Greenhouse Grain At Ottawa Boosts Two Crops And Research
The Ottawa Canadian Government Experimental Farm reports two crops a year using a greenhouse system. Dominion cerealist L. H Newman says the method accelerates research, with greenhouse seed from fall plots to be sown in May and field plots in May. The greenhouse allows near year round growth and significant advances in cereal varieties.
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Ottawa
L. H Newman
Dominion Cerealist
Marquis
Railroads Develop Short Wave Radio for Train Signaling
Railroads unveil low powered short wave transmitters at both ends of long freight trains to flash orders instantly and enable moving train communication. The system uses a simple switch to signal the trainman, showcasing rail carriers’ ongoing radio experimentation to improve service and safety for passengers.
Divorce Awarded To Mrs George Sabel In 1928 Case
Mrs. George Sabel won a divorce from her husband in June 1928. George Sabel paid no alimony through 1931, prompting a new court order requiring $30 weekly and $1 weekly toward back arrears. The total arrears reach $3,870 with no timely payment in sight. The judge noted persistent temper and refused further excuses.
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George Sabel
George
Portable Electric Ear to Analyze Noises at Westinghouse
J P Foltz demonstrated a compact portable electric ear at Westinghouse Research Laboratories in East Pittsburgh to separate the noises of a whirring motor. The device aims to identify contributing sounds, with hopes it could later diagnose faults in airplane motors and propellers before noises reach human hearing.
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Westinghouse Research Laboratories
Pittsburgh
USA
J. P. Foltz
Mr. Foltz
Over Exercise Risks for Older Adults in Athletic Games
The article notes sudden deaths among middle aged men in athletic play and urges cautious, discriminating exercise. Regular activity benefits health, but excessive strain must be avoided. most deaths occur in bed, and individuals should heed medical or director advice when fatigued.
Cut Flowers Popular Canadians Spend Large Sums on Flowers
Canadians spent 2,037,678 on cut flowers in the year ending May 31 1930. Decorative plants ornamental trees shrubs perennials and annuals accounted for 2,879,041. Canada also imported nearly 50 million home grown products for beautification.
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Canada
Train Of Thought Runs Regardless Of Time Tables
A concise observation notes that cognitive processes proceed without regard to schedules or planned timing. It emphasizes the persistence of thinking activity beyond external constraints and prompts reflection on the pace of mental work.
Fashion pattern details for apron and youth styles
No 898 Apron pattern in sizes small to large requires 17 yards of 40 inch fabric for medium and 7 percent yards of binding. No 956 Wee Maids in sizes 2 4 6 years uses 25 yards of 39 inch material with 1 yard 35 inch contrasting and 2 yards binding. No 219 Youthful Model covers 14 to 38 inch measures. size 16 needs 4 yards 39 inch material. No 200 Smart Junior sizes 6 to 14 years. size 8 needs 35 percent yards of 39 inch fabric with 2 yards 35 inch contrasting. No 723 Slenderizing model in busts 36–48 inches. size 36 uses 37 yards 39 inch material. Send 25 cents to Fashion Bureau with name and address and pattern number and size.
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Fashion Bureau
Red Poll Association Hails Bull Breeding Prospects
At Regina the Canadian Red Poll Association meeting’s president urged breeders to seize a rise in the livestock market after grain prices fall. He said careful selection of dual purpose bulls should keep the breed in demand as farmers diversify. Fifty trains in northern France run with an average speed of 56 mph.
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Canadian Red Poll Association
Regina
France
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern order details list Winnipeg Pattern No Name Size with address at 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg. The notice presents ordering information for pattern collections and includes a no-names guideline and size options.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
London calls extend to almost all nations by telephone
London is now able to call 95 per cent of the nations and states by telephone. A projected aerial at Rugby will add Japan, and Rugby plans to connect Egypt, South Africa, and India once stations are finished. The Channel Islands exchange opens, expected to aid London merchants importing fruits and flowers.
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London
Rugby
Japan
Egypt
South Africa
India
Channel Islands
Islands
Farmers in Japan Take Up Weaving as Side Hobby
A growing number of Japanese farmers are weaving at home as a supplementary activity. The shift provides extra income and preserves traditional craft, with participants sharing techniques and selling handiwork locally.
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Japan
Large scale farming vs small farms in Canada debate
In this Vancouver Province piece the future of Canadian wheat is weighed against imports and foreign competition. Analysts differ on whether western Canada should industrialize farming with large Russian scale estates or preserve small family farms as the backbone of the economy.
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Russia
Canada
United States
Swanson
Mr. Bennett
Winnipeg Exchange
Argentina
H. E. Spencer
Battle River
House of Commons
Western
W. R. Motherwell
Vancouver Province
Canadian Poultry For Africa To Mooi River Voyage Start
A flock of six frisky white leghorn cock erels began a 50 day transfer from Westholme Vancouver Island to Saint John New Brunswick and Vancouver to Durban South Africa. From Durban they travel by government railway to Mooi River Natal for permanent residence as foundation stock. The Nanaimo birds join shipments already sent to the British Isles the Orient Hawaii Canada and the United States.
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Mooi River
Nanaimo
Westholme
Vancouver Island
Vancouver
Canada
Saint John
New Brunswick
Durban
South Africa
Natal
British Isles
Orient
Hawaii
United States
Bird sanctuaries and bird census in Canada described
The New York Times notes the Canadian government protected wild birds as wilderness declined. A famed naturalist runs a coast to coast preserve feeding geese and ducks. Canada hosts more than forty sanctuaries including ten Gulf of St Lawrence islands where sea birds breed. A 1930 census counted 100,836 birds of sixteen species, with a 19 percent rise since 1925.
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Canada
New York Times
Dominion
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Canadian Sitka Spruce Seeds Supplied To Britain
The Forestry Commission of Great Britain uses Canadian Sitka spruce seed extensively for new forests. Over eleven thousand pounds of seed have been sent to Great Britain by the Forest Service, Department of the Interior. All seed was extracted at the Forest Service seed-extraction plant in New Westminster, BC.
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Forestry Commission of
Great Britain
Forest Service
Department of the Interior
New Westminster
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Hamburg
WN. U
Red Poll Association
Secon
Festival OF English Drama
Malvern
Worcestershire
England
George Bernard Shawright
Barry Jackeos
Shaw
Malvern Hills
Africa
B.C
Canadian Tree Seed
Britain
Doribarbier
Berlin
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