Linen and flax heritage in Canadian textile trade
The article notes that Canadians favor linen for table items and clothing, while flax remains essential though Canada is not a flax country. It cites a $225,000 annual linen factory output and about nine million dollars annual imports of linen, hemp, and jute, with Paisley flax products as major imports per the Dominion Bureau of Statistics External Trade Branch reports.
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Canada
Paisley
Scotland
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Crested Wheat Grass Prompts Drought Rehab Interests
The Prairie Provinces plan rehabilitation work boosting interest in crested wheat grass. Publication by Dominion Department of Agriculture outlines its drought tolerance and soil adaptability, based on Western Canada tests at Manyberries Alberta and Saskatchewan experiments.
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Prairie Provinces
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canada
Short Grass Plains
L. E. Kirk
Dominion
S. E. Clarke
T. M. Stevenson
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Dominion Range
Manyberries
University of Saskatchewan
Kirk
Dominion Experimental Farms
Optimistic Chain Letter Tale From Quesnel Man
In Quesnel British Columbia a resident sought a $200 bank loan claiming he would repay as soon as his chain letter returns. The bank manager refused the loan.
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Quesnel
B.C
Moon peaks reach around thirty thousand feet in height
A claim asserts that numerous lunar summits measure about 30 000 feet tall. The statement mentions many peaks on the Moon with heights near that figure.
Efforts to Breed Stronger Honey Bees for Heavier Nectar Loads
Scientists seek larger honey bees capable of carrying bigger nectar loads. Breeding programs focus on increased body size, wing efficiency, and resilience to improve foraging yield and pollination efficiency across crops.
Home Canned Meats and Preservation Methods
A Dominion Department of Agriculture bulletin outlines home canning of meats poultry fish and soups to aid household economy. It covers corned beef stock soup sausages head cheese curing methods and storing tips including a new smoke-treated salt and comparisons of curing methods by the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Meaning Of Vacation From Latin Vacare To Make Empty
The article defines vacation as deriving from vacare to make empty. It suggests by emptying presence from work or market life one also sheds artificialities and prejudice. In nature, fear fades, kindness returns, and after the emptiness, a new courage and hope arise through spiritual balm among shore rocks and pines.
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Christian Science Monitor
Queer Idea Dismisses Perfection in Orthodox Mohammedans
The text notes that orthodox Muslims view perfection as sacrilegious, leading to reluctance in building with straight lines or flawless symmetry and in weaving precise rugs. It characterizes a belief that only Allah is perfect.
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Allah
Canadian Livestock Feeds Show Broad Range of Mixed Brands
For year ending September 30, 1934, 1,301 mixed feed brands were registered under the Feeding Stuffs Act by Canada's seed branch. Poultry feeds accounted for 935 brands or about 72 percent, followed by 129 dairy, 64 calf, and 43 hog feeds. High protein and mineral mixes rose to 108 brands as farmers seek balanced rations with lower cash outlays. An additional 278 brands covered single feed materials like tankage and fish meal.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Germans Launch Phonograph Drive for Old Shellac Plates
The German phonograph industry starts a campaign to collect old plates to obtain shellac, needed for records, due to import curbs on foreign exchange. The drive runs from August 1 to September 1.
The Hungarian Horse and csikos Hero of the Plain
A vivid portrait describes the Hungarian horse as tough and bred for harsh weather. Csikos riders roam free on the plain, riding without saddles on red cloth, lassoing with skill, and singing sad songs as they pursue their herd.
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Csikos
Mexico
Texas
Just An Apprentice Quack Claims Longevity Elixir
A quack touts an elixir it would grant great age and health. He boasts of being over 300 years old, while a listener questions the age. The assistant deflects, noting the youthfulness of the helper and that he has worked for the vendor for a century.
Harvesting Sweet Clover Techniques and Considerations
Harvest should begin once shattering is evident even if seeds are immature. Mature seeds drop easily in bright dry weather, risking loss. harvest early or in cloudy conditions to reduce waste. Threshing quality hinges on proper machine settings and preserving pods. tests show concave removal affects pod loss and seed cleanliness.
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Dominion Forage Crops Laboratory
Saskatoon
Robin Relocated Nest at New Gen Eva Sewage Plant
A robin nesting in a 50-foot beam at Gen Eva New York's sewage plant prompted workers to move the nest and eggs when a gasoline powered shovel was needed. The operator swung the beam to a nearby tree, transferred the nest and eggs, and the bird returned to guard and reclaim the nest in the tree.
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Geneva
New York
Wife Left Waiting As Husband Vanishes Near Boston Federal Building
Richard Kates of New Rochelle New York went to Boston to transact business and left his wife in their car a quarter mile from the federal building. He later forgot where he left them and after an hour of suspense police located them via radio patrol. Mrs Kates endured five hours waiting and did not find it humorous.
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Richard Kates
New Rochelle
N.Y
Boston
Federal Building
Kates
Pork and Beans Dominant Firm Member Reconsidered
A historical note discusses how the leading figure in a firm is not always named first, using the phrase pork and beans as a metaphor for hidden core influence behind the scenes.
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