Western Farmers Should Receive Higher Prices For Wheat On The Basis Of Protein Content
A Moose Jaw Times editorial argues Canadian wheat deserves higher prices when protein content is high. It cites studies showing protein variation within grades affects millers’ pricing and urges adjusting standards to reward quality, benefiting farmers, especially dryland producers in Saskatchewan. It highlights Saskatchewan’s high protein wheat and the need for a regional inspection system to promote Saskatchewan wheat on world markets.
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United States
Canada
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Otis
Canadian Pacific Railway
Hudson's Bay
Sackatchewan
Moose Jaw
Feeding Chicks Thrive With Cod Liver Oil Starter
Lennoxville Quebec Dominion experimental station reports outstanding chick health using a dry starter feed containing cod liver oil. Chicks started on this starter for two weeks showed no leg weakness or rickets, with fresh water and gradual feeding transitions. Mr. McClary advises delaying feeding until 48 hours, maintaining warmth, small frequent meals, and clean water, avoiding musty feed and litter.
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Lennoxville
Que
Dominion Experimental Station
J. A. McClary
McClary
Bermuda trade expansion urged in Montreal remarks
Lieut General Sir John Asher governor of Bermuda told Montreal officials that Canada should speed ship service between the British West Indies and Bermuda under the new treaty. He said Bermuda desires to develop trade with the Dominion and urged prompt action.
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Canada
British West Indies
Bermuda
John Asher
Montreal
Lady Asher
Dominion
World record milk and butter fat set by Quebec cow Nellie Osborne
Nellie Osborne of Elmshade 16th broke the world Ayrshire record for milk and butter fat in a 305 day Canadian test. She produced 21 241 pounds of milk and 909 pounds of butter fat, surpassing the previous marks by 2 975 pounds of milk and 170 pounds of fat.
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Nellie Osborne
Elmshade
Canada
The Keeping Of Eggs
A two year 1924 report from the Dominion poultry husbandman lists findings on egg storage. Key points include improved flavor and grades from the Guarantine treatment, storage with small ends down, freshness affecting keeping qualities, cleaner eggs lasting longer, and the importance of clean flats and fillers. Experiments were repeated at Charlottetown Brandon and Agas siz farms and stations.
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Dominion Poultry Husbandman
Charlottetown
Brandon
Agassiz
Cattle Exports to United Kingdom Decline in 1926
Cattle shipments to the United Kingdom continue to fall. In the week ending July 15 only 12 head were exported, far below the prior year. Total exports in 1926 reach 49,495 head versus 47,225 head in the same period of 1925, with the year’s earlier advantage shrinking from 10,000 to under 2,000 head.
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United Kingdom
Fruit Crop Outlook for Summerland Shows Growth
A conservative estimate places Summerland’s present year fruit crop at over 150000 dollars more valuable than 1925. The cherry harvest is expected to improve by about 50 percent from last year, indicating a strong season for the region.
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Summerland
Tomato Growing In Saskatchewan and Honey Exports
Last year Saskatchewan farmers produced ripe tomatoes at the Scott Dominion experimental station with 386 pounds ripened on vines before frost and a large amount picked green and ripening. The method involved seed sowing in boxes, hot beds in April, transplanting four feet apart after frost danger passes, and pruning to keep only the main stem. Honey exports show Canada’s rising overseas demand with Holland buying 664000 pounds, Germany 455000, UK 217000, US 55000, and Denmark 14000 pounds. western provinces expanding apiaries to meet domestic and future foreign markets.
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Saskatchewan
Scott Dominion
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Market For Cereals With Czecho Slovakia Trade Talks
Canada could gain a near fifty percent tariff reduction on cereals and flour if a trade agreement with the Czecho-Slovakian government is reached. Consul general F V Kveton in Montreal notes new Prague duties of 1.68 on wheat 1.44 on oats and 4204 on wheat flour per 100 kilos were suspended to August 13. He expects Canada to pursue most favored nation treatment afterward to lower duties.
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Canada
F. V. Kveton
Montreal
Prague
Slovakia
Immigration To Canada Rises in Four Months
A Canadian immigration summary shows a 1 percent rise for the first four months of the year, with 39,442 arrivals in 1926 versus 21,776 in 1925. Monthly gains range from 16 percent in January to 132 percent in March, with British, US and other countries contributing larger totals.
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Canada
United States
Bread Pudding Emerges From Stale Bread Waste
A concise note likens using stale bread by an economical housewife to making bread pudding. It frames waste not as loss but as a practical kitchen solution. The line emphasizes thrift and frugality in daily cooking through a simple, common action.
British Columbia Aims to Dominate Clover Seed Market
The government plans extensive clover cultivation on reclaimed land around Sumas Lake to supply Canada’s domestic market. A 500 acre field will yield about eight bushels per acre this fall, with 5,000 acres slated for next season. Minister Hon. E. D. Barrow expects profits of 100 dollars per acre and no imports needed.
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British Columbia
Sumas Lake
Victoria Times
E. D. Barrow
Saskatchewan Seed Association Receives Large Wheat Order
The Saskatchewan Registered Seed Association reports a British firm has placed an inquiry for 500 tons of registered Saskatchewan Marquis wheat. The order equals 16 000 bushels or about 15 carloads and would be the province's largest export consignment to date. The association has fulfilled substantial seed wheat orders for Argentine, United States and Canadian buyers in the past year.
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Saskatchewan Registered
Association
United States
Landing Fields In Mid Ocean For Trans Atlantic Flight
An engineer proposes mid ocean landing fields between Atlantic City and Plymouth England as part of a 30 hour sea voyage concept. Eight 100 acre floating stations with hotels and fuel would be anchored along with sea planes carrying 25 passengers. Howard R. Armstrong outlines seadromes with eight refueling points and a model display planned for officials.
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Atlantic City
Plymouth
England
Mid Ocean
Atlantic
America
Howard R. Armstrong
Philadelphia
E. I. Dupont de Nemours Company
Wilmington
Del
Armstrong
No Poison On Apples In English Reports
Dr Frank T Shutt Dominion chemist analyzed 43 authenticated sprayed apples from Canada’s chief exporting districts including Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario and British Columbia. About half the samples contained no arsenic and the maximum detected was just over two hundredths grain per pound. The numbers imply many apples would be needed to reach a medical dose.
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England
Frank T. Shutt
D.sc
Dominion
Canada
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Canadian Cattle For New Zealand Visit Highlights Trade
W. J. Chynoweth, former Bay of Plenty Dairy Association director, tours Quebec Ontario and western Canada to buy dairy cattle. He reports strong Jersey stock and credits Canadian imports with lifting New Zealand dairy stock. He sees bright prospects for New Zealand buyers in Canada.
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W. J. Chynoweth
Bay of Plenty Dairy Association
North Island
New Zealand
Quebec
Ontario
Canada
Calgary Stampede Delivers Real Western Contest Thrills
The Calgary Stampede proves uniquely genuine as cowboys, chuck wagons, and ranch horses from the district perform in authentic western sports. Real westerners compete in thrilling events across the ranching territory, delivering a true frontier spectacle.
Green Cabbage Worms and Remedies
Late summer and autumn cabbage worm caterpillars destroy leaves and heads of cabbage, cauliflower, and turnips. Control with poison spray until heads half formed or with a non poisonous pyrethrum powder mixed with flour and applied with a duster or cloth bag carried on a stick.
Western Canada Offers Cheapest Land With Highest Yield
The Hudsons Bay Company governor spoke at the annual meeting noting 2 819 000 acres remain in prairie provinces. Land prices are lower there than any other North American region with lower farm taxes and higher spring wheat yields, making Canada a prime draw for immigrant farmers.
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Canada
Hudson’s Bay Company
Prairie Provinces
North America
United States
Backward In That Respect Lord Willingdon Dialog
A Chinese diplomat asks why Britain does not settle labor disputes with machine guns. Lord Willingdon replies that Britain is a backward but young race, and asks not to judge harshly in comparison to China, reflecting a humorous parliamentary tone from London Mall.
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China
Lord Willingdon
Lord Byng
Canada
London Mall
Radio Frost Locks In Moonlight and Roses Melody
Fragmentary diary style note recalls Harriet recalling Charlie's return with a frosty radio and an ice box humming to Moonlight and Roses. Contains scattered phrases about plugs, frost, and home sounds.
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Harriet
Charlies
Loe
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