The Grain Mixing Evil in Western Canada Farmers Debate Seed Varieties
The piece condemns grain mixing from farm sowing mixed varieties to weed contamination. It urges using pure, tested seed and seed laboratories, warns of losses from mixing, and calls for clean, high grade grain identity from farm to world markets. It notes the Saskatchewan Grain Inquiry Commission planning broader investigations.
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Ueatie
Western
Canada
Dominion
Grain Commission
Grain Exchange
Saskatchewan Grain Inquiry Commission
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Europe
Rto
Dominion Seed
Saskatchewan
Western Canada
Girl Champions In West Honored Banquet
Banquet honored Misses Alice Fear and Kathryn Coyer of Prince Albert Sask two young winners from Toronto of a trophy presented by Vice-President W D Robb of Canadian National Railways. Special event marked unique in the history of Prince Albert Swine Club within the local Agricultural Society.
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Agricultural Society
Prince Albert, Sask
Prince Albert
Dominion swine clubs crown champions in Canada judging tour
Mayor Banion of Prince Albert presented each contestant a wrist watch on behalf of the agricultural society during the Dominion championship judging and demonstration contests for swine clubs in Canada.
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Dominion
Canada
Banion
Prince Albert
Agricultural Society
Chinese Population in Canada and 1927-28 admissions
Reports in the House of Commons show 55 706 Chinese residents in Canada in 1923-24 with 48 305 men 1 302 women and 6 039 children under 18. In 1927-28 three Chinese immigrants were admitted, two women, and eleven Chinese were deported. BC housed 31 116 residents. Japanese entries were 511 in 1927 and 535 in 1928 with 273 adult males, 557 adult females, and 216 children under 18.
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Dominion
House of Commons
Canada
British Columbia
Elephant Bath Demands Soap and Indian Oil Worth Over 100
A note describes an elephant bath requiring 150 pounds of soap and more than 100 dollars worth of pure Indian oil. It cites exact quantities and material needs for the grooming process.
Airship fleet to reach overseas bases this year says Sir Samuel
Sir Samuel states the R-100 and R-101 should be completed early in the financial year and begin flights to overseas bases such as Montreal and Karachi during the year. The plan aims to expand airship reach and air routes.
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Montreal
Karachi
Sir Samuel
Boost Health With Dr Williams Pink Pills For Anemia
Anemia signs include dull eyes dark underlines and weakness. The ad claims pink pills improve appetite headaches and energy, citing Miss Margaret White of Parry Sound Ontario as a case who recovered after use. It promotes mail order and a 50 cent price from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Margaret White
Parry Sound
Ont
Ongly
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Alberta Dairy Products Surpass Expectations At Edmonton Convention
Dr. C P Marker, dairy commissioner, told delegates that Alberta dairy products valued at 20 million dollars, 8.3 percent of total agricultural production, rose due to better cream quality and improved creamery standards. Millers Worm Powders claim to safely expel stomach and intestinal worms from children without discomfort, acting as a painless vermifuge and tonic.
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Alberta
C. P. Marker
Edmonton
North Okanagan District dives into dairy industry profits
The North Okanagan District increasingly relies on dairy with profitable returns. Cream cheques totaling 250000 were paid out during the past year.
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North Okanagan
Great Britain’s 1927 Coal Production Total
Great Britain produced 252000000 tons of coal in 1927, reflecting the nation’s mining output for that year.
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Great Britain
First Floating Airport Seadrome Planned Between New York and Bermuda
Construction begins on the first floating airport for trans Atlantic air service. A steel platform 1200 by 400 feet will rest 100 feet above the sea about 300 miles east of New York, anchored by long chains and sea anchors. It will house a machine shop hotel restaurant and radio beacon with a crew of 43 and an estimated cost of 1.5 million dollars. Experimental flights to Bermuda could start this summer with eight islands planned along a route to Europe via the Azores, linking New York to Plymouth in under a day.
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Henry J. Gielow
Gielow
Armstrong Seadrome Development Company
Wilmingston
Del
Naval Engineers
Europe
Azores
New York
Plymouth
England
It Will Prevent Ulcerated Throat
It will allay irritation and prevent ulceration and swelling at first sore throat symptoms. A spoonful of Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil with a bit of sugar is suggested to make it palatable. Those periodically prone to quinsy reportedly become immune to attacks.
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Thomas
Orange Zest Yeast Cake Bread Recipe
A recipe for a week bread using yeast cake, lukewarm water, egg, butter, lard, salt, sugar, orange rind, orange juice and flour. Dissolve yeast, mix with beaten egg and fats, add dry ingredients and rind, knead, let rise, shape in two loaves, rise again, bake one hour. Serve with orange marmalade for tea.
Carrot Pudding Recipe from Historic Ingredient List
A recipe style entry lists ingredients for a carrot pudding including four cups, brown sugar, grated carrots and potatoes, raisins, currants, finely chopped alet, soda, molasses, and nutmeg. Instructions say to dredge fruit, scald soda, mix, and steam three hours. Ends with Minard's Liniment suggestion for grippe and flu.
German Royal Expenditures Under Kaiser Rule
Figures show Germany spends millions on salaries to royal rulers and court appointments. Annual imperial costs reach about 12.5 million with armies and showy expenditures rising under the Kaiser. Three temburg and seven grand dukes add over 5 million more.
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Germany
Temburg
Parents Understand Baby Language Castoria Advice
A Kentucky mother recalls nearly losing her teething baby until Castoria eased digestion and comfort. Doctors and mothers alike endorse Fletcher's Castoria as a safe vegetable remedy for colds, constipation, and colic in infants and children.
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Kentucky
Fletcher
Westerners win debate against Dalhousie at Halifax
The Western Canada Universities debating team arguing for the affirmative of the resolution That this house is opposed to all forms of censorship won the decision over debaters from Dalhousie University in Halifax.
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Western Canada Universities
Dalhousie University
Halifax
Area Under Pasture in Canada in 1928
Canada’s pasture area in 1928 totaled 9 528 045 acres. This statistic outlines land use for grazing and supporting agricultural stock across provinces, reflecting rural expansion and farming needs at the close of the decade.
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Canada
Education by Mail in British Columbia Costs 13 Per Pupil
The public accounts committee heard that rural correspondence courses cost 13 per pupil, versus 70 for ordinary public school students. It was reported that 350 pupils in outlying areas used correspondence elementary education.
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British Columbia
Public Accounts Committee
Mother Graves Worm Exterminator Aids Child Health
Advertises a worm exterminator service claiming to strengthen children by driving out parasites. Mentions uplifting vitality and wellness through treatments.
Old Logk Sall Reassures About Drink Risks
Dialogue shows a character named Old Logk Sall downplaying stomach issues from drinking, insisting the habit won’t show with his coat on. The exchange hints at social attitudes toward alcohol and concealment.
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Padre
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Prince Albert Swine Club
Lydia E
Pinkham
Toronto
Verne
Alberta Dairy Products
Okanagan District
Baby Books
the Borden Co
Ocean “Landing Field
Bermuda
Betty Barclay
Minard
Miran
Gillett’s
B.C
Hamilton Ontario
Hunter-Martin & Co
Regina
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