A Fading Dream for Western Canadian Agriculture
A discussion on postwar prospects for surplus exportable farm products in Western Canada. The article notes proposed industrial uses for crops like flax, sunflowers, soya beans, and wheat by products, but cautions that current cost and logistics render such conversions impractical now. It urges continued research and policy work despite doubtful near term feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
D. G. McKenzie
Christian Social Council of Canada
National
Chemurgic Committee
Cheraurgic Committee
McKenzie
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
Plants that Eat Meat Surpass 400 Species Worldwide
Scientists note over 400 species of carnivorous plants exist across multiple habitats. These plants trap insects and extract nutrients from them due to nutrient-poor soils. Researchers highlight diverse genera and regional hotspots driving the expansion of this rare plant group.
Navy Entry Brings Hollywood Director to Canadian Service
Lieut. Joan Farrow, husband of Maureen O'Sullivan, arrives in Halifax to join the Royal Canadian Navy. He praises naval work since the war began and says he is proud and happy to serve. He may have his wife visit if stationed in Halifax long.
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Royal Canadian Navy
Lieut
Joan Farrow
Maureen O'Sullivan
Halifax
Lieut. Farrow
Britain to boost canal traffic this year to save gasoline
Britain plans to increase use of 2 245 miles of canals for long distance freight to conserve gasoline. The government aims to encourage canal transport as a major shift in goods movement amid rising film industry camphor usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Banff Jasper Highway Opening Promises National Park Link
The Banff Jasper Highway opens July 1 1940 linking Canada’s famed parks and easing motor travel for Canadians Americans and visitors. The National Parks Bureau booklet “The Banff Jasper Highway” highlights scenery wildlife including goats and bears and the highway’s balance of wilderness and modern comforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banff- Jasper Highway
National Parks Bureau
Department of Mines and Resources
Ottawa
Canada
Banff-Jasper
United States
Island of Sylt Shrinking Under North Sea Erosion
The island of Sylt, a Baltic air base and resort, has steadily lost land since 1250 AD. Its area has fallen from over 1000 square miles to about 38 today due to westward dune movement. If German forces abandon the base, the island may again be left to the sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylt
North Sea
Europe
Goats to Lead Horses in Fire Emergencies
London stables host hundreds of goats trained to lead horses during fires. The effort aims to move horses safely without blindfolds, showing goats can guide horses from burning stables and illustrating war time improvisation in livestock handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
Delivery Delays Hit Swiss-German Border Towns
Swiss residents report delivery times stretching to 22 days for letters to a German point 15 miles away on the border. A fox’s tail is noted for its role in cold weather, helping blanket the nose and foot pads when resting.
Automobile spam plugs occasion ally should be removed
The note discusses removing spam plugs from an engine and inspecting for defects such as cracked porcelain, indicating a maintenance or repair procedure with emphasis on component integrity.
Weather prophets of owls stir wartime readers
Lieut.-Col. A Vickers of Agh wells Terling Essex sent a letter to the Times describing owl weather lore. He claimed the tawny owl and barn owl calls reliably predict rain or fair weather within 24 hours, tested over several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
A. Vickers
Aghwells
Terling
Essex
Canadians Friendly Wife Of Australian High Commissioner
Lady Glasgow wife of Sir William Glasgow the first Australian high commissioner to Canada arrived in Ottawa and said Canadians are wonderfully friendly and hospitable. She showed interest in the prairie library scheme and described Australia’s Bush Book Club supplying books to farmers and settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Glasgow
Canada
Ottawa
Sir William Glasgow
Prairie Library
Lady Tweedamuir
Australia
Bush Book Club
Smuggling Letters From Internment Camps Made Offence
An order under the War Regulations Act makes smuggling letters newspapers clippings and other articles in or out of Canadian internment camps a punishable offence. Violations face summary conviction with fines over 500 or up to 12 months imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ernest Lapointe
Scientist Notes Colorful Night Eyes of Animals
A scientist studying light reflected from animal eyes reports colors vary by species with alligators showing pink, bears silver, and leopards green at night. The observation accompanies a note on vehicle oil costs rising to four and a half times between 35 and 65 miles per hour.
London Balloon Barrage Proves Increased Efficiency
A press association reporter noted improved efficiency in London's balloon barrage after visiting units. He reported enemies would face a very disagreeable surprise and that RAF planes have demonstrated this through experiments.
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London
Press Association
Royal Air Force
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