Selection Of New And Better Varieties Of Wheat
About 1842 David Fife in Otanabee Ontario imported seed wheat from Glasgow that proved highly productive in Canada and the northern U S. Marquis wheat, a descendant, then became the staple. at the University of Saskatchewan scientists breed rust resistant crosses and seek a wheat superior to Marquis. The effort champions the public benefit of agricultural science.
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David Fife
Otanabee
Canada West
Glasgow
Scotland
Saskatchewan
Fife
Dansig
Canada
Pife
Marquis
Red Fife
Paul Gerlach
Saskatoon
University of Saskatchewan
Gerlach
Yellow corn feeds chicks with vitamin A advantage
Yellow corn contains vitamin A in higher amounts than oats barley wheat white corn, making it the best base for chick feed. A sample ration mixes yellow corn meal with wheat middlings bone meal pearl grit and salt, fed dry with skim milk and water and sunlight for best results.
Agriculture Leads Saskatchewan’s 1924 Economy
Saskatchewan’s 1924 agricultural output valued at 281,992,000 with fields, farm animals, dairy, fruits, poultry, and seeds forming the main sectors. Total provincial wealth reached 1,682,473,000, driven by land, buildings, implements, and livestock holdings.
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Saskatchewan
No title available a fragment from a dramatic dialogue
A fragmentary domestic dialogue includes a mother pressuring marriage for Mary and a parental debate about timing. A stray line mentions Latin no longer used as a language of the Italian people around 681.
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Italy
Long Service On Farms Hired Man In England
A Suffolk show at Saxmundham featured 14 men with 50 to 68 years on a farm and 15 with 4 to 50 years of service. John Marsh after 68 years at Great Bradley Hall could not travel, while Thomas Vincent aged 62 traveled from Diss. Elijah Fisk, 56 years at Hollesley Bay Colony, declined the trip due to train travel, having ridden a train only once before.
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England
Suffolk
Saxmundham
Suffolk Association
John Marsh
Great Bradley Hall
Newmarket
Thomas Vincent
H. S. Buck
Diss
Ipswich
Elijah Fisk
Hollesley Bay Colony
Britain and U S Exports of Livestock Increase in 1925
Statistics from Dominion livestock market returns show Great Britain imported more cattle beef bacon pork and mutton in the first five months of 1925 than in 1924, while the United States also reported higher totals for cattle calves hogs beef bacon pork and mutton in the same period.
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Great Britain
Canada
United States
Alberta Farm Loan Act Remains Unused After 1924 Passage
The Alberta Farm Loan Act, passed in the 1924 Legislature, has never taken effect. It was designed to operate if no federal rural credit plan existed, but with Ottawa delaying federal legislation, officials expect continued watchful waiting until a Dominion-wide credit scheme decision is reached.
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Alberta
Ottawa
Arison
Shortage Of Dairy Cows In Germany Intensifies Imports
Germany's dairy cows declined from 18.4 million before the war to 17.2 million in 1924, raising demand for imports. Butter imports rose to 118,006,600 pounds and cheese to 95,000,000 pounds in 1924, vs 111,000,000 and 47,000,000 pre-war. Fresh and condensed milk imports also increased.
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Germany
Tunis selects beauty queen. throne renounced amid protest
The Tunis displayed queen of Queens had to renounce her throne after Mohammedan residents protested her decision to reveal her face in public, condemning it as a violation of a Koran precept. The announcement is reported by Youth's Companion.
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Tunis
Dealer Pressures Raise Price on Car Sale
A candid remark from a friend implies the dealer overcharged for the vehicle while Mr. Comrox vows to appear guileless as he sells the property. The exchange highlights manipulation to influence buyer perception in a sale.
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Candi
First circulating library recorded in Dumfermline 1711
The earliest known circulating library was established in Dumfermline Scotland in 1711, marking a milestone in public access to books.
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Dumfermline
Scotland
Butter Making Leads in Western Provinces Sweepstakes
Manitoba again tops butter making with Belmont Creamery belmont manitoba winning the sweepstakes for the highest score 230.3 of 306 in three commercial classes Shoal Lake Edmonton Pure Butter Co and Crescent Creamery Manitoba place closely with scores 290.2 and 299.5 Alberta Saskatchewan accede three classes due to no prints class judging by flavor and total scores. Manitoba creameries dominate in May storage 14 pound boxes with top scores 42 flavor and totals near 97 96.7 96.8.
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Manitoba
Belmont Creamery
Belmont
Manfiebs
Shoal Lake
Edmonton Pure Butter Company
Edmonton
Alberta
Crescent Creamery
Yorkton
Saskatchewan
Brandon
J. McLean
Winnipeg
Crescent
Langenburg
Kerrobert
Red Deer
City Dairy
Manitoba Free Press
New Experimental Station at Armstrong BC
A new Dominion Government experimental station is planned for Armstrong in northern Okanagan Valley British Columbia. The move addresses climate and soil differences from Summerland and aims to study a seven year crop rotation including fall wheat alfalfa corn peas and cover crops with experiments on ensilage crops and their disposition.
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Dominion Government
Armstront
Okanagan Valley
British Columbia
Okanagan
Summerland
Armstrong
Manitoba Peony Farm Flourishes Near Portage la Prairie
The Wilson family operates a 15 000-plant peony farm one mile north and east of Portage la Prairie. Visitors from Winnipeg and elsewhere tour six acres of color as blooms supply Winnipeg and the west. The farm also seeds seven acres of garden peas hemp and beans for seed, while perennials add to the grounds.
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Portage la Prairie
Canada
Alex Wilson
Winnipeg
Mr. Wilson
Portage
Wilson
Preserving and Storing Eggs Under Guaranize Process
The Dominion poultry husbandman 1924 report details two years of experiments at a central farm testing Guaranize dipping eggs in a boiling wax and oil solution. Treated eggs graded better and tasted finer than untreated ones.
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Central Experimental Farm
Dominion Poultry Husbandman
Publications Branch
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Antelope Herds Thrive in Nemisham National Park
Antelope once near extinction in Canada have been protected in Nemisham National Park since 1915 when 45 remained. The herd now numbers 235, a gain of 190, with 55 more this year 1924. A southern Alberta discovery led to a 5000 acre fenced tract protecting the animals without disturbance.
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Canada
Nemisham National Park
Prairies
Alberta
Canadian settlers' effects trade with U S declines
The Dominion bureau of statistics reports a sharp drop in settlers effects exported to the United States in the year ending May, from 9.62 million to 6.41 million. Meanwhile imports rise from 4.88 million to 5.21 million, indicating a net shift in cross border movement.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
United States
Ontario to Receive First Tuberculosis Serum For Cattle
Ontario health officials will receive an early shipment of Spahlinger tuberculosis serum from Genova Laboratories. Dr. Forbes Godfrey announced on his return from Europe that four years are needed to mature a serum supply. He cited striking recovery cases and anticipated the vaccine could immunize cattle across the dominion, aiding tuberculosis prevention.
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Ontario
Ontario Gold Mines Increase Output in June
The Porcupine Kirkland Lake Night Lake Larder Lake and Boston Creek mines in northern Ontario reported a June output totaling 2 650 000 dollars. The industry here now yields about 32 000 000 dollars in gross annual income.
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Ontario
Porcupine
Kirkland Lake
Night Lake
Larder Lake
Boston Creek
Swiss Working Women Win Half Saturday Holiday
Swiss women who work and manage household duties gain a half day off on Saturdays. The change aims to ease the burden on working mothers and align with family life expectations.
Painful Throat Confusion Between Natalie and Mother
Natalie complains of throat pain with a specific ache at the tongue where it was placed. Her mother asks precise questions to locate the source of the discomfort and confirm the area of pain.
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Natalie
Lendon girl deems 119 stock ings reasonable
A Lendon girl argues that 119 pairs of stockings are reasonable, while a counterclaim suggests they would cost a centinede. The exchange reflects local fashion standards and price concerns in everyday attire.
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Lendon
Weekly Newspapers and Canada’s Resource Development
The central experimental farm reports that 12 egg laying contests since 1919 boosted poultry breeding and egg production across Canada with an average 169.6 eggs per hen in 1923-24. Canadian weekly newspapers, active in newer settlements, help reveal and support natural resource development and regional progress.
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Poultry
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Dominion Poultry Husbandman
Canada
Department of Agriculture, Oltawa
Nova Scotia
Reindeer Industry To Be Re-organized
Hudson's Bay Company hires W. T. Lopp, former U S bureau of education Alaska chief, to reorganize reindeer in Baffin Land. He will spend a year overseeing a herd of 700 reindeer sent four years ago to evaluate establishing a stable deer industry in the far northern frontier.
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Hudson’s Bay Company
Seattle
Baffin Land
W. T. Lopp
United States Bureau of Education
Canada
Lopp
Arctic
Hudson's Bay
Stefansson
British Agriculture Mirrors Self Help Doctrine
Lord Bledisloe speaking in Lancashire asserted that agriculture should not expect large state aid. He said government can only ensure a fair field and that farmers must win salvation through their own strength rather than artificial remedies.
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Baldwin
Lord Bledisloe
Lancashire
Alberta Wheat Production Shows Rapid Growth in Early 20th Century
A province of Alberta report highlights a dramatic rise in wheat output from 1906 to 1923, with several years posting yields over 60 million bushels and a 13 year average spring wheat yield of 19 bushels per acre. Farmers shift to harvesting as seeding ends, boosting grain loadings at country elevators along CN lines. In the week ending June 25, 1,320 cars carried 1,904,000 bushels from country points, with 1,700,000 bushels in store and weekly sales near 1,549,000 bushels.
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Alberta
Wong Ees
Canadian National
Co. N
Wealthy couple questions need for another doctor
Mr Rox asks why they want another physician while Mrs Rox explains they are wealthy enough to ignore medical advice about dieting and exercise. The exchange underscores their attitude toward medical guidance and wealth.
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Mr. Rox
Mrs. Rox
Manitoba Fair Shows Rising Dairy Cattle and Livestock
Manitoba Provincial Fair records a rapid rise in dairy cattle sheep and swine showings with dairy classes the best ever. Hog fat breeds were dropped yet other varieties increased, while sheep displays required extra pens to handle the large crowd of entries.
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Manitoba
Irandon
Suitable For Sheep East Kootenay Country
Arthur Morton of the Dominion livestock branch notes East Kootenay British Columbia is well suited to sheep raising. About 1,200 sheep exist now, with plans to grow flocks. coyotes have caused little loss in many districts. The preferred breed is a cross of Oxford and Shropshire for dual purpose use.
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East Kootenay
8.C
Arthur Morton
Dominion Livestock Branch
British Columbia
Dany
Oxford
Profitable Patients Doctor’s Odd Reason For Skin Disease Focus
A physician explains he chose skin diseases as his specialty for three ironic reasons. He quips that his patients never leave bed at night, never die, and never fully recover, reflecting a wry medical joke.
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Medical Review of Reviews
Curing Cataract Without Operation
Dr J T Ruddy of Los Angeles says cataract may be cured at early stages without radical surgery. He cites preliminary procedures and the oculovac device he invented as effective methods.
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J. T. Ruddy
Los Angeles
Ruddy
Derby Night Royal Dining With Jockeys Club
King George hosted Jockeys Club friends at Buckingham Palace for dinner using the gold plate service on Derby night. Queen Mary attended a private party of her own. Derby night marks the king's bachelor night social event.
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George
Jockeys Club
Buckingham Pllace
Mary
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Alberta Farm Loan Act
Geeree High
B.C
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Department of Health
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Britain
Alberta Wheat Production
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