Scientific help for farmers in improving wheat quality in the west
Dr A G McCall outlines two main supports for western wheat farmers. first developing better adapted varieties through plant breeders, and second applying fertilizer practices grounded in science. He notes protein content and flour keeping quality vary with soil type and storage, urging focus on mineral nutrients and storage effects to guide fertilizing strategies.
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A. G. McCall
Offens
MecCalia
Biology Club
National Research Council
Batmonton
Canada
Plains
AicCalla
University of Alberta
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Prairis
Edmonton
Fallia
Falia
McCalia
McCain
Bearded Turtle Reaches Vancouver From China
A bearded turtle, about the size of a man’s hand and twenty years old, arrived in Vancouver aboard the Empress of Russia. It traveled in a goldfish bowl and rests in the cabin of Ship's Interpreter Chan Sang. In Chinese belief a hair covered turtle is sacred for sagacity and longevity. The specimen, with long green hair, was captured in the sacred lake of Hong Chow on the Yantse-Kiang River and will be presented to Mayor Louis D. Taylor and the citizens of Vancouver.
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Vance
China
British Columbian
Pacific
Russia
Chan Sang
Hong Chow
Yantse-Kiang River
Louis D. Taylor
Vancouver
Hidden Trafalgar Square in Chelsea Surprises Londoners
The London Daily Sketch notes a lesser known Trafalgar Square tucked away in Chelsea. Many Londoners remain unaware of this second square beyond the Nelson Column area, where few new white houses hint at French or Hollywood styles while most buildings preserve an English Georgian charm.
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Trafalgar Square
London
England
Chelsea
France
Hollywood
London Daily Sketch
Tee King
Dr. Johnsons
Magdalen
George Gordon
Goldsmiths Hall
Mr. Gordon
Australia
Germany
Wasted To Know Te On is supposed to be a fast train
An excursionist questions the advertised speed of the Chicago Limited. The opponent replies with hints of doubt and mentions “Ken” and a figure named aductor. The fragment hints at a conversation about order patterns and delays.
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Chicago Limited
Social Service Spending in Britain Reaches Billions
The United Kingdom spent over 2.45 billion dollars last year on public social services including unemployment, widows and veterans pensions. The 1900 total was 306 million dollars, rising to 1.53 billion after 1910 with national insurance. Latest figures show over 12 million benefit from unemployment funds and 18 million from health insurance.
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United Kingdom
Controlling New London Edifices to Preserve Historic Views
A London letter laments loss of familiar landmarks as new tall buildings rise. It cites Queen Victoria Street, Waterloo Bridge, and the looming government offices that threaten key views of St Pauls and Whitehall. It notes instructions prepared for architects to keep new structures within limits to protect the Whitehall panorama.
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London
Queen Victoria Street
St. Paul's
Blackfriars Bridge
Waterloo Bridge
Lever House
City
Whitehall
Parliament
Cancer risk link to artificial vitamin D forms warned
Dr Arthur Hendrick of Toronto and Prof E F Burton of the University of Toronto warn that artificial forms of vitamin D may contribute to certain cancers in the human body. They discuss the discovery and potential of colloidal arsenic preparation in cancer treatment.
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Arthur Hendrick
Toronto
E. F. Burton
University of Toronto
London taxi services offer world travel on short notice
In a recent week births in London reached 1,282 and deaths 664.
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London
Alberta youth wins world oats title at Chicago
Tan Smith, 18, son of J H B Smith and Wolf Creek grain grower, becomes the only junior to win the world's oats championship in Chicago. The Smith farm oats, grown near Wolf Creek, extend Alberta’s tally to nine oats crowns. Smith lineage traces to England via Edward Smith whose descendants began grain prize wins in 1910s and 1920s.
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Alberta
Tan Smith
J. H. B. Smith
Wolf Creek
Chicago
Paul Sebastian
Wembley
Toronto
Edward Smith
Tan
Leicester
England
Grand Trunk
Edson
Edward
J. H B. Smith
Ian
John W. Lucas
Cayley
J. W. Biglands
Lacombe
Hermann Treille
Fred Hamm
Goodfame
Smith
Rockles
Canada’s hockey stick production rises in 1932
Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 561,160 hockey sticks manufactured in 1932, up from 545,368 in 1931. Racquets fell to 63,356 from 69,208 and skis dropped to 6,870 from 26,700, reflecting a broad decline in other sports gear.
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Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Aksa
George Franklin McFarland Appointed Ontario Judge
George Franklin McFarland has been appointed judge of the high court of justice for Ontario. The announcement was made by Hon. Hugh Guthrie, Minister of Justice. McFarland succeeds Justice W. E. Raney who died recently.
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George Franklin McFarland
Toronto
High Court of Justice
Ontario
Hugh Guthrie
Mr. McFarland
W. E. Raney
Canada Wins World Wheat Crown At Chicago Show
Canada repeats as world wheat champ at the Chicago International Grain Show. Frank Teackson of Elfros Sask and Ian Smith of Wolf Creek Alberta top oats and wheat divisions, with Saskatchewan leading overall with 25 of 49 awards. British Columbia farmer William Rogers wins the reserve wheat crown in durum. Ontario dominates soft red and white winter classes, Alberta claims hard red spring honors with Isackson.
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Canada
Chicago
Frank Teackson
Elfros
Sask
Ian Smith
Wolf Creek
Alberta
Dominion
Smith
Ellis Aldrich I
Fairgrove
Mich
Fred Hamm
Goodfame
Elfrey
Isackson
Hermann Trelle
Wembley
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Seager Wheeler
Rosthern
Taackson
British Columbia
William Rogers
Tappen
Rocky
Rogers
J. H. B. Smith
Nels Linden
Wetaskiwin
B. Allsop
Alteta
Tappen B.C
Ontario
Sale Of Wheat To Orient Expect Market To Open
Winnipeg report quotes Japan's minister to Canada Tyomasa Tokugawa forecasting improved wheat sales to Japan as war fears ease. He cites temporary drops in Canadian exports from low Japanese purchasing power and a boycott on Japanese flour, with exchange rate gaps narrowing and renewed hope for Japan-Canada trade.
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Japan
Tyomasa Tokugawa
Canada
Winnipeg
Russia
Far East
United States
France and Germany cited in calls for lawful equality and security
Albert Sarraut, former French premier, urged Germany to pursue peace and equality, stressing France’s readiness for agreement and strong defense to prevent coercion. The piece notes helium costs a century ago and currently low production, and includes a sports quip about a clockwork clock finishing in fifty minutes.
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France
Germany
Albert Sarraut
Saskatchewan schools insured after two year fire gap
Premier Anderson announced the Saskatchewan government secured fire insurance for 69 rural school buildings mainly in or near Donkhobor settlements after a period without coverage. The policy, through a group of companies, costs more than the usual school premium due to a spate of arson fires in the region. The Brandon Sun notes a local filling station story as a separate item.
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Saskatchewan
Donkhobor
J. T .R. Anderson
Minnister of Education
Doukbo
Georgia rural party subscriber answers the phone
An Olin Miller connection reveals a Georgia rural party subscriber who answers each ring with a cheerful greeting "Hello everybody." The fragment hints at a social scene or local household routine centered on phone calls and community chatter.
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Olin Miller
Georgia
France Eyes Record Wheat Harvest Ahead of Ploughing Season
France forecasts a bumper wheat crop as farmers prepare fields for harvest. Government estimates point to strong yields, boosted by favorable weather and robust planting across major grain regions. Local markets anticipate increased supply and potential price stabilization.
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Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Social Service In
Britain
Smart
Paris
Lincolnshire Regiment
Dover
Caterick
Lincoln
Brown's
Brandon Sun
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