclimate to higher humidity and soil moisture levels, aiding transplant success.
Imperial Conference Preparations and Dominion Talks Ahead
The piece notes a 1936 imperial conference in London with a large gathering of Dominion statesmen. It highlights the king's 25th accession anniversary next year and discusses Ottawa trade agreements, their benefits, and the need for ongoing government contact to resolve interpretive differences and adjust policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ottawa
Great Britain
Dominions
London Times
Medicine Inheritance Among African Tribes Reversed Roles
A historical note observes that in certain African tribes the doctors administer the medicine rather than patients, reversing common Western medical practice. This arrangement highlights cultural approaches to care and healing, with healers controlling treatment and remedies within their communities.
Boy Describes Yawning Dog As Billy The Pet
A five year old boy points out a dog stretching and yawning to his aunty. The scene captures a simple family moment with childlike observation. A separate note mentions 18 032 ships sailing with radio equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy
Seven Seas
Grade A Medium Eggs Seen Undervalued by Consumers
W A Brown head of the poultry services notes Canadians buy Grade A Large and Grade A Pullet eggs but overlook Grade A Medium. He says all Grade A eggs are fresh and good, with minimum weights per dozen 24 22 and 18 ounces, Montreal prices for Grade A Large at 45 to 49 cents imply Grade A Medium should be worth at least 41 cents yet sell at 33 to 36 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Brown
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Brown
Montreal
Eating For Health Prolongs Life Through Diet
Dr. H. C. Sherman, Professor of Chemistry, says nutrition advances let individuals extend health and prime by choosing protective foods. He defines protective foods as milk and dairy, fruits, vegetables and eggs, enabling a longer, healthier life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Sherman
Sherman
Climatic Shifts Linked to Glacier Recession in North
A British Association for the Advancement of Science committee studies a theory that glacier recession in Northwest Canada and Alaska drives Western droughts and broader cooling of Greenland. Pacific warm winds melt ice sheets in the Atlin region and carve a moisture path across northern Canada toward the east, altering regional climates and warming Alaska while cooling Greenland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Canadian Northwest
Alaska
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Pacific
Atlin
B.C
British Columbia
Canadian
Greenland
Cotsworth
Two Miles Deep Shaft Aims to Probe Earth Core
The Brockville Recorder notes two Leeds and Grenville men explore rural Ontario cemeteries to catalog early settlers. It also reports an Belgian Professor Felix Raisin plans a five foot circumference drilling shaft two miles deep near Dinant to test if the earth core is solid, opposing Sir James Jeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockville
Leeds
Grenville
Ontario
Canada
James Jeans
Dinant
Meuse
France
Felix Raisin
Raisin
Sir James
Kaisin
University of
Louvain
Belgium
National Scientific Research Fund
Piccard
Prof
Earth
Kaisir
John Cleves Symmes
U.S. Congress
Clever Architect Model exhibits by mental detectives in London
An exhibition in London showcases works by mental defectives including a boy of 14 with a seven year mental age and a man with limited feeding ability who solves complex math problems. The show, arranged by the boards of control and health ministry, aims to illustrate state efforts to develop latent talents of mental defectives. Also notes Korean widows do not remarry, even after a month of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Board of Control
Ministry of Health
Woman innovates with kitche n string to find radios
Psychologists debate the feminine mind as Mrs. Richardson of Shepherd's Bush wins first prize at an International Exhibition of Inventions for her device to find and identify radio stations. Her clever improvements use simple tools to modify crude gadgets, though the article notes women still cradle by hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Shepherd's Bush
Manchester Sunday Chronicle
Imperial Airmail Plan Seeks Faster Service
Sir Philip Sassoon told the House of Commons the government is studying an imperial airmail scheme to carry all first class mail by air. The plan envisions higher service frequency and quicker schedules across the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Sassoon
Air
London
House of Commons
Saskatchewan Butter Output Dips in November
November butter production in Saskatchewan fell one percent from the previous year to 712,822 pounds, compared with 720,150 pounds in November 1933, according to a department of agriculture bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
Bible Society Reports 11 New Language Translations Last Year
A London Bible society states that translations of the Scriptures increased by 11 languages in the previous year. The report highlights growth in global accessibility and notes ongoing language projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Bible Society
Invention Boosts Bulb Production From Man Power to Machine
A 1918 workman produced 40 electric light bulbs in a day, while in 1919 a new machine appeared that could manufacture 73,000 bulbs in 24 hours, signaling a leap in industrial efficiency and mass production capabilities.
Woman’s Silence Stirs Mystery for Skeptical Man
Subtle cues and unspoken hints puzzle a man as a woman’s quiet response hints at deeper feelings or hidden motives. The dynamic explores how much is implied beyond spoken words and what remains unsaid in their interaction.
Good Friend To Birds John A. Hueln Bird Man Of Winnipeg
John A. Hueln, a 71 year old Winnipeg resident, walks about 3,800 miles in four years to feed birds at Notre Dame park. He travels roughly half a mile from home, making three summer visits daily and two winter trips, saying the routine keeps him young, provides exercise, and offers entertaining moments watching the birds eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hueln
Winnipeg
Notre Dame Park
Worldly men prefer compliments to criticism
A columnist observes that societies full of men who heed praise over truth remain rife with liars. The piece argues that flattery undermines honesty and erodes accountability, encouraging deceit rather than constructive critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seo
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Dominion
Provincial Departments of Agriculture
Canadian Seed Growers Association
Alaskan
Review of Reviews
Pioneers
Korea
Paris
Champs Elysee
M. Peoreux
Grande Palais
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