Grain chemist surveys bleaching and testing in grain grading
Dr. FP Mirebard outlines how leached and bleached grains affect milling value and export markets. He urges protein tests, better sampling, durable containers, and careful moisture control, noting rust reduces yield and color but may keep quality. Wheat grading should reflect practical milling value.
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Mirebard
Bedere
Horst
Mamieten
Winnipeg
Bic
Atetraila
Iirehamd
United States Department of Agriculture
Irchard
Birchard
Economy campaign gains public support says Albertan
The Calgary Albertan editorial urges a strong economy campaign backed by public opinion. It argues the movement has long been developing and will be effective, noting that years of effort have not damaged the resolve of those pursuing the climb.
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Calgary
Egg Eating Hens Nuisance Cuts Poultry Profits
An old farm note discusses egg-eating by hens and its impact on profits. It suggests crude remedies including salt hung from the ceiling for birds to pick at and a green bone or meat fed to a pen of 16 birds three times weekly, plus outdoor runs, to curb the habit.
Lincoln Cathedral Repair Uses Liquid Cement In England
Lincoln Cathedral, built between 1075 and 1501, undergoes restoration with 25 000 gallons of liquid cement injected by electric machinery into cracked walls. Cracks in the northwest tower reach 135 ft as hollow walls filled with crumbly rubble are exposed and repair costs reach about $5 000 a month.
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England
Lincoln Cathedral
Cost of Reconstruction Reaches 62 Billion Francs
Minister M Reibel told the French Chamber that 52 58 billion francs have been paid for reconstruction in devastated regions. Final estimates put total expenditure at 62 billion francs leaving 9 5 million still to be found.
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M. Reibel
French
Chamber of Deputies
France
Irrigation Course Draws Large Alberta Attendance
A ten day irrigation short course in Lethbridge attracted over a thousand farmers with twenty farming experts presenting lectures. The audience attended for part or the full duration of the program as interest in Southern Alberta irrigation matters remains high.
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Alberta
Lethbridge
Fragmented Phrase on Dignity and Attire
Readable fragments discuss dignity tied to clothing and appearance, mentioning a rock coat and social perception. The text is incomplete and lacks a complete event or assertion to report.
Practical tips for making straight draperies and headings
The article guides sewing straight curtains with selvage showing and top headings, detailing method for top hem, rings, plaits, and shirring. It covers lining options with flannel or sateen, choices of fabric weight, and the use of weighted tape to keep folds. It ends with an offer to request Dorothy Ethel Walsh’s “Ten Cheerful Color Schemes” via self addressed stamped envelope.
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Dorothy Ethel Walsh
Immigrants Seen Piling Into Canada This Year
The coming year is expected to bring the heaviest immigration to Canada in a decade as arrivals already exceed those of the same month in 1923. European entrants are particularly numerous and inquiries from prospective American settlers are rising.
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Canada
United States
Canadian Pacific
Manitoba
Staff Changes in CN Rail Passenger Traffic Department
Mr 1H Melanson Montreal General Passenger Traffic Manager announces promotions including E Gooch from Montreal ticket bureau to assistant to the General Passenger Traffic Manager.
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Canadian National Railways
H. Melanson
Montreal
E. Gooch
Origin of the Moon Claims Earth Ties Explain Moon’s Kind
Scientists in the United States and Britain clash over lunar origin. American view: moon from many small meteoric masses. British view: a fragment of Earth flung off during rapid past rotation. Dr Evans notes tidal slowing lengthens day and moon recedes, implying Earth–Moon connection and a failed Africa moon-formation attempt.
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Earth
George Darwin
J. W. Evans
Imperial College of Science
Dr. Evans
Pacific Ocean
Africa
Equator
National Association of Marine Engineers of Canada adopts pay resolution
In Ottawa the association approves a resolution urging the Department of Marine and Fisheries and Public Works to apply engineer pay scales equal to or higher than British Columbia rates. The move aims to align compensation with regional standards for engineers across the departments.
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Department of Marine and Fisheries and Public Works
British Columbia
National Association of Marine Engineers of Canada
Ottawa
Westminster Hall Flooded Twice by the Thames
The historic Westminster Hall suffered flooding at least twice as the Thames overwhelmed parts of the site. The incidents prompted water damage concerns, with officials assessing restoration needs and protective措施.
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Westminster Hall
Feeding Of Dairy Stock Proves Higher Yields Cut Feed Cost
Experiments at Ottawa Central Experimental Farm show that higher milk yields reduce feed cost per cwt and per pound of butterfat. With cows yielding 5 000 pounds annual milk, feed cost is 1.57 per cwt and 0.87 per lb fat. at 19 000 pounds and over, costs drop to 0.66 per cwt and 0.184 per lb fat. Nutrition follows a staged grain plan tied to milk output, maximizing profit from high producers.
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Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Central Farm
Elevations of Lakes in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta
J N Wallace outlines a bulletin listing 756 lakes two square miles or larger in the prairie provinces. The author notes no fixed inclusion rule but aims for representative water elevations and practical usefulness as a reference, since lakes are easily named and identifiable in northern regions.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
J. N. Wallace
DLS
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Prairie
Ares
Development of Waterpowers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan
The Natural Resources Intelligence Service reports on northeastern Saskatchewan and northwestern Manitoba water systems with many lakes and rivers. It notes significant waterpowers including 676 horsepower at Second Fall on the Grass River near Wekusko or Herb Lake, aimed at aiding Bingo mine and regional mineral industry growth.
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Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Grass River
Wekusko
Herb Lake
Bingo
Ancient salutation of English-speaking races
The passage notes that the handshake is very ancient, cited by Homer and Virgil and referenced in II Kings 10:15. It claims the ritual is now largely relegated to Anglo-Saxon countries as the confirmatory gesture of a branch.
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Aristophanes
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National Authority On
Lake Winnipeg
Regina
Moosey Jaw
Regina Beach
Regina City
Keith
Bow River
Edmonton
Natural Resources Bulletin
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