Field Crop Area to Stabilize at Sixty Million Acres in Canada
Dr L E Kirk of the University of Saskatchewan told a Canadian Chemical Association audience that Canada’s field crop acreage will likely stay around 60 million acres for some time. He noted rapid expansion ended by 1930 and that future gains depend on land retirement in arid zones and declining fertility in northern woods.
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Canada
L E Kirk
Department of Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon
Canadian Chemical Association
de Kirk
Drouth
Prairie
Thery
G.S. Whitby
National Research Council
Ottawa
Alberta
Ancient Hallmarks Showcase at Goldsmiths Hall London
For the first time in six centuries the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths plans a large exhibition at Goldsmiths Hall London featuring silverware. Highlights include the Calix Majestatis Cup of Majesty from Holyrood and marks of fineness with Leopard's Head, famed since 1327, on hall plate.
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Company of Goldsmiths
Goldsmiths’ Hall
London
Goldsmiths
Record-Setting Mohawk Woman Keeps Sunday Church Attendance
Elizabeth Turkey of Six Nations Reserve near Brantford may be 104 or more, having not missed a Sunday service for 95 years. Her grandsons say 104, while Hagersville records seek her exact birth. She bucks age with keen sight, able to sew, cook, and wash, while her husband died in 1903 and most of her ten children did not reach adulthood.
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Elizabeth Turkey
Six Nations
Brantford
Ont
Dominion
Hagersville
Gordon Smith
Norman Hale
Mrs. Turkey
Sour Springs Anglican Church
Turkey
Sandy
Grand River
Age Of Cynicism and the Rise of Realism in Law
Dr. J. S. Thomson of the University of Saskatchewan warned the Law Society of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon that cynicism threatens justice in modern life. He cited self expressionism and expanding social legislation as challenges, urging fundamental thinking on life’s meaning and metaphysical roots to restore confidence in law.
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J. S. Thomson
University of Saskatchewan
Law Society of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Thomson
President Ends Meeting With Odd Adjournment Cue
The meeting dragged on as the president pressed for closure while stubborn members resisted. He signaling adjournment by asking those in favor to stand, then abruptly left amid a confusing cue about elements making up most of the earth's crust.
Poisonous snakes immune to each other’s venom
Scientists note that venomous snakes show immunity to the venom of other snakes within their own species or close relatives, a tolerance that may influence venom evolution and interspecies interactions.
Chrysanthemums Flourish in Medieval China Display
The report notes a medieval Chinese garden with at least 35 chrysanthemum varieties grown, highlighting horticultural diversity and cultural interest.
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China
Kingsville naturalist argues hawks threaten game birds
A Kingsville naturalist urges controlling hawks and owls rather than extermination to protect game birds. He questions why humans face penalties for harming birds while protected predators harm poultry, noting small hawks prey on young game birds and pests alike, and doubting hawk benefit claims.
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Lance Connery
Jack Afiner
Kingsville
Kingsville Sanctuary
Jack Miner
North America
Petrillo’s Remuneration Amid Musician Hardship Revealed
The Chicago musicians union proxy James Petrillo earned a total $110,700 last year including a $26,000 salary, $25,000 home, $12,000 furnishings, $1,700 garden, $16,000 tax top-up, $25,000 armored car with guards, and $5,000 expenses, with other small items.
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James Petrillo
Chicago Musicians’ Union
Bering Strait Named for Vitus Bering Discovery
The Bering Strait and Bering Sea carry the name of Vitus Bering who discovered the strait in July 1728 marking an important Arctic exploration milestone.
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Bering Strait
Bering Sea
Vitus Bering
Distance Canada’s Growth Highlighted In Short History
In this Hamilton Spectator piece, readers are reminded of Canada’s rapid development from settlement days to a mid-20th century trading nation. It notes East Kildonan’s old log homes, Dr. Archibald Pritchard’s family, and Mrs. W. Dean’s memories, while arguing outsiders miss Canada’s manufacturing progress and mineral output. The article urges balanced view of achievements and challenges.
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East Kildonan
Winnipeg
East St. Paul
Canada
W. Dean
Archibald Pritchard
John Pritchard
Selkirk
John
Elms
Archibald
St. Paul's Church
Middlechurch
Red River
Emily Mary Else
York Factory
Hudson Bay
Emily
Hudson's Bay Cours
Dean
Vincent Massey
Engand
Prairie West
Lord Tweed
Muir
Ottawa Journal
West
United States
Lord Tweedsmuir
Hamilton Spectator
Confirmations Conclude Amidst Tiring Bishop’s Ceremony
The bishop grew weary as many candidates awaited confirmation in a crowded church. A bald man knelt before him and the bishop declared, with a yawn barely masked, that the stone was well and truly laid.
Firefly Flashlight Fails to Guide Nature’s Hunt
In a rural vignette nature equips a firefly with a flashlight yet the search for the right lure continues. A curious thought asks what a mosquito might do with this extra tool and its unintended temptations.
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Nature
Self-Made Man Quotes in Family Commentary
A man declares his independence as a self-made figure while a companion remarks that his success stems from the effort of a wife and three daughters, framing a contrast between individual achievement and family support.
Rug Pattern 6166 Easy Crocheted Strip Rug Design
New rug making method uses four continuous length strips joined by crochet hooks then sewn to form a rich pile. Pattern 6166 provides instructions charts materials color guide and illustrations. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Alice Brooks
Investigation on Global Soil Erosion Slated by Imperial Bureaus
The St. Thomas Times-Journal reports Britain will publish a bulletin by the Imperial Bureaus of Soil Science and of Herbage Plants detailing the global impact of soil erosion on food supplies. Early London reports cite impacts in Africa, China, India, Australia, Russia, the Mediterranean, the Dutch East Indies, British West Indies, the U S Midwest, and Canada. Causes noted include over grazing in Africa and Australia and deforestation in China and Italy.
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Great Britain
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Imperial Bureaus of Soil Science
London
Africa
China
India
Australia
Russia
Mediterranean
Dutch East Indies
British West Indies
Midwestern
America
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Italy
Stocking Sizes and a Bridal Hint in Humorous Lore
A light anecdote compares stocking lengths to years of marriage noting a size ten stocking equals ten inches. It adds a playful tip that a bride aiming to seem long-married should carry the suitcase as a prop.
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Distance
Sebold
Alice
Brooks
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