Economic Studies To Assist Farmers In Canada
The Dominion Department of Agriculture uses its Economic Service to study farm operations and marketing. Economists analyze production factors and consumer demands to identify practices that lead to success and lower costs. Studies span apples, grain, dairy, rural credits, and taxation to boost farmers competitiveness.
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Canada
Economic Service
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Proper Care Of Shoes Timely Suggestions For Kept Footwear
This reader note offers practical shoe care guidance. It advises one coat of cream leather protectant, proper use of shoe trees, air drying, newspaper stuffing for damp or soaked shoes, and cleaning with a stiff brush. It warns against excessive heat and urges light polishing for best shine.
Charlemagne Clock With Moving Brass Horsemen
A brass water clock attributed to Charlemagne features a 12-door dial representing hours. Doors open at the hour and an equal number of balls drop onto a brass drum. At twelve o'clock, twelve miniature horsemen emerge, march around the dial, and close all doors.
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Charlemagne
Lord Byron Wore Cut Paper In Hair While Confined
The article notes the poet Lord Byron wore small cut papers in his hair during a period of rest or illness. The passage presents this detail as an intimate personal habit observed during his living arrangements.
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Lord Byron
Whalers Benefit From Royal Research Ship Wil liam Scoresby
The William Scoresby returns from its annual Antarctic voyage to study whaling conditions. Launched in 1926, the vessel acts as a mobile health ministry for whalers, marking whales with a harmless back-embedded cylinder and collecting data on diet and water temperatures. Commander Lieut. R. C. Freaker led a 25,000 mile expedition to chart whale routes.
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Thames
Antarctic
William Scoresby
Ministry of Health
Lieut. R. C. Freaker
Error in Policy Decimal Prompts Reform Action
Ida Belle Brady of Oberlin Ohio bought a ten year endowment life policy in 1928 paying $4000 instead of $40 per month due to a missing decimal point. The Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co Hartford filed in Federal Court seeking contract reformation to correct the typo and bar Brady from collecting erroneous cash income.
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Rapher
Ida Belle Brady
Oberlin
Ohio
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co
Hartford
Sheep numbers rise on Canadian and US farms
Canadian farms reported 3 339 900 sheep as of December 1 1937, up 48 300 from last year. United States herds reached 52 300 000 sheep, reflecting a 300 000 increase from 1936.
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United States
There is only one rule for being a good talker
A compact aphorism notes that true conversation hinges on listening rather than speaking. The idea emphasizes patience, attention to others, and restraint to improve communication.
Success In Farming Faces Fire Hazard And Markets
A Canadian farming address stresses low operation costs and area suitability for success. Experts note export and domestic markets, rising western hog production, varying cheese and butter prices, and the need for protection against farm fires with precautions and organized fire response.
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A. M. Shaw
Federal Department of Agriculture
Toronto
Canada
Faculty of Agriculture
University of Alberta
Eastern Canada Livestock Union
Shaw
Ontario
Canadian Farm Land Values Hold At 24 Per Acre
For the third year in succession average values of occupied farm lands in Canada are estimated at 24 dollars per acre. Values declined from 38 dollars in 1928 to a low of 23 in 1934, then rose to 24 in 1935 and have remained at that level since.
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Canada
Long-Term Prediction of Flat England and Wales Surface
Scientists estimate river erosion will flatten the surface of England and Wales over 5.5 million years. The forecast emphasizes geological change and long-term landscape evolution driven by natural processes.
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England and
Wales
Strenuous Training Builds Finnish Distance Runners
Strenuous training makes Finns the world’s leading distance runners noted for dedication. Young Finnish athletes plan years in advance for glory and endure plain meals while training outdoors extensively.
Saucy Top Knots Crochet Pattern 5905 for Curls
Begin with crochet basics to create saucy top knots that tame curls using mercerized string. Pattern 5905 provides cap instructions an illustration of stitches and materials required. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the pattern. no Alice Brooks pattern book exists.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Floud lauds Canada while urged to protect forests
Sir Francis Floud, the UK High Commissioner, praised Canada’s greatness and the unity of its Dominion while urging conservation and reforestation to prevent vast cut over lands. He contrasted English and Canadian traits, noting Canada’s vibrant culture, art, and broadcasting progress as Ottawa Journal reports.
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Sir Francis Floud
Canada
England
Dominion
Francis Floud
United Kingdom
Ottawa Women's Canadian Club
Chateau Laurier
Sir Francis
Gladstone Murray
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Ottawa Journal
Bees Probed as Automata in Rothamsted Experiments
D M T Moreland of Rothamsted describes bee behavior as largely automatic, noting age driven division of labor and short lifespans. He cites weighing hives recording seconds of weight change, with a previous daily gain of 14 pounds, and urges county groups to adopt these systems to scientific bee farming.
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Maeterlinck
D. M. T. Moreland
Rothamsted
England
London News Chronicle
Mr. Morland
Mr. Moreland
Moreland
Brockville’s 29 Islands Open for Local Outdoor Recreation
Brockville stands out among Ontario towns with 29 islands within three miles of the city limits. The public lands are freely available for camping or picnicking under stated regulations, offering outdoor recreation at the community’s doorstep.
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Brockville
Ontario
Canada
Ice Melt Speeds Freezing Under Subzero Heat
A National Academy of Sciences report states that water from melted ice freezes three times faster than water from condensed steam when placed at five degrees below zero Celsius. This finding highlights how initial water state affects freezing rate under extreme cold.
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National Academy of Sciences
Fridge Aims to Ease Ice and Drink Mixing
Inventions report a refrigerator that loosens ice cubes after freezing but may fail in the market unless it also stirs drinks, distributes them, and explains their ingredients.
Prophecy of a Rising Writer John Buchan in 1901
The Montreal Star profiled a 26 year old youth later known as John Buchan. The caption praised his talents and noted his Bar admission and planned work in South Africa under Sir Alfred Milner. A Daily Sketch writer later called Buchan the future lord Tweedsmuir.
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Montreal Star
South Africa
Sir Alfred Milner
John Buchan
Lord Tweedsmuir
Daily Sketch
Placing The Blame In A Community Reflection
A reflective note urges residents to pause and examine their own contributions before judging others. It stresses personal responsibility in shaping a better community and cautions against hasty or accusatory remarks.
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Stenog
Great Britain
Herblock
Mr. Shaw
Maritimes
G. I. Christie
Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Dr. Christie
J. G. Macphail
Fieud
Rockies
Prairies
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
British Commonwealth
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