West diversifies farming as hog and dairy rise
Alberta leads in hog marketings with 1,032,169 head in 1933 while Ontario tops population. Dairy and beef output grow as wheat share declines. the West expands diversified farming with higher per farm cattle, hogs, and creamery butter, aiming to lead Canada in livestock while expanding markets abroad.
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Alverts
Canada
Alberta
Dominion
Ontario
Atatistical
Ottawa
Quebec
Make Your Own Happiness Inscription Paraphrase
A Thoreau quote on personal responsibility notes that happiness stems from one’s own disposition not external conditions. It argues that complaints about circumstances reflect the chooser’s mindset and that effort shapes life’s challenges.
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Henry D. Thoreau
French Pre Kindergarten Frock in Apron Dimity Style No 523
Describes a charming frock for ages 2 4 and 6 featuring lace bead ing and groa grain ribbon. Plain edge organdie collar and vat lace drill with full gathered skirt in pale blue white gingham and other patterns. Includes material yardage and price 20 cents in stamps or coin wrap coin carefully.
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Ita
Colin
Queen Mary to Launch Vast Cunard Liner at Clydebank
Construction progress on the No. 534 liner rapid with massive engines turbines and boilers nearly ready. The ship will be launched at Clydebank soon by Queen Mary with the King present, featuring four large 35 ton propellers and manganese bronze blades cast for Hood's tender.
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Leech Fyeilm Oer
Clydebank
Iom Mont Powerful
Cunard
Britannia
Hood
Farmer Gambler of Weather and Soil
A reflection on farmers as the world’s greatest gamblers, betting with weather, soil, pests, and plagues. The piece notes farmers win occasionally with big gains and lose often, yet remain resilient, keeping the world fed.
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Norma
Onion Weather Prophet Benesch Dies at 69
Edward Benesch known as Marshfield Wis onion prophet died at age 69. He spent New Year’s Eve in his cobbler shop basement cutting onions by candlelight to read 12 circles for the coming year’s weather, a method that earned him national attention for accuracy.
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Marshfield
Edward Benesch
Benesch
Wisconsin
Formosan girls drawn to dentistry says Canadian principal
Miss Dorothy C. Douglas, head of Formosa dental school, notes Formosan women prefer dentistry to other professions. She cites one graduate as exceptionally skilled and mentions offering reduced prices to Christian patients. Douglas spoke during a furlough in Winnipeg before returning to Lucknow Ontario.
Western Farmers Back Plan To Plant Prairie Tree Belt
Saskatchewan farmers support a federal tree belt to combat drought across dried-out prairies. Alan Beaven of the Canadian Forestry Association cites seven benefits including cooling, windbreaks, moisture conservation, and habitats for insectivorous birds. He argues costs would mirror prairie relief outlays with most funds going to farmers for labor. Regina Leader-Post reports.
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United States
Saskatchewan
Prairies
Alan Beaven
Canadian Forestry Association
Tree Planting Car
Manitoba
Alberta
Beaven
Baala
Regina
Canadian Apples Thrive In Egypt As Exports Rise
Egypt emerged as a major Canadian apple market, becoming the fourth largest after the fruit’s arrival centuries ago. In 1933 exports to Egypt reached 135,177, driven by quality that Canadian growers praise amid modest Egyptian economic gains.
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Egypt
Canada
One Period Cold Pack Canning Method
The one period cold pack is a simple home canning method. Food is packed into sterilized jars, covered with syrup or water, and heated during cooking to sterilize. It preserves fruits and vegetables, preserves color and texture, and prevents airborne contamination.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Plans for Winter Livestock Feeding Discussed in Calgary
A Calgary meeting of a Dominion Agricultural Credit Company committee and representatives from Central Alberta Feeders Association Olds and Southern Alberta Cooperative Association examined two winter feeding plans for Western Seattle stock. One plan would buy feeder cattle outright with the credit company funding most and the farmer paying rent. The alternative would advance 50 percent of steer value to help farmers carry over stock until spring.
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Seattle
Calgary
Dominion Agricultural Credit Company
Central Alberta
Costly Butterfly Quest In Aysen Region Discovery Race
Wealthy Scot William Mac Queen leads a scientific expedition into Chilean Patagonia and the Aysen territory spending 5000 pounds to outpace an American team. He aims to discover a new butterfly species reported in the Aysen region.
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William MacQueen
Aysen
Chilean
The Japanese Idea on Front Page Advertisements
The front page of most Japanese morning papers is devoted to book advertisements. Japanese readers print ads on the front page since it is likely to be soiled, avoiding news content in that spot.
Little Betty asks what the hay action means
In a rural scene Little Betty watches farm hands spread hay to dry and asks pointedly if they seek a needie, prompting a moment of shared rustic humor and curiosity on the farm.
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Betty
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