Good seed boosts farm profits despite similar crop costs
The article argues that crop production costs are similar for good and poor yields, but profits rise with high quality seed. Ontario's agriculture minister cites that clean, graded seed can yield 10 to 100 percent more, reducing production costs and boosting returns, with a one dollar seed premium adding over five dollars per acre in Canada’s oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Martin
Ontario
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Overheard Fur Trade Bargain Sparks Revision Talk
Two salesmen in a fur trade setting joke about large holiday sales figures. One guesses a total of hundred ten thousand dollars, another doubles to one hundred thirty thousand, sparking humorous back and forth about who should meet whom and by how much.
Immigrants Arrive Under 10 Fare Scheme in Halifax
The first group under a ten pound fare plan arranged by Britain and Canada arrived in Halifax aboard the Cunarder Antonia and the White Star liner Laurentic. They were quickly transported for placement on Canadian farms. A quip notes a young man’s limit between romance and work.
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Canada
Halifax
The Purser’s Reward on the Ocean Liner
A millionaire passenger awards two half-crowns to the purser after a voyage, but the purser discreetly redirects the gift to his subordinate, explaining the recipient is a married man and thus more fitting. The tale highlights stern self-control and strict adherence to propriety aboard a luxury liner.
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Soan
Medicine Hat Greenhouse approves expansion plan
Medicine Hat Greenhouses Limited reports 176000 chrysanthemums 26500 roses and 84000 carnations in bloom in December. At a recent quarterly meeting directors unanimously authorize manager Fred Ware to proceed with a 20000 addition to build five more greenhouses, expanding the eight and a half acres under glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Fred Ware
New Romper Styles For Wee Fashionables Ages Two To Six
Winnipeg readers learn about a fresh romper pattern for children aged two four and six. The design features ragland sleeves with narrow bands a straight front a gathered neck with a band collar and a back drop seat. A right side patch pocket holds a hanky and the piece uses blue bone buttons on pale blue satin finish cotton broadcloth with coordinating linen trim. Various fabrics and styles are suggested for Style No. 344 with a price of 25 cents in stamps or coin.
How To Order Patterns From Winnipeg Pattern House
Winnipeg Pattern No. sce and nonss sue listed at 175 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg. Request includes pattern ordering steps and contact details for inquiries or purchases.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Slaves To Ambition Ends Of A Life Devoted To Work
A column reflecting on the death of George H. Jones chairman of Standard Oil of New Jersey at 546. The piece argues overwork destroys balance, cites Roosevelt and warns ambition enslaves people who sacrifice leisure for endless achievement. It calls for rational leisure.
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George H. Jones
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Antarctic
South Pole
Richard E. Byrd
Christchurch
New Zealand
Robert Falcon Scott
Captain Scott
Byrd
Scott
Fertilizing Strawberries Findings From Ottawa Study
Department of Agriculture horticulturists in Ottawa studied strawberry fertilization using various fertilizers and dates. M. B. Davis and H. Hill found season of application and prior fall growth crucial, with early spring nitrogen correction boosting flower production and fruit yield. The pamphlet No. 96 presents colored foliage plates illustrating nutrient deficiencies in nitrogen, potash, and phosphoric compounds.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
M. B. Davis
H. Hill
Winter Flying In Canada
Winter flying in Canada is largely overcome enabling year round operations. Operators gain constant aircraft utilization, boosting work for airlines and related companies amid harsher seasons.
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Canada
Parson and Boy Exchange Dark Jest on Smoking
A parson asks where boys go to smoke and the reply points to an alley. The exchange reflects a grim, irony drenched street conversation. No further context provided.
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Parson
Roblin Named CN Industrial Agent for Saskatchewan
A. T. Roblin appointed CN Railway industrial agent with headquarters in Saskatoon to aid development of new industries in Saskatchewan. Born in London Ontario 82 years ago, he has 15 years with the National system. The Saskatoon office aligns with rapid provincial growth and CN policy to keep pace with the Dominion’s progress.
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Saskatchewan
A. T. Roblin
Canadian National Railway
Saskatoon
Mr. Roblin
London
Ont
Canadian National Railways
Dominion
Segrave to Test Speed At Daytona In Golden Arrow
The American Automobile Association plans speed tests at Daytona Beach Florida with Major H O D Segrave aiming for 240 mph in the Golden Arrow. The car uses a 13 cylinder Napier aircraft engine and weighs two and a half tons with streamlining designed for speed. Tests expected to begin in March, breaking Ray Keech’s 207.552 mph record.
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American Automobile Assocation
H. O. D. Segrave
Daytona Beach
Fla
Segrave
Ray Keech
British War Pensions and Floral Bulletin Highlight Postwar Burdens
A Ottawa Department of Agriculture bulletin promotes a new edition by Isabela Preston detailing twelve top varieties across twenty-one farms. Separately Britain’s wartime pension costs total 4.5 billion by 1929 with 970 000 on the pension roll and 1.6 million dependents, plus extensive medical and training expenditures and unemployment reductions.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Isabela Preston
Britain
Ministry of Pensions
Ministry of Labor
France
Germany
United States
Lead Production Across Canada Dominated by Tadanac Refinery
Canada’s lead is chiefly produced at the Tadanac refinery in British Columbia from Sullivan mine concentrates in Kimberley. The Mayo district in Yukon, Galetta mine in Ontario, and Notre-Dame-des-Anges mine in Quebec also contribute. The Sullivan mine far surpasses all other Canadian producers combined.
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Canada
Tadanac
British Columbia
Sullivan
Kimberley
Kootenay
Yukon
Mayo
Ontario
Galetta
Carleton County
Quebec
Notre - Dame - Des - Anges
Growth of Negro Colleges and Racial Doctor Gap
Over the past decade negro colleges have doubled and enrollment rose six hundred percent. Despite focus on professional training, the Negro population has only one physician for every 3,343 people, compared with one white doctor for every 53 whites.
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United States
Cedar hope chest gifted for birthday from Miss Leftover-Dad
Miss Leftover-Dad will present a carved cedar hope chest for a birthday. Miss Tarte agrees the gift is thoughtful, noting the chest is moth proof and will protect items for many years.
Keeps Things Shining Uncle Sam Boots-Polish Trade Rise
The Department of Commerce reports 2,781,829 pounds of shoe polish worth 766,326 dollars shipped by U S firms abroad in the first ten months of 1928. Most shipments went to Cuba, Canada and South America with Europe largely polishing at home.
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Sam
Department of Commerce
Europe
Tamil Indian Abstains From Flesh Diet By Religion
By religious practice the Tamil Indian adheres to a vegetarian diet, avoiding flesh foods. The note underscores cultural dietary restrictions within the community.
Empire Wide Research Bureau Advocated for Canada
Dr. J H Gris dale deputy minister of agriculture and sponsors push an empire wide research bureau to study soil science animal nutrition animal health genetics parasitology plant genetics and fruit production. Sir Robert Greig leads the effort as chairman and has ties to the Scottish Board of Agriculture.
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Empire Wide Research Bureau
Canada
J. H. Grisdale
Empirewide Research Bureau
Dominion
Robert Greig
Scottish Board of Agriculture
Oldest British Doctor Sir David Serjeant Dies at 99
Sir David Maurice Serjeant, England s oldest physician and a noted poet, has died aged 99. He led a long career in medicine and letters and was knighted at 91 for his patriotic poetry.
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Sir David Maurice Serjeant
England
Sir David Serjeant
Indian women work for betterment with international aid
A group of Indian women, aided by English and American women, pursue reform for women in India. The piece notes cross cultural support and ongoing efforts across borders, highlighting education and social progress.
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India
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