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Newspaper
Landis Record
Location
Landis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1918
Page
8
A widespread scare spread through farmers nationwide claiming German chemists tampered with this year's formalin to halt wheat germination. Officials countered with telegrams stating no tampering found and that germination in treated and untreated seed was similar, warning against not using formalin due to smut risk.
The new daylight saving rule sets clocks forward one hour, effective Sunday morning across Canada and the United States. Railways schools and public institutions have implemented the change while churches initially resisted. The farmer feels little impact due to limited usable daylight during busy periods.
The article notes daylight saving will be in force across the country for the season, reducing lighting needs in cities and towns. Wholesalers say sugar distribution will be even, urging retailers to share supplies and customers to use substitutes like corn syrup where possible.
Local sugar dealers report a growing shortage as the B C sugar refinery cannot secure enough boat space to import raw sugar from Java. Supply is expected to remain tight for an extended period, prompting marks from wholesale houses and retailers.
Foodstuffs totaling 1,100,000 tons were shipped in March to the allies from the United States and Canada, a third more than February. A plant will be erected to produce high grade domestic fuel from eastern Saskatchewan lignite with $400,000 contributed by the Dominion government in cooperation with Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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