Bee Culture Best Profitable In West Says Saskatchewan Officer
Saskatchewan Beekeepers' Association secretary Sy Merkley argues prairie beekeeping cuts sugar costs and boosts honey. A hive yields 250 to 300 pounds yearly with honey valued at 20 to 40 cents a pound, while cooler climates foster hardier bees and minimal brood.
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Merkley
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan Beekeepers’ Association
Sy. Merkley
Saskatchewan
Texas
Louisiana
Alabama
Arizona
Florida
Prairies
Canada
Old Country
United States
Department of Agriculture
Empire publicity scheme to promote British goods launched
The Federation of British Industries outlines a board of trade coordinated program for empire publicity using British goods. It will align with other measures funded by the government's £1,000,000 pot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of British Industries
Board of Trade
California Sees Surging Patrol of Girls Seeking Movie Jobs
More than 50,000 young women pursue employment in California's film industry as producers, studios, and casting offices report high interest. Job seekers flood studios, while recruiters evaluate candidates for acting, modeling, and production roles across Los Angeles and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Douglas Fir Shipped To Many Countries
British Columbia forests yield tall Douglas Fir and Red Cedar used for ship spars bridges and interior work. The timber ships widely to South America Australia Africa China and Europe while rings on a University of Toronto display show centuries of growth and a record of history in each ring.
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British Columbia
Dominion
Pacific
Canada
South America
Australia
Africa
China
Europe
Rockies
Tees
University of Toronto
Beekeepers Must Be Educated to Industry
G. M. Newton, president of the Manitoba Beekeepers' Association, warns that despite a fourfold rise in Manitoba beekeepers over two years, the honey crop will not grow proportionally until new keepers are educated and hives are well established. He notes many entrants lack industry knowledge and many bees are shipped across the province, a situation that will take two to three years to resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Association
Manitoba
G. M. Newton
Manitoba Beekeepers’ Association
Alberta poultry exports rise as industry grows
In the past three years Alberta shifted from importer to exporter of eggs and poultry. In 1924 Alberta exported over 60,000 cases of eggs mainly to England and Scotland and farmers marketed more than 5,000,000 pounds of live poultry within the province.
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Alberta
England
Scotland
Prizes for Livestock Winners Across Canadian and American Shows
Alberta exhibitors continue to dominate at Canadian and American shows with 75 prizes won last year including six championships and one reserve title. In 1923 they earned 12 prizes and two championships with one reserve, and in 1920 they won 13 prizes, underscoring Alberta's strong livestock production reputation.
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Alberta
Errors Of Judgment Cause RAF Accidents Say Study
A recent analysis of over 300 Royal Air Force mishaps finds 66 percent caused by errors of judgment. It notes that many incidents involve trainee or newly graduated pilots and many stem from carelessness or misjudgment rather than technical faults.
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Mest
Royal Air Force
Yimy
Paper From Straw Arrives in Edmonton for Experiments
The paper pulp process inventor Bache-Wig has arrived in Edmonton to test Alberta straw and determine its commercial value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Bache-Wig
Edmonton
Alberta
No one should take a bone from a dog's mouth says a doctor
A doctor cautions against removing a bone from a dog’s mouth. The discussion shifts to the hypothetical of a bone belonging to your own leg, exploring risky or humorous scenarios.
Canada’s wheat export outlook shifts as US curtails role
The Edmonton Bulletin notes Canada loses a competitor as the United States nears reduced wheat exports. The present crop is expected to meet home demand, with weather less factor in a smaller yield than last year due to diversification in agriculture. Prospects improve for Canadian growers to find buyers at a viable price.
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United States
Canada
Europe
Orient
Edmonton Balletin
Comparisons At Flower Exhibitions Guide Next Year Seeds
Summer to fall shows across provinces will feature horticultural societies county fairs provincial and national exhibitions and special rose iris peony gladiolus displays Visitors can study varieties and, from comparisons, choose better plants or seeds for fall ordering or spring planting. Marked improvement in Manitoba business noted by the Canadian Credit Men's Trust Association board and managers at its Manitoba division annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
West
Board of Governors
Canadian Credit Men's Trust Association
Fruit Crop Light In British Columbia Report
Frost damage across the province reduces fruit yields with light crops in most sectors. Apples will drop heavily, pears and stone fruits scarce in Fraser Valley, raspberries at about 85 percent of last year, blackberries 40 to 50 percent, and loganberries even shorter. Vancouver Island fairs modestly better but still below average.
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Cotembte
Vancouver Island
Fraser Valley
Alfalfa Meal Compared With Bran For Cattle Feed
A central experimental farm test with Ayrshire and Holstein cows assessed alfalfa meal alongside bran in standard rations including corn silage and clover hay. The report notes alfalfa meal was less valuable than bran, though cost differences could make it economical if alfalfa meal is priced ten to fifteen percent lower than bran.
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Ayrshire
Dominion Animal Husband Man
Beaver pelts from provincial sale fetch top prices in Edmonton
The Alberta guardian department sold 216 beaver pelts to Edmonton dealers in a recent transaction. The average price realized was 12.78 and the top price reached 100 for three exceptionally fine skins.
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Alberta
Guardian’s
Edmonton
Texas Leads Nation in Postmistress Appointments
The article notes that about 3,000 postmistresses were appointed over the last year with Texas numbering 166, California 154, and Pennsylvania 153, leading, second, and third among states.
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Texas
California
Pennsylvania
Army Tests Bombs Six Times Size of WW2 Aerial Weapons
The United States army is experimenting with aerial bombs six times as large as those used in Paris and London during the war. This testing signals a push toward dramatically more powerful ordnance and new combat capabilities.
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United States Army
Paris
London
Never Stopped Swimming Porpoise Dies at Aquarium
A renowned swimming porpoise died after three years in the tank. In life it never stopped moving and consumed small fish while traveling continuously through the water. Zoo officials estimate it logged about 25 000 miles in that period.
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Zoo
The Self Made Man and His Material Choices
A reflection on how a self made man may rush to build without careful selection of materials. It cautions that haste in sourcing supplies can undermine lasting quality and success.
Queen Mary Enjoys Ride on Exposition Childrens Railway
Queen Mary and the King joined children on the Wembley Exposition miniature railway ride in London, sharing the fun as thousands of youngsters from around the world rode the Canadian Pacific Rockies course. Her Majesty wore a crepe gown with cutwork embroidery, a silk toque, velvet flower brim, and carried a parasol. She accessorized with a diamond brooch and pearl necklace.
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Queen Mary
London
Canadian Pacific Rockies
Canada Leads in Systematic Seed Improvement Efforts
Canada, with the Canadian Seed Growers' Association based in Ottawa, leads in organized seed improvement and elite seed production. Alberta Seed Growers' Association, now two years old, has sold thousands of bushels of wheat, oats, and barley to Canada and the U S, while Marquis wheat dominates hard spring wheat production. The article notes Britain’s strong linen exports and Canada's ongoing need for robust wheat varieties to combat stem rust.
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Canada
Canadian Seed Growers’ Association
Ottawa
Dominion
Alberta” Seed Growers’ Association
Ontario
United States
Alberta coal shipped to Ontario by CNR test
The Canadian National Railways will accept 25 000 tons of Alberta coal for shipment to Southwestern Ontario. The move follows government representations to test the viability of Alberta coal competing with Pennsylvania coal at a lower rate.
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Canadian National Railways
Western Region
Alberta
Ontario
Pennsylvania
Coal Operators
Sir Henry Thornton
Manitoba Butter Appears In Montreal Markets
Manitoba butter from creameries becomes a common sight in Montreal as eastern and western trade patterns shift. Analysts note gains from mixed farming in the west and quote remarks by Hon. J. E. Caron urging Quebec dairy farmers to improve methods to keep markets domestic and foreign.
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Manitoba
Montreal
Canada
J. E. Caron
Quebec
Montreal Herald
Fear of anthracite coal shortage looms in Canada
Dr. Charles Camsell chairman of the Dominion fuel board warns that the wage agreement between American anthracite operators and miners expires September 1 this year. He says many coal experts fear a suspension of operations could trigger a serious domestic supply shortage in Central Canada even if current imports remain normal.
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Charles Camsell
Dominion Fuel Board
Camsell
Canada
West Indies Ready to Trade With Canada for Better Imperial Ties
Jamaican delegates at a West Indies conference sponsored by the Canadian Government say all colonies are willing to meet Canada as part of the British Empire and concede trade and other terms to improve imperial relations. A sharp critic mocks human vanity.
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Canada
Jameaican
West Indies
Dominion
Skeleton Found on Prince Albert Farm Linked to Riel Rebellion
A farmer near Prince Albert unearthed a skeleton while digging a well about three feet below the surface. Coroner J. H. Jackson investigated with W. C. Chapman present and six metal uniform buttons identified the remains as a victim of the Riel rebellion. The bones were reinterred and police will take no further action.
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Prince Albert
W. C. Chapman
Pr. J. H. Jackson
Thetter
Riel
Freshman from Vassar Seeks Curriculum Adjustment
A freshman from Vassar confides difficulty adjusting her curriculum. The dialogue shows reassurance and mutual concern as they discuss decorations.
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Vassar
Muffins Made From Acera Ureal by North American Indians
Primitive Indians of North America made muffins from acera ureal, a historical note indicating early baking practices using regional ingredients. The fragment reflects ethnographic observations rather than modern cooking methods.
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North America
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Otumbe
Alberta Poultry
B. C
Bran
Beaver
Britain
United Kingdom
Germany
Belgium
Great Britain
Bankers Trust Company
Czechoslovakia
Alberta Coal
C.N.R
Southwestern
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