Kentucky Blue Grass Gains Ground in Western Canada Pastures
The article extols Kentucky Blue Grass as a superior pasture compared with native grasses in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It notes rapid spread from a small planting, better cattle and sheep production, and its lawn like beauty. It highlights demonstrations at Fairchilds Experimental Farm and urges western farmers to seed pastures with this grass to improve appearance and productivity. It also praises immigrant women aiding British Canadian heritage education and settlement efforts.
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Manitobs
Kentucky
Manitota
Orat
Strayetouk
Ield
Fairchild
Kxperimental
Lethbridge
Sackkatchewan
Lewton
Manitoba
Britain
Canadian Nationalaire
Canada
Tyrant landlords condemned for winter rent extortion in Saskatchewan
A provincial note denounces certain urban landlords in Saskatchewan for exploiting wartime shortages to raise rents despite legal constraints. The piece urges readers to report abuses from any city town or village so investigations can name offenders and expose them to public shaming.
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Baskatchewan
Wheat straw as fuel and motor vehicle energy
The text discusses using wheat straw to produce gas for heating and motor fuel. It cites Professor McLaurin of Saskatoon University as endorsing the potential, noting vast straw waste and the opportunity to boost provincial wealth through this new fuel source.
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McLaurin
Saskatoon University
Jin
A Noble Service for Manitoba's Foreign Born Children
A Manitoba government program aids foreign born settlers especially Galician youth to embrace Canadian institutions. Officials note language and cultural barriers hinder access to national press and British identity, while wartime duties strain the community’s understanding. The initiative aims to foster British responsibility and citizenship through targeted outreach.
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Province of
Manitoba
Improve Dough With Soaking Before Baking
Before baking, let them stand in hot water for about fifteen minutes. They will require only half the time for baking, are more mealy and palatable, and you will save fuel.
Cream Skimming Method From Heated Milk
Instruction describes heating milk to lukewarm then removing it to skim cream. It notes that all surface cream is captured by this method.
Baking soda cuts sugar in tart fruits
A pinch of baking soda added to acid fruits like rhubarb and tart apples reduces sugar needs by about one third in cooking, helping to balance sweetness without extra sugar.
Hopeful That Western Flax Fit For Twine
Mr J B Musselman reports experiments show mechanical feasibility for using western flax straw to produce cordage and rope. Tests indicate fibre can yield usable twine though commercial value needs larger scale research and additional studies with cooperation from agriculture departments. Further results await formal reporting.
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J HW Muerte
Baskatchewan Grain Growers
Musselman
Ore’ Association
Departments of Agriculture
Mr. Musselman
Muserlman
When Peace May Be a Greater Danger Than War
A fragmentary political meditation notes that peace can threaten more than war and recalls the strain of civil and international conflict. It asserts endurance fatigue and the hope that any peace will be welcomed as salvation, while claiming Allied victory and triumph.
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Victormour Arme
War News and Allied Resolve in Face of German Threats
The article portrays German forces as retreating toward fortified positions while the Allies press for a definitive end to hostilities. It argues Allies England America France with Italy Belgium and other small states aim to prevent future tyranny by wielding overwhelming force until Germany loses its power to threaten peace. The piece warns against German peace terms and insists only a lasting defeat will ensure global security.
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Germany
Europe
England
America
France
Italy
Belgium
Leftover vegetables spread to prevent souring
Instruction advises spreading vegetables thinly on the dish instead of stacking them in a solid pile to avoid spoilage and souring.
Water Used From Boiled Starch For Laundry And Meals
A reader notes using the cooking water from boiled rice or macaroni as starch for laundry and as a daily meal aid. The suggestion includes saving the water after boiling to reuse tomorrow for breakfast or next day’s meals and laundry care.
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Halstead
Saskatchewan
Holsten
Saskatcchewan
Kate Simpson Hayes
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Shylock
Saskatchewan Co-Operative Elevator .Co. Ltd
Port Arthur, Ont
Egy
J. B. Musselman
East
Gerhard Heintzman
Sherlock Manning
Martin Orme
Haines Bros
Mik
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P.O
Reginas
Eleventh Ave
Regina
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