Value of Chemistry Work at Dominion Experimental Farms
The Chemistry division of the Dominion Experimental Farms has engaged with Canadian farmers for over forty years, sharing reports, lectures, and extensive correspondence. Analysis of samples guides manure and soil amendments, while studies on fertilizers, liming, feeding stuffs standards, and cereal gluten show practical gains in crop fertility, animal nutrition, and hygienic farming practices across the Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joomsimion
Canada
West
Marquis
Fife
Somme
Great Britain
Dominion Experimental Farms
Should Be Two Years Tool for Cow Profitability
K S Morrow of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station argues dairymen judge a cow by multi year production rather than a single year. He notes two years of milk output are needed to cover rearing costs and that a ten year old cow can outperform three cows kept to age six. Readiness to milk at 2 years means three cows must yield four years to match one cow eight years, with labor and feed costs rising 50 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. S. Morrow
Extension Service
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Cinder Deflector Patented for Railway Smoke Safety
A Montreal inventor's cinder deflector tested on CN Railways improves smoke handling by mounting around the smokestack to lift cinders with the exhaust. The device was used on engine 6148, train 17 Montreal to Chicago, drawing notable attention as the theory aims to keep cinders above the smoke cloud until clear of the line.
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London
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
C.N.R
Chicago
Bears Across The Country Still Widespread
The article notes black and brown bears remain present across broad regions from coast to coast, indicating widespread distribution and ongoing habitat range.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern No Name Town Tarnish on tin cooking vessels improves efficiency by holding heat rather than reflecting it. The citrus growers of California report a $25 000 insect laboratory.
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The
Citrus Growers of
California
Wheat quality tests show 1891 crop equal or superior
Tests by Dr. F J Birchard of the Board of Grain Commissioners find heavier weights per bushel in the first four grades and protein around 14.3 percent. Baking quality of these grades is equal or superior to last year with large loaf volumes. Some prairie wheat grades remain low. rains may affect northern Saskatchewan and Alberta samples.
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F. J Birchard
Board of Grain Commissioners
Birchard
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Alberta
A Hospital Chart Record of an Odd Patient Log
An Indian hospital nurse notes a patient’s health in a bedside chart. Entries include 11 00 am patient in law degree, 11 30 am patient in the sink, 12 noon patient on the flute, and 12 15 pm patient flute.
Divorce Applications Top Osgoode Hall See 242 Filed This Year
Divorce applications at Osgoode Hall Toronto reached 242 this year with 188 by wives and 109 by husbands. September saw the peak with 40 applications recorded in that month.
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Osgoode Hall
Toronto
Winter Fire Trend: More Fires at Night Than Day
Observers note that winter seasons see more fires than summer and that a greater share occur at night. The pattern suggests heightened risk during dark hours and colder periods.
Industry Must Lead In Battle Against Low Mood Says Dr Manion
Dr Manion urges industry to take a leading role in combating unemployment and economic depressions. He calls for a permanent fund contributed by workers and employers to weather lean years, urging a social machine over pure industrial expansion to keep Canadians employed.
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Dr. Manion
R. J. Manion
Windsor
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce of
Ontario
Manion
Moscow
Canada
Dominion
Top Grade Farm Lambs From E P Ranch
The Department of Agriculture in Ottawa reports grading 22 ram lambs under the Federal Ram Grading Policy. Of the lot 21 were top grade and graded by S. G. Freeborn, noting the E P Ranch produced the best flock yet. Prince of Wales has long supported improving his ranch flock with high grade sires and rams from British flocks to raise fleece and body type. Sales of graded ram lambs have lifted breed standards in Alberta and boosted sheep farming in the West.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
S. G. Freeborn
E.P. Ranch
H.R.H
Prince of Wales
Alberta
West
What Canada Spends Annually On Pupils
Canadian schools enroll about 2.49 million pupils with roughly 83,144 teachers. Each pupil costs about 66 dollars per year, totaling approximately 165.36 million dollars. Provincial schools educate 2.1069 million while private schools account for 92,275. Roman Catholic enrolment in Quebec is excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Schools and Colleges of
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quebec
Has Ostrich Taste When a Three Year Old Steer Slaughtered
A steer slaughtered in Smithfield London yielded odd stomach contents including seven pounds of rusty nails and screws a silver brooch part of a Wellington boot a bowler hat piece and copper wire.
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Smithfield
London
England
Theaters in China Raise Silence on Sound Films
A fragment notes that 55 of 300 Chinese theatres are equipped for sound films. A quotation from Fliegende Blaetter mocks rigid marriage leave rules, remarking a couple’s silver wedding and a vow to deny it or grant leave only every twenty five years.
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China
Fliegende Blaetter
Munch
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Annebelle Worthington
United States
New York
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Canadian Bar Association
Manoir Richelieu
Murray Bay
France
Manoir Terrace
Inset
Louis
St. Laurent
K.C
E. H. Coleman
Kr.c
Manoir
Lord Duncannon
Alfred Duranteau
M.C
M.P
Maurice Dupre
Sol
Sol'citor-General; Louis S. St. Laurent
Fernan Payen
Batonnier
Paris
Alexander Lawrence
Charles A. Boston
American Bar Association
Lynden Macassey
K.B.E
N. W. Rowell
Justice Chighm
Halifax
Can. Steamship Lines
E.P
Royal Ranch
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