Hopkins Named Director of Dominion Experimental Farms
Dr. E. Hopkins of Lindsay Ontario has been appointed director of the Dominion Experimental Farms succeeding Dr. E Archibald. A Cornell and Wisconsin graduate, Hopkins has long served in soil chemistry, soil surveys, and farm experimentation from Ottawa and Vermilion joining the Ontario Agriculture Department in 1911 and rising to associate director of the farm system.
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E .&S Hopkins
Dominion Experimental Farms
Canada
Hopkins
E. & Archibald
Lindsay
Ontario
University of Wisconsin
Cornell University
Ontario Department of Agriculture
School of Agriculture
Vermilion
Alberta
Dominion
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Archibald
William Saunders
J. H. Grisdale
Work Of Value To Farmers
Dr. Hopkins takes charge of the 1200 acre Central Experimental Farm at Ottawa and oversees 28 branch farms 24 sub stations and 10 branch laboratories in operation across the provinces The Dominion Experimental Farms are key to advancing Canadian agriculture Lab work at Central and regional stations addresses region specific farming problems and has proven valuable nationwide Dr Hopkins brings wide experience to lead the organization toward ongoing agricultural progress in Canada
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Hopkins
Canada
Drop in Alberta sheep population noted
Alberta's sheep numbers fell by 860000 over five years, from 975000 in 1945 to 114000 this year, per provincial agriculture statistician R E English. Causes include coyotes, lack of labor, high breeding stock prices, and better returns elsewhere. Wool and mutton prices may revive the flock in two years.
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Edmonton
Alberta
R. E. English
Department of Agriculture
Mr. English
Horse And Dogs Inherit Estate Life In Manitoba
In Winnipeg two collies named Shep and Bounce and a 17 year old horse named Rock inherited a $5 160 estate when their mistress Mrs Elinor Scott died at Fisher Branch Manitoba Friends who cared for the animals say she had lived alone with them for years The estate will go to Fisher Branch hospital when they die.
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Winnipeg
Shep
Bounce
Collies
Rock
Elinor Scott
Fisher Branch
Man
Scott
Origin of the Cockfight Crow in Bragging Sports
The phrase holds roots in cockfighting where a winner crowed in triumph over rivals, reflecting a boastful bragging tradition carried into later speech.
Humorous snippets from scattered old clippings
A collection of light jokes and quips about names, reports to bishops, beverages, fish, trains, birthdays, and everyday mishaps. The humor centers on misunderstandings, social quirks, and blunt punchlines from various cast of characters.
More Airmen Receive Canadian Forces Decoration
Ottawa releases another list of RCAF officers and airmen awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration for 12 years service in permanent or reserve forces. Recipients include personnel from Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and British Columbia with ranks from GC to FS and various bases and towns across Canada.
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Ottawa
R.C.A.F
Air Force Headquarters
300000 Tons of Wheat to India
The Canadian wheat board announced a sale of 300000 tons to India. Shipments from Vancouver and New Westminster have begun. The wheat, grades No 3 and 4 Northern, sold at current prices, will be shipped over six months.
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Winnipeg
Canadian Wheat Board
India
W. C. McNamara
Vancouver
New Westminster
B.C
McNamara
Mosquito varieties counted in Brandon area
Dominion Entomologist R D Bird declares 12 varieties of mosquitoes in Brandon after the season end. He oversees Brandon’s annual anti mosquito campaign.
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Brandon
Man
Dominion
R. D. Bird
Clocks in the British House of Commons Reach 172
The new British House of Commons features 172 clocks installed throughout the chamber and adjoining spaces. Officials note the extensive timekeeping setup supports precise proceedings and daily schedules for MPs and staff.
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House of Commons
Governor General to Take Up Farming
Viscount Alexander announced he will leave the post of governor general of Canada and take up farming in earnest. Speaking at the Agricultural Institute of Canada's national headquarters he said he is not an expert farmer but plans a serious farming career after his term ends in spring 1952.
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Ottawa
Viscount Alexander
Canada
The
Agricultural Institute of Canada
Western grain show crowns multiple crop kings at Chicago
Chris Morck of Dickson Alberta won rye king after taking world rye title at the Royal Winter Fair. John T. Elkuk of Hairy Hill Alberta barley king. L. E. Peterson Montana oats king. Louis Wendell Saskatchewan oats winner. Chris Larsen South Dakota flax champion. Second to R F Gunkleman Fargo and third to Fred Palaschak Worthington. Charles M. Fischer Indiana corn champion. Durum wheat winner Robbins marks first wheat king for Durum since 1931. Margaret Pew Ohio reserve wheat, Amy Kelsey Victoria red spring wheat winner. Harvey Steigelmeier Illinois soybean king with 42 bushels acre from Adams variety.
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Chris Morck
Dickson
Alta
John T. Elkuk
Hairy Hill
L. E. Peterson
Victor
Mont
Louis Wendell
Neudorf
Sask
Chris Larsen
Badger
South Dakota
R. F. Gunkleman
Fargo
N.D
Fred Palaschak
Worthington
Minn
Harold Busche
Morton
Albert Kessel
Rosetown
Charles M. Fischer
Shelbyville
Ind
Robbins
Margaret L. Pew
Coshocton
Amy Kelsey
Victoria
Harvey L. Steigelmeier
Normal
Iowa
Ames
Illinois
Winter Driving Tips From The Road Assistant
Practical advice for winter travel includes reducing tire pressure for better traction, applying a glycerin antifreeze on the windshield to prevent sleet buildup, using light engine oil or kerosene additive in cold starts, employing an engine heater, carrying a shovel, and having full tire chains as emergency gear. It notes avoidance of dangerous trips and mentions movie theatre box office receipts rising up to ten percent since 1948.
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