Disease resistance in plants aids Canadian farmers progress
Read about advances in plant breeding to enhance disease resistance in crops. The article notes complete and partial immunity in varieties like Irish potatoes to blight, while others show mosaic or leaf roll susceptibility. It highlights wheat varieties resistant to rust developed by Rat Research Laboratory in Winnipeg and clubroot resistant turnip strains such as Wilhemburger grown in contaminated soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prince Edward Wand
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Drowning Tragedy Prompts Swim Safety Lesson
A drowning incident at Homestead Park near Credit River highlights treacherous river holes and shallow stretches that mislead swimmers. A strong rescuer attempted to save a girl who then pulled him under, leading to a fatal outcome and a call for mandatory swimming education for children and caution around dangerous river sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead Park
Eldorado
Drowess
Rcd
Rolten
Ulerd
Do You Expect a Child To Understand Street Hazards
Fragmented text questions how a child or deaf person would react to street dangers. It ponders whether a blind or unaware pedestrian can navigate crossings safely and if drivers recognize a child’s limited perception and need for protection. The piece underscores caution in urban traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simux
Hot Weather Health Tips and Old City Misadventures
The fragmentary wartime style piece offers tips to cope with heat through rest, hydration, light clothing, and avoiding overexertion while a stray anecdote warns about dangerous mules and a child’s joke about scalping during a playful scene.
Court of Revision adjourns with extended appeal period
The June 1936 session of the Court of Revision met in Stewartown with George Currie N A Robinson and C H May present. Appeals were settled reducing assessments for multiple wards and properties including Ward 2A Ontario and Ward 3A with adjustments to values and costs. The court voted to extend appeals by 10 days from June 7 and June 24 and adjourned to August 10 after finalizing revisions and authorizing clerks to certify roll corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Graham
Con
Hunter
ST. Acres
Ontalig
J. N
Morganson
Avnoe
Devereaux
T. H. Vessall
Joe
Prynn
Beres
Rott
Linham
J. Creech
J. W. Blor
C. E. Nelies
Geo Somerville
John Hprows
Toronto Suburban
Iba.co
J. N. Newton
McRee
Ward SH
J. R
W. G. Scott
Vom. S
N. A. Robinson
C. H. May
Court of Revision
Stewartlown
George Currie
C. MH. May
HEPC
Qontario
C. IL May
Ontario
Morris Saxe
Margaret
Jos
Ruchsel
Wo. Sinclair
Actesmant
Autheriaid
Stewartlown Council Meeting Notes July 13 1096
The Stewartlown council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening with Deputy Reeve N A Robinson and Councillors W A Wilson C H May and Edwin Harrop present Reeve George Currie presiding The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed Communications from the Department of Highways George K E Hillett A E Wilson Co and John Sprowl were read The treasurer was authorized to pay several accounts including Bell Telephone Hydro Electric Power Brampton Crescent Lights and Acton Public Utilities with various small sums noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Marrop
Bay Relief
Carrieal
Edwin Harrop
W. A. Wilson
Bell Telephone Company
Coon BK Biote
Hydro
Brampton
Bound Chamber
Acton Public Utilities
Crescent Breast
Mar
Voice of Stuart Hibbard Broadcasts Abroad and Nation
The Byithh- lroad casting Company announcer Stuart Hibbard, over a long career, traveled with an English touring group via the Canadian National Railway to Monreal Ottawa Toronto and Niagara Falls before reaching New York to board the Queen Mary. He described necessary traits for an announcer including voice, quick perception, language knowledge, and world experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Hibbard
Byithh
Canada
Mr. Hibbard
Ofew Canadian National Railway
Monoreal
Ottawa
Toronto
Niagara Mall
New York
Port Uhey
the & S
Queen Mak
Hone
Hirlichairoadeating Company
Hibbard
King George V
John Roith
Uew
W. N. Showen
Pump
Why So Many New Autos on Our Highways
Bureau of statistics shows April financing for Canada: 16 986 motor vehicles financed for 7 126 942 dollars. Ontario accounts for about half the total with 18 293 vehicles valued at 6 882 700 dollars. New cars are often bought on gradual payment plans, explaining the shiny car abundance.
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Comet
Bureau of pStabulcs
Usere
Canada
Shabat
Venick
Tnuncea
AsUnk
O. Com
Ontario
Vimy Memorial Unveiling Plans Highlight Canadian Delegation
A Canadian government and military party led by Sir Robert Horner and other officials sails from Quebec to unveil the Vimy Memorial with over 10 000 Canadians expected to attend. The document lists attendees including Lady Curry and Mrs. Myny, and notes the official representation by Justice Minister Eaynst La Bourte and National Defence Minister Mackenzie plus key figures in the Vimy Pilgrimage Committee. A wedding notice from Knox Presbyterian Church Caledon East announces Miss Susanne Dreve Allison’s marriage to Mr. Dermard Clowes with detailed ceremony and reception arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward VII
Canada
Miniter
Dun Mackensie
National Sefence
Abo Allending
O. Mewburn
Cankauneu
Ueichi Memonals
Hlt. Hughes
Commis
Ilc
Ube I Uel
Inston
Tne
Quebec
Knox
Hylerian
Caledon East
Lillian Clowes
al Atine
Karl Harrison
Marie Moffatt
Mir
Leonard Lowe
Bury Harrison
Pred Holdsworth
Recepe
Ais
Allison
Mrrs
Clowes
St Mary
Farming No Amateur Job Says Agnès MacPhail
In a Commons speech, Atis Agnès MacPhail ESP argues farming is a demanding profession not suited to amateurs. She says a successful farmer must be a skilled administrator, horticulturist, forester, and stock breeder, with broad knowledge and careful planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notice of Commons
Atis Agnées MacPhail
Fanner
Tourist seeks pliers in Ontario store amid extreme heat
A United States traveler, dripping with heat on a July afternoon, enters a major Ontario store asking to borrow pliers to remove a windshield detroiter. He explains he is from the Middle West visiting Canada and wants to defrost his car. The shopkeeper asks the purpose as the man recalls advice to be prepared for mow and toe weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ontorio
Uy Irgager
Canada
Queen Elizabeth the Educated Horse in a Side Show Tale
A fragmented tale recounts a vaudeville act featuring Queen Elizabeth, billed as the Educated Horse, performing tricks and attracting attention at a show. The narrator describes betting on Queen Elizabeth in a race setup, the crowd’s reaction, and the stunt filled program leading to a finish with spectacle and humor.
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Wwe
Harry the Pinhead
Bmiuider McMack
Heeser
Mompleler
Edlushrth
Luda
Ube
Adda
Apelle
Queenie
Eihialeth
Turtiie
Tia Juana
Eptom
Ikeen
Nertie
Queen Elizabeth
Count Stocka
Busineca
Kher
Arlington Park
Bertle Elatuia
Eilxateah
Berger
Harry
Tsaly
Queesle Breesen
Lowe
Muller MecMork
Stocko
Erin
Best Days Yet Ahead Says Elderly Man
An elderly man on a road encounter with a child prompts a quip about age and vitality. The boy asks how old he is and the man replies eight, then corrects himself to eighty plus. The boy asserts his best days are still to come, challenging the elder’s aging remark.
Fragmented OCR notes on clothing and horse gear
A partial, unclear OCR fragment discusses young people and blankets with vague references to dresses and shirts. It mentions horse gear and generic differences, but lacks coherent context, dates, places, or identifiable individuals. The passage is too fragmentary to determine a clear historical event or report.
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Georgetown
Heesid
The
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Cnn.r
Paneoger
Ta ‘Pot A Pe
WSS
Long's Confectionery
Wit Crane
O'Neill Moet
Maln &T
P.O. Box
MANEY
Graydon
Lawrence & Esipacou
Ontey
Edward Odok
Marth
Peerusse
Lokew Building
Telephone
M& Watson
Moe
A. M. Nielsen
Arastics
Dougless
Frank Petch
Aucttioneze
Berthy Counition
Esl and
Haken
Velopbtoen
Coshenhane
Otice—Chattenhamt
Gneanwood Cemetery
Georgetown Herald
Conant O. T. Walker
R.O
Kyasiurr
Brantplea
Edgar Ouest
Uncle Pred
Wittle Cecelia
McLaren
Shie
Rinso
P&g
Kirk
Plyia
Potta
Daren
McLaren's
Dusham
Campbell
Brock’s
Jambo Rolle
Carrolls Limited
Main Street
Eaqueaing Court of Revision
Blewardtown
N. A. Iraca
Ite
Goumedown
Alieel Liga
Uelen Williams
Kiewaurer
Actou
Teale
Ecouunl
Bietinett
Molding Ulac
Molding Ulac- Mine Rol Tue, 1 Bu, Toc. Lolaboc. Carried. 7 Daoved By c. MM. Muay
N.oa
A. Howie
McClure
Udi
Benneet
Guelph
aXaul
Uorvedianas
M.O.M
Ofonn Genel Nopital
Urensportaton
Merryweather
Kdeli Slarrep
Ledundos Ty
Weal Wile
Uney Owe
Treasuer
Up Jinad
W. A.wilrey
C. Nf
N. A. Rodbinson
Exquesing
Wenn
Meldrim Sterk
S&t
Exquesing Township Council
Unveil Vimy
Valeer
Es—Allison
Juley
Wonder Horse
HAL Cc. Vermes WY Ee
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