Manitoba Legislature Debates Wheat Control Measure
The Legislature reviewed a wheat measure aimed at regulating the 1934-35 crop sales and prices with Premier Bracken defending it as a cooperative economic step. Debate focused on provincial powers, London Wheat Agreement spirit, and anticipated cross-provincial support amid concerns over agricultural funding and fishing, debt adjustment, and municipal spending.
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Canada
House
Sanford Evans
Bracken
Evans
Halle
R. A. Hoey
Government House scrap and farmer tax debate deepens
The article notes last year Sverige fare at 700 dollars and 87 farmers paying a total income tax of 540 dollars. A Labor member urged ending the pretence of taxing farmers while Gov House hosted its annual scrap day drawing broad political representation. The government signaled willingness to save under ten thousand by not maintaining Government House, but would not abolish the Lieutenant Governor’s office.
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Hoey
Jota Queen
S. Jd. Farmer
Labor
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Marcos Hyman
Thaly
Government House
Ags
Politioal
Salt Aids Hog Finish Pronounced Says Lacombe Station
The Dominion Government Experimental Station at Lacombe Alberta reports six years of tests showing regular salt in hog diets cuts time to market by one third. Pigs fed two and a half pounds of salt per hundred pounds of meal gain 1.7 pounds daily versus 0.7 without salt, and finish time drops from 190 to 125 days. Proper mixing is essential to avoid brine or concentrated feeds. salt must be pulverized and evenly distributed.
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Dominion
Lacombe
Alta
Experimental farm notes on seed germination testing
Farmers are advised to test seed germination due to risk aversion. Dominion Seed Testing at Winnipeg can assess purity and germination for grains and forage seeds like clover or flax. Home methods include the rag doll test for large seeds and moisture and warmth control for germination of small seeds.
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Dominion
Winnipeg
First 1934 Brandon chicks from incubator March 2
At the Experimental Farm Brandon the first lot of 1934 chicks was taken from the incubator on March 2. A coal stove brooder was used to warm and dry the quarters with a 100 degree Fahrenheit hover temperature for the initial days. Water and dry mash feed were provided, and buttermilk introduced after ten days.
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Brandon
Eleven Alaska sailings begin from Vancouver on Norway of America
Officials announce the 1934 summer service from Vancouver to Alaska aboard the Norway of America with eleven sailings. Departures remain at 9:00 a.m. Mondays from Vancouver, including stops at Prince Rupert for three hours, Ketchikan for four tours, Juneau for five hours, and a full day at Skaguay, with return docking at Vancouver at 9:80 a.m. on Wednesdays the tenth day.
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Vancouver
Alaska
Norway of America
Canadian National Steamships
Prince Rupert
Ketchikan
Juneau
Skaguay
Hamiola Lodge Meets Monthly in Hamiota
Hamiola Lodge No. 38 meets in the Orange Hall Hamiota on the second Monday evening each month at eight o'clock Visiting Brethren welcome. D Beamish T Anderson officers.
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Hamiota
D. Beamish
Hamiota Hoe Pilat Mystery Item Sparks Cleaning Query
Local inquiry seeks Winston rubberized sample of old Abeorheat cotton for cleaning use amid unclear provenance and potential historical trade notes. Expert caution advised regarding authenticity and safety of materials.
Outdoor Girl Olive Od Face Powder Ad
An advertisement promotes Outdoor Girl Olive Oil Face Powder claiming it keeps skin soft smooth and youthful with seven shades. It touts the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval and lists prices 15 25 and 1 00 with availability at drug department and chain stores and a mail sample offer Agent trials.
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Good Housekeeping
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