Western weeds and summer fallowing for Manitoba wheat
A wide report by Prof Saunders argues summer fallowing as essential for profitable wheat in Manitoba. It covers weed control strategies, including cultivation timing, surface stirring, and smothering with straw or manure piles. It discusses chemical use, weed life cycles, and practical steps for eradicating stubborn species like sting weeds and mustard, with notes on field rotation and soil management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Abie
Manitoba
Sherk
Vermont
Salt
F. T. Shott
Goemiet
Dominion Experimental Farms
LA Dewes
United States
Botany
Lee
The Weeds Threatening Manitoba Fields and Northlands
Manitoba farmers battle a spreading weed described as a dominant pest across the Northwest Territories and Manitoba. The plant, a yellow flowering mustard, produces tough pods and massive seed banks, spreads by wind and animal contact, and resists early control efforts. Experts urge early destruction of first plants and burning mowed stems to prevent seed formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Northwest Territories
Manitoba
Ontario
Prince Edward
United States Department of Agriculture
Lyster H Dewey
Mostanl
Philippine Facts and Social Notes from Manila
The article outlines Manila life and Philippine society with data on languages and population, daily hours of work, and social norms. It notes widespread kerosene lighting, straw huts, and banking by Chinese merchants. It mentions polyglot Filipinos, religious demographics, and customary marriage payments. It references the Cagayan River region and social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Luzon
Philippine Square
Ands
House Gowns and Fashion Notes From The Era
A fragmented fashion column describes gown styles with cinnamon brown cloth, cerise trims, triple overskirts, and cream lace. It mentions bodice fullness, velvet and silver buttons, cape-like frills, and a high collar. The piece also touches on etiquette for exchanging calling cards in social visits.
The Fashion Plate Preview of Spring Couture Styles
Fashion notes describe soft wavy hair like aurials and French sunings opened to view this week. Patterns feature fanetlines and laces in point de smoke and chenille dots on satin and silk fabrics. Garments include jackets capes tunics and gowns with long lines, fringes, and decorative bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Point de Seni
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saunders
The
Central Experimental Farm
Ition
Manitota
West Leng
Europe
Amer
Tediam
Sil
Bure—Hocad
Philippine Facts
Ourper River District
Fashion Plate
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