Forest of Ten Million Children Grows in Western Prairies
An Alberta feature argues trees bring permanence to the prairie. C J Broderick notes 74,009 trees planted by farmers, forming belts and groves that transform irrigation districts near Lethbridge. The article highlights war’s sobering effect, shifting youths to long term planning, and foresees widespread forest belts as a lasting monument to pioneers.
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Canada
C. J. Broderick
Lethbridge
Alberta
Winstratet Canadian Forrest
Mr. Prederick
Prairies
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Rees
Secant
Wilson's
Exports of Livestock and Meats in Early Year Totals
Dominion Livestock Branch reports compare January to July exports of cattle beef bacon pork and mutton to Great Britain and the United States versus 1923. Highlights include increases in cattle beef and pork, with bacon and mutton also listed in pounds and cattle counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Livestock Branch
Great Britain
Imperial Government appoints markets commissioner plan
Sir R A Saunders announces a commissioner of markets with four marketing officers to improve the Old Country marketing system. He cites Saskatchewan agricultural co operation as a model and notes the promising results reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Country
Saskatchewan
Sir R. A. Saunders
Sun Wheat Varietal Test Promises Coastal Benefits
Prof Paul Bowing of the University of British Columbia reports a new Sun wheat variety suited to coastal conditions. He notes heavy yield and stiff straw as key qualities and plans to distribute thirty bushels for multiplication this harvest to seed future production among selected farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bowing
University of British Columbia
Monument Honors Prince Albert Founders Nesbit Party
Mayor Mavis unveiled a river stone cairn in Prince Albert to remember founders Rev. James Nesbit and his party who landed there in August 1866. The Nesbit party settled on the river bank near the landing spot, with Mrs. F Mulis as a child present. Erected by the Prince Albert Historical Society.
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Prince Albert
Mavis
James Nesbit
North Saskatchewan
Nesbit
Kildonan
F. Mulis
Arborologists Trim London Trees On Omnibus Route
A London General Omnibus Company crew of arborologists ride the highest omnibus and prune branches that sweep their hats from the top deck. They command the driver to hug the curb and wait for a tree to intrude. Permission is needed for private trees, but has been refused in such cases.
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London General Omnibus Company
Beauty specialists warn tight headwear causes hair loss
Experts say wearing tight hats can lead to hair thinning and bald patches in both men and women. The claim highlights potential scalp stress from prolonged pressure and reduced blood flow, urging moderation and breathable fabrics.
Treatment For Mange By Hand Or Dipping Vats In Veterinary Bulletin
The law requires reporting suspected mange to a veterinary inspector. Treatments include hand applications or dipping in vats. For horses and cattle, clip and wash off crusts before applying a heated mixture of sulfur tar and raw linseed oil. Dipping for large outbreaks uses lime sulfur mix. Maintain 110 to 120 F for dressings, repeat after 12–14 days, and disinfect all materials.
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Hilton
Pavision Department of Agriculture
Rust Resistant Wheat Sought By Canadian Scientist
Dominion botanist H. T. Gusson notes British rust progress does not help Canada. He explains Old Country rust is leaf type while Canada faces stem rust and discusses efforts to breed rust resistant wheat and earlier maturing varieties. Kota wheat shows partial rust resistance but weak straw. a superior wheat may combine Kota traits with stronger straw.
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Great Britain
Canada
H. T. Gusson
Dominion
Mr. Gusson
Gusson
Kota
Immigrant Origins and Distribution in Canada Report
The report shows the largest immigration from the British Isles, with 534 from England and 1,447 from Scotland, plus 1,201 from Russia largely to western provinces. It notes 10,778 total immigrants with 5,078 adult males, 3,508 adult females, and 792 under 14, with 4,068 settled in Ontario amid ongoing immigration debates.
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British Isles
Russia
Saskatchewan
Canada
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Ontario
Coming Wizard of Finance Mother
A humorous dialogue features a mother scolding her son for misbehavior after a penny was spent yesterday. The boy retorts that his penny proved worth the expenditure, claiming he is showing the value of yesterday’s money through today’s actions.
City lamp lighters of Sheffield take annual two-week vacation
The city of Sheffield faces two weeks of darkness each year as all lamp lighters go on vacation simultaneously, leaving streets unlit during the period. This coordinated break affects public lighting and municipal operations.
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Sheffield
England
Quality of Western Grain Campaign of Western Prosperity
A historical overview highlights western Canada's grain strength led by Marquis wheat. Saskatchewan and prairie provinces produced a rising share of wheat value, surpassing gold output from Klondike and aiming to overtake the United States as top wheat producer. Marquis wheat, discovered 20 years earlier by Dr. Saunders, improved rust resistance and rapid harvest. The text notes 1905 to 1918 crop values and a combined 609 million dollar value for Canada and the U.S. wheat in 1918.
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West
Saskatchewan
Klondike
Canada
Prairie Provinces
United States
Marquis Wheat
Charles E. Saunders
Dominion Cerealist
Northwest
Would Remove Drudgery From Farm Life
Ontario Agricultural Enquiry Committee hearings heard that farm life burdens on women include domestic chores and education and economic needs. Speakers urged cooperative laundries and creameries to ease wash and ironing duties, plus better rural nursing, medical care, cooperative marketing, and rural education to improve life on farms.
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Ontario
Editor’s Dilemma Keeps News From Page
Reflects on editors balancing public interest with private harm as readers urge secrecy. cites readers begging not to publish escapades while others condemn omissions. notes editors face pressure from both sides in a local paper’s moral frame.
Canada Australia trade reaches new high in 1924 imports
Australia imported Canadian produce and manufacture worth £5,064,258 in the year ended June 1924, up £1,899,803 from the prior year, marking the largest Canada Australia trade volume on record. Motor chassis led gains with strong rubber goods and footwear activity as well. A separate note mentions a Thibodaux man who swam the Mississippi River to impress friends after becoming a grandfather of twins.
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Australia
Canada
Thibodaux, la
Mississippi River
Lava Fields Unearth Sputter Cones in Idaho Southeast
Explorers report lava fields in southeast Idaho with sputter cones volcanic craters and unusual caves and natural bridges. Geologists note fresh features indicate recent volcanic activity and landscape evolution guiding future surveys.
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Idaho
Lignite Venturing Toward Central Canada Fuel Solution
Canada funds coal transport trials and lignite briquette research aiming to ease Central Canada's fuel shortage. The Bienfait plant demonstrates carbonized lignite briquettes for domestic use, now handed to Saskatchewan for possible private commercial operation under lease.
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Canada
House of Commons
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Bienfait
J. G. Gardiner
Ewes Free of Duty May Aid Western Sheep Industry
F H Auld reports an Ottawa order in council authorizes duty remission on grade breeding ewes imported from the United States for September 1 to November 30. Western Canada aims to boost flock expansion and create markets for pure bred rams, aiding Saskatchewan and Manitoba farmers.
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F. H. Auld
Western Canada Livestock Union
Federal Department
Ottawa
United States
Canada
Auld
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Manitobe
Farm Boys Camps Run Across Saskatchewan This Summer
Under the Saskatchewan Agricultural Extension Service four Farm Boys Camps were held across the province with 483 teenage agrarians taking part in stock judging and events. Yorkton drew 56 percent attendance, North Battleford hosted 41 boys, Saskatoon enrolled 235 youths, and Manitou Lake hosted 36 under canvas led by N G Bruce. Additional stock judging contests selected five top boys for larger camps.
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Saskatchewan Agricultural Extension Service
Yorkton
North Battleford
Saskatoon
Manitou Lake
N. G. Bruce
Prizes Announced for Butter Judging at Provincial Dairy Convention
The Dairy Branch of Saskatchewan announces a donation from J B Ford Co of Wrandotte Michigan of half a dozen silver knives and forks six soup spoons and six tea spoons for prizes in the Butter Judging Competition at the 1925 Provincial Dairy Convention to be held in February at Prince Albert. Regulations governing the contest are yet to be decided.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
J. B. Ford Co
Wrandotte
Michigan
Prince Albert
Sask
California butterfly flight followed by caterpillar outbreak
A notable flight of the painted butterfly in California has been followed by a severe caterpillar infestation attacking a wide range of garden plants.
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California
Not What Father Meant A Scottish Loch Mackintosh Tale
A family rents a Scottish lochside cottage and boards a boat to cross. The father asks where to obtain a mackintosh for his daughter. The boatman jokes there are few Mackintoshes nearby but mentions a bachelor Macdonald at the loch who might suit the young lady.
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Scotland
Salmon Pack Prospects For British Columbia Surge
Ralph Lanning, secretary of the canned salmon section of the Canadian Manufacturers' Association British Columbia Division, says this year’s salmon pack should top 1,500,000 cases across all kinds, about 206,090 more than 1923. The outlook suggests a strong season for BC producers.
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British Columbia
Ralph Lanning
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Boy Scout Movement Grows Fast in Norway Camp Visit by King Haakon
The Norwegian Boy Scout movement expands rapidly from 200 participants at the first national camp in 1914 to about 2000 at a camp near Lake Mijosen. Scouts traveled from Hammerfest and other northern corps to join the gathering where King Haakon visited.
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Norway
Lake Mijosen
Hammerfest
King Haakon
British authorities move to end broad arrow prison dress
The decision to abolish the broad arrow from prison clothes is announced as part of a step to raise inmate morale. Inmates will receive ordinary lounge suits instead of the distinctive uniform.
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New England States
London
Britain
Wizard of Finance
Natural Resources Bulletin
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Bes
Boy Scout Movement
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