Wheat In Canada West: Growth Of Western Wheat Trade
Western Canada became famous for a large share of the world s finest wheat. Beginning with Selkirk settlers in 1814, crops expanded as the West settled and transport improved. By 1849 six thousand acres were sown, by 1880 the crop rose to over 32 million bushels, and modern yields reached hundreds of millions, despite rust frost and pests.
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Western
Canada
Selkirk
Scotland
Hudson Bay
York Factory
Lord Selkirk
Hudson's Bay Company
Marquis Wheat Developments Boost Prairie Canadian Wheat
Obstacles to wheat growing were overcome by farmers and researchers led by Dr. William Saunders and his sons C. E. and A. P. Saunders. They developed Marquis wheat, an early maturing variety ready for harvest before frosts, introduced in 1909. The breakthrough helped place Prairie Provinces wheat among the world’s leading crops and vital food supplies in peace and war.
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Wm. Saunders
Dominion Government Experimental Station
Ottawa
C. E
A. P. Saunders
Prairie Provinces
More Acreage Now In Wheat
Prairie farmers are shifting back to wheat after years of boosting hog production to satisfy wartime demands. Saskatchewan increased wheat sowing by three percent in 1945, Alberta by a little over one percent, Manitoba held steady in wheat but grew other grains, while hog output fell across the three provinces. Experts note global food needs will require all possible wheat in the coming years.
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Prairies
Britain
Canada
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
The Wool Clip Shows Improved 1935 Domestic Wool Grades
The Current Review of Agricultural Conditions in Canada notes 1935 domestic clips improved over 1944 with Bright grades dominating from British Columbia and Manitoba due to better moisture. Saskatchewan and Alberta yield more semi-Bright fibre. after scouring the fibre matches Bright quality. Eastern wools likely grade higher than 1944 with lighter shrinkage. Total fleece wool graded in 1944 warehouses: 10,553,243 lbs, up 167,641 from 1943.
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Canada
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Gems of Thought Fortitude and Duty Across Quotes
A collection of brief inspirational quotes from Locke Lincoln Eddy Galatians Henry Tuckerman and Stevenson. The excerpts emphasize fortitude duty faith and inner strength guiding conduct through adversity and perplexity.
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Henry Theagre Tuckerman
Crossword Puzzle Header and Clues
A crossword puzzle with numbered across and down clues listing definitions and word lengths for Persian poet Ditch Superior to all others Man s name Malice Cloth for a wound Lofty Pike like fish Spanish for the conjunction Mislaid Total City in Nevada Pronoun To follow Long up right timber Paid notice is mistaken South Amer ican river By To hit lightly Floating structures Goddess of the harvest Plan Solo Nocturnal carnivore Indo Chinese language Slang inn Projecting stump Cooking vessels Inlet To incite Chinese money The thigh To beat Belgian river Heraldic bearing Kind of horse To abound To cry like a cat Erudite To break sharply Sunken fence Bar Checks Glacial ridges Breaks out violently Rubbish To explode air from the nostrils Subsequent to Armadillo Ancient Irish capital Woody plant Ripped Avers To mend Sailor Symbol for cerium
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Nevada
Humorous Vignettes and Local Banter From 2639
A collage of lighthearted exchanges features a sheep counting joke about a runaway, a millionaire Woolworth pin tale, threats from a distant father over his daughter, a masked courtship refrain, a rough-received dressing down, a recruit mistaken for a stern officer, and weathered quips about timing and a westward window. Also noted: an Irish driver charged with reckless driving and a playful courtroom quip, plus a visiting orphan speaker and a bright boy who would stay quiet. Brazil remains the world’s largest coffee exporter.
Meat Coupons Included In Rationing For Service Members
Service members on thirty day leave may obtain meat coupons now that meat is rationed. Local ration boards issue meat coupons with temporary ration cards. present ration card when applying. Beef rings must register with local boards. regulations provided on registration. Meat coupons valid every Thursday until otherwise announced. Additional preserves coupons may be issued if a discharged husband applies for a ration book before October 31, 1945. Send questions or request pamphlet to Wartime Prices and Trade Board office with newspaper name.
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Consumers’ News
Prices and Trade Board
Ulster Loyalist Resolve Praised by Churchill and Ministers
The Belfast Telegraph reports that Northern Ireland continues to function under fire with Ulster’s wartime role praised by Winston Churchill and other British ministers. Ulster harbors aided Britain against the submarine threat, with air raids on Belfast and surrounding towns cited as German recognition of Ulster’s steadfast resistance.
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Northern Ireland
Germany
Winston Churchill
Ulster
Britain
Belfast
High frequency egg sterilizer under study at UC Davis
Researchers at the University of California farm in Davis are developing a high frequency device that sterilizes eggs in about nine minutes with a ten second exposure. The method uses radio thermal oscillations to kill germs and improve keeping quality while stiffening the albumen. if commercialized it could enhance appearance and preservation of eggs, though experts caution against premature claims.
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University of California
Davis
Calif
Brandon Sun
Hidden German Mines Threaten Normandy After D Day
Time reports six to seven million unexploded German mines remain in Normandy and Brittany fields and beaches. Since D-Day an average of 200 people, often children, were killed monthly by mines. By August 1 only one tenth had been removed by French workers and POWs trained by US sappers. The task may not finish before 1947. An overheated engine may stem from a loose fan belt and should be checked regularly.
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Normandy
Brittany
United States
Night Vision CWAC unit stories and tours in Germany
The article profiles S/Sgt. Effie Pollock of Virden Manitoba and other CWAC members in Night Vision work at Debert and Camp Shilo. It notes lectures tests, and the 276 men tested in a day, plus education tours in Germany and wartime postings. It also mentions Captain Beatrice Munroe and her play Heroines of War and a postwar joke.
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Effie Pollock
Virden
Manitoba
Polly Pollock
Prince Albert
Cupar
Sask
Canadian Women's Army Corps
Regina
Vermilion
Alta
No. 3
Debert Transient Camp
Nova Scotia
Pollock
Debert
Polly
Camp Shilo
Man
No. 112 Depot Coy
C.W.A.C
Civvie Street
Beatrice D. Munroe
Canadian Daughters League
Saskatchewan
Munroe
Egypt
India
Canadian Women’s Army Corps
West Indies
Canada
Toronto
Estorol
No. 21 Admin
CWAC
Dundurn
Clothing Collection For Distressed War Countries In Canada
The National Clothing Collection gathers serviceable used garments through the Canadian United Allied Relief Fund and UNRRA to aid war devastated Allied nations. Donors are urged to contribute winter and summer wear while ensuring items are washable, clean, and usable for men women and children in need.
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National
Canadian
United Allied Relief Fund
UNRRA
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
Canada
Roosevelt
Europe
Honest Stranger Returns Thousand Dollar Bank Overpay
A man who banked near St Thomas found the teller short by exactly 1000 dollars after cashing several large cheques. The next morning a stranger from a distant city returned the extra 1000, saying he had been overpaid yesterday and that he was a Jew.
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St. Thomas
Big Ben a Symbol French Airmen Says Chimes Gave Comfort
A French airman recounts how Westminster's Big Ben gave comfort during German occupation and inspired hope for Europe. He recalls listening via hidden radios as a symbol of liberty. The letter ends with his visit to London and a moving encounter with the famous chimes.
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London Daily Sketch
Westminster
Resistant Movement
Europe
London
Big Ben
Paris
Paul Verdbois
Malta volunteers pledge grave care for Canadian fallen
Thirty-one Malta residents vow to maintain the graves of 30 Canadians who died defending Malta. The graves in the island fortress cemetery will be kept sodded green and planted with flowers, announced by John Giordmaine, vice-president of the Maltese Society of Toronto.
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Malta
Island
John Giordmaine
Maltese Society of Toronto
Touch of irony in MacArthur’s password at Manila surrender talks
General MacArthur used the word Bataan as the password to admit Japanese representatives to the Manila conference on surrender terms. The choice underscored irony given the fall of Bataan in the campaign.
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MacArthur
Bataan
Manilla
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