Methods Used By Authorities To Guard Against Insect Pests At Exhibitions
The article notes how Canadian agriculture officials and the Canadian Seed Growers' Association ensure pest and disease control at grain shows. At Regina 1933 and Chicago 1934, exhibits undergo staged inspections from exhibitor marking to entomological and plant pathology checks, with careful sampling, disinfection, fumigation, and supervision to prevent pest spread and preserve germination. Any nonreturned display material was destroyed, while inspectors monitored for stored product insects with no outbreaks detected.
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Dominion Department of Agriculue
Canada
Entomological Society of Ontario
Regina
Chicago
Cereal Division
Seed
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Imperial Conference prep and Ottawa agreement review hinted
A Times report notes preparations for the 1923 Imperial Conference in London and marks the king’s 25th accession anniversary. It highlights Dominion statesmen gathering to discuss Ottawa agreements, their benefits for Britain and the Dominions, and the need for ongoing machinery to foster inter imperial contact and quick policy adjustments.
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London
Ottawa
Great Britain
Dominions
London Times
Eating For Health Proposes Diets For Longer Life
Dr. H. C. Sherman, professor of chemistry, says nutrition science shows individuals can extend prime life by diet. He defines protective foods as milk and dairy, fruits, vegetables and eggs, boosting health through proper calories.
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H. C. Sherman
Sherman
Praise and Criticism Shape the World of Men
The saying notes that a world full of men who prefer compliments to criticism will remain ruled by harshness. It argues that without candid feedback progress and accountability suffer, leaving leaders and groups unable to improve.
Grade A Medium Eggs Go Unpurchased By Consumers
W A Brown head of poultry services notes Canadians favor Grade A Large and Pullets while Grade A Medium eggs sell at 33 to 36 cents though their value is about 41 cents. He cites freshness and quality are comparable. the only difference is size with minimum weights per dozen 24 22 and 18 ounces.
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W. A. Brown
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Brown
Montreal
Climatic Shifts Linked to Glacier Retreat Across North America
A British Association for the Advancement of Science committee studies a theory that glacier recession in the Canadian northwest and Alaska alters Pacific wind patterns. Warm winds once blocked by ice now carve paths across northern Canada, drying drouth-prone regions in western Canada and the U.S. The result may be Alaska warming while Greenland cools, reshaping regional climates.
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Canada
United States
Canadian Northwest
Alaska
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Pacific
Atlin
B.C
British Columbia
Canadian
Greenland
Cotsworth
Saskatchewan Butter Production Drops in November
November butter output in Saskatchewan declined by one per cent from the previous year to 712,822 pounds. The department of agriculture bulletin notes production fell from 720,150 pounds in November 1933 to the current figure.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
Plants Transplanted Better From Dry to Moist Regions
The article notes that plants transplant more successfully when moved from a dry region to an area with greater moisture. It discusses moisture balance and root establishment as key factors in successful transplantation.
Boy Watches Billy Yawn Stretch Across the Floor
A five year old boy points out a dog named Billy yawning and stretching his back legs, calling to his aunt to look as the scene unfolds. The moment captures playful curiosity in a domestic setting.
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Billy
Two Mile Deep Shaft To Probe Earth Core Theory
Belgian professor Prof Raisin plans a two mile shaft near Dinant by the Meuse to test if the earth is a solid mass. The project, financed by Belgium’s National Scientific Research Fund, costs about 150000 dollars and uses a tunnel boring machine.
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James Jeans
Dinant
Meuse
France
Felix Katsin
Raisin
Sir James
Kaisin
University of
Louvain
Belgium
National Scientific Research Fund
Piccard
Prof
Earth
Dr. Raisin
John Cleves Symmes
U.S. Congress
Tombstone Hunting Reveals Ontario Pioneers’ Records
The Brockville Recorder notes two Leeds and Grenville men collect inscriptions by trespassing into rural Ontario cemeteries, lifting stones to copy legible data. Their work forms a valuable early settler catalogue, preserving genealogical facts before they disappear.
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Brockville
Leeds
Grenville
Ontario
Canada
Woman inventor wins at international exhibition with improvised radio finder
Critics doubt feminine inventiveness but Mrs. Richardson of Shepherd's Bush wins first prize for a device to find and identify radio stations. Her clever improvements use simple tools like string hairpins and match sticks, challenging stereotypes as she advances practical innovation.
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Richardson
Shepherd's Bush
Manchester Sunday Chronicle
Widows in Korea Bound by Unmarried Widow Rule
The article notes a cultural rule in Korea where widows do not remarry. It specifies that even newly married women, sometimes just a month into marriage, are not allowed to take a second husband.
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Korea
Imperial Airmail Plan Aimed at Faster Mail Service
In London Sir Philip Sassoon the under secretary for air told the House of Commons the government is considering an imperial airmail development scheme. The plan envisions air carriage of all first class mail with higher service frequency and faster schedules.
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Philip Sassoon
Air
London
House of Commons
Imperial Airmail
Bible Society Reports 11 New Language Translations Last Year
A London Bible society says translations were completed in 11 additional languages during the previous year, expanding access to Scriptures for new linguistic communities worldwide.
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London Bible Society
Radio Equips 18,032 Ships Worldwide at Sea
A new count shows 18,032 ships now sail with radio equipment allowing wireless communication across seas. Naval and commercial fleets adopt the technology, boosting safety and coordination on global routes.
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Seven Seas
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Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
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Champs Elysee
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