Rural Credit Systems Shape Western Canada Agriculture
The article outlines how rural credit schemes across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta evolved to support farm development. It describes short term societies under the Rural Credits Act long term Manitoba Farm Loans Association Saskatchewan and Alberta programs including loan limits interest rules mortgage requirements and government backing. It notes industry impact and the shift from bank loans to farmer organized credit bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada
Provincial Savings Bank
Manitoba
Alberta
Cooperative Credit Act
First Cotton Mill Built in Birmingham 1771
The earliest cotton mill used water power via two mules walking around a central axis. Built in Birmingham in 1771 the operation marked a major shift to mechanized textile production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
England
Antelope Reserve Expansion Aids Western Canada Save
Western governments plan to prevent extinction of the antelope in Western Canada show progress. Foremost Alberta reserve, Nemis kam Park, started 1915 with 50 animals now holds 130, up 30 head in the last year. Noted for herd health, disease absence, and potential to save the species from extermination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Foremost
Alta
Nemiskam Park
War Menace Seen Growing If Disputes Aren't Arbitrated
Phillip H. Kerr, former secretary to Lloyd George, told the McGill Canadian Club that wars will grow more frequent unless nations adopt a method to settle differences by arbitration. He endorsed the League of Nations concept as a step forward, though improvable, warning that another world war would be triggered by nations trying to escape deeper conflict.
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Phillip H. Kerr
Lloyd George
McGill Canadian Club
League of Nations
Orange oil drops expand bird vision in foggy weather
Observation notes that birds’ eyes contain orange colored oil droplets creating an orange lens effect. Researcher Henning reports this provision aims to widen range of vision in fog. Suggests humans can similarl y gain distance using orange tinted glasses, boosting 200 yards to about 2000 yards.
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Henning
Reclam
Universum
The Cruelest Man Crashes Squirrel in Central Park
A New York journalist recounts a man driving a low-slung car in Central Park who swerves to crush a timid park squirrel. The driver exclaims I got him as the creature is killed, inspiring a brief moral reflection from the writer.
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New York
Central Park
Dean Rutherford Named Sole Judge for Clydesdales at Chicago Show
Dean W. J. Rutherford of the Saskatchewan College of Agriculture will serve as the sole judge for Clydesdale horses at the International Livestock Show in Chicago. It marks the first time a single individual has been entrusted with judging all Clydesdales at the event.
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Dean W. J. Rutherford
Saskatchewan College of Agriculture
Chicago
The Siamese Keep Odd Numbers in Homes and Doors
Siamese households and rooms are numbered with odd figures due to strong superstitions. The practice extends to closets doors and windows, reflecting cultural beliefs in luck and protection.
The Mystery of Eels Explained by Dan Ish Scientist
Dr. Johannes Schmidt aboard the Dana reports two eel breeds near Bermuda. One travels west to America, the other east to Europe, differing in backbone bones and larval duration. Instinct or heredity guides each species to its correct river system, preventing crossovers.
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D.N
Johannes Schmidt
Bermudas
America
Europe
mid-Atlantic
American
British plan for gigantic bomber to weigh over twenty tons
The British Air Ministry contemplates a colossal bomber surpassing twenty tons with 2,600 horsepower engines and a bomb load of six to eight tons. Construction faces shed size limits, possibly using a disused airship shed to enable assembly and testing. top speed is forecast above ten miles an hour.
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Biritish
Age inquiry at trial prompts witness to reveal past age
In a courtroom exchange the judge presses a woman witness to state her age, asking for her current age or what it was ten years ago. She finally responds that she is 26. The Boston Transcript notes the remark as part of a humorous or pointed courtroom moment.
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Snr
Boston Transcript
Radio Developments Promise Northern Canada Growth
Ottawa Citizen notes calls to establish wireless stations along Edmonton to Dawson waterways. Plans include stations at Smith Resolution Simpson Norman and McPherson with a sixth at Dawson to keep northern communities connected and spur development through improved communication.
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Edmonton
Dawson
Edmonton Journal
Mew
Smith
Resolution
Simpson
Norman
McPherson
O.S. Finnie
North-West Territories
Ottawa
Posadas City Described As Civilized Outpost On Alto Parana
A traveler calls Posadas a civilized outpost on the upper Parana River between Paraguay and Argentina. He notes a broad gauge railroad, a modern $500000 hotel, three large department stores, and the best hospital in Northern Argentina. Surrounding areas include vast cacao plantations and Jesuit ruins.
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Parana
Paraguay
Argentina
Posadas
Alto Parana
Wild
Indias
South America
Cdat
Valuable Qualities Of Canadian Hard Wheat Worldwide
Canadian hard wheat earns global praise for quality not just volume. The article notes high germination, suitability for milling, and widespread use by British and American mills, plus Seager Wheeler’s world records and Briand’s Normandy win using Canadian seed.
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Globe
Cridies
Canada
International
Dominion
London
Eng
United Kingdom
Atlantic
Arctic Circle
Seager Wheeler
United States
Restoration plan for Nelsons flagship Victory at Portsmouth
The Society for Nautical Research seeks about 50 606 to restore the Victory flagship at Portsmouth. Plans include replacing rotten timbers and decks, rebuilding the stern, and repainting to resemble Nelsons era. Admiralty supports dock work while public funds fund the restoration.
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Nelson
Portsmouth
Toulon
West Indies
Admiralty
Old Foods and Future Food Supplies
The piece notes that no ancient plant rivals maize and other staple crops. it predicts future progress hinges on introducing foreign food-yielding plants and educating the public to adopt them. The discussion appears in the American Journal of Pharmacy.
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American Journal of Pharmacy
Surplus Populations In Haiti Provokes Debate
The Detroit Times contends Haiti's population growth risks crises as births outpace deaths. It credits American sanitation for reducing internal conflict and questions future global implications if similar birth rates occur in China and Africa.
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Haiti
France
China
Africa
Detroit Times
Special Occasion Tramp Birthday Craving
A brief humor item describes a tramp asking for cake and ice cream on his birthday, with Mrs. Housekeep offering cake but insisting bread suffices. The exchange ends with the tramp mentioning it is his birthday, in a light Boston Transcript tone.
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Boston Transcript
Rolling Stone and the Level of Soil in Clay’s Mix
A wry note on character and soil science implies a rolling stone may stay on track if the soil has enough clay. The line toys with honesty balance and fertility as a metaphor for steady progress.
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Prairie Provinces
Ers
Saskatchewan
British Cotton Mill
W. T. Hornaday
Sequirre
Dean Rutherford
British Air Ministry
Britain
Radio
Arctic
Ravel
Ottawa Citizen
Hatel
Walla Paatter
Rae
Owen
Cocain —Cieveland Plain
Deaier
Montana
Aristide Briand
French Republic
Normandy
Admiral Nelson
Rolling Stone
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