Saskatchewan editors hold fifth annual convention at University
Last week 40 to 50 Saskatchewan editors gathered at the University of Saskatchewan for their fifth annual convention and second annual short course for editors Students lodged in residence and the event drew attendance two and a half times higher than the previous year Dean Rutherford noted that educated farmers earn substantially more than uneducated peers with figures from surveys in the United States and Ontario The university showcased crop rotation soil protection farm labor training and mechanization while the Better Farming Train prepared to tour the province The university stands on 1600 acres along the Saskatchewan River at Saskatoon and has invested over 2 million dollars with plans for more buildings and expansion.
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Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
Mien
Rutherford
College of Agriculture
Dunsdas County
Ontario
Lestritare
Saskatchewan River
Saskatoon
Summer Heat in Persian Gulf Reaches Uncommon 120 Degrees
The Persian Gulf and its coasts endure extreme heat with temperatures around 120 degrees in the shade, described as among the hottest on earth.
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Persian Gulf
Baby's Own Tablets Offer Relief for Constipated Babies
Advertised laxative from Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario promises gentle bowel regulation and stomach comfort for infants free from opiates. A testimonial from Mrs. Thomas A. Boutot of Lake Baker New Brunswick endorses their effectiveness at 25 cents a box.
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Thomas A. Boutot
Lake Baker, N.B
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
End of 1917 Shows 83900+ German Women Metal Workers
At the end of 1917 Germany employed more than eighty three thousand nine hundred women in metal work, reflecting the wartime shift of labor roles and industrial demand.
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Germany
Japanese Influence Grows in British Columbia Salmon Trade
Lieut.-Col. Peck reports Japanese fishermen gaining a strong hold on BC salmon industry with 2,277 licenses vs 417 native Canadians. He notes lax naturalization moves for licenses. Col. Deck cites 50,000 more returned men in BC than overseas total. William Foran states 60,000 civil servants include 25,456 returnees, 7,609 permanent. Government ignored armistice commission’s permanence recommendation.
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British Columbia
Peck
V.C
Parliamentary
Committee On Pensione
Deck
William Foran
Civil Service Commission
Canada
Maximizing Egg Production Through Breeding and Record Keeping
The article urges selecting high laying hens and using trapnest records to boost egg output. It compares poultry breeding to dairy stock improvement and argues that careful breeding and testing increase profits beyond home-keeping flocks.
Empire Building by Air from Cairo to Cape
The article notes a year of aviation milestones linking Britain to its empire. Air routes span the Atlantic and Cairo to the Cape, realizing Cecil Rhodes dreams of a Cape Town to Cairo railway through flight. The text evokes biblical and mythic imagery of Palestine and Assyria accompanying the modern feat.
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England
Cairo
Cape
Cecil Rhodes
Cape Town
Icarian Sea
India
Palestine
Isaiah
Assyria
Manitoba Wheat Production 1919 20 Value and Acreage
Manitoba reports wheat output valued at 11,850,400 dollars for 1919 20 with 2,913,000 acres sown and an average yield of 17 bushels per acre. The figures reflect a major grain crop and provide the basis for future agricultural planning.
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Manitoba
Putnam's Corn and Wart Extract Ad
An 19th century advertisem ent touts Putnam's Corn and Wart Extract as a painless remedy for corns and warts. The notice stresses quick relief and no acids, selling 25 cent bottles through all dealers.
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Putnam's
Keep Tires Inflated For Safety And Economy
Soft tires feel more comfortable but cost more as you risk rapid wear and higher fuel use. Under inflated tires damage fabric and shorten casing life, while over time the extra expense of frequent tire replacement outweighs any comfort gain. Follow maker pressure guides to avoid costly mistakes and wasted money.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Blood Remedy
Local application cannot cure catarrh only internal treatment through the blood can reach the disease. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is touted as a tonic and blood purifier that cures catarrh. Sold by druggists for 75 cents with testimonials available from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
Crop Prospects Good Across Saskatchewan in 1920
The Saskatchewan department of Agriculture reports a favorable start to the 1920 crop with potential for a good yield if weather remains favorable. Wind damage ranges zero to ten percent, mainly in the central and southwest, while some wheat blown out is being reseeded to oats and Ajax. May rains boosted conditions. grasshoppers are hatching in parts of the southeast and central districts but have not caused major damage.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Ajax
Advertising Bill for Recruits in Canada
The total spent on newspaper advertising for C E F recruits in Canada was 45184 dollars. Of this sum 42739 dollars went to English papers and 2444 dollars to French papers. In Quebec 6238 dollars were paid to English papers and 2262 dollars to French papers.
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C.E.F
Canada
Commons
Joseph Archambault
Chambly - Vercheres
Quebec
New Settlers for Canada First Contingent of Land Syndicate
A group of English and Scottish farmers formed the first contingent of the British Canadian Farmers Land Syndicate. They travel through Montreal toward the Spirit River settlement in Alberta. Each settler gets 160 acres with option for another 160 after initial improvement, in a district about 500 miles northwest of Edmonton.
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Montreal
Yarmouth Camp Report Here Sunburn Relief from Minard’s Liniment
At the Yarmouth Y M C A Boys Camp held at Tusket Falls in August 1 found Minard's Liniment most beneficial for sunburn, immediate relief for colic and toothache. Alfred Stokes, General Secretary.
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Yarmouth Y.M.C
Tusket Falls
Minard
Alfred Stokes
General See’y
Sea Lions on British Columbia Coast Targeted for Slaughter
Large numbers of sea lions on the British Columbia coast may be slaughtered to reduce leather shortages. Premier Oliver backs the plan with support from experienced fishermen. A Prince Rupert pioneer claimed to have killed 700 sea lions in two days on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Hides weigh up to 2,500 pounds total. Fishermen say a sea lion could eat fifty pounds of fish daily.
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B. C
British Columbia
Oliver
Prince Rupert
Queen Charlotte Islands
Police Inquiry About Man Makes Him Nervous
The statement notes that informing a man that a police officer is inquiring about him tends to unsettle many individuals. It suggests general unease and fear arising from perceived scrutiny by law enforcement.
Space on Canada’s Vast Land for World Population
The article notes Canada’s 3 730 000 square miles could fit all people on Earth with about one and a half acres per person. It emphasizes vast natural expanse and potential for settlement.
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Canada
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