Contributions of Saskatchewan College Departments to Agriculture
The Field Husbandry, Animal Husbandry, Soils, Agricultural Engineering, Extension, Dairy, Horticultural, and Poultry Departments are highlighted for their roles in breeding field crops, soil surveys and fertilizer testing, livestock extension and nutrition research, and dairy technology developments. Notable items include Apex and Royal flax varieties, Husky and Warrior barley, crossbreeding studies in beef cattle, radioactive tracers for phosphorus uptake, hot water seed treatment machinery, blue cheese production, vacuum pasteurization, and extensive horticultural variety development and extension work.
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Minnesota
Saskatchewan
Regal
Rex
Warrior
Husky
Valor
Fortune
Matadoro
Dommon
Chemistry Department
A. R. Greig
Canada
Greig
Evans A. Hardy
Kelvington
Joose Smut
Amid
Greer
J.G. Rayner
Rupert D. Rama
C Jege
Extension Department
Dairy Department
Red Cross Blood Bank
Horticultural Department
C. F. Patterson
R. K Baker
W. J Rae
J. B. O'Neil
Agricultural Engineering
Plymouth Rock
Victorine
Careless hunters blamed for tragic hunting accidents
Mr. Witney cites careless hunters as the cause of deaths and injuries in the hunting season. He notes examples such as muzzle first loading and using loaded weapons as clubs. He urges sportsmen to refuse to hunt with unsafe individuals to prevent further tragedies.
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Mr. Witney
Celgar Starts New Sawmill Project in Castlegar
Celgar’s new sawmill at Castlegar adjacent to the pulpmill site has a cleared and excavated area with the contract awarded to Emil Anderson Construction Co. Ltd. Work began August 17 with completion targeted for November 30. At peak 32 men will operate equipment for clearing rock blasting cutting filling rip-rapping and grading.
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B.C
Celgar
Castlegar
Emil Anderson Construction Co. Ltd
Vancouver
Nakusp
Kootenaian
Infant mortality in Canada reflects gaps in prenatal care
Medical authorities note high infant mortality despite medical advances and public health education. They warn some expectant mothers miss essential prenatal care and urge regular visits to doctors or prenatal clinics for guidance on diet, exercise, and medical checkups.
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Canada
Fair Trade? Pelts valued muskets by barrel length
The article notes that Indigenous traders valued colonial muskets by the length of the gun, using pelts to equal the barrel length. The longer the musket, the more pelts it required, illustrating a barter system based on firearm size.
Poultry Progress Through the College of Agriculture
The College of Agriculture reports long term poultry progress from 1928 with a 352 egg total, the 1940s development of medium-sized full breasted turkeys, and pellet feeding methods. It notes lectures and extension work, ongoing professors research, and widespread provincial gains from these advances.
Manitoba diviner uses brass rods at Beachland resort
Manitoba water diviner Joe Malinsky, 75, gained national fame after locating water with four brass rods for the Palm Beach resort in Selkirk District. He helped Manitou find a vital well, tapping a 60 year best supply, with municipal officials funding his fee. He then worked two radar sites in Northern Ontario under a $100 flat fee plus expenses.
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Alex
Tony Kovalik
Winnipeg
Palm Beach
Joe Malinsky
Selkirk
Kovaliks
Malinsky
Manitou
Manitoba
Maurice E. Ridley
Gord. Davidson
Ontario
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Canada Department of Agriculture Research Laboratory
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Manitoba Diviner
Lockport
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Rimbey, Alta
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