Machines Aid Canada Census Effort Not Replace Workers
A Canadian machine driven census essay argues that new devices in Ottawa boost tabulation without cutting jobs. The verifier and tabulator count 240 facts at 245 cards a minute, with data checked for discrepancies, while Thornton and Bellisle led the development. Canada leads the U S in such machinery, which expands accessible information for researchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Ottawa
Canada
A. E. Thornton
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
F. Bellisle
Washington
United States Census Bureau
U.S
United States
Thornton
Mr. Bellisle
Dominion
Bureau
Canadian National Railways
Bureau of Statistics
New Tire Guarantee Announced By Major Manufacturers
All standard line tire makers announce a new warranty to reduce dispute over claims. Tires used in private passenger car service are guaranteed for 9 or 12 months with a certificate for each tire. Road hazards are covered except punctures and running flat, with repairs or pro rata adjustments. The guarantee includes injuries like stone bruises and wheel misalignment. applied to new equipment tires as well. Dealers are selling tires under the new guarantee and motorists are advised to obtain a certificate with each tire.
Canadian Seeds Exchanged
A report from the Division of Botany at Dominion Experiment Farms shows an annual seed exchange totaling 1 557 species and 4 802 seed packets sent to 110 botanical gardens, with 21 171 packets and 21 cuttings received from foreign gardens. Special supplies aided scientific workers in Canada and 28 packets of Canadian wildflower seeds were sent to the War Graves Committee for European battlefields. Studies on life history of noxious weeds and chemical eradication methods were also conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Botany
Dominion Experimental Farms Branch
Canada
War Graves Committee
Europe
Only One Answer to Japan’s Threat in League Crisis
The London News-Chronicle argues there is no option but to ignore Japan’s threat to quit the League over the Manchurian censuring resolution. It contends the League cannot both appease Japan and retain credibility, urging steadfastness despite Japan’s violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
League
Manchuria
League of Nations
London News-Chronicle
Reducing wheat acreage could boost prices says Winnipeg Tribune
The Winnipeg Tribune argues that ending wheat expansion now would more effectively raise prices than conferences or laws. It notes Russia and Balkan exporters' absence created higher prices and urges the U S to set an acreage reduction example. The piece mentions the Capitol dome being painted by 35 men for three months and 4300 pounds of paint. It also states the apple tree grows faster than any other fruit tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Balkan
Winnipeg Tribune
Capitol
Washington
Forage Crop Distribution Policy To Expand In 1933
The 1933 program continues the forage crop distribution policy led by Minister Robert Weir to boost seed grasses and clover for better livestock feed and lasting agriculture. A provincial committee selects growers and oversees seed purchase and distribution, with limits of 25 acres per applicant and conditions for alfalfa. Applicants must return seed of equal grade or repay half the seed cost within two years through the Dominion seed branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Weir
T. M. Stevenson
Forage Crop Laboratory
Saskatoon
S. H. Vigor
Provincial Department of Agriculture
Regina
Nelson Young
Dominion Seed Branch
Dominion Seed
Passenger rail risk and odds of eye injury
Statisticians report a passenger on a railroad has a one in 37 500 000 chance of being killed. The inquiry also notes the odds of getting a eye injury from a cinder.
Soviet Trade Demands Cash From Others for Credit for Itself
The St Thomas Times Journal notes Italy will end a 1924 trade pact with the Soviet Union next August. The Soviet Union demanded cash for Italian purchases while seeking extended credit for itself, now pushing for longer terms beyond four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Italy
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Pure Bred Hog Stock Sells Fast in Saskatchewan Sale
Not Enough To Go Round reports from A A MacMillan show Saskatchewan hog breeders keen on pure bred stock. Industrial Farm at Moose Jaw sold pure bred sows under the Broad Sow policy, with demand so high the stock sold itself and many enquiries for gifts remained unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. MacMillan
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Canada
Moose Jaw
Federal Department
New Brunswick Fishermen Sell 55000 Pounds Herring Scales
Fishermen from New Brunswick report sale of over 55 000 pounds of herring scales to artificial pearl manufacturers. The 1930 census lists South Carolina as having the highest illiteracy rate among states.
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New Brunswick
South Carolina
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