Summer fallows and soil drifting on the Canadian prairies
A Dominion Experimental Station report by A. E Palmer explains that summer fallowing must limit soil drifting, with strip farming and trash cover methods outperforming ploughed fallows. Cultivators and duckfoot tools are used to manage trash, while careful observation of drifting signs helps protect fields. Moisture storage in subsoil aims to conserve water and control weeds, with recent tests on basin listing and contour methods to keep water in the soil.
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Canadian Prairies
Mates A. E Palmer
Dominion Experimental Station
Lethbridge
Alberta
Dominion
Prairies
Hand Made Jeff Fost watches 150 years old
A watch owned by Jeff Foster of Melaval Sask is about 150 years old and still keeps good time. It has been in the family long, repaired twice in its history and recently cleaned by a jeweler who signed a statement valuing its age and cost at the time of purchase between 300 and 350 dollars. The verge movement, sterling silver case, key wound, and chain are noted.
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Jeff Fost
Melaval
Sask
Jewelers
Mind Your Own Business: A Guide to Friendship Influence
The saying emphasizes that genuine friendships grow when one avoids prying into others affairs. It suggests self restraint, listening, and respectful conduct as ways to win trust and influence people without intrusion.
Northwest Territories to Add 70000 Square Miles Game Preserve
The Dominion government announced new conservation measures for the Northwest Territories. A large game preserve north of the Laird river and west from Mackenzie river to Yukon boundary will aid MacKenzie river Indians and protect martens whose pelts dropped from 13330 in 1924 to 5690 in 1936. The license rules favor white residents with licenses and their dependents, and bar new entrants from hunting and trapping after July 1.
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T. A. Crerar
Dominion
Northwest Territories
Laird River
Mackenzie River
Yukon Territory
Mr. Crerar
Insurance firms limit coverage for older or younger drivers in Canada
The Toronto Daily Star reports several Canadian insurers will not issue public liability and property damage auto policies to drivers over 70. At least one company will not insure cars registered to drivers under 21 either.
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The
Toronto Daily Star
the Star
Hitler’s Language Skills Questioned in German Speech History
A historical note asserts that Adolf Hitler never attempted to speak any language beyond German, prompting discussion about his linguistic abilities and public communication style.
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Herr Hitler
Der Fuehrer guarded by bombproof rock refuge at Berchtesgaden
The report notes that while Germans and now Austrians may profess loyalty to Der Fuehrer, Adolf Hitler has a bombproof retreat carved from solid rock near his Berchtesgaden hideaway in southern Germany as a precaution.
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Neal O'Hara
New York Post
der Fuehrer
Adolf
Berchtesgaden
Germany
Wanamaker’s Secret To Success Revealed In Brief Span
A friend recalls Wanamaker’s drive and method. Necessity fuels learning, capacity with energy drives success, and masterful organization underpins it all. He counsels do the very best you can and leave the rest to Providence.
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John Wanamaker
Repeated Driverless Car Incident Hits California Home
Seven years after a driverless car rolled into Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Taylor’s Los Angeles home another car followed the same path into the Taylors’ bedroom at the L. W. Toziers’ residence. The Taylors visited again recently.
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J. M. Taylor
L. W. Toziers
Los Angeles
Taylors
Toziers
The First Paper Money in Canada and Colonial Card Notes
The article recounts 17th and 18th century experiments with fiduciary paper money in New France and colonial Quebec. It describes signing bonda on playing cards, the 1664 royal approval, and Louis XIV's guarantee, plus later attempts in Massachusetts to issue paper currency.
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Tarance
Canada
New France
Louis XIV
M. de Meules
Europe
Asia
America
Paris
Treasury
Boston
Quebec
Province of
Massachusetts
Handling Rabbits Properly to Minimize Harm
Guidance on lifting rabbits by the back of the neck rather than by the ears to reduce pain and stress for the animal. Emphasizes careful handling and humane treatment in common domestic interactions.
Politeness and Driving Manners on City Streets
The New York Times argues polite conduct in crowds contrasts with drivers on streets. It notes pedestrians tolerate belligerent driving yet courteous behavior could reduce injuries and deaths. A Golden Rule approach would improve highway safety.
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New York Times
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Wales
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Joe Zatey
Labor
Wanamaker
New
RA Tenn
Lord Sempill
British League of Airminded Youth
League
Kingston
Lord Chesterfield
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