Marquis Wheat Not In Lead Now
The September Royal Bank letter credits Marquis wheat with a historic agricultural impact under Sir Charles Saunders. It notes other varieties surpass Marquis in some traits and that Thatcher dominates Saskatchewan and Manitoba while Red Bobs leads Alberta. Overall Marquis occupies about 20 percent of in three provinces.
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Royal Bank
Canada
Charles Saunders
Marquis
Marquis Whert
United States
Searle Grain Company
Thatcher
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
Edmonton
Red Deer
Red Bobs
Harvesting Frogs' Legs By The Bushes
An Alberta farmer faces flood and crop failure as frogs overrun his flooded fields. When winter freezes the sloughs the frogs are frozen in place and the farmer harvests frog legs by mowing, living off the unusual bounty through the harsh season.
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Alberta
Winnipeg
Free Press
Allied prisoners reported free in Italy’s operations
The Morocco Radio said 20,000 American and British prisoners were liberated by Italians and joined Italian patriots. Rommel offered 1,800 lire reward for each prisoner handed to the Germans.
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Morocco
Erwin Rommel
Ottawa reports price stabilization for apples under wartime plan
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board announced ceiling prices to stabilize apple costs during the marketing season. The order preserves current levels, allows stock disposal by Oct 9, and ensures growers in each zone receive a fair return with set wholesale and retail markups. Zones cover Ontario Quebec, Maritime provinces, and British Columbia with uniform ceilings and transport costs. Storage and shrinkage allowances may be added after Dec 1. The note ends with an unrelated zoological fact about crocodiles.
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Prices andsTrade Board
Prices Board
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
Sudbury
Montreal
British Columbia
War Week Commentary on Allied Air Power in Europe
The piece argues air superiority could tilt the war in favor of the Allies. It notes Allied air campaigns in Italy, Germany, and Corsica drawing down German manpower and production, while a Russian ground push stalls on rains and defenses. It highlights Corsica as a potential springboard for future operations and cites German retreat efforts on the Caucasus and Dnieper fronts.
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White Russia
Caucasus
Moscow
Dnieper
New York Times
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British
Royal Air Force
United States Highth Air Force
Berlin
Munich
Hannover
Kassel
Frankfort
Germany
Russia
Corsica
Mediterranean
Crete
Balkan
Hitler
Bastia
Marseilles
Rome
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Kentville
Apple Marketing Boards
Annapolis Valley
Air Front
Ours
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Africa
North Bay
Mattawa
Glendore
Glendore Mica Prospecting Syndicate
Bay Street
Toronto
United Nations
Gooderham & Worts, Limited
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