Wireworm Problem in Western Canada Stuns Prairie Farmers
Surveys by the Dominion Entomologist Laboratory at Saskatoon reveal that three out of four farms in many Western Canada areas suffer a permanent wireworm problem of significant impact. Despite millions in annual losses, farmers misattribute damage to other factors due to the worms living in soil and causing general crop thinning.
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Canada
Dominion Enotomologist Laboratory
Saskatoon
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Dominion Epitemological Laboratory
Understanding Wireworm Damage in Field Crops
The guide describes how to identify wireworm damage in young grain, noting thin stands and patchy areas, especially on knolls and infertile soil. It explains signs on stems, the pest’s appearance, and the best May to June search spots along drill runs to find larvae and advises on reductions in damage through farming practices.
Tenders for Coal for Dominion Buildings and Farms
Government tender notice for coal supply across Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, and British Columbia. Tenders due 12 noon on May 27 1936. Forms obtainable from Ottawa and regional district architects. 10 percent deposit may be required. Department of Public Works Ottawa April 20 1936.
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Dominion
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Winnipeg
Man
Regina
Sask
Calgary
Alta
Victoria
B.C
Easter Dates and Wheat Planting Record From 1905 to 1934
Mr Fred Houcks diary lists Easter Sunday dates and first wheat seeding and cutting days from 1905 onward. Entries show Easter falling between March and May with seeding starting in late March to April and cutting beginning in April and May across the years 1919 through 1934.
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Fred Houck
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Imperial Oil
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Shoal Lake Picture Show
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Rochelle Hudson
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Neepawa Orchestra
W. J. Burgess
Lotary
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F. M. Coombs
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Eaton's
Donald Street
EATON
Portage Avenue
T. Eaton
Charles Laughton
Mickey Mouse Comic & News Reel
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
The
Christian Science Mention
Business College
the Mall
Hamiota Echo
W. Venables
W. H. Josey
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