Ring rot in potatoes resists elimination efforts
Canada study notes no method to eradicate the ring rot bacterium from seed pieces. Prevention relies on disinfecting handling gear and storage bins, plus certified seed. Knife sanitation cuts infection risk. newer disinfectants work better than older types, and resistant varieties like Teton and Merrimac show partial resistance but can still carry the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. 8. MacLachlan
Science Service Division
Canada Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canada
United States
First Russian Raid on Constantinople in 860
A historical note records the first Russian attempt to seize Constantinople in 860, detailing a failed raid by a Russian fleet against the city. The event marks an early major venture of Rus action against the Byzantine capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
City
Cook pork thoroughly to avoid trichina parasite
The article argues pork should be cooked fully to prevent trichina infection. It notes risks from undercooked pork and processed meats, and recommends cooking until white, with special attention to deep roast areas. It mentions control through proper cooking, freezing, or x-ray exposure.
Printed Pattern 4644 For Women Dress Debut
Jone Helos describes a clever collar dress with a sleek silhouette suited to shorter figures. Pattern 4644 offers half sizes from 14 to 45 with 3.5 yards of 39 inch fabric, printed directions, and a 50 cent pattern price sent to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Department P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Royal Bank of Canada Annual Meeting in Montreal Addresses Policy
James Muir, chairman and president, warns inflationary pressures stem from monetary and fiscal missteps and urges mutual restraint among labour, business, electorate, and government. He promotes flexible exchange rates, export financing reforms, and international banking roles as Canada expands its economy. Sedgewick reports assets exceed 3.76 billion, housing act mortgages rise, profits up 11.6 percent, and 821 Canadian branches plus 2 abroad total 903. A new branch opens in Frobisher Bay marking Arctic expansion.
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James Muir
Royal Bank of Canada
Montreal
Muir
Canada
Mr. Muir
S. Sedgewick
The
Royal Bank
Sedgewick
Frobisher Bay
Arctic Islands
Vermilion Rotary entertains university students
The Vermilion Rotary club hosts a holiday meeting for eighteen university students from the town and district. Seventeen attend from the University of Alberta and one traveler comes from Ontario.
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Rotary
Vermilion Rotary Club
University of Alberta
Ontario
Standard
Vermilion
Alberta
Price of Bride Among Remote New Guinea Tribes
A report notes a customary bride price demanding two human heads and dog-tooth money among certain New Guinea tribes. It describes the practice as part of traditional marriage exchanges and highlights the cultural context and ongoing debate about such customs.
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New Guinea
Parasite Passes From Garbage-fed Pigs to Humans
The parasite in pigs reaches muscle and enters humans via the intestine. Pigs acquire it from garbage containing pork scraps or from rats in garbage-rich areas. Pigs are fierce and will kill and eat rats, passing the parasite from infected meat scraps or other rats.
Beating and Robbery Hit Paisley Man
John Dobson, a 67 year old Paisley resident and World War I veteran, was beaten and robbed at his home at the village southern edge. The attacker is believed to have waited inside until Dobson returned, fleeing with about 70 dollars. Dobson is brother to Paisley Police Chief Frank Dobson.
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John Dobson
Paisley
Dobson
Frank Dobson
the Post
Hanover
Ont
Montreal motorist survives car train collision in cold cab
Police in Montreal investigate a west end crash after Issie Goodman, five, was found sitting in the locomotive cab. Goodman said he stepped from his wrecked car into freezing air and climbed into the locomotive to stay warm.
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Montreal
West End
Issie Goodman
Goodman
Frames and patterns for plywood frames and clocks in Commons
Advertisement describes pattern 301 with directions and actual size cutting guides for framing pictures or mirrors from plywood. Also mentions packet 33 with over a dozen jig saw guides priced at 1.75 and a 10 cent service charge for orders under 1 dollar. Note adds 172 clocks in the British House of Commons.
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House of Commons
UC system tops U.S. college enrollment
The University of California reports the largest student enrollment of any college or university in the United States, highlighting its expansive campus network and student body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
University of California
United States
Small Borrower Not Neglected Says Banker
A banker argues banks can meet credit needs of small to moderate borrowers despite perceived credit scarcity. He notes banks preserve sympathetic loan access under tight money policy, but many small borrowers have reduced borrowing and do not seize available facilities.
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Muir
Bryader Money Market Explores Canadian Expansion
Four years ago Mr. Muir warned about studying a short term money market in Canada. He notes that a market emerged six months later and urges broader analysis to include bankers' acceptances and commercial paper, aiming for a real, more independent money market beyond Treasury Bills and short term government bonds.
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Muir
Canada
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Fleischmann
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Royal Bank Abroad
British West Indies
Commonwealth
West Lud Avenue
Vancouver
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