Pale Western Cutworm Eggs Hatching in Infested Areas
A field survey shows pale western cutworm eggs beginning to hatch in areas recently rained on then warmed. Signs appear where wild oats grasses or weeds feed the young worms. Infested fields should be summer fallowed or reseeded with late barley or oats after mid June depending on worm activity. contact provincial and federal agricultural centers for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Entomological Laboratories
Lethbridge
Alberta
Saskatoon
Indian Head
Saskatchewan
Treesbank
Manitoba
University of Alberta
Edmonton
University of Saskatchewan
Provincial Departments of Agriculture
Regina
Phillips Milk of Magnesia Relief for Indigestion
An old instruction touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the instant, tasteless remedy for indigestion caused by excess stomach acid. It claims rapid, harmless relief with one spoonful in water and urges buyers to seek genuine Phillips from drugstores, price noted at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Should Canada overhaul its constitution for modern needs
A colonial-era constitution set by the British North America Act 1867 faces questions from high courts and political voices. The piece weighs whether Dominion and provincial powers need realignment to meet twentieth-century realities, noting conflicts over corporate and provincial versus federal authority, and calls for a national conference to consider amendments. It compares Canada with Australia and the Irish Free State and urges modernization to avoid remaining an inferior Dominion in world affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
Supreme Court of Canada
Privy Council
Filipiro
Canada
Great “Britain
Fathers of Confederation
Republic
United States
Confederation
B.N.A
Aegg
Baey
Dominion
Aispetty
Riukida
Chingtter
Ottawa
Australia
South Asia
Irish Free State
Portu ae Winners H. F. Underwood Sof Palatka
Report details a local event in Palatka with H F Underwood winning a prize cup. The text describes unclear transactions and remarks about prizes donated by directors with implied personal tensions.פר
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portu Ae
H. F. Underwood
Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Help Woman With Heart Trouble
Suffered from heart trouble and weakness, Mrs Wm Diotte of Glensandfield Ontario described relief after using Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills. She bought two boxes, then felt well again and began recommending the remedy. Available at stores or by mail from Milburn Co Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Wm
Diotte
Glensandfield
Ont
Milburn
Milburn Co. Ltd
Toronto
Fashion Hint uses Diamond Dyes to redye and extend skirts
A reader shares a garment alteration tip to lengthen short skirts by dropping hems and bleaching, then redyeing with Diamond Dyes. She praises the product for vibrant, durable colors and cost savings, noting friends mistake the dyed items for new.
American Penetration of British Film Industry Questioned
In the British House of Commons, six members pressed Rt. Hon. William Graham about American interests in Gaumont British, via the American Telegraph and Telephone Company and Western Electric subsidiaries, and whether an Americanization program was underway. Also notes a patent asthma remedy claim by Dr J D Kelloge.
Canada Blamed For Versailles Labor Shortfalls
J. S. Woodsworth, Labour M.P. for Winnipeg North Centre, told Toronto’s League of Nations Society meeting that Canada fails Versailles provisions on eight-hour days, living wages, child labor elimination, and workers’ right to organize. He cited census data showing 23 of every 1000 workers under 16 in Canada versus 13 in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
J. S. Woodsworth
M.P
Winnipeg North Centre
League of Nations Society
Toronto
United States
Alberta Railways Act Third Reading in Commons
The bill seeks a two year extension for starting and completing the Edmonton Dunvegan and British Columbia railway main line from Spirit River to a point in BC and for a Central Canada Railway branch from near Grimshaw to the Alberta northern boundary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Northern Alberta Railways
Edmonton
Dunvegan
British
It Testifies For Itself Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
A vintage claim states Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil needs no testimonial as it treats coughs colds cuts contusions sprains burns and limb pains. The ad asserts broad general use and self evident powers with no guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
The Miracle of a Building
A reflection on buildings as unrecognized miracles formed by unseen forces. It credits wood from forests, the mind shaping form, skilled hands in craft, and the life it shelters, all giving meaning and purpose to structures. The piece emphasizes the mystery inherent in architecture.
Lyons awarded National Research Council bursary
Miss Edith May Lyons of the University of Manitoba zoology department has received a bursary from the National Research Council of Canada. She plans to complete her Master of Science this spring and pursue post graduate research at the University of Toronto next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith May Lyons
Department of Zoology
University of Manitoba
National Research Council of Canada
Sweden Rail Electrification to Curb Unemployment Outlook
Sweden's railway electrification programme is expected to prevent a national unemployment problem for at least two years. The project aims to modernize infrastructure, create skilled jobs, and boost regional employment as green investment accelerates.
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Sweden
Mounted police receive two horses each at Buenos Aires fair
Four Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers posted to the Canadian pavilion at the British Empire trade fair in Buenos Aires were each presented with two riding horses for personal use. The gift, believed to come from the Argentine government, totals eight horses. The Mounties are Sergt J R Paton of Victoria BC, Const Carstairs of Medicine Hat AB, Const Carmichael and Const C G Fairman of Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Mounted
Buenos Aires
Department of Trade and Commerce
R.c.msp
Sergt
J. R. Paton
M.C
Victoria
B.C
Carstairs
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Carmichael
C. G. Fairman
Ottawa
Recipes For This Week By Betty Barclay
Betty Barclay shares a layered dessert recipe combining custard with apricots and coconut. Ingredients include egg yolks sugar salt milk gelatin vanilla lady fingers apricots coconut and garnish. Prepare custard cook heat dissolve gelatin chill line mold layer fruit fill center chill unmold and serve I serves eight.
Aerial survey counts 1500 buffalo at Wood Buffalo Park
An aerial survey of grazing lands at the Saskatchewan Alberta boundary near Wood Buffalo Park reports over 1500 buffalo counted and photographed. The census was a preliminary test, not a full herd photo. Also notes Worm Exterminator claims to ease infant fretfulness by clearing stomach and intestines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Buffalo Park
Saskatchewan
Alberta
North West Territories
Far North
Large Peach Planting Plan in Oliver District BC
About 20,000 new peach trees are planned to be planted in the Oliver district of British Columbia this year, signaling a major expansion in local fruit production. The initiative aims to boost orchard capacity and diversify regional agriculture, with growers and officials coordinating nurseries, irrigation, and harvest logistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver
British Columbia
Development of Canada's Water Power
Figures from the Dominion Water Power and Hydrometric Bureau show capital invested in Canadian water power reaching over 1,390 million dollars as of January 1, 1931. Complete 1928 figures indicate water power investment was the third largest after agriculture and steam railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion Water Power and
M Hydrometric Bureau
Department of the Interior
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Wes
Mule Ea
Pat Wae
Is Nate
J. D. Kelloge
Alberta Railways Act
Research Council
Argentine
Betty Barclay
Main Street
Huron & Erle
Portage Ave
Winnipeg
Calgary
Vancouver
Cunard Anchor
Donaldson
Clarence Cameron
Wellington St. E
Adies
National Manufacturing Co
Dept
Montreal
Hamilton
Ontario
Western
Hunter-Martin & CO
SASK
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