Economic Studies Aid In Understanding Rural Rudiments
The Dominion Department of Agriculture uses economic surveys to help farmers adapt to modern markets. Analyses of farms across regions reveal how production, marketing, and consumer preferences affect costs, pricing, and profitability. Results guide better farming practices and rural credit, insurance, and taxation policies.
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Canada
Economic Service
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Sheep numbers rise on Canadian and U S farms in 1937
Canada reports 3,339,900 sheep on farms as of December 1, 1937, up 48,300 from a year earlier. United States farms hold 52,000,000 sheep, an increase of 300,000.
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United States
Proper Care Of Shoes Timely Suggestions For Keeping Footwear In Shape
Proper care adds to appearance and lifespan. Leather shoes require a single cream dressing before wear to protect against stains and scratches. Do not overstretch shoes. use trees only to remove wear wrinkles. Dry damp shoes slowly in an airy room. avoid heat. Stuff soaked shoes with newspaper. Clean leather with a stiff nail brush and remove dirt from the welt. Use light polish with a soft brush or cloth. excessive polishing with little cream yields high shine.
Royal research ship William Scoresby studies whaling conditions
The William Scoresby returned from annual southern waters voyages to study whaling conditions from diet to water temperatures. It marks whales with a back cylinder to track movements, reporting positions to researchers. Lieut. R. C. Freaker commands the 25 000 mile expedition aboard the ship laid up at a Thames dock.
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Thames
Antarctic
Royal
William Scoresby
Ministry of Health
R. C. Freaker
Charlemagne’s Clock and the Brass Water Clock
A historic brass water clock attributed to Charlemagne features a 12-door dial. Each door opens on its hour and an equal number of balls drop onto a drum. At noon, twelve miniature horsemen release together, marching around the dial and closing all doors.
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Charlemagne
There is only one rule for being a good talker
A compact quotation notes that effective conversation starts with listening, emphasizing that listening is the key rule for good talkers. It frames listening as the foundational skill in communication.
Farm Fire Precautions Cut Hazard and Losses
The article urges farmers to reduce fire risk through hay handling practices, proper electrical wiring, safe use of fuels, grounded chimneys, and accessible extinguishers. It stresses organizing a local fire department even in small communities to improve response and prevent severe losses.
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Canada
Prophecy of John Buchan’s Bright Future Noted in 1901
The Montreal Star in 1901 featured an oval-faced youth described as a future star. It noted his magazine writings at age 26, his admission to the Bar, and his plans to work in South Africa under Sir Alfred Milner. The piece correctly identified him as John Buchan, later Lord Tweedsmuir.
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Montreal Star
South Africa
Sir Alfred Milner
John Buchan
Lord Tweedsmuir
Daily Sketch
Floud lauds Canada as achievement shaped by unity
Sir Francis Floud, UK High Commissioner, praised Canada at the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club farewell, citing unity among diverse conditions. He contrasted English and Canadian traits, noting Canadian conversation on railways, warm summers, and rising Canadian art. He commended Major Gladstone Murray and CBC staff.
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England
Canada
Dominion
Francis Floud
United Kingdom
Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club
Chateau Laurier
Francis
J. G. Macphail
Sir Francis
Floyd
British Columbia
Rockies
Prairies
Ontario
Quebec
Maritime Provinces
Gladstone Murray
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Ottawa Journal
Typographical Error Costs Stenographer and Heir in 1928 Policy
Ida Belle Brady of Oberlin Ohio bought a ten year endowment life policy for 4000 dollars but the decimal point was omitted making the monthly income 40 dollars instead of 400. Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance filed a federal suit seeking contract reform. A separate NAS report notes that water from melted ice freezes faster than water from condensed steam at five degrees below zero.
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Ida Belle Brady
Oberlin
Ohio
Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co
Hartford, Conn
Brady
Equity
National Academy of Sciences
Simple Crocheted Top-Knots Pattern 5905
Beginner friendly pattern for crocheted top knots to tame curls. Includes instructions, stitch illustration, and materials list. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union for this pattern.
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Household Arts Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot
Ae Artes Bieca Gallern Bck
Canadian farm land values steady at twenty four dollars per acre
For the third year in succession occupied farm lands in Canada average about 24 dollars per acre. Values have declined since 1928 when they stood at 38 dollars, dropped to a low of 23 in 1934, then rose to 24 in 1935 and have remained at that level since.
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Canada
Invention Aims to Loosen Ice Cubes and Mix Drinks
A novel refrigerator is reported to loosen ice cubes after freezing. It faces a tougher sell unless it also mixes drinks distributes them and explains ingredients.
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Sir Francis Floud
Maeterlinck
D. M. T. Moreland
Rothamsted
London News Chronicle
Mr. Morland
Mr. Moreland
Moreland
Alice Brooke
Cape
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