Fertilizer Use in Western Canada Aimed at Higher Yields
Dr Pay Neidig of the Consolidated Mining Conference in Moose Jaw argues that drilling small quantities of phosphatic fertilizer with seed markedly boosts grain yields and earlier maturity. He cites trials across Saskatchewan and Southern Alberta showing improved yields, quality, and earlier harvests with wheat, hay, and sugar beets, backed by farmer participation and field slides.
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Moose Jaw
Pay Neidig
Thomas Teare
Agricultural Society
J. C. Mitchell
Dahinda
Neidig
Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
Alberta
German engineers test new attachment for written words
A German invention attaches to telephone lines to convert spoken words into writing for the listener. If the receiver cannot understand a word the speaker is asked to spell it, and the spelled word appears in text. Long distance lines are expected to adopt the attachment first.
Lost Leman Mine Tale Sparks Alberta Gold Find
Reported discovery of gold and platinum in the Livingstone range near Turner Valley recalls the legend of Leman who in 1870 allegedly found a rich mine west of Nan ton. He and family died on return, Indians knew the secret, now 100 claims in area near Stavely after 15 years of prospecting.
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Alberta Foothills
Leman
Livingstone Range
Turner Valley Oil Field
Nanton
Idaho
Alberta
Lethbridge
Stavely
Livingstone
Paris Created Tingey Pattern Wool Frock for Girls
All Tingey models are designed in Paris and patterns cut in New York. The French blue wool challis dress features fine stripes, matching yoke and cuffs, decorative pin tucks, and a flared hem for ease of movement. Sizes 2 to 6, ready for delivery. Send 25 cents to Fashion Bureau with name address pattern number and size.
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Paris
New York
Fashion Bureau
How To Order Patterns Ad Press Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Patterns order guidelines from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 375 McDermot Ave. appear in an advertising press note. Pattern numbers and ordering process are referenced but details are incomplete in the fragment. The item seems to describe pattern orders and contact information for a local union office.
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Ad Press
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Honey Butter: a new food product from honey and milk
Agricultural researchers report experiments to combine honey and butter into a market ready honey butter for sandwiches and picnics. The Canadian origin idea aims to boost dairy and honey consumption and expand market reach for both industries.
Four States Meet At One Point In United States
The article notes a unique geographic spot where Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico meet at a single point allowing the right foot to touch two states and the left foot to touch the other two. It also mentions Czecho-Slovakia possessing 350 football fields and 1,345 tennis courts.
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United States
Colorado
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Czecho-Slovakia
Revolving Loan Plan Outlined By C P R President
F W Beatty, K C, of Canadian Pacific Railways outlined proposed details for a five million dollar Dominion government revolving loan fund to aid Western Canada farmers. He urged low farmer charges, safe investments, and loans ranging from two hundred to one thousand dollars with a three year repayment schedule. He cautioned conservative credit rollout and emphasized diverse, small farm loans to build stable communities.
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Western Canada
C.P.R
Dominion Government
F W. Beatty
K.C
Canadian Pacific Railways
Beatty
R. B. Bennett
Regina
Dominion Agricultural Credit Corporation
London
Ont
Minnesota
United States
Demand for Mutton Domestic Market Rises in Canada
Report notes per capita sheep and lamb consumption rose from 6.09 pounds in 1927 to 7.10 pounds in 1930. A circular from the Canadian CoOperative Wool Growers says the one pound rise equates to about 10,000,000 pounds or 300,000 animals, representing roughly eight percent of the national flock.
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Canada
Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers, Limited
Goat Raising in B C Records Highlight Nubian Doe
Interest in goat raising remains strong in British Columbia with five herds entered into performance tests last year and ten eligible goats. The top test was achieved by Nubian doe Shirley Rona owned by Harold G Morson of New Westminster, yielding 2 595 pounds of milk and 132 4 pounds of butterfat.
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B.C
British Columbia
Shirley Rona
Harold G. Morson
New Westminster
Thirsty For Music in Johannesburg Market Soundscape
A Cape Argus correspondent describes Johannesburgs city centre where music fills the streets from dawn to night. Musicians compete for attention as passersby hear instruments everywhere and voices heatedly clash in street performances.
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Johannesburg
Cape Argus
Cape Town
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Hummel
Hamburg
Wanipeg Newspaper Union
Tai
Eva A. Tingey
Dainty
Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage
Ottawa
Prince OF Wales
Betty Gardner
Brockville
BI Gill Gardner
Kingston
Jamaica
Thirsty For Music
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