Corn becomes a major Western Canada fodder crop growth
The article highlights corn’s rapid adoption as a prairie fodder crop in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. It notes rising acreage from 1915 to 1920s, landmark corn shows, and plans for further expansion with 100000 acres planted in Saskatchewan and Southern Alberta signaling a significant agricultural shift across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Aliberia
Alberta
Western
Prince Albert
Maple Creek
Medicine Hat
Chaplin
United States
North Dakota
Agriculure
Dominion
Prince Edward Island
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Boy saves comrade in danger after hesitant order
Willie disobeys orders not to swim and explains he jumped in first to be there when Charlie Jones fell in. His mother expresses concern as she discovers his wet clothes and notes his act of rescue.
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Wile
Mother
Willie
Charlie Jones
Veble
Brazil as a Vast, Resourceful Nation
An early description highlights Brazil as a vast country covering nearly European area, excluding the Arctic zone, capable of producing all fruits of the earth. It notes a population about one quarter that of the United States and emphasizes its diverse regions.
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Brazil
Arctic
Europe
United States
Dutch Setters in Canada Described as Thrifty and Steady
A Montreal to New York correspondent for the Amsterdam Telegraaf notes Dutch settlers near Winnipeg and Calgary as industrious and thrifty. He cites Strathmore farmers with eighteen years in Canada, contrasting them with transient migrants. The piece praises Dutch values and steadiness in the land of opportunity.
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Amsterdam Telegraaf
Canada
Totes
Holland
Montreal
New York
Winnipeg
Calgary
Strathmore
Prairie Provinces
Anprone
Tech
Europe
Saskatchewan
Great Britain
Regina Post
Alberta May Represent National Exhibition Next Year
Premier Greenfield favors a permanent Alberta exhibit at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto and subsequent fairs for publicity. The display would include coal grain and dairy products with annual additions. All provinces were invited to participate this year but federal publicity funds are exhausted. the matter will be addressed in the 1925 estimates for appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
Toronto
Greenfield
Manitoba College to Host Rust Eradication Lab Site in UK
A committee from a rust conference selected Manitoba Agricultural College as the UK site for a laboratory and greenhouses to pursue rust eradication work. Members include Dr Walter A. Murray from Saskatoon and Manitoba University president J A McLean, along with Board of Governors member R M Matheson and Dominion Botanist Dr Gusson.
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Manitoba Agricultural College
Walter A. Murray
Saskatoon
J. A. McLean
Manitoba University
R. M. Matheson
Board of Governors
Gusson
Dominion
W. B. Fraser
D L. Bailey
W. G. Theimer
C. H. Lee
M.A. C
Turkish women lawyers seek magistrate enrolment in Angora
The first three Turkish women who earned university law degrees have travelled to Angora to apply for magistrate positions. They argue they will bring greater sympathy and fairness to the bench than male judges.
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Angora
Supply and Demand in Law of Mistakes
A concise aphorism contrasts economic law with human error noting that while markets follow supply and demand, individual mistakes do not. This metaphor underscores imperfect decision making in economic environments.
Peace River District Prospects Highlighted by Sir Henry Thorston
Dominion Experimental Sub Stations report from Beaverlodge Alberta on Peace River district agriculture in 1922. W D Albright notes cattle and hogs adapt to local feeding with silage and roughage, bees increase yields, and seasonal notes cover cereals vegetables flowers and fruit across years.
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Sir Henry Thorston
Peace River District
Canada
Dominion
Beavertodge
Ata
W. D. Albright
Sir Henry
Albright
Peace River
Alberta Coal Fields Reveal More Locatable Coal
Alberta geological survey reports increased coal finds in western fields after season end. Dr. R L Rutherford returns from foothill work spanning Brazeau to Athabasca River. Under Dr J A Allan, survey maps will mirror existing Alberta coal field maps. A separate Drumheller team led by J O Sanderson advances field work begun three years ago. Coal seams in Carbon Three Hills Trochu Big Valley and Sheerness align with Drumheller district seams.
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Alberta
R. L. Rutherford
Brazeau
Athabasca
North Saskatchewan River
J. A. Allan
Bees Return to Micheldever Clock Tower After Repairs
A bees have dwelt in the Micheldever School clock tower in Hants for at least 30 years. Despite yearly removal and cementing of their hole, new swarms arrive each year and pursue the old site. Last year bees entered a nearby house and, after autumn removal, renewed activity appeared with honey stores measured in hundredweights.
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Micheldever
Hants
England
Surviving Knife Grinders in Chicago's Loop
The Sole Survivors Knife grinders faced stiff competition twenty five years ago but remained profitable for many. Now only two labor in Chicago's Loop while several restaurants and clubs keep old-timers' cutlery ready for sharpening.
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Chicago
Loop
Alberta Butter Wins Prizes at Vancouver and Victoria Fairs
Alberta creamery butter featured prominently in prize lists at the Vancouver and Victoria expositions. Exhibits from Alberta captured first second and third class prizes in open competition.
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Alberta
Vancouver
Victoria
Timothy Seed Growth Experiment In Carrot River Region
The Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture and the University launch a multi-year timothy seed trial in the Carrot River district east of Prince Albert. About 75 plots, led by Professor Champlin, test nurse crops and seeding methods with data collected on precipitation, yields, and weed effects for eventual eastern markets.
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Timothy
Carrot River
Prince Albert
Department of Agriculture
Province of
Saskatchewan
University
Saskatchewan Field Husbandry Association
Champlin
University of Saskatchewan
Fur trade fuels Canadian trapping for millons yearly
The Natural Resources Intelligence Service notes trapping and fur trading bring in millions annually as fur prices rise after the war. It cites a 1921 22 season total of 4 566 790 wild animals trapped with muskrats dominating the count and muskrat farming expected to grow for commercial success.
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Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Canada
He Said He Was a Singer at a Rural Dinner
A countryman known locally for singing attended a dinner and was asked to sing. He had no music and was hoarse, but agreed to perform and broke down. An elderly guest urged him on, while another guest suggested the singer should be shot for the breakdown.
World Mohammedan population estimated by Dr Zwemer
The world Muslim population is estimated at 234,814,989 by Dr M M Zwemer. About 105,723,000 live under British rule and 4,487,000 in protectorates and other western colonies. British India and dependencies account for 70,000,000 Moslems.
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8. M. Zwemer
British India
Saskatchewan announces two pools for marketing turkeys
Hon. C. M Hamilton announces two pools to market dressed and live turkeys in Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Grain Growers' Association and Saskatchewan Co operative Creameries Limited. Regina Saskatoon North Battleford Melfort Yorkton Weyburn and Meville creameries will chill birds before shipping with A P P McLean as sales manager.
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Saskatchewan
C. M Hamilton
Saskatchewan Grain Growers’ Association
Saskatchewan Cooperative Creameries, Limited
Saskatchewan Co-operative Creameries, Limited
Wil
Hamilton
Regina
Saskatoon
North Battleford
Melfort
Yorkton
Weyburn
Meville
PP McLean
Co-Operative Creameries
John Holmes
S.G.G.A
W. Waldron
MacLean
Insect Pests Wreak Notable Damage Across Saskatchewan
Data from the Provincial Department of Agriculture shows pests harming crops, forests, and shelter belts in Saskatchewan. Forest tent caterpillars attacked June foliage from Qu Appelle valley to Manitoba. wheat suffers from wire worms. cutworms target flax and sweet clover. stem sawfly damages the south. aphids and potato bugs spread widely. grasshoppers largely receded.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
Qu’Appelle
Manitoba
Peace River
Clergyman Bumps Into Cow And Haughty Woman On Path
A clergyman absorbed in sermon writing meets a cow on a path and bows as he apologizes. He then, while musing on his sermon, collides with a woman at another bend and snaps Get out of the way you brute.
Gossip and slander warned against in local admonition
A town minister urges residents to avoid spreading slander and gossip and to seek truth. The message emphasizes responsibility, respect, and careful speech to maintain community harmony.
Did You Live Here Before You Were Born
A sightseer asks an elderly man about his history at a cottage. Aunt Sarah clarifies the farmer’s lack of memory, explaining the question: did he live there before birth or move there later.
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Sarah
Silas
Hotel hosts nonsectarian Sunday School for staff
The William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh PA starts a non secular Sunday School session for employees and guests, directed by Prof Carman C Johnston. A large turnout was reported at the first session on July 6.
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William Penn Hotel
Pittsburgh
Carman C. Johnston
Presbyterians Church
Pythagoras Credited With Foretelling Storms and Earthquakes
The ancient philosopher Pythagoras was credited with the ability to foresee natural calamities such as storms and earthquakes, a claim attributed by scholars of antiquity to his prophetic powers.
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Pythagoras
Miss Peppery and Cholly Confront a Short Meeting
Miss Peppery accuses you of revealing too much. Cholly explains meeting her only briefly last evening. Miss Peppery presses for more, while Cholly remains evasive about the encounter.
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Miss Peppery
Cholly
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Rust Laboratory
Geological Survey
Fresh
Natural Resources Bulletin
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