Systematic Entomology and Hemp History Highlight Canadian Agriculture
An article outlines Canada’s Entomological Branch led by Dr. J. H. McDunnough, stressing Systematic Entomology’s role in classifying insects and building a national collection to combat crop disease and economic loss. It then traces hemp cultivation from ancient China to colonial Virginia and Pennsylvania, noting shifts in fiber use and production centers.
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Canada
Department of Science
Dominion
Dominion Department of Agriculture
J. H. McDunnough
Manila
Asia
Europe
Mediterranean
Western
Spain
Chile
North America
Massachusetts
Virginia
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Canada Restricts Import of Mattress Waste and Used Magazines
Finance Minister Dunning announced health based import limits on mattress waste from the United States. Mattress waste now must have fumigation and cleaning certificates to enter Canada. Used magazines may be brought in only as gifts or waste material and not for resale.
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Canada
Finance
Dunning
United States
Switzerland Led World In Population Within Its Borders
Switzerland counts more people aged zero and up inside its borders than any other nation, underscoring its large resident population in relation to its area and governance.
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Switzerland
Silver Jubilee Coin Vanishes From Circulation
Edmonton banks report the first 1936 Canadian silver dollars were absorbed by collectors. Officials say the coins, like last year’s Silver Jubilee issue, will mostly be souvenirs with little in general circulation. Collectors seek the 1936 coin for its new portrait of King George V, believing it may be the last bearing his image before the 1937 issue for King Edward VIII.
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Edmonton
George V
Edward VIII
War on Crows Campaign Open to Saskatchewan Residents
The province launches a crow and magpie extinction campaign starting May 1. Crows and magpies are caught banded and released in Saskatchewan. Cash awards from $1 to $500 will be paid to savers who deliver bands with lucky numbers to the Game Commissioner in Regina. Rules and information are available from the Department of Natural Resources.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Natural Resources
Regina
Clock And Calendar Invented By Swedish Builder
A Swedish inventor A Germandson has perfected a clock calendar machine. The device operates automatically and the calendarium adjusts for varying month lengths and leap years.
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A. Germandson
China Adopts Flat Air Mail Rates
China announces new flat air mail rates affecting international letters. Officials say rates simplify postage for all destinations starting this year. The change aims to streamline processing and cut shipping costs for consumers and businesses.
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China
Business and politics need mutual learning from leaders
J M Macdonald argues both politicians and businessmen face tough public duties and scrutiny. He urges mutual respect and cooperation between business people and university figures, calling for shared freedom in pursuing goals and learning from each other.
Need Wider Markets
R C Matthews president of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce urged an end to prolonged price declines and closed markets at a Washington meeting. He said nations must relearn how to seek business, open markets, and allow debtors to sell to creditors to discharge obligations while recognizing creditor countries' needs.
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R. C. Matthews
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Washington
National Revenue
Bennett
Life insurance cash in Canada 1935 totals 588 million
The 1935 Canadian life insurance figures show cash in hand totaling 588 348 611 dollars. This sum reflects policies written and paid for in cash across the industry. The figure appears in financial summaries of Canadian insurance activity for the year.
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Canada
Reorganization Of Water Development Work Under Farm Rehabilitation Act
Important policy changes approved by the Dominion Minister of Agriculture reorganize water development under the Farm Rehabilitation Act. Provincial committees replace the former Water Development Committee, with provincial control over small project engineering and a central Regina office maintaining central duties for community projects.
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Dominion Minister of Agriculture
J. G. Gardiner
J. Vallance
Regina
Sask
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
L. B. Thomson
Dominion Experimental Station
Swift Current
Dominion Act
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Wal Mare
Eastend
Middle Creek
Adams Lake
Wascana
Wild Horse
Canada Land and Irrigation Company
Vauxhall
Souris
Crystal City
Edward
Estevan
Wood River
Coderre
Leavitt
Pot Hole Creek
Berry Creek
Milk River
Warner
B. Russell
W. L. Jacobson
L. C. Charlesworth
C. J. McGavin
Trans-Canada Highway funding and timelines outlined
Labor Minister Rogers told the House of Commons a passable trans-Canada highway could be completed by fall 1938 at about 10 million dollars. The house approved 3,527,125 dollars for current year work, with no plan to finish this year. An engineer’s report put the Ontario section at 8,390,650 dollars on a 50 50 basis with Ontario.
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Rogers
House of Commons
Ontario
Dominion
Canada's Nickel Exports Rise in February
Canada shipped nickel valued at 4.12 million dollars in February, up from 2.705 million a year earlier. Stronger demand and higher prices helped lift the export value this month compared with February last year.
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Canada
Proud Peacocks Embroidery Pattern 5587 Teaches Stitch
Cross stitch project offers a peacock chair-back and floral pillow motifs. Pattern 5587 includes two motifs 1014 by 1344 inches and two reverse motifs 21 by 5% tinches with material and stitch guides. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for the transfer pattern.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Canada’s Silk Industry Grows Into Top Textile Sector
For eighteen years the silk industry in Canada has shown continuous progress, overcoming trade recession with rising production each year. From a small postwar industry it has become one of the five largest branches within Canada's textile sector.
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Canada
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Knox Presbyterian Church
Toronto Mail
Empire
Alice Brooks
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