Tobacco Crop Lagging in Ontario Across 1940 Season
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics voices a seasonal report on Ontario tobacco showing crops two weeks behind normal due to excessive June rainfall and cool weather. Planting delayed by late spring and cold Quebec conditions, with cutworm damage and June winds harming the flue cured crop. The past fortnights warmth brought partial recovery but overall growth remains below average.
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Ontario
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quebec
Notre Dame College Opens in Wilcox South of Regina
In a derelict ghost town Wilcox Saskatchewan Notre Dame College founded 1930 by Father Athol Murray grows to 200 students with 75 girls. Boys do rough work and even built a four thousand dollar bungalow for the Arts girls. The hockey team travels widely and has produced eleven NHL players.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Notre Dame College
Athol Murray
Montreal Star
Argonaut Boys’ Club
Canada’s Draft Plan for Home Defense Gains Pace
The House of Commons outlines a program to train 300000 men for home defense yearly across Canada. Training centers will process about 1000 men monthly each, with first classes due October 1st, and no exemptions from service for physically fit men. Recruiting for overseas service is suspended during mobilization to focus on equipment and local defense.
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Canada
House of Commons
J. L. Ralston
Ralston
England
Prince Bernhard Engaged In London Amid Winter Worries
Maloney criticizes London food conditions as chaotic and worsening. He notes Europe faces a bleak winter with France described as struck by devastation, while many people fear what lies ahead. Local mood is one of anxiety and uncertainty.
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Maloney
Europe
Take Soil Samples for Fall Wheat Fertilizer Advice
Prof Henry G Bell explains the best fertilizer varies by soil and conditions. Rapid soil tests plus records of past crops guide decisions. Ontario Agricultural Reps provide sampling sheets. samples should be sent to O A C or other labs to measure phosphoric acid potash nitrogen and lime needs.
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Henry G. Bell
C.A.C
Guelph
Ontario
Division of Soils
O.A.C
Visions Great Food Shortage Across Europe War Debrief
John W. Maloney of the American Red Cross returned from war torn Europe last week declaring that Europe faces one of the greatest shortages of food in modern times. He toured 19 European countries since February detailing the dire situation and ongoing relief needs.
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Red Cross
Europe
Maloney
European
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