Government Farms Of Canada A World Model Of Experiments
Canada operates a nationwide Dominion Experimental Farms System with 32 farms stations and substations. The Central Farm at Ottawa coordinates divisions in field and animal husbandry horticulture cereals forage poultry bees tobacco and more. Since 1884 the program expanded to include multiple provinces, with ongoing research data published for farmers and public outreach through leaflets demonstrations and courses. Eight main staff led by a director oversee over 2,745 projects across regions to guide profitable farming.
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Experimental Farms
Douchinson Department of Agriculture
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
House of Commons
Canada
William Saunders
London
Ontario
United States
Europe
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Manitoba
Northwest Territories
British Columbia
Nappan
N.S
Brandon
Man
Indian Head
N.W.T
Agasaiz
B.C
Saunders
Dominion
J. H. Grisdale
E. S&s. Archibald
B.A. Bsa
Dominion Animal Husbandman
Paunders
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Dr. Grisdale
Central Farm
Swift Current
Bask
Archibald
Relief for unemployed Canadian ex soldiers in Britain
The Department of Soldiers Civil Re-establishment reports continued relief for unemployed ex soldiers in Britain. Funds previously used by the Canadian high commission in London have run out, and new funding covers those in both Canada and England. Training and treatment for disabled former Canadians mirrors Imperial provisions, with about 20 000 ex soldiers still in Great Britain.
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British Isles
England
Canada
Imperial
Great Britain
When Overtaken by Nausea Try This Simple Remedy
An advertisement promotes Nerviline as a remedy for sour stomach and nausea. It claims twenty drops in sweetened water stops vomiting and notes large 35c bottles are sold by dealers, appealing to households nationwide.
New Westminster Opens Modern Cone Seed Plant
Construction in New Westminster British Columbia begins a seed extraction plant for cones. The facility will dry cones and extract seed in one process, processing half a ton of cones every six hours. The BC Forestry Service aims to collect 120 tons yearly for government needs including Douglas Fir and Sitka spruce seeds.
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New Westminster
B.C
British Columbia Forestry Service
Fraser Valley
Queen Charlotte Islands
Ants Signal Coming Winter Through Summer Dwellings
Reported elderly proverb notes that ants enlarge their nests in summer, a sign of a forthcoming cold winter. The behavior is interpreted as instinctive weather knowledge spanning the season ahead.
Famous Karasaki Pine Dies After 200 Years at Biwa
The famed Karasaki pine on Lake Biwa, celebrated in song and legend, has died after roughly two centuries. A spirit transfer ceremony planted a 50 year old sprout as successor, directed by Kasai of Hiyoshi Shrine, with Shiga officials present.
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Karasaki
Lake Biwa
Japan
Karasuke No Matsu
Kasai
Hiyoshi Shrine
Shiga Prefecture
Man Gains Twenty Pounds in a Year After Dodd's Pills
Mason's Point resident Carl Boutelier aged 23 weighed 105 pounds and after a year on Dodd's Kidney Pills gained 20 pounds. He had suffered four years from kidney trouble and took six boxes before recovery. The ad claims kidneys cleanse blood and health follows.
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Car
Boutelier
Mason’s Point
Dodd
Heart of St. Margaret's Bay
N.S
Carl Boutelier
Dominion Experimental Farms System Grows Across Canada
E S Archbishop, director of Dominion Farms, told the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists that starting with four farms and five divisions in 1886 the system now includes 22 farms 7 sub stations 2 tobacco stations and over 100 illustrative farms. He said experimental work has saved farmers in Canada from fifty to sixty million dollars annually.
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Dominion Experimental Farms
E. S. Archibald
Dominion Farms
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
Rapid Recovery of French Farmers
J Emile Vanier, a Montreal civil engineer, reports on rapid soil fertility return across war devastated Europe. He cites limestone and lime products as key to neutralizing soil acidity and boosting productivity, noting peasants’ committed work and no wasted land in France and Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Emile Vanier
Montreal
Belgium
Production in British Columbia 1921 totals and sectors
The 1921 aggregate production in British Columbia reached 410,235,725 with agriculture 75,000,000 minerals 24,000,000 forests and forest products 77,000,000 fisheries 9,500,000 and manufactured products 225,000,000. Bank clear ings for the period were about 1,000,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Measuring Fog Height With Balloon and Hair Instrument
Experiments at the London Air Station use hydrogen balloons and a hair and brass ring device to gauge fog height. Moisture keeps the ring in place. when the craft exits the fog the ring drops and the cord length records fog height. Also notes rifle speed and that defective wiring causes most fires.
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London Air Station
Hard Times and Hope Across Century Farm Voices
A 1867 farm era reflection frames hardship as a proving ground. Two Missouri farmers discuss wartime prices and debt, noting better days come through patience, work, and faith. They urge avoiding doom talk and pledging mutual effort to revive the economy.
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J. W. Holland
Missouri
Abraham Lincoln
White House
Despond
German Propaganda Still Carried On
Lord Northcliffe is cited as noting the German propaganda machine active in the east funded by Berlin. The effort uses wireless, subsidized papers, and cinema to sow discord between France Britain America and other powers, spreading lies about Egypt India Japan and China while claiming to seek peace.
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Lord Northcliffe
East
Berlin
France
England
America
Japan
India
Egypt
China
London Times
Beira City Uses Zinc Across Buildings and Goods
Beira in Portuguese East Africa is described as a city of zinc with zinc used in almost all structures and items including railway cars and coffins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beira
Portuguese East Africa
Blood Red Waters in Bay of Loango Revealed
The Bay of Loango displays blood red waters caused by the reflection of red bottom soil. This striking phenomenon highlights unique coastal soil composition and visual effects on the shoreline.
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Bay of Loango
Nervous breakdown symptoms urge quick remedy
Description of nervous breakdown signs includes insomnia head aches low mood restlessness frightful dreams and social withdrawal. Warns that heart weakness may follow and advises seeking a remedy that quiets nerves strengthens the heart and builds up the body.
Milburn Heart and Nerve Pills Endorsed by Mrs Damgand
Mrs M Damgand of Young's Cove Road New Brunswick reports nervous breakdown relief after using Milburn's Heart and Nerve Pills. She says symptoms including heart trouble headaches dizziness and loss of appetite improved before finishing the second box. The price is 50 cents per box. The Milburn Co Toronto Ont sells by mail or at dealers.
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T. Milburn Co., Limited
Toronto
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J. A. Housiaux
the Review
Coronation
Devolt News
Milburn
Department of Agriculture
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Post Office
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