Canadian Agricultural Chemistry Work On Experimental Farms
The Dominion Experimental Farm system division of Chemistry has long worked with Canadian farmers through reports bulletins lectures and direct correspondence. It analyzes soil samples advises on manures soil amendments and fertilizers benefiting hundreds yearly. It documents grain rotation fertility, alfalfa and clover value, fertilizer and liming economics, and standardizes feeding by‑products and packing house by‑products. Wheat gluten is affected by climate more than soil fertility. new varieties are evaluated and avoided if protein quality is inferior. High protein grain mixtures show promise. pasture systems with fertilizer boost year‑round forage. Well water analyses aid farm hygiene. pork softness traced to maturity and feed composition. The piece also notes an illustrated dressmaking pattern with pattern details and pricing.
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Dominion Experimental Farm System
Dominion
Canada
West
Marquis
Fife
Great Britain
Dominion Experimental Farms
Two Years To Recoup On A Dairyman Cow Value
K S Morrow of New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station urges dairymen to judge cow value by long term production. He notes it takes about two years of milk to offset rearing or purchase costs and that a single ten year cow can outperform three younger cows.
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K. S. Morrow
Extension Service
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Cinder Deflector Aims to Shield Passengers on CN Rail
A Montreal inventor tests a box like cinder deflector on CN train 17 Montreal to Chicago. The device fits around the smokestack to lift cinders with smoke and keep them above the train as it passes. Also noted, making and selling toy balloons in the United States is a $3,000,000 business.
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London
Canadian National Railways
Montreal
Chicago
United States
Bears Range Across Wide Areas of This Country
Black and brown bears remain widespread from coast to coast, inhabiting extensive habitats across the nation. The statement notes their continued presence across diverse regions, underscoring the species’ broad geographic distribution.
Wheat quality tests show 1931 crop superior in baking
Tests by Dr. F J Birchard confirm the 1931 crop equals or surpasses prior years in milling and baking quality. Average weights per bushel rise across No 1 hard and No 1 northern grades with higher flour percentages and a 14.3 percent protein content. Winnipeg grading shows a majority of one and two northern, small share of three northern and other grades. Heavy rains in Saskatchewan and Alberta may affect future samples.
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F. J. Birchard
Board of Grain Commissioners
Birchard
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Patient Health Log From Indian Hospital Chart
A native assistant records the patient state on a hospital chart. Entries note times from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with phrases such as in law degree, in the sink, on the fiit, and flut, reflecting unclear health statuses on the record.
Divorce applications filed in Toronto reach 242 this year
Divorce applications at Goode Hall Toronto total 242 year to date with 188 filed by wives and 109 by husbands. September saw the peak with 40 applications recorded in that month.
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Qsgoode Hall
Toronto
Fires Plague Winter Evenings More Than Summer Days
Report notes a higher incidence of fires during winter months and a greater number of incidents at night than by day. Authorities urge vigilance and remind residents to check heating sources and smoke detectors to reduce risk.
Industry Must Take Lead Against Low Mood Says Dr Manion
Dr Manion urged industry and business leaders to unite with workers and government to forge a permanent cure for economic depressions. He warned against communism, urged a contributory fund funded by wages, and called for a social machine to keep Canadians reasonably employed and content. The speech praised Canada's resources, banking, ports, and favorable trade prospects.
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R. J. Manion
Windsor
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce of
Ontario
Manion
Moscow
Canada
Dr. Manion
Dominion
Orient
Lamb from E.P. Ranch Tops Grade Rams Report
The Department of Agriculture in Ottawa has issued a formal report grading 22 ram lambs under the Federal Ram Grading Policy. Of the group 21 were top grade, with S. G. Freeborn noting these were the best the E.P. Ranch has ever produced. The Prince of Wales has supported improvements in big ranch flocks by importing high grade sires from British flocks and seeking rams to boost fleece and body type, aiding Alberta’s sheep industry and its western expansion.
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Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
S. G. Freeborn
E.P. Ranch
Flr.h
Prince of Wales
Alberta
West
What Canada Spends Annually On Pupils
Canada spends about $165.36 million on schooling for 2,490,623 pupils with an average annual cost of $66 each. The instructional staff totals 33,144 teachers. General education is provincially controlled for 2,106,878 pupils and privately controlled for 92,275, excluding Quebec’s Roman Catholic enrollments.
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Schools and Colleges of
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quebec
Has Ostrich Taste When a Steer Took A Rusty Toll
A three year old steer slaughtered at Smithfield London was found to have seven pounds of nails screws a silver brooch part of a Wellington boot and a bowler hat buckle and copper wire in its stomach.
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Smithfield
London
England
Theatres in China Equipped for Sound Films
A note states 55 of 300 Chinese theatres have sound-film capability. A quotation from Fliegende Blaetter humorously questions granting a silver wedding leave, suggesting rigidity in anniversaries.
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China
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New York
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Murray Bay
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Manoir Terrace
Louis S. St. Laurent
K.C
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Manvnr
Lord Duncannon
Alfred Duranleau
ALC
M.P
Marine
Marice Dupre
L.ld
Maitre Fernan Payen
Batonnier
Paris
Alexander Lawrence
Charles A. Doseton
American Bar Association
Lynden Macassey
K.B.E
N. W. Rowell
P.C. KC
Justice Chisholm
Halifax
Can. Steamship Lines
Lamb
E.P
Royal Ranch
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