Kentucky Blue Grass Spreads Through Manitoba Settlements
An Englishman introduced Kentucky blue grass to western Manitoba where it carpets fields and boosts cattle and sheep production. The grass thrives in pasture, enriches lawns, and aids weed control while supporting immigrant children learning in Canadian schools under British symbols.
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Manitots
Kentucky
Engishman
Manitoba
Fairchild
Lethbridge
Saskatchewan
Wheat
Courland
Canada
Britain
Poland
Canadian National Aire
Halstead
Kate Simpson Hayes
Tyrant landlords blamed for rent hikes amid wartime shortages
The fuel crisis prompts warnings to stockpile coal while some landlords take advantage of the zero season to raise rents. Although not all landlords are to blame, authorities say legal redress is limited and pledge to publish names of proven offenders from Saskatchewan communities.
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West
Shylock
Saskatchewan
Provincial coal put to practical use on prairie fuel problem
The province seeks to tap wheat straw as a fuel source. Professor McLaurin of Saskatoon University reports gas from straw can fuel heating, gas for vehicles, and power an economic boost. The work aims to reduce reliance on distant coal and spur growth.
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McLaurin
Saskatoon University
Uui
Canadian Propaganda Effort Among Manitoba Foreign Born
The Manitoba government conducts a patriotic program among children of foreign born settlers to foster British citizenship. adults from Galicia face barriers due to language and differing cultural perspectives, hindering reception of Canadian institutions amid wartime upheaval.
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Province of
Manitoba
Potatoes Soak Before Baking To Improve Texture
Before baking potatoes, stand them in hot water for about fifteen minutes. This pre soaking halves baking time, yields a more mealy palatable result, and saves fuel.
Cream Separation by Heating Then Cooling
Heating milk to luke warm then chilling it causes a small amount of cream to rise to the surface. An effective method to obtain extra cream is described.
Baking soda lowers sugar need in cooking fruit
Use a pinch of baking soda with acid fruits like rhubarb and tart apples to save one third of the sugar required. This simple addition softens acidity, reducing sugar without sacrificing flavor.
Western flax fiber shown feasible for cordage use
J B Musselman of the Saskatchewan Grain Growers reports experiments confirm mechanical feasibility of using western flax straw for cordage and binder twine. He notes further research needed to prove commercial value, with results pending formal report and larger scale study.
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J. B. Musselman
Saskatchewan Grain Growers
Musselman
Grain Growers’ Association
Departments of Agriculture
Mr. Musselman
Peace and War The Danger in Quiet Times
Editorial argues peace ideas threaten civilization as Allies push back Germany. It praises Allied victory and condemns German peace terms as dangerous, warning that true safety requires continued pressure until Germany loses power. It cites America Britain France Italy Belgium as united against a lasting threat to world order.
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Germany
Europe
America
France
Italy
Belgium
Earth
Leftover Soaring Prevented by Spreading Out
The plan aims to prevent left over soaring by distributing items evenly rather than stacking them. Authorities advise spreading out materials to reduce accumulation and potential hazards.
Saving Boiled Water For Laundry Use
The article advises saving cooking water from rice or macaroni for laundry use on washday. It suggests using the starch liquid for delicate fabrics and shows practical daily routines of saving the water for breakfast or next day laundry needs.
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Saskatchewan Co-Operative Elevator CO. Ltd
Port Arthur
Ont
Ce & GE
East
Battlefront
Gerhard Heintzman
Sherlock Manning
Martin Orme
Haines Bros
Regina
BIG
Eleventh Ave
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