Prairie Bird Sanctuaries Established Across Regions
The article notes the establishment of shooting grounds and bird sanctuaries across prairies of Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta and linked regions under migratory bird treaties. It discusses protecting breeding grounds, local refuges, and cooperation between federal provincial and private groups to preserve wildfowl habitats. It also mentions pipe design innovation and gladioli cultivation progress in British Columbia.
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Canada
Dominion
Formnitoba
Alberta
Manitoba
Prairies
Phisares
Ughly
Askatchnewan
Department of the Interior
Saskatchewan
Lumbia
addi+ ca
Canadian butter lag hampers empire trade says Glasgow merchant
Sir Thomas Clement of Andrew Clement and Sons, dairy merchants of Glasgow and London, criticizes Canadian butter for irregular exports. He notes Danish butter arrives fresh in England within a week, while Canadian shipments take five to six weeks, harming growers and consumers. He urges improvements to strengthen empire trade.
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Sir Thomas Clement Gays
Canada
Asids
Theanas Clement
Andrew Clement
England
Thomas Clement
Fattening Poultry Experiment In Sask Crates
Experimental station at Rosthern Saskatchewan reports fattening poultry in crates with mixed mashes. Six dot cockerels per lot, 20 days, gains ranged from 24 to 36 pounds with different mash formulas. Buttermilk used to make batter. feed flour creates sticky batter birds avoid. Shorts and ground oats barley affordable on guest farms. provide satisfactory gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosthern
Saskatchewan
Pasture For Pigs Boosts Gains and Health in Trials
At Rosthern Saskatchewan experimental station pigs fed on pasture showed 0.29 pounds higher daily gain and used 1.01 pounds less meal per pound of gain compared with a self feeder on dry lot. Pasture improved health and thrift and produced smoother uniform finish at market while dry lot pigs were unthrifty with wide size variation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosthern, Sask
Bears Threaten Stock on Kurile Island Menace
Reports from Nemuro Hokkaido say bears are increasing rapidly on Yetorop, the Kurile Islands largest isle. Farmers fear stock farming may end unless action, possibly a government aid appeal, is taken as hundreds of horses and cattle are killed annually by bears.
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Nemuro
Hokkaido
Yetorop
Untitled Wood Auction Tells Of Timed Life Of Trees
The article describes timber auctioning where trees over ten inches were to be cut and sold for one dollar each. Trees aged fifty to a hundred years faced removal despite their long struggle against light and moisture, winds and storms. The passage evokes a future life for wood as rough diamond or beauty material in jewelry or cabinetry.
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Srnlight
Testing Fuels Furnaces Burning Continuously
Two standard domestic hot water furnaces have run day and night for over one and a half years at Canada’s Mines Department fuel testing labs. The tests compare heating values of Eastern Canadian fuels and determine best operation conditions, draft needs, grate depth, and firing frequency for each fuel. The program supports the Dominion fuel board guidance to improve domestic fuel markets.
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Otawa
Department of Mines
Canada
Dominion Fuel Board
Charles Stewart
Beef Raising In Canada Emphasizes Finish Over Weight
A report notes ranchers and buyers prize finish in cattle over sheer size. It cites finished beef forming the bulk of export demand, with weights commonly from 1200 to 1600 pounds and ages from twenty to thirty months. Packing houses focus on finished cattle, while western killers adjust to market priorities.
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Ontario
Manitoba Sheep and Swine Breeders Sale Set for October
The Manitoba Sheep and Swine Breeders Association announces its autumn sale for October 21 at Brandon Winter Fair Building. Secre tary J B Retire notes pure bred boars and rams plus pure bred females and grade stock will be offered, with rams graded by Dominion Livestock branch graders to two or three stars. US breeders are expected to attend in larger numbers, boosting stock disposal opportunities.
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Manitoba Sheep and Swine Breeders’ Association
Brandon
J. B
Saskatchewan
Dominion
United States
Lobsters Colored To Match Dinner Theme In Study
Researchers explore a method to color lobsters to fit a dinner color scheme. The study examines feasibility and potential culinary applications, noting practical challenges and ethical considerations.
Rival with One Cylinder Plow Replaces Horses on Farms
A new one cylinder motor plow, introduced on an English farm, is said to perform the work of four draft animals at half the cost. It is easily handled by one man, fits into tight spaces, increases planting area, and reduces hand labor while needing little upkeep and fuel.
Design For Canadian Flag From Vancouver Designer
James Trevethick of Vancouver has designed a Canadian flag submitted to the Native Sons of Canada contest offering 500 dollars for the best design. If accepted as official flag the award rises to 1000 dollars. Trevethick’s design places the Union Jack in the upper left quarter with a red ground and nine broad blue stripes representing the nine provinces.
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James Trevethick
Vancouver
Native Sons of Canada
Canada
Trevetcick
Dominion
Douglas fir chosen for British warship decks at Wembley
J. S. McKinnon, director of industrial exhibits in the Canadian section at Wembley, says the British Admiralty will use Douglas fir from British Columbia for the decks of all its new warships.
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J. S. McKinnon
Wembley
British Admiralty
British Columbia
Unique Exhibit At Wembley Demonstrates Canada's Forest Progress
A Wembley display by Canada’s forest products department showcases 150 tree species across 41 panels and giant timbers including Douglas fir blocks. The exhibit outlines Canada's forest history from explorers to steam loggers and features wood-based works from a two room bungalow to farm silos, drawing wide crowds and press attention.
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Canada
Wembley
Empire
Canadian Foxes Shipments to Norway Marks Record Export
A shipment of 209 live foxes with a gross value of 10000 dollars left Prince Edward Island for New York en route to Norway. The consignment represents the largest order of live foxes exported from Canada to Norway, following prior smaller shipments that had yielded successful results for Norwegian breeders.
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Prince Edward Island
New York
Norway
Subtle Humor on Cow Ears and Horns Recall
Everett recalls a night in England when the minister of agriculture could not recall if a cow’s ears were in front of or behind her horns. A lively reaction from a Yolik maid suggests memory gaps, while the piece notes how few people notice small details.
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Maxy
Everett
England
W. L. Phelps
Seviboer’s
The Aquitania Burns 33000 Barrels a Day
The Aquitania operates at full trans Atlantic service burning about 33000 barrels of fuel daily. The article notes this level of consumption as part of its wartime logistics and efficiency.
Corn Growing Gains in Western Canada Across Saskatchewan
Corn cultivation spreads in the west with about 100000 acres sown in Saskatchewan last year and a likely small rise this year despite seed shortages and high prices. Minnesota Number 13 and North Dakota White Flint lead Saskatchewan seed brands, while demand for corn growing implements soars with about 50 corn planters sold this year along with cultivating gear.
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Saskatchewan
Minnesota
North Dakota
Alberta harvests demand binders twine to encircle earth
A long stretch of binder twine indicates Alberta harvesting scale with an estimated need of two million wires, a 60 percent rise from last year, enough to encircle the earth more than seven percent.
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Alberta
United States population estimates through September
Treasury Department estimates place the U.S. population at 114 310 000 on a September date. Earlier, the 1924 September estimate stood at 112 922 000. The figures reflect year-to-year population changes reported in official statistics.
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United States
Treasury Department
Cork Houses at Deal Claim Fireproof Concrete Shell
Compressed cork covered with one and a half inches of concrete is used in Deal England housing. Promoters say the construction is fireproof and soundproof.
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Deal
England
Soviet plan to modernize telephone system with 100.6 million
The Soviet Government plans expenditure of 100.6 million dollars to upgrade the Russian telephone system. The move aims to modernize communications and enhance national infrastructure, reflecting a push to improve technological capabilities for civilian and state use.
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Arld
Central Africa
Imast Insoresi
Dominion Livestock Branch
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Edmonton
Quark
Prairie
Dor. Fraser
Nee Edward Island
N Agricultural Editors
Dominions
America
Victoria
Ingdom
John Cunningham
Wisconsin Agrin
A. A.E.A
American Agricultural
T. L. Wheeler
Indiana
Farmers’ Guide
Hauntern Ruralist
Atlantic
Georgia
Farm and Ranch Review
Canatix
Cork Houses
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