Pasture Lands Survey Led by Saskatchewan Professor
Dr L E Kirk of the University of Saskatchewan is named Dominion Agrostologist to survey all Canadian pasture lands. In Ottawa, Minister Robert Weir announced the appointment as part of a plan to test grasses to boost the cattle industry, with Kirk to oversee Canada wide grass development and forage research.
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Saskatchewan University
Canada
L. E. Kirk
University of Saskatchewan
Dominion
House of Commons
Robert Weir
Weir
Kirk
Ottawa
West
Saskatoon
Dominion of
Hazenmore
Regina
University of Minnesota
Push Buttons Feed Coal In 47 Story New York Hotel
A single operator can stoke all coal burning boilers in the 47 story New York hotel by pressing push buttons. The system feeds pulverized coal from bunkers to the fire box automatically when the correct amount is set. Hurricanes usually originate in the ocean.
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New York
Agriculture In Japan Sees Record Rice Surplus
Japan exports rice to China for the first time in years as 1929 yields rise driven by government support for intensive cultivation and heavy artificial fertilizer use. Annual intake of sulfuric ammonia tops 500000 tons and super phosphates 300000 tons with vast fertilizer outlay exceeding 300 million yen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
China
Weekly Press
Hong Kong
Pattern Gathering Instructions From a Historic Ad
The notice describes AVP 1% 1's 14 2 yrs and multiple 1% entries with 3 year terms. It specifies a 32 inch plain mat collar for front view and 3 yards binding. The price of the pattern is 25 cents in stamps or coin with coin preferred and wrap the coin carefully.
Record of Performance for poultry breeding promoted
Farmers can join Record of Performance to certify poultry by meeting egg number and size standards and breed health. Ottawa provides leg bands report forms and inspector support. weekly official copies go to Ottawa. Monthly or biweekly inspections verify records and offer guidance and information.
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Ottawa
R.O P
Sun Spots and Furs Debate Cycles of Canada Fur
At the Canadian Biological Conference in Matameck Quebec Charles Elton of Oxford argued that fur bearers peak every ten years based on Hudson’s Bay Company records. He suggested a climatic or solar influence drives cycles while Dr Huntingdon of Yale noted temperature and pressure waves spreading from the Canadian northwest. A closing note states a cubic foot of water contains 7% gallons and weighs 6214 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matameck
Quebec
Charles Elton
Oxford
England
Hudson's Bay Company
Huntingdon
Yale
Canadian Northwest
North America
Canada Australia trade pact boosts exports and debt plan agreed
The Royal Bank of Canada notes the Canada Australia treaty expands Canadian producers' access to the Australian market with autos newsprint timber and salmon highlighted. It also discusses US proposals for a one year holiday on war debts under the Young plan with ten equal annual payments from 1933 to 1943 and details on repayment methods and involved banks and nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Australia
Royal Bank
Dominion of Canada
Commonwealth of Australia
Royal Bank of Canada
United States
Conference of Financial Experts
London
Foreign Office
Travelling In Russia Ticket Lines and Delays Described
A Wall Street Journal excerpt notes 1930 rail breakdowns exceed 15,000 as travel in the Soviet Union is viewed as an adventure. Ticket purchase requires long lines of 12 to 24 hours and at least two weeks before travel with separate windows for even and odd dates, risking a wasted day if misdirected.
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Soviet Union
Wall Street Journal
A Naturalist Laughs At Butterflies Dining Habits
A naturalist remarks that a butterfly eats almost nothing, then jokes about taking one to dinner, highlighting a humorous misperception of insect feeding.
Canadian Pacific rolls out electro motor car No. 48
The C P R introduces its first gas electric self propelling car on the Winnipeg Arborg sub division. It carries 56 passengers with a 400 mile range at 30 mph and 60 miles at full power. A 17 foot baggage and express compartment and an engine room complete the unit. Two or three trailers will follow the car on its first journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canadian Pacific Railway
Arborg, Man
Weyburn
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
C. W. Lister
R. A. Gamble
E. D. Cotterell
Manitoba
Centre
R. M. Pyne
Motive Power
J. D. Muir
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Young Plan
Bank For International Settlements
Belgium
Germany
Bulgaria
Jugo- Slavia
Bank of International Settlements
Russia
C.P.R. Electro-Motive Car
McDermot Ave
Mabel
Kitty
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