Crested Wheat Grass Praised by Federal Agriculture Minister
In reply to Commons questions, Hon. Robert Weir extolled crested wheat grass for drought areas, noting superior growth with limited moisture, weed suppression, and palatable seed. He cited trials at berry station and Indian Head with high yields and resilience in dry and cool seasons. He praised its suitability for western Canada and golf course sod.
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House of Commons
Robert Weir
Manyberries
Professor Harrington
Saskatoon
Canada
Harrington
Indian Head Station
Camel hair brushes unavailable in village shop
An artist on holiday in a small village asked the store if camel hair brushes were stocked. The clerk replied that they never have such items, explaining that no one in the area keeps camels.
Two Year Old Draws on Wall With Stub Pen
A two year old child uses a stub pen to mark a freshly papered wall in a surprising display of bold creativity. The incident highlights common household accidents and the need for toddler supervision.
Training Colony For German Jewish Refugees Planned
A 16000 acre training colony in the Wieringen Polder of the Zuider Zee is to be founded for German Jewish refugees. The Netherlands government leases the land to the Dutch Relief Committee to train colonists in agriculture and horticulture for emigration to Palestine or other countries, while the government opposes permanent colonization due to Holland's rising unemployment.
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Wieringen Polder
Zuyder Zee
Netherlands
Dutch Relief Committee
Palestine
Holland
Century-Old English Watch Reaches Nanaimo owner
A 19 jewel pocket chronometer made by John Arnold, born 1754 in Bodmin Cornwall, sits with Joseph Brown in Nanaimo British Columbia. Arnold crafted the smallest watch of his era placed in a ring for King George III, who paid 500 guineas. The Czar offered 1000 guineas for a duplicate, but the offer was refused.
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John Arnold
Joseph Brown
Nanaimo
B.C
Bodwin
Cornwall
George III
Arnold
Russia
Livestock Prices Rise At Regina Winter Fair Horses Lead Demand
Farmers push livestock demand for breeding stock as prices climb. Horses averaged 75 per head at the Regina Winter Fair with lots selling up to 325 dollars. Bulls and sows show strong gains, Aberdeen Angus bulls at 122.50, Shorthorn 114, Hereford 104, bred sows and bacon hogs also fetching solid sums. Saskatchewan remains a top wheat producer, highlighting the shift to horse power and stock raising.
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Regina
Aberdeen
Saskatchewan
Canada
Noted Inventor Dr. Thaddeus Cahill Dies in New York
Dr. Thaddeus Cahill, 76, once a legal professional who became an international inventor, died in New York of heart disease. He created the telharmonium and an electrically driven typewriter, built a West 56th Street plant, and his music was heard in Carnegie Hall and cities like Boston and Baltimore. His station aided early radio broadcasts by Dr. Lee De Forest. He was from Iowa.
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Thaddeus Cahill
New York
West 56Th Street
Carnegie Hall
Boston
Springfield
Baltimore
Washington
Dr. Cahill
Lee de Forrest
Iowa
New Occupation For Girls In Manchester Institute
The Girls Institute in Manchester trains pupils in shoemaking and shoe repairing alongside standard domestic crafts. Under the institute housekeeper guidance, girls learn to give boots and shoes new life with neat repairs. Demonstrated by pupils and their siblings, skill is evident in mended footwear. A Fairmont, West Virginia inventor, D. E. Thomas, reportedly perfected a device to attach automobile chains while moving after 12 years of work. The average human ear ranges from 32 to over 16 000 vibrations per second, spanning almost nine octaves.
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Girls’ Institute
Manchester
D. E. Thomas
Fairmont
W. Va
The Snail Trade in Europe A Profitable Industry
European markets feature an estimated six million pounds of snails eaten annually with about eighty million snails handled each winter in Paris Central Market. Snails, chiefly white escargot, are grown on fenced snaileries and fattened by vegetables before sale to farmers.
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Europe
Paris
Jura Alps
Burgundy
Placing The Responsibility And The Woman's Influence
The Baltimore Sun notes the decline in popularity of hot breads and breakfast dishes as women cut calories to avoid obesity. It suggests overcoming female prejudice may shift eating habits and reduce the wheat surplus, enhancing a fairer treatment for men.
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Parker House
Baltimore Sun
Mystery of Threadneedle Street Name Traced
The London puzzling origin of Threadneedle Street known as the Bank of England's home is explored. Elizabethan John Stow cites Three Needle Street, others link to the Needlemakers Company arms with three needles, a tavern sign theory also floated.
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Threadneedle St
Bank of England
John Stow
Threeneedle Street
Needlemakers Company
London Daily Telegraph
Scots In Dublin Scheme Threatens Grand National Prize
A counterfoil from the last Irish Hospitals Sweepstakes in Dublin carried a list of 120 Scotsmen who each subscribed a penny. If the winning horse was drawn, each man would receive $1 250, creating a potential large prize tied to the Grand National.
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Dublin
Irish Free State
Rice donation supports London eye hospital by patient donor
M. Boodhoo of British Guiana donated a year's supply of rice to an eye hospital in London as thanks for care received. The grateful patient highlighted the gesture as a show of appreciation for the hospital's services.
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London
M. Boodhoo
British Guiana
Book Production Reaches Two Hundred Thousand in England
Close to 200000 books were produced in England over the last year as publishers expand output. Figures indicate steady growth across the domestic market with demand lifting for literature and educational titles.
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England
French Presidency Term Extended to Seven Years
A constitutional reform confirms the term of the French president at seven years. The change aligns with long standing debates over executive duration and parity with parliamentary cycles.
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France
Mark of Origin Urged for All Dressed Poultry Imports
Amid debates on peace and economy, Britain enacts a June 22 rule requiring all dressed poultry imported to display a conspicuous country of origin mark. Canada, a major supplier, notes the challenge of marking frozen birds but cites a London defrosting plant enabling post freeze tagging.
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United Kingdom
Canada
Britain
Dominion
Dominion Department of Agriculture
London Docks
Flax Shortage May Force Alberta Mills to Import
Flax production in Western Canada nearly halted may force three western linseed oil mills including Medicine Hat to import from Argentina. Alberta mills consume 240000 bushels yearly, risking up to 500000 dollars to farmers if supply fails. Last year Alberta yielded 50000 bushels from 10000 acres, down from over a million previously. The Alberta agriculture department suggests replanting wheat acreage with flax.
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Canada
Medicine Hat
Alberta
W. A. Church
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Early chick starter feeding guide after hatching
The first day after hatching chicks should have only water with trays of sand or fine grit. On the second day finely chopped hard boiled egg mixed with bran is given sparingly. A chick mash is then provided with occasional chick scratch for variety.
Italian tax reform taxes bachelors heavily while exempting parents
A new Italian policy exempts parents of ten children from taxation. In contrast, single men aged 25 to 60 face heavy taxes under the reform.
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Italy
Phoenicians Found Tide Moon Link
The Phoenicians are credited with discovering the relation between sea tides and the Moon’s motions, a foundational insight in early astronomical and maritime science.
Control Of Emotions In Children Sparks Debate
Ontario health consultant C R Myers told the Social Service Council of Canada in London that suppressing children's emotions is absurd. He warned that unrestricted emotion could derail civilization and noted that fear and death are learned concepts, not innate in children. He stressed that emotional health surpasses raw intelligence.
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C. R. Myers
Ontario
Department of Health
Social Service Council of Canada
London
Ont
Myers
Disturbance Over Reprimand in Household
Mrs Brown scolded her colored cook harshly causing a loud uproar. The cook shouted back in shrill insults from the kitchen, prompting the mistress to hurry downstairs and ask who she was addressing. The reply denied speaking to anyone, asserting her presence and defiance.
Interesting If True George Hobson Weighs Hogs by Squeals
George Hobson a farmer and trader from Blackow Missouri claims he can judge hog weights by their squeals. Neighbors say he is very accurate though they do not know how he does it.
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George Hobson
Blackow
Missouri
Moonlight Indoors: Three-Watt Lamps Limitless All Night
The article announces a new three watt lamp producing a soft moonlight effect for indoor use. It claims continuous operation overnight without high electricity costs and notes potential appeal for bedrooms and study rooms.
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