Canadian farmers dominate early hay and grain show honors
The hay and grain show at the Waragos S8rdanual Livestock Exposition crowned Canadian winners led by George Snow of Mik River Alberta as barley king of North America and George Gwyllt of Kelvington as reserve barley champion. R P Robbins Shaunavon took top hard red spring wheat with reserve wheat champion, while Spencer Dunham Care Michigan won the wheat king title. The event, begun in 1919, saw Canadians hold the title from OP to 1951, with Americans winning briefly before a Canadian return is anticipated.
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Canada
George S Snow
Mik River
Alberta
North America
George Gwyllt
Kelvington
R. P Robbins
Shaunavon, Sask
Spencer Dunham
Care Michigan
Grain fairs promote prize wheat and national honors
The article extols grain fairs for displaying prize wheat and grains, noting the value of seed selection, cultivation care, and weather observation in improving crops. It highlights how awards inspire farmers, crews, and communities, with Western farmers earning praise for producing notable grain specimens in Canada.
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Canada
Record Goose Banding Masterpiece at Jack Miner Sanctuary
Jasper Wilson Miner in Kingsville Ontario led a record catch of 844 geese on November 22 at the Jack Miner Sanctuary. Of the total 251 had prior bands, 189 from fall 1952 and 404 previously unbanded. Each bird bore a Jack Miner band with his name address date and serial number. The note adds a historical aside about the first use of airplanes to drop bombs in 1911 during the Italian campaign in Tripoli.
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Jasper Wilson Miner
Jack Miner
Kingsville
Ontario
Campaign Against Rabies to Continue in Northern Alberta
Dr. E. E. Ballan Tyne, provincial director of veterinary services, said the rabies campaign in northern Alberta will likely run until spring. Trappers distributing poison pellets are hired through March. Investigations confirm rabies in rabbits, lynx, foxes, wolves, coyotes and dogs.
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Edmonton
E. E. Ballantyne
Veterinary Services
Alberta
World Champion Chicken Plucker Retains Title
Fred Jenner aged 31 from Sittingbourne Kent retained his world champion title by plucking and trussing a chicken in nine minutes at the district event.
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Sittingbourne
Eng
Fred Jenner
Kent
Indian harvest on Blackfoot reserve yields 220,523 bushels
In Gleichen Alberta the Blackfoot reservation reports a 1952 grain harvest of 220,523 bushels from 8,951 cultivated acres. Local Indians achieved a strong wheat crop.
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Gleichen
Alta
Water needs of dairy cows affect milk output
The typical dairy cow drinks 100 to 120 pounds of water daily. Without this water, milk production declines since milk is about 87 percent water.
Thieves Steal Only Pennies From Elm Theatre
Winnipeg police report thieves broke into the Elm Theatre on Christmas Eve and took $12, all in pennies, leaving other valuables untouched. The incident underscores a peculiarly small payout with little ransom to organizers.
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Winnipeg
Elm Theatre
Quick Cough Relief Mix This Syrup At Home
Thousands of Canadian housewives use this well known remedy for coughs from colds. It claims four times the value of typical syrups and instructs mixing PINEX CONCENTRATE with a 16 ounce bottle and a sugar or honey syrup. The ad promises fast acting relief and a money back guarantee.
Biggest Migration Of Caribou In Years From Tundra
In Churchill Manitoba veteran trapper Kronlund reports the annual caribou migration from the tundra of the Northwest Territories as the largest in about 25 years. More than 15 strings of animals, forming a wide moving stream, passed Great Island in the Seal River over 22 days. Each cow appeared to have a calf and wolves trailed the herd near Kronlund’s cabin, taking a heavy toll.
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Churchill
Man
Northwest Territories
Kronlund
Great Island
Seal River
Do You Know That Pheasants Associate Only in Breeding Season
Do you know that male and female pheasants do not associate except during the breeding season. This fact highlights the birds' solitary behavior outside courtship periods.
Blue Bonnet Margarine Ad Delights Home Cuisine
Mrs. Frank Schuster promotes Blue Bonnet margarine highlighting sunny taste rich in vitamin A and economic value. The copy urges use on bread and dishes, touting year round nourishment and cost savings with Burr Bonnet and Rice Bonnet Margarine in Economy packages and color water packaging.
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Frank Schuster
Household Humors and City Anecdotes From The Pacific
A collection of light vignettes and quips from a Pacific coast town. Jokes about taxes, marriage, fiancees, and a humorously official city council moment blend with a maid’s night entry and a father’s promised five dollars, ending with a playful modern money saving note.
Ancient Roaring Game Ten Commandments
A humorous archival note from The International Curling Magazine outlines ten commandments for curling etiquette and play. It covers turn knowledge, avoiding disallowed shots, listening to defeated teams, keeping paths clear, respectful conduct, and fair substitutions to preserve sportsmanship.
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Mabel
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Marie
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International Curling Magazine
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Northern Pike
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Salada
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