Why Farmers and Merchants Should Unite
Clyde Athrey argues for farmer merchant cooperation to cut prices, enable cooperative buying and selling, and reduce dealer power. He cautions against travel ing sales diminishing local trade, urges frank grievances, and notes towns rely on farming. A board of trade and young farmer club model show progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemany
Middle West
Curto
Cooperative Organiza Bone Emel
Towa
He Corporation
Hessian Fly and Wheat Stem Sawfly Studied for Western Farmers
Government bulletin details Hessian fly and Western wheat stem sawfly in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Norman Riddle leads years of entomological research with methods for recognition and control and notes free bulletin availability from Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Normanriddle
Capertee
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
War Victims Care Debates Aide Proposals
Critics say soldiers maimed in battle receive only one dollar weekly while officials defend the provision as partial. Militia leaders note the disabled may enter convalescent homes or stay home with an attendant allowance. Government considers broader aid for front line wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Critelom
Canadien
Militia Department
Alo
Seven Agriculture Officials Join Army Enlistment Drive
Surprising move in Seakside Wan as seven Agriculture Department members announce enlistment for service. A F Mantle deputy minister begins officer training, J O Smith live stock commissioner becomes captain, W Thomson seeds commissioner takes officer course, A J Medhall district representative aims for Winnipegs, and W Betts regional representative moves with Princess Pat unit. Henry and other unnamed residents express concern over property damage from recent rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaksidewan
Department of Agriculture
Department
A. F. Mantle
Reok
Capa
J OC Smith
Farmers Aid Plan Highlighted By Manitoba College President
W J Hinck president of Manitoba Agricultural College returned from a Chicago bankers conference. He said bankers and farmers must build closer ties to boost prosperity. Delegates discussed lending to farmers and funding education at agricultural colleges. The two day event drew representatives from 29 states and agricultural editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hinck
Man Toba Agricultural College
Chicago
Agricultural Sec
Amerian Bankers Asociation
Mack
United States
Hlack
The
Tribune
Eo Agricultural College
Henry Wallace
Laurie
Queena Mary
Jitney Origins and Western Adoption of the Five Cent Omnibus
EK Gorden Lee traces jitney use from Western cities where five cent fares defined early auto omnibus transport. The term links to Western slang and possible roots in Japanese or creole phrases, with later ties to California and Oakland where early jitney services emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorden Lee
Mississippi
Hat & Penitentiary Trusty
Jedney
Oakland
Cal
LL. BR
Draper
Los Angeles
California
Elty Tre
Soldiers praise long chrome steel helmets for frontline protection
The army reports helmets of chrome steel provide strong protection to infant soldiers, saving many from wounds or death by shrapnel and rifle fire. Enthusiastic soldiers note the new design offers effective defense.
Alien Enemies and Insurance in War Conditions
Discussion of how war affects contracts and insurance for alien enemies and friends. It covers status by nationality, governing rules of trade and contracts, and how hostilities suspend or revive insurance rights for those connected to hostile states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althowah
Huntieh
Ontario plans drive to halt farmer migration northward
A government plan aims to keep farmers in East Ontario by a broad campaign to attract settlers to Northern Ontario. Minister Howard Pergueces leads a mobilization across departments to study migration trends and alert colonial and forestry agencies. A winter study will inform actions to retain agrarian residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoo
Howard Pergueces
Whee
Shreweh
Department of Eervulture
Ead
Colonieation Department
Mandeba shows solid recruiting results in Dominion provings
Mandeba claims solid progress in WMatier recruiting Piatieil, with Alberta provisions proving Dominion support. Reported totals include 174 eniletawat erat and 278, while British Colombe records 2M per eral felearom, indicating comparative performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandeba
Piatieil
Alberta
Dominion
Miner Strike Fails to Woo Back Troops Despite Threats
Reading the garbled report, it appears to describe miners resisting power or force as a compelling factor. The text mentions men, sailors, and a desertion element, with implied betrayal and unrest among workers, though specifics are unclear.
Experiments in Crop Production Findings Across Varieties and Yields
Reports from Central Farm and branch stations detail variety trials in corn turnips carrots and mangels with yields and dry matter determinations. Notable results include Yellow Dent corn and Magnums Bemem mangels leading tonnage and maturity differences, plus seed production trials across provinces and European exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central War Farm
Canada
Mengele
Acre
Arto
Aneda
Pts Crewe
Eurcope
Canadian Immigration Trends and Regional Distribution
Canada reports total immigration of 40 242 in the peak year, with 16 479 last year and a forecast decline this year. Over fifteen years Maritime provinces, Quebec, Ontario, and western provinces show varied intake, with Alberta and Saskatchewan contributing notable shares. The report notes many immigrants settled in Ontario and Quebec, with smaller shares across the Maritime provinces and western regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritime
Masters and Peeters Canada
Seehetechewan
Alberta
Wrecia
Vietern
Dominion
Anu
Arte Coen
Queen Mary Bia Helps Red Cross Sale Go Forward
A charity sale held at Castle details proceeds and items including a Queen Mary Bia symbol and a large panel auction. The event raised funds for the Red Cross with notable bids seen for a Star banner and other keepsakes amid patriotic sentiment.
Alberta and Saskatchewan Wheat Boom in Early 20th Century Report
The article outlines vast Canadian plains from Manitoba to Alberta as fertile zones for wheat, barley, and stock farming. It cites climate advantages, projected yields, acreages, and the potential for full development with rail access and markets in Ontario and the eastern provinces. It notes connections to the United States market and mentions mineral resources and industrial opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Germany
Teenemark
Alberta
Perth
Ontario
Spale
Ceotral
Sowthern
Lewers
Cecete
Acre
Qurthgeret
Akaleeka Lendlya
Berta
Baiereet
Eptire
Herter
Ealis
Melie Delme
Wihkel
Nove Secila
Siberia
Pritiek
Alors
Mmiatha
Uwelark
Siewel
Martens
Lease Land to Adventions in Battle to a Trial
In a battle over land use the Seventh Day Adventists of Backalenewan lease the tract to Adventions. The agreement includes a winter season clause and a forthcoming formal map for the property. Local authorities note the trial will proceed with clarifications from the lessee and the lessor before final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baekalenewan
Germany Faces Ruin as War Drains Business Power
The article argues Germany's prewar mercantile class collapses under wartime strain. It asserts devastation from Allied blockade and debt, noting loss of markets and capital, industry wreckage, and the threat of bankruptcy. It describes economic decay spreading as ships and trade networks falter, warning of long postwar hardship.
Dairy Cattle Milking Report Details Breeds and Regulations
A lengthy dairy cattle report outlines pages of information on milking cows standards, breed suitability, and registration rules. It notes testing, recording, and eligibility for dairy certifications, with data on breed quality and regulatory compliance across multiple regions and periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delry
Atederel
Ieee
Jorge
New Arctic Ocean Port Near Ready To Open
Unclear text describes Russia’s Arctic port project with tentative timelines and testing phases. References to new harbor facilities, navigation channels, and service expectations alongside uncertain dates and measurements. Includes mentions of observers, authorities, and potential completion milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Arctic Ocean
Stopping Bullets Experiments Show Clay Its Limits
A historical report describes experiments testing stopping power of clay earth and seed at various ranges. It notes how far rifle bullets penetrate different mediums and compares effects of wood and oak targets, highlighting surprising performance differences at long distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fife Gallen
Aero
Dupest
Fragmentary World War II War Diary Fragments
The readable fragments describe a gasoline carriage termed a plaything and mention supply transport for battle lines. References hint at ammunition food, war nurses, and stretcher bearers amid gunfire as casualties are noted in an unspecified theater.
Small Nations at War and the Papal Threats Unclear
A garbled text fragment describes regional conflicts and rulers amid a war atmosphere. Mentions include dense names and places, with references to imperial rule, alliances, and strategic moves. The passage is largely unreadable but evokes a broad European conflict scenario with numerous historical figures and locations.
Wheat Market Records Fall Amid Mixed U S Prices
The report notes new wheat marks per acre and rising prices in Ohio and Ireland as the global market reacts to supply expectations. Traders hear forecasted yields and compare with last week’s figures while wholesale buyers monitor futures.
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Clyde Athrey
Ganette
Entiets
Henry
Black
Manitoba Agricultural College
Bue
Steel Helmets
Bast
Vany Newmers
Weet
Red Cross
Kaiser
Alentes
Warsae
Empire
Sane Huey
Biel
Ooffen Grewere
Oeteber
Rowen
Operere
Wading
Howe
Koda
Petre
Elyes
Vienna
Bern
Gary Cleate
Captere Corsi
Bam Marin
Diocletian
Ohio
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