Lack Of Uniformity In Canadian Soil Survey Methods
The article reviews Canada’s soil surveying history from 1919 to the present, noting seven provincial bodies conducting surveys under Dominion and provincial support. It argues that lack of uniform classification systems and data presentation hinders national comparability, despite strengths within individual provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Dominion Department of the Interior
Leahy
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturist
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Departments of Agriculture
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Gout Strikes Historic British Leaders Across Centuries
The piece recalls gout among famous statesmen from Lord Burghley to Pitt the Elder and Pitt the Younger. It notes the excruciating pain of a gout attack in the big toe, with swelling and throbbing that brings hours or days of agony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neville Chamberlain
Great Britain
Lord Burghley
Earl of Chatham
Pitt
Pitt House
Hampstead
William Pitt the Younger
Charles James Fox
Horace Walpole
Studio Prosperity Mentioned In Bride's Question
A guest asserts the husband’s studio prospers and that the businessman claimed investors had to appoint a receiver to assist him, indicating financial difficulties or extraordinary complexity in the business.
Barley Pioneer Wiener feted for three decades of impact
National barley committee honors John Wiener for 13 years of western Canada barley improvements. His Ontario Agriculture College No 21 barley helped Manitoba produce foundation seed and malting grade stock. Wiener earned top honors at Toronto Royal Winter Fair and the world barley championship with two rowed Thorpe and notable Chicago results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wiener
Western Canada
National Barley Committee
Winnipeg
Miami
Man
Manitoba
Ontario Agriculture College
H. G. L. Strange
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
Canada
Wiener
Chicago
O.A.C
North America
United Kingdom
Toronto
Why Leaves Change Color In Autumn Not Jack Frost
The article explains that leaf color in fall comes from chemical changes in the tree. As chlorophyll fades in preparation for winter, carotenoids and anthocyanins reveal reds yellows purples and browns rather than frost painting. Weather can hasten leaf drop but colors come from plant chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frost
Jack Frost
Canada to unveil virtual Dominion life at Glasgow Empire Exhibition
The Canadian building at Bellahouston Park will showcase a 24 000 square foot pavilion with a 100 foot central tower presenting a diorama map of Canada in 280 copper sections. Visitors press mining and other buttons to light corresponding life sectors revealing Canada’s social and economic features for the 1938 fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Glasgow
Dominion
Bellahouston Park
Dominions Avenue
Hudson's Bay Company
New York
Ottawa
London
Flying classrooms to aid Canadian air student training
Montreal plans four large Noor duyn Norsemen classroom planes to cost nearly 100000 dollars. Each aircraft will seat six to eight instructors and students and teach bombing navigation radio communications map reading and artillery spotting under real flight conditions to supplement ground school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Air Force
Montreal
Canada
A Different Picture Vessels Aid Stranded Ship
An American liner ran aground south of Formosa and drew aid from a German freighter the Canadian Pacific Empress of Asia and two Japanese warships plus a seaplane. Three American destroyers also rushed from Manila to help. The scene contrasts with government hostility to civilians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Formosa
Japan
Manila
Detroit Free Press
Market For Canadian Wheat Built On Quality Basis
The report notes Canada must maintain quality and steady export supply to sustain markets. It cites 200 million bushels needed annually for export, explains 1937 crop 182.5 million plus 32.7 carryover, leaving 215 million for domestic use and export with only 85 million available for export, and discusses world demand and next crop prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Departments of Agriculture and of Trade and Commerce
United Kingdom
Belgium
Germany
Holland
France
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
The Darkest Hour and a Call to Conscience
An opinion note referencing the 1938 outlook, suggesting a split world between brutality and potential dawning light. The writer cites wars, fragile peace, and the belief that only conscience can save humanity, echoing H. O’Brien in the Chicago Daily News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 4
O'Brien
Chicago Daily News
Be Smart Crochet Your Own Pattern 6023
Crochet your own gloves for smart variety at small cost. Learn lengthwise two flat pieces and whip them together. Pattern 6023 includes size options, materials, and stitch illustrations. Send 20 cents to Househol Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Househol Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Canada’s 1935 mandate Unite nation with modern constitution
The Financial Post states Canada must become one nation in 1935 through a modernized constitution and streamlined government. It calls for Rowell Commission input on finance and taxation, elimination of duplicated services, and cross‑country cooperation among Canadians to advance unity and national progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Rowell Commission
Financial Post
Onion tied to ancient Egyptian lineage in monuments
The onion appears among relics linked to one of the oldest families. It is depicted on ancient Egyptian monuments, reinforcing its historic significance and cultural associations.
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Advertising Canada
Peak District
Alice
Brooks
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