Massey Harris Centenary Dinner Marks Canadian Farm Progress
Ottawa lawyer Mr. Leomaira W Brockington told about 700 guests in Toronto at a Massey Harris centennial dinner how Canadian farming and industry advanced from 1841 to modern mechanized agriculture. He praised scientists, workers, and the Massey Harris founders, noting Canada’s global export reach and the era’s lasting impact on living standards and farm labor.
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Leomaira W Breckingtom
Ottawa
Royse York
Toronto
Massey-Harris Company Limited
Massey and Harris
Ontara
Upper Canada
Commonwealth
Dominion
Brockington
Canada
William Saunders
United States
Massey
Harris
James S. Duncan
Paris
Daniel Massey
Alanson Harris
North America
Europe
America
Asia
Africa
Russia
Australia
South America
Modern Way To Banish Fatigue—Dr Gilbreth Study Comment
A Purdue University expert on motion study Dr Lillian M Gilbreth describes energy use and fatigue in homes offices and stores She notes that women preparing for social events show no tiredness while those without plans claim exhaustion The piece quotes her observations on energy management and routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian M. Gilbreth
Purdue University
Rangers eye hookup with western Canadian hockey club
The New York Rangers seek a deal with a western Canada minor hockey club to be completed before next winter. Saskatoon aims to link with Regina and Moose Jaw teams to form an all Saskatchewan league. A 30-man executive group backs hockey’s return and regional baseball and swimming events are noted along with curling plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Rangers
Western
Canada
Saskatoon
Regina
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan
Hilltops
Kent Phillips
Lindsay Holt
Regina Roughrider
Sunglasses Caution For Night Driving And Eye Exposure
Medical advice warns against wearing sunglasses for night driving and generally toward sunglasses that alter color hues. Doctors say improper use creates a hazard and eye tolerance to light may be reduced. The guidance: wear sunglasses only on sun exposure unless an eye specialist advises otherwise. The text also notes oak classifications with white and black groups.
Five Freedoms For Some Picnic Parties
Kingston Whig Standard notes picnic time risks with misused freedoms including tree slashing gate breaking litter and improper disposal. Conservation experts advise drying soap wrappers before use to prevent waste and fire risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Freedoms
Kingston Whig-Standard
Toronto Star
Plowmen Compare British and Canadian Farming Methods
A Canadian group visiting Britain to attend plowing matches noted heavier rainfall and longer growing seasons in the Old Country. They observed rented farms, different buildings, extensive hand labor, and rising use of combines, with British beef cattle and Canadian dairy cattle highlighted. They reported on fertilization practices and grain quality differences under differing conditions.
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Britain
Ontaro
Canada
Old Country
John Wilson
Shifnal
Shropshire
Wilson
Ottawa Citizen
Royal Mews Reopens to Public at Buckingham Palace
The Royal Mews at the rear of Buckingham Palace reopen for visitors. Exhibits include royal coaches and equestrian souvenirs. Once numbered in the eighty plus horses, the stables have been rebuilt after wartime reductions. The riding school trains horses to ignore street noise during processions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham Palace
Arthur Turner
Empire Digest
London Royal Mews
Farm Women Shortage Threatens Minnesota Youth
A Minnesota University analysis shows reduced numbers of farm women aged 20 to 24 compared with men, as migration to cities hits rural areas. The trend signals growing imbalance as young men move out and women follow, risking farm family viability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Minnesota University
Graceful Decoration Becomes Elegant Filet Crochet Chair Set
Pattern 7367 offers a decorative chair set and five art ends in filet crochet. Improved pattern visuals include charts photos and complete directions for easy needle work. Send twenty five cents to Household Arts Depart ment Winnipeg Newspaper Union for pattern 7367. Bionomics defined as the study of life laws and organism interactions.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
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Dominic Zazzarra
New York
C.F. Davis
Kamsack, Sask
Verdun
Que
Canadian Amateur Swimming Association
Drew
Ontario
Slyvanus Apps
Toronto Maple Leafs
Verna Young
Young
National Hockey League
N.H.L
Sun Life Bldg
Montreal
R. H. Johnson
Manitoba
Ladies Curling Association
Plowmen
U.K
Frederick Rupert
Frederick Lee
Pancake Bay
Sault Ste. Marie
Ont
Rupert
Soo
Edgar Simons
Simons
Barbara Annating
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