Lowering Grades Of Wheat In Alberta
Alberta farmers face a collapse in wheat standards due to weed encroachment poor seed and careless farming. Authorities from pure seed groups the Calgary Board of Trade and grain companies push better methods with prizes to reward high grade wheat and clean farms. The urge is for farmers to act now to protect Alberta wheat reputation and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Alberta
Calgary Board of Trade
Alberta Grain Company
Strong and Dowler
Canadian Malting Company
Calgary Herald
A Simple Rule for Success from Holmes
The passage extols diligence and preparation, arguing that rest is not destiny and that work should lead to achievement. It favors changing tasks over idle life and highlights the rule learn every job before you boss it as crucial for capable leadership and avoiding the tragedy of being unprepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Wendell Holmes
United States Supreme Court
Quaker Coal Merchant Halts Theft With Last Day Remark
A Scottish Quaker coal merchant caught a thief stealing coal from his yard. He warned him that he would have to pay for it at the Last Day. The thief quipped that it was long credit and took another hump before fleeing.
Balloon Tires Spark Debate Over Pedestrian Safety
A brief exchange questions balloon tires and their effect on pedestrians. Supporters claim improved ride comfort, while critics warn of reduced maneuverability and potential safety concerns in urban areas.
Bespoke Upholstery Advice At French Workshop
A fragment cites advice on custom furniture making. Moustigue and Char leroi are associated with a tailored approach, emphasizing that ready made pieces may not fit and require measurements.
Addressing Dirty Eggs in Dominion Egg Trade
W A Brown, head of the poultry division, says the egg trade suffers from dirty eggs and the practice of washing eggs before marketing. He notes cleaning measures and adequate nesting can reduce dirty eggs, while washing damages the shell’s bloom and promotes spoilage. Frequent egg gathering and clean litter are advised.
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Ime
W. A. Brown
Dominion Livestock Branch
Mr. Brown
Should Work Both Ways
The piece argues people are highly suggestible and mimic others. It contemplates using this trait to associate with ambitious, thrifty, and quality-minded individuals to guide better spending and life choices.
Eels Become Toronto Table Delicacy In Large Supply
A Toronto dealer reports eels, including the silver eel, move in large quantities for food. Eels fetch 12 to 18 cents a pound, with sources from Prince Edward Island, Quebec, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. The skins are valued for healing sprains and can be served fried or as veiled jelly. The remark notes religious views about eel consumption.
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Toronto
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Bookkeeper Has Short Life
Statistics by Dr J M Dodson of the AMA show bookkeepers average 36.5 years while doctors live about 62 and the average American 47. The piece ends with a jokey exchange about a pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Dodson
American Medical Association
Radio headset for pilots on transcontinental flights
An inventor announces a wearable radio headset that can be worn under a pilot's hat for aerial mail transcontinental flights, signaling forthcoming in-flight communication technology.
Hens Stop After Car Incident Causes Confusion
A brief dialogue notes two hens halted after a motor car incident. The scene records inquiries into the cause and responses pointing to the vehicle as the trigger.
Do Undergraduates Benefit From Thinking Or Listening
Professor Delton Thomas Howard of Northwestern University questions whether undergraduates gain by thinking as opposed to listening and memorizing. He argues students should learn by accepting solutions, not by independent thought, and says universities must reorganize to foster creative work.
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Delton Thomas Howard
Northwestern University
Chicago
American University
Howard
Balsam Fir Distribution Across Canada Noted
The article details the balsam fir as a widely distributed Canadian tree, spanning from Nova Scotia to Labrador along the Atlantic coast, across New Brunswick Quebec and Ontario to Great Slave Lake, then into the prairies and northern regions including Yukon. A joke ends with a hammock purchase gesture.
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Canada
Atlantic
Nova Scotia
Labrador
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Great Slave Lake
British Columbia
Yukon Territory
Blood donors form exclusive club in London event
A social evening showcased the world’s most exclusive association where members must donate blood. Volunteers undergo a quick thumb blood test, await hospital calls, and feel no pain as their gift helps save lives. Some doctors claim occasional donations may benefit donors too.
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London
The
Red Cross
Handcuff Shop Draws Global Clients on the Strand
A London Strand store, described as one of the queerest shops, operates a thriving handcuff business. The proprietor reports customers worldwide with orders chiefly from private insane asylums, theatrical groups, and passenger steamship lines.
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London
The
Strand
Sweet Clover Seed Drives Soil Betterment Plan
The Raymond Sugar Co distributed a carload of 25 000 pounds of sweet clover to beet growers as part of a crop rotation program. The seed is sold on easy terms to promote soil preservation, benefiting both the company and the farmers.
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Raymond Sugar Co
Man who calls himself a chump grows wiser
A man admits he was a fool and begins to gain insight from his mistakes. He recognizes his prior misjudgments and shows potential for wiser choices ahead.
Ancient Pentateuch Scroll On Empress of Australia Cruise
Tourists aboard the Empress of Australia, a major Canadian Pacific liner, viewed an ancient Samaritan Pentateuch roll dating to the time of Christ. The relic includes two books of Scripture and is kept in a chapel at Nablus, Palestine.
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Australia
Nablus
Palestine
Model Rural Health Area to Be Established in Alberta
The Rockefeller Foundation and the Provincial Health Department will establish a model rural health area in Alberta as an experiment. It will serve about 21 000 people with a central model hospital including a surgeon assistant and nurse while focusing on treatment and prevention of diseases alongside education.
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Quebec
Rockefeller Foundation
Alberta
Economical Pork Production Circular Promotes Better Hog Industry
A Dominion Department of Agriculture market note gives hog price ranges from 9.25 to 9.75 per hundred for thick smooths and adds 1 more per hog for selects. It urges producers to balance quality with market needs and promotes Circular No. 61 The Feeding of Swine for economical pork production and related husbandry guidance.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Dominion Live Stock Branch
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Where Work Is Systemized In A Hotel Kitchen
A hotel kitchen runs as an organized unit with specialists for fruit cocktails, fruit cutting, and various prep tasks. Separate roles include broiling meats, preparing fowl, washing and polishing silver, ice box stocking, ice cream service, peeling vegetables, cake artistry, and a young worker who can roll a thousand butter balls daily without fatigue.
Dominion lands survey records cataloged in interior office
The Record Office of the Topo graphical Survey Branch holds over 54 000 items of plans and original survey notes from Dominion lands surveys begun in 1869.
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Topographical Survey Branch
Department of the Interior
Dominion Lands
Excellent landlord with relentless rent curiosity
A witty exchange portrays a landlord praised for fairness yet criticized for an overwhelming curiosity about rent payments. The humor hinges on his constant probing when tenants plan to settle.
Dehorning Young Cattle for Dairy or Beef Value
The article explains dehorning calves improves growth and market value. It describes methods using caustic potash on calves up to ten days old, clipping and vaseline protection, rain exposure caution, and notes that older cattle require clipping or a fine saw.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Jack Pine Wide Range and Value in Canadian Forests
The jack pine (Pinus Banksiana) spans Canada from Nova Scotia to the Rocky Mountains and north to Great Bear Lake. It thrives best as timber in northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. A useful species, it resists poor sites and should remain key in forests with citizen cooperation to prevent wasteful fires.
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Canada
Nova Scotia
Rocky Mountains
Mackenzie River
Great Bear Lake
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
England Leads In Pioneering Women Aviators
England can claim pioneer status for women aviators with two holding commercial flying licenses. France, by contrast, boasts the first woman engaged in aeroplane constructional engineering.
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England
France
Friday Wedding Superstition Sparks Hilarious Banter
A playful exchange centers on Friday weddings with a joking claim that Fridays are unlucky for marriage and a cheeky counter that Friday should not be an exception. The lighthearted moment highlights cultural beliefs about wedding days.
Scientists say temperature shifts spawn new fish types
Scientists note that altering water temperatures affects fish development and can lead to emergent species. The finding highlights temperature as a key driver of evolutionary change in aquatic ecosystems.
Paris Offbeat Quip Sparks Refund Debate at Show
In Paris, Pele Mele quips that only six attended a performance and argues no refunds are needed since the audience entered for free. The remark underscores tensions over unpaid attendance and event value.
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Pele Mele
Paris
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