No Profit In Wheat For The Farmer Unless Reasonable Prices Prevail
An analysis notes that high wheat prices have kept farmers profitable, but as prices drift around one dollar per bushel in Liverpool, profitability falls. It cites costs to transport to Liverpool, differing regional margins in Canada, and U S losses on exports, warning that unless crops are heavy and quality high, wheat is not a paying proposition amid adverse marketing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
United Bieter
Europe
Russia
Liverpool
Preirie
Maritimes
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Prairies
Canada
Manitoba
United States
Prairie Provinces
Seaboard
Hen Laundry Becomes Weekly Bath at Local Poultry Farms
A. J. Klomparens of Haralston started the "hen laundry" at Hamilton Poultry Farm, adopted by others in Ottawa and Arlegan counties. Fowls learn to enjoy the warm weekly baths, boosting standing at poultry shows as farms add the feature to their equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Poultry Farm
Ottawa
Arlegan
A. J. Klomparens
Haralston
Klomparens
Joffre Says Memoirs Not Yet for Publication
World War memoirs by Marshal Joffre are written but not yet published. He states he remains in active service with no retirement age for marshals of France, and regulations prevent officers on active duty from publishing works on army matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joffre
France
Value of relic chair and hat at rum mage sale
A 1766 chair valued at 290 dollars is contrasted with a 59 dollar millinery item selling for a dime at a rum mage sale. The text notes waste paper has been converted to pen paper for three centuries and mentions Dirolt News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dirolt News
Manitoba to Build Hemp Twine Factory For Local Industry
Winnipeg business men quietly organize a new industry to grow hemp in Manitoba and manufacture twine and cordage in the city. Trials over five years prove Manitoba hemp quality rivals Wisconsin and Kentucky. A federal bounty of 1 1 2 percent per ton for eight years boosts prospects, with hemp at about $12 a ton yielding farmer about $20 per acre in wheat terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Province
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Old World
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Dominion
Breed Sows Thrive On Leguminous Hay
Ohio experimental station tests show breed sows thrive on leguminous hay such as alfalfa or clover hay mixed with tankage and corn. The hay provides bulk and improves digestion with protein mineral and vitamin D benefits. Uncut green hay in covered racks encourages exercise for thrifty pig production.
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Ohio
World Wheat Supply Shrinks as Argentina Yields Decline
Argentina’s harvest now totals 214,583,000 bushels, 21,000,000 less than earlier estimates and below 1924–25 output of 191,141,000 bushels. The five year average stands at 201,552,000 bushels. The small rise over last year won’t offset Aussie declines, signaling world supply barely meets needs until August.
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Australia
Shortage of Angora Goats Hits Mohair Velvet Supply
The Angora goat shortage alarms automobile body manufacturers as mohair velvet, used on high grade car cushions, grows scarcer. Despite America being the largest consumer, only a small number of Angora goat herds exist in the country.
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America
Singing tailor Cowper Williamson gains national notice
Bournemouth based tailor Cowper Williamson publishes his witty verses and improvised tunes with a friend transcribing and arranging the music. His songs, used in local concerts, are entering national prominence.
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Bournemouth
Cowper Wiliamson
Message from Mistress About Mrs Breen
Dialogue scene shows a mistress directing a maid to tell Mrs Breen the mistress is not present and noting the maid’s prior reply ends with a sigh of relief or relief at the end.
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Mrs. Breen
Farm bulletin guides butter making on the dairy farm
Ottawa issued guidance for Canadian dairy farmers on producing high quality farm butter. The bulletin details common defects such as rancidity and discoloration, notes the value loss compared to creamery butter, and outlines steps from cow care to churning and packaging to ensure clean, attractive butter.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Canada
Wheat Varieties and Market Choices Discussed
The Calgary Herald notes that switching from proven Marquis wheat to unproven types carries serious risk. Growers speculate on new varieties like Red Bobs, which perform unevenly across districts. Time may reveal Garnet as suitable for soils with specific moisture needs, while Marquis remains preferable elsewhere.
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Marquis
Barmers
Calgary Herald
Silent Suffering Reveals Hidden Struggles Across Communities
The quote highlights how people endure hardship silently, emphasizing the need for open dialogue and support systems. It suggests that silence worsens suffering and calls for conscious efforts from families schools and organizations to encourage speaking up and seeking help.
Turkish President Buys 25000 Acre Farm Near Angora
Turkish President Mustapha Kemal Pasha has purchased a 25 000 acre farm on hills southeast of Angora. The estate lies beside the main railway with branch lines planned for market transport. Three dirt roads and three streams irrigate the land. A station and farm buildings rise rapidly, four thousand acres are plowed, and more arable land will be prepared in spring.
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Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Turkish Republic
Angora
T. A
Tashim Bey
Kemal
New York Sun
Canada backs live cattle exports to Britain over chilled beef
Deputy minister Dr J H Grisdale argues Canada should pursue live cattle shipments to Britain rather than a chilled beef trade. He cites Argentina’s supply, higher value of hide and offal, and higher prices for home-killed beef as factors, noting Britain imported about 110 000 head in the year.
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J. H. Grisdale
Canada
Britain
de. Grisdale
England
Common Department of Agriculture
Tailor and Temper: Wit on Clothes and Self View
A brief quip contrasts clothing with character and notes that fools rarely doubt themselves. The lines suggest tailoring can influence appearance while inner flaws persist.
Banff Prepares for World Championship Dog Derby
Banff plans a world championship dog derby during the winter carnival in February. The 186 mile Calgary to Banff and back route includes prairie and Bow River pass sections with two intermediate laps ending in Banff. Seven teams train on Banff snow as Harry Knight, last year’s winner, adds three new dogs to his team.
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Banff
Calgary
Prairie
Foothill
Bow River
Great Continental Divide
Banf
Harry Knight
Ike Mills
Harry
Canada
War’s destructive reach meets moral duty and duty to reform
An Ontario correspondent urges farm housewives to diversify diets beyond pork and pie, advocating lamb chicken beef and vegetables to boost household economies and health. The piece cites government war costs, urging peaceful international cooperation and budget wisely to support rural prosperity.
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Ontario
Toronto Globe
Farm Life Wins Over City Work in Western Canada
Letter from Mike Panasok of Fishing Lake Saskatchewan dated December 24 1925 praises emigration to Canada. He left Detroit after nine months of factory work and bought fifty acres, harvesting twelve hundred bushels of No 2 Northern wheat in 1925. He describes bracing climate, freedom, opportunity, nearby rail access and rapid growth.
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Mike Panasok
Fishing Lake
Saskatchewan
Canada
Detroit
Michigan
Panasok
Western Canada
Voluntary Turkey Pool Ships 15 000 Turkeys Across Saskatchewan
W Waldrow reports the Voluntary Turkey Pool run by Saskatchewan agriculture and local associations shipped 15,000 dressed turkeys from Anerold Conquest Creelman Davidson Kerrobert Penzance Imperial Woodrow and Limerick in eight car lots worth 43000. Net returns to producers total 26 cents per pound for No 1 birds. Heaviest shipment originated at Conquest with 3682 birds followed by 2405 from Davidson.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
W. Waldrow
Anerold
Conquest
Creelman
Davidson
Kerrobert
Penzance
Imperial
Woodrow
Limerick
It Was a Toss Up in a Bull Encounter
A farmer asked his Irish worker Pat who fared best after yesterday's bull incident. Pat grinned and replied that it was a toss up, implying a mutual misfortune with the bull and himself.
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Pat
Bridge over Rio Uribante Built with Native Knots
A suspension bridge near San Cristobal Venezuela spans 22 feet and was built without wetts screws livets or belts using special native knots.
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Rio Uribante
San Christobal
Venezuela
Standardized Seed List Aims to Curb False Varieties
The Dominion seed branch publishes a simplified list of variety names for catalogues and ads to prevent misrepresentation. It notes that about 2,167 synonymous names were removed, leaving roughly three hundred principal varieties and an open invitation for future revisions.
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Dominion Seed Branch
Former Kaiser Urges Germans to Reject Judaism
In a newly published article, the former Kaiser argues Germans should break from the belief that Jehovah is their god and declares Christ did not use the term Jehovah. He asserts the slogan should be Away from Judaism, with Jehovah.
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Kaiser
Wilhelm
Japanese rider scales Atagoyama Shrine stairs again
Toshita Iwaki accomplished a historic feat by riding up and down the 90 foot Atagoyama Shrine stairway with a steep 60 degree incline. This marks the third time in Japanese horsemanship such a return journey has been made without injury to rider or horse.
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Atagoyama Shrine
Toshita Iwaki
Canada Russia Trade Tripled Exports Rise in Twelve Months
Trade figures show Canada exports to the Soviet Union rose nearly thirty fold in the year ending October 31. Values climbed from about $48,000 in the preceding year to $14,000,600 in the most recent twelve months.
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Canada
Russia
Character of Men and Women Shown in Questioning Ways
A concise observation notes that the character of individuals is revealed by how they pose and answer questions. It highlights varied approaches to inquiry as a gauge of temperament and conduct.
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WXII
the World Wheat Supply
Tater
United States Treasury
Mellon
Merlon
Court of International Justice
League of Nations
Toronto Star
Western
Turkey
Soviet
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