Better Farming Train Brings Agricultural College to People
The Better Farming Train, 13 cars from the University of Saskatchewan, toured 62 towns for six weeks, serving as an mobile agricultural college. Families visited, children learned livestock judging, dairying, poultry care, and home science while parents explored farming mechanics and crop needs.
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University of Sask-atchewan
Agricultural College
C.P.R
C.N.R
Henry K
Jack
Mary K
University of Saskatchewan
Departments of Education and Agriculture
Mary
University
Baby K
Baby
Jack and
Ford
Henry
Mr. K
Mrs K
Farming family plans brighter days after field trip
The narrative follows a farm family returning home after a day away. Henry shows resolve to pursue improved farming ideas and education, while Mr K and Henry discuss seed, tillage, stock and implements. Mrs K reflects on household science and poultry dairying as the family looks to the future.
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Henry
Mr. K
Coal Fight in Germany and Hugo Stinnes’ Strategy
Hugo Stinnes, a leading German industrialist and Reichstag candidate, argues Germany can retain coal to hamper France and later dominate iron and commerce. He commands Ruhr workers and owns ore and metal interests across Germany Luxembourg and parts of France while expanding into retail stores in Berlin and other cities.
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Hugo Stinnes
Germany
France
Stinnes
Rhineland
Ruhr
Luxembourg
Berlin
All-Veteran Cordage Co to Open in New Westminster
A new factory for cordage and twine in New Westminster British Columbia will be run by veterans on a cooperative profit sharing basis. The Canada Western Cordage Co Ltd has $60 000 paid capital plus $40 000 more pledged and $200 000 financing from the Provisional Government. Machinery purchase totals $100 000 from the United States and the plant aims to operate at full capacity by autumn serving British Columbia and western provinces with strong rope demand.
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New Westminster
British Columbia
Canada Western Cordage Co., Limited
United States
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Washed With Care Mr Newlove Lettuce Joke
A London Mail cartoon caption features Mrs Newlove insisting she washed lettuce thoroughly using perfumed soap while Mr Newlove complains it tastes beastly, reflecting a playful domestic exchange.
Nettie Plants Yield Lace and Rope Fibers
Some species of netties provide fibers suitable for fine lace and strong rope. The versatile plant offers durable, pliable material usable in textile and cordage applications.
Return of the Buffalo in a Growing Population
The Montreal Gazette outlines a pamphlet by Gordon Hewitt noting rising bison numbers and potential for buffalo meat to feed parts of the continent. It traces historic slaughter by whites, government protections, and current herds in the United States and Canada, with debates on whether buffalo can outshine range cattle for profits.
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Gordon Hewitt
Commission of Conservation
W. T. Hornaday
New York Zoological Park
New York
Great Slave Lake
Canada
Texas
Mexico
Eastern States
George Catlin
Union Pacific Railway
Dakota
Mr. Hornaday
United States
U. S
Frank Oliver
Wainwright
Alto
Montreal Gazette
Discredit to Seamanship by Rear Admiral Sims
In World s Work Sims condemns the German fleet s surrender condition. Interned ships were left filthy and neglected for three years, reflecting poor German seamanship. Our workers scrubbed and disinfected to render vessels livable for human beings.
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William S. Sims
Community Centres As A Remedy For Shortage Of Farm Help
The article argues that farm labor shortages could be eased by establishing community centers where farmers and workers share sports and recreation. It cites studies suggesting most returning war veterans prefer urban life, urging travel and liberal education to prepare youths for farming. It stresses farmer leadership and local committees to provide entertainment and build commitment to farming.
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C. Forrest Luby
United States
Canada
Increased Divorce Lists Stir Chicago Forecast
Chicago expert William F. McDermott warns divorces will rise with marriages. He notes 37,583 marriages and 5,000 to 6,000 divorces last year, a 20 percent increase since 1911, predicting divorces may equal marriages in thirty years. He cites 1914 suits and home ownership, childlessness, and urban living as factors.
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Chicago
William F. McDermott
McDermott
America
Gasoline Rationing Debate Seeks Fair Cuts in Use
US gasoline producers present rationing plans to Washington as scarcity grows. Standard Oil argues prices curb consumption, but critics say cuts fall on ordinary owners while the wealthy continue joy-riding. Comparisons show English cars run farther per gallon.
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United States
Washington
Standard Oil
Canada
Telephones in U S Reach One for Every Eight Inhabitants
A historical Placed observation notes the United States measures one telephone instrument per eight residents, reflecting early telephone penetration and household communications in the era.
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United States
Bee Strength Scales With Size Across Species
A bee’s strength scales with its size, in proportion to about 30 times the force of a horse when comparing relative body sizes. This finding highlights how insect musculature supports powerful lifelike movements given their small frames.
New Paper Mill at Fort William
Lord Burnham of the London Daily Telegraph laid the first sod for the Fort William pulp and paper mill during the Imperial Press Conference visit. Local crowds witnessed the ceremony as plans foresee newsprint meeting local demand and potentially supplying trans Atlantic and trans Pacific markets.
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Fort William
Germany Seizes 24 Ships for Reparation Deliveries
The German government will take control of 24 ships totaling over 195000 gross tons built in private shipyards. Five ships for Hamburg America line include 56000 and 29000 ton vessels. One 18000 ton ship was under construction for North German Lloyd.
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Hamburg-American Line
J Lloyd
Creed of Happiness: Morning joy and inner sunshine
The passage urges starting each day with joy and hope, spreading cheer and kindness, forgiving enemies, and recognizing happiness comes from within. It argues that shared happiness reduces misery and that inner joy sustains a bright outlook for all. Try it.
Lilies of a Job Interview Misread
An applicant mishears a question about ability during a job interview and responds with a garbled, humorous mispronunciation. The employer presses for clarity as confusion grows, highlighting miscommunication during hiring.
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Father and Son
Return of the Buffalo
Lord Burnham
Imperial Press
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