Farm Indebtedness in Saskatchewan Rises Since 1930
Economic Annalist reports farm indebtedness per crop acre rose across multiple districts from 1930 to 1933. Studies by Dr. Wm. Allen at the University of Saskatchewan show per acre debt varying by district, with overall increases despite lower operating costs and reduced living expenses. The 1930s trend reflects farmers struggles to meet obligations amid growing debts.
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Saskatchewan
Wm. Allen
University of Saskatchewan
Northwest
Turtleford
Prairie Plains
Kindersley
Davidson
Maple Creek
Richmond
Rosmont Redford
Scott
Wellington
Brokenshell
Grenfell and Wolseley
Balcarres
Indian Head
Neudorf
Lemberg
Keep Navy Plan Secret At Milford Haven
A mysterious admiralty project at Milford Haven England employs seventy silent workers fencing sixty acres preparing for tunnel works. A nearby $1 750 000 coaling depot is planned but theories say the secret site could be an arsenal naval base or air base linked to Pem broke dock flying-boat station.
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Admiralty
Milford Haven
England
Naval Base
Pembroke Dock
Silent Service
Giant Panda Quest Aims for Tibetan Grant For Zoo Playmate
Lawrence K. Griswold plans a September expedition to Tibet to pursue a giant panda as a potential live mate for the Bronx zoo. He previously brought three giant lizards from the Dutch East Indies. Dr. Raymond Ditmars notes the panda resembles a bear in shape but with black eye rings and a white face, and little is known of its habits.
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Bronx Zoo
New York
Lawrence K. Griswold
Griswold
Dutch East Indies
Tibet
America
Philadelphia
Raymond Ditmars
Interesting 1728 Gaelic Glossary Book Found in Fort Erie
Robert Beatty, a border sportsman, discovers a 205 year old book titled Allan Ram say's Poems in a Fort Erie hotel. The Edinburgh published volume of 1728 by Thomas Ruddiam includes an extensive Highland Gaelic to English glossary and notes on archaic spellings.
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Fort Erie
Ontario
Robert Beatty
Allan Ramsay
Edinburgh
Scotland
Thomas Ruddiam
Russia Employs Over Thousand Scientists in Crop Improvement
Report says Russia has more than a thousand scientists dedicated to crop improvement efforts. They focus on genetics breeding and agricultural productivity measures across multiple institutes and laboratories.
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Russia
Treating Poison Ivy Hazards for Campers and Home Use
Campers learn to counter poison ivy with strong yellow laundry soap and baking soda solutions. Ferric chloride wash is offered as a preventive, while iodine and potassium permanganate are among remedies. Seek a physician for severe cases and avoid sealing crusts with powders.
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Dominion
Women aviators rise as private flight grows in Britain
Forty seven women flew their own aeroplanes in Great Britain. The Lloyds Register of Aircraft notes the growth of private flying among women and records 1110 British civil aircraft in use on May 15.
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Great Britain
Lloyd's Register of Aircraft
Two Millionth Patent Anticipated by 1936
The U S patent office in Washington estimates the two millionth patent will be registered by 1936. The first invention was numbered in 1836.
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U.S
Washington, D
Russia Tests Soybeans for Mass Food Production
Russia is conducting experiments with soybeans aimed at making them a major staple for the masses. The initiative focuses on developing scalable cultivation methods and processing to boost national food security.
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Russia
Dogs Rights And Duties Toward Quiet Neighbors
Police appeal to dog owners to keep pets under control amid many complaints of gardens damaged by barking and nuisance behavior. The note emphasizes owners’ responsibility to protect neighbors while acknowledging a dog’s value to its owner.
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Saginaw Daily News
Early Commercial Canning in Dominion Originates Grimsby Plant
Commercial canning is among the oldest large organized industries in the Dominion. The first factory opened at Grimsby Ontario in 1878, marking the start of a major sector.
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Dominion
Grimsby
Ontario
Hedging Practices at Central Experimental Farm Ottawa
Ornamental hedges at the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa use both deciduous and evergreen varieties among about sixty hedges, with planting dating back to 1889. Deciduous hedges are trimmed in late June to early summer, evergreen later due to slower growth, and annual trimming is recommended to maintain shape. Hedge shapes should be widest at the base and tapered or rounded to prevent snow damage or bare lower sections.
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Isabella Preston
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Origin Of Word Purser And Its Maritime Role
The purser began as the dis purser who held the ship’s purse and paid out from it. The word bourse links to purse and disburser, while on ships the purser evolved into a hotel like manager on passenger liners, overseeing travelers and onboard offices.
Windows Open Safer Driving Warned By Tests
Detroit News reports recent tests show cars after driving accumulate carbon monoxide that impairs mental alertness and coordination. Insurance groups warn that gas buildup in moving vehicles, not just in closed garages, may cause unexplained accidents and urge drivers to stop for fresh air.
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Detroit News
Knew What He Meant
A teacher asks the class to name animals from a natural history lesson. A student recalls "the warmer" as the animal, which the teacher rejects. Another pupil offers "E means an otter" as the intended answer.
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Tommy
Hallowe'en Traced Back to Druid Era Nearly 2000 Years
A historical study traces Halloween to the Druids dating back about two millennia, linking modern Halloween customs to ancient Celtic festival practices and beliefs.
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Hallowe'en
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