Sixty Years Of Progress In Canadian Agriculture
The 60th anniversary of Canada’s Dominion Experimental Farms marks a century of growth from 1886 when wheat exports and acreage were modest. Dr. William Saunders pioneered plant breeding and prairie wheat varieties, expanding agriculture across the West and boosting national prosperity through ongoing research and modernization in farming methods.
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Canada
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Sys
Mica
William Saunders
Jaunders
Jaunders Prmiant
Marquis
Tis
Canadian West
Saunder
Prairies
Saunders
Dominion
Vultey
Archibald
Medical Courses for Young People in British Columbia
The article notes rising interest among British Columbian youths to study medicine and says Point Grey’s medical faculty is not yet started, risking many potential students including veterans being unable to pursue medical education. It argues BC must rely on its own resources rather than relying on the prairies or overseas institutions.
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British Columbia
Point Grey
Hfe
United States
Ouf
Outcome Of War British Athletes Trained By German Coaches
In Berlin at the Olympic Stadium British occupation troops train daily with German coaches and physical culture experts. The article notes German coaches and doctors of physical culture are employed to keep the troops fit and competitive, reflecting a paradoxical wartime collaboration.
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Berlin
Olympic Stadium
Germany
Lo Fon Express
Circus folk used for plowing in Britain amid war effort
In Britain during wartime, circus staff and performers are drafted into factories and driving roles. Clowns and animals are repurposed, with horses and elephants used for plowing while the circus gears to an austerity season. The chameleon description notes its tongue striking prey invisibly and swiftly.
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Britain
London
Big Bertram
Water for Cattle Needs and Daily Water Use
A study notes that cattle require from one to one and a half gallons of water per day for basic needs. High producing dairy cows consuming 52 gallons of milk daily may use significant water, with estimates around 18 to 34 gallons for feed ingredients and inputs. Silage composition also influences daily water needs.
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Pitteen
Canada
United States
Briain
Canadian War Veterans Return Home After Europe Ordeal
Mrs. Juergens of Kitchener Ontario recounts her wartime journey from Germany after attending her daughter's funeral and witnessing Hamburg bombings. She describes privations and praises Canadian soldiers as popular occupation troops, expressing relief at returning home.
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Ie Juergens
Kitchener
Ger
Population Growth Through Immigration for Canada
The article argues Canada must boost immigration to support its vast size and wealth. It notes 12,000,000 people cannot sustain development and defense, and that more Polish farm workers will begin a long term migration to bolster the population and domestic market postwar.
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Canada
Mher
Tanada
Price Control And Rationing Information Summary
Wartime guidance explains updated rationing rules including sugar and meat coupons. Individual sugar allocation rises to 41 pounds per person for the year with 31 pounds plus 12 pounds in added allotment. Q coupons in book five become valid for meat after August 22, with further use after September 19. Dairy producers must register with Local Ration Boards even for home use.
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Romomae
Stet Beer
Armed Forges
Femi
International body urged to regulate Atlantic fishing
Halifax reports Capt. Ben MacKenzie of the Canadian Fishermen's Union proposes an international authority to regulate fishing off Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. He notes French plans to build 32 new trawlers and calls for depositions to the Federal Fisheries Department as foreign vessels damage gear and drive fishers from banks.
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Atlantic
Halifax
Theast
Ben MacKenzie
Canadian Fishermen's Union
Mackenzie
Federal Fisheries Department
Nova Scotia
Aviation Advances by Keeping Pace With The Rapid Development
The report notes wartime production efficiency showing engineers and workers gaining new skills. It highlights the North Star M transport capable of 3 500 miles per hour? and 28 000 feet altitude, reflecting ongoing aviation progress. Saskatchewan and Alberta move toward jury size changes with new legal reforms.
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North Star
Anda
Canareinwin
Victoria Times
Princess Elizabeth birthday voyage to Cape Town planned
Buckingham Palace announced the King will take Princess Elizabeth to South Africa to celebrate her 21st birthday at Government House in Cape Town. Her sister Margaret will travel with the royal party as the royal family heads to Africa for the tour starting February 17.
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Elizabeth Wall
Cape Town
Buckingham Palace
Elizabeth
Government House
Marret
Een
South Africa
Brita
Wisdom Quotes on Virtue and Self Improvement
A collection of aphorisms from Abraham Lincoln Francis Bacon and others stressing self reliance character and truth. Emphasizes building oneself first building reputations and pursuing virtue to shape destinies and history.
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Absahard
Lincoln
Francis Quartes
Weil
H. P. Liddon
Mary Bakerly
Mann
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