Superiority of the Canadian bred fowl in competition abroad
Article notes Canadian bred poultry showing superiority against southern birds in 1927 exhibitions with 10 000 spectators expected in Ottawa. It cites F C Elord on Canada's dairy and poultry contributions, and outlines federal and provincial support for poultry breeding, laying contests, and the Canadian Record of Performance and Registration of Poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Une World
F.C. Elord
Ominfon
Kitoni
Ibousk
Poulirs
Ottnawa
Canta
Saskatchewan Farmers Face Massive Loss From Weeds Says MP
The article reports Saskatchewan farmers losing up to 30 million dollars from weed damage as field crops suffer through thistle and other pests. MP Tully urges a province wide clean farms movement to save hundreds of millions by end of year, noting weed losses exceed cross border dockage and enforcement lags in the United States.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatei
Tully
Baska
Tullis
Dean Farms
Eolied
World’s Only Woman Admiral Quevn Olea Dies at 73
The Greek figure Quevn Olea, famed as the world’s only woman admiral, died at her Remne villa aged 73. Formerly Queen Olga before marrying King George of Greece, she was linked to Russian naval honors. The International conferred upon her the honorary rank of admiral in the Russian Navy for her interest in Russian sailors.
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Quevn Olea
Greece
Remne
Olga
Leorge
Russtia
Internar
Foggy claims confuse readers over London as world’s muggiest place
A misheard remark sparks a playful dispute about London’s fogginess with references to Mr Vanderbilt Jr and a critic from The New Yorker. The exchange notes a foggy year and a dubious inquiry, leaving the exact locale and superlative unclear.
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Mr. Vanderbilt, Jr
London
Lever
Foxes
The
New Yorker
Reindeer Experiment in Canada Declared a Failure Yet To Succeed
The Hudsons Bay Company reports the reindeer introduction project under Steffanson on Baffin Land has failed so far. Officials say the venture will continue with a development board and government backing, aiming for eventual success despite current setbacks.
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Holson
Sate
Steffanson
Baffin Land
Alaska
Canada
Merchants to Aid Egg Pool In Saskatchewan Plan
Saskatchewan Egg and Poultry Pool expands via merchant enrollment to act as agents for small consignments and distribution of proceeds. Patrons with under 12 dozen eggs must transact through local merchants who will ship to Saskatoon or ? and pass proceeds after deducting a one cent per dozen commission.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Egg and Poultry Pool
AR Pool
Saskatoon
SieySing
Jeter
Canada Forest Wealth Largely Publicly Owned
The article states Canada has 4.2 million square miles of forest with 92 percent owned by the people through Dominion and Provincial governments and 8 percent privately owned. Licenses to cut are granted for public uses, with most saw-timber confined to British Columbia. It estimates around 483,320 million cubic feet of softwood and 47.972 million cubic feet of hardwood.
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Canada
British Columbia
Fartior's
San
Potatoes Export Plans From British Columbia To California
Arrangements are under way to export large quantities of British Columbia potatoes to California this year. Growers believe BC seed potatoes will strengthen the southern strain for seed purposes. Experiments last year with Canadian seed yielded satisfactory results for both California and growers.
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B.C
California
British Columbia
Isrower
Bride's Regrets Weide Delivers Curious Exchange
The fragment depicts a bewildering exchange where a bride laments her fiancé's flaws and a mother counsels patience. Odd dialogue and garbled lines suggest a satirical or puzzle-like feature, ending with an odd note about a pony height rule.
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Bride
Weide
Canada Leads World in Engineering and Resource Development
A historical overview credits Canada with unmatched engineering talent and vast investments in railways canals hydro power and mining. It cites Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways, 220 million dollars in canal routes, 4.5 million horsepower installed by 1925, and dozens of pulp and paper mills as proof of expansive industry and innovation.
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Animal Kingdom
Ebyil- Tzalton
Canada
Ueémendauy
Canadian National
Canadian _Paclie
Dominion
Saguenay
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Jeash
De Luxe Roller Skates With Acetylene Power
German inventor develops skates with two acetylene generator cylinders capable of six hours of continuous run at a speed of 22 miles per hour. The device marks a novel propulsion approach for personal skating.
Crate Feeding for High Class Poultry Markets
A historical guide explains crate feeding to improve quality and weight of poultry for market. It recommends two to four weeks in crates for medium birds, starter feeding then ad libitum, with sour milk and ground grains forming a key mash. Whole grain should not be given.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Age Of Queens In Brood Production
The Dominion bee division studied daily brood production in 1924 and 1925 using six colonies to compare young and old queens. Outdoor packing-case colonies with young queens produced more brood early in the year, while cellar-wintered colonies reversed this trend later, informing dairies on clover-rich areas.
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Bee
Dominion Experimental Farms
Installment Seller at Railroad Shops Sparks Questioned Trust
The foreman questions the honesty of Slim Johnson who asks for a suit on time payments. The exchange highlights suspicion among shop workers as they discuss reliability and the risks of installments.
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Johnson
Lim
Beautifying Farm Steads To Attract Better Living
The article argues for beautifying farm homes to boost livability. It urges planting flowers, shrubs, and trees along driveways and around houses, planning simple plantings, and using nurseries for guidance to improve curb appeal, shade, and value. It stresses orderly, well-kept grounds as part of farm life.
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Abraham Lincoln
Gerousteada
Alfalfa and Rye Grass Best Hay Mix Suggested
The Indian Head Saskatchewan experiment farm reports alfalfa combined with western rye grass as the most economical and profitable hay mix. Six pounds of alfalfa and eight pounds of rye per acre works well, with four and eight also satisfactory. Brome grass can substitute but tends to choke out alfalfa after the first crop, so Gibson favors alfalfa with western rye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Head
Sask
Dominion Experimental Farm
W. H W. Gibson
Iis
Gibson
Canadians Return Home Over High Maine Wages
Reports from the northeastern state state that Canadian workers in lumber and railroad operations are returning home seeking wages as high as those in Maine. Local fear grows that industrial projects in the region will be hampered due to labor competition across the border.
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Maine
Lewiston
Smily Sun
Assa0od Customers Request Two Pounds At The Counter
A clerk apologizes for lack of rice as a customer requests two pounds of a food item. The exchange suggests a grocery store scene with limited stock and polite confusion.
Feeding Pens for Market Ducks in Early Rearing
Dominion poultry experts advise placing ducks aged eight to ten weeks into feeding pens without range or water. Three feeds daily, plus a mix of bran, shorts, ground corn, beef scrap, sand, and green forage, promotes rapid, tender flesh and good market value while avoiding extra feathering.
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Dominion Poultry Husbandman
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Population shift shows more men than women in Free State
The preliminary high census report notes a 76 000 decline in the Free State population over 45 years with males now outnumbering females. It records 973 women per 1000 men in the Free State, while Northern Ireland has 1006 women per 1000 men.
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Hyveland
Free State
Northern Ireland
School Dialogue Reveals Misread Alpimbet Lesson
Fragmentary classroom exchange shows a teacher prompting a student named James to identify the third matter of the alpimbet while James corrects to Duane and mentions his mother’s remark about squinting.
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James
Janes
Duane
What would you do with a million dollars
A playful exchange asks what to buy with a large sum as a speaker jokes about buying a decent watch and continuing to work. The tone blends humor with practical thrift.
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Alwage Tate
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