Saskatchewan proposes ban on minnows as bait to curb carp spread
In southern Saskatchewan a plan to outlaw live minnows south of the 15th parallel advances after fears of carp invasion. Federal and provincial authorities consider screens on rivers and a regulatory move to restrict small fish bait, while plastic coated minnows are allowed as artificial lures.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
15Th Parallel
Assiniboine
Quippelie
United States
Canada
Angier
Ottawa
J. W Churchman
Natural Resources
Katepwa Lake
Churchman
Organize time labor and equipment urged for farms
W. J. Lowe of Fort Vermilion experimental station urges farmers to coordinate time labor and equipment. A balanced rotation of seed and grain crops could aid efficiency with cresc ed wheat and alfalfa seed crops forming a two month harvest sequence.
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W. J. Lowe
Fort Vermilion
Lowe
Cattle Evaluation Conclusions From Beef Study
Circular 945 by US Department of Agriculture outlines findings from 635 Hereford steers studied at Miles City Range Experiment Station 1942 through 1951 Birth weight predicts future growth better than carcass quality Calves heavy at birth gain faster larger at end and slightly more efficient Weaning weight less linked to feedlot gain than birth weight Efficiency of gain not tied to carcass quality and negatively linked to dressing percentage Body length correlates with gain and final weight Eye muscle area not tied to fat thickness Dressing percentages poorly predicted by slaughter grades
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Department of Agriculture
Miles City
Montana
Quick Canadian Facts Findings Brief
Taxes now take more than a third of national income. The province was named to honor Princess Louise Caroline Alberta wife of an early Governor General. Imports exceeded exports by 3146 million. Average wage is now $60 a week. Material prepared by editors of Quick Canadian Facts pocket annual of facts about Canada.
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Princess Louise Caroline
Alberta
Quick Canadian Facts
Pocket Annual
Facts About
Canada
Hearing Impairment and Driver Safety
The article argues hearing loss can threaten safety and earnings, noting drivers may cause accidents if they cannot hear clearly. It urges prompt treatment for ear injuries or infections and highlights advances in hearing aids and modern ear care.
Medieval Gown and Hood in University Dress
The original academic gown was a decent habit a full length of dark cloth which with the tonsure was required dress for students in most medieval universities. The hood was a common part of civilian dress and had no special significance.
Clean-up and paint-up urged for Jubilee visitors in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan communities prepare for Jubilee Year visitors with interior cleanup paint ups and improved storage and dishwashing facilities. The piece urges boards of trade and hotel and restaurant operators to ensure vermin control washrooms and trained staff, with guidance from health officers and the provincial health department in Regina.
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Saskatchewan
Boards of Trade
Department of Public Health
Provincial Health Building
Regina
Adequate moisture conditions needed to halt soil drift
Adequate moisture conditions are required to stop wind erosion as current tillage and cropping practices prove unsuitable. Melita Manitoba studies show that soil drift arises from pulverization, lack of trash cover, and improper use of Ullage equipment, with improved tillage and cover crops recommended to reduce drift hazards.
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Reclamation
Melita
Man
Twin grizzlies born at the Winnipeg Zoo
The Winnipeg Zoo reports the birth of twin grizzly bears to Maude around January 15. Father Minto was moved to another pit after a prior cub death, with officials noting the birth could mark the first successful captive grizzly rearing in the park’s 50 year history.
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Winnipeg Zoo
Winnipeg
Maude
T. R. Hodgson
Minto
Hodgson
Quick Canadian Quiz explodes trivia about exports and taxes
The quiz asks values for Canada’s top export in dollars, current average manufacturing wages, origin of Alberta’s name, 1954 import surplus, and the share of national income taxed. It hints at answers to another column and cites historical wage data from 1945.
Week in Britain highlights and Canadian horse trials news
Queen Salote of Tonga enjoyed Big Ben chimes during her London visit and a new chiming clock will be installed in Nukualofa Royal Chapel. Windsor hosts the European Horse Trials May 18 to 21 with Captain L. J. MacGuinness representing Canada. The Royal Winter Fair award for best cat sample goes to John G. Gray of Hawkhill Scotland, the first non Canadian winner, who received a silver salver and $280.
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Salote
Tonga
London
England
Nukualofa
Canada
Windsor
L. J. MacGuinness
Toronto
Helsinki
John G. Gray
Hawkhill
Kincardine - On - Forth
Scotland
Edinburgh
Gray
Supersonic Wind Tunnel Planned at Imperial College
Imperial College in South Kensington announces a new wind tunnel to study aircraft models and control surfaces. The facility will regulate speeds from 100 mph up to near twice the speed of sound, enabling advanced aerodynamic research.
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Imperial College
South Kensington
London
Britain remains leading overall importer of canned foods
A London report states Britain is still the largest single importer of canned foods overall. While not the top importer for every category, the UK maintains pre-eminence in total canned food imports, with recent years accounting for more than 30 percent of the world's exports.
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Britain
London
World Congress of Junior Chambers to convene in Edinburgh
About 500 delegates from more than 30 countries will attend the World Congress of the Junior Chambers of Commerce in Edinburgh in November. The expected theme is Trade knowing no political barriers promotes peace.
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Junior Chambers of Commerce
Edinburgh
UK gives nearly thirty million pounds in aid
The United Kingdom provided about 30 million pounds in aid to underdeveloped countries and refugee organizations under the United Nations. The taxpayer contribution to defending the free world ranks just after the United States among NATO members.
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United Nations
Free World
NATO
United States
Helpful Household Hints From a 1900s Column
A collection of practical tips suggests adding salt to the last rinse to prevent laundry from freezing on the line. It also advises a two thirds salt to one third pepper shaker to season meats, and recommends hanging wood dresses to air out odors and wrinkles, drying on a hanger overnight.
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