Better Social Conditions to Keep the Youth on the Farm
F. C. Nunnick argues in the Family Herald that rural youth drift to cities due to a mix of economic strain and limited social life. He calls for restructured schools, better paid teachers, open country homes, increased social recreation, and stronger church and community life to boost farm life appeal and retain young people.
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Canacan
Lana
United States
Farmers Club
F. C. Nunnick
Agriculturist
Commission of Conservane
Ottawa
Family Herald
New English Saving Plan From Liocyds Bank Expands Branch Deposits
Liocyds Bank introduces a saving plan at 80 England and Wales branches for small deposits starting one shilling. Unlike prior savings banks, profits are uncertain. London branches may face late hours while suburban branches outside London may gain customers. Deposit rates will align with country banks at 2 percent, with up to 26 shillings allowed without notice. A Lloyds official says the aim is to help savers accumulate funds for future economic downturns.
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Liocyds Bank
England
Wales
London
Eld Wilts
Dorset
Lloyds
Lombard Street
Oil the road or water it? a municipal guidance
Municipal World argues watering roads reduces dust only while moist and harms the binding material, leading to eye and throat issues and damaged surroundings. It promotes oiling roads as cheaper, more durable, and practically waterproof, preserving binding material and extending road life.
Controlling Drifting Soils in Western Canada
An agricultural notice on drifting soils explains humus loss from continuous grain farming and endorses permanent control through crop rotation, manure returns, fallowing timing, and wind-aware seeding. It urges limited tillage, stock pasturing to pack soil, top dressing with humus-building materials, and tree planting to slow wind, advocating mixed farming as the lasting solution.
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Canada
Department of Soils
Manitoba Agricultural College
Lightning dangers and farm safety tips from State College
Ohio reports 35 thunderstorms last year caused 62 deaths. State Agricultural College offers cautions for electrical storms: avoid standing in doorways or near stoves and cattle, and stay away from wire fences. Grounding with rods reduces fires. properly rodded buildings are less prone to strikes. Two types of discharges exist with differing rod effectiveness. ends must reach moist earth.
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Ohio
State Agricultural College
New territory north of Siberia reported by hydrographic work
Reuters reports discoveries of new land north of Siberia following hydrographic surveys by Russian icebreakers Taimyr and Vaigatz. The territory extends about 200 miles northward, according to the London Chronicle.
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Siberia
Reuter
Vaigatz
London Chronicle
J Accuse of a German Liberal Emerges Abroad
A German writer, calling himself a Prussian liberal, publishes J Accuse von Einem Deutschen in Switzerland. Gordon-Smith in the New York Tribune notes the author’s German perspective and argues he proves Germany and Austria provoked the European war, with Britain seeking arms reduction while Berlin blocked it. The piece calls for true peace without annexations and a long period of security in Europe.
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Switzerland
Zolas
Dreyfus
Germany
Frankfurter Zeitung
Berliner Tageblatt
J’accuse
General Bernhardt
Treitschke
Frobenius
Nicholas II
Austria
Great Britain
Berlin
Europe
Morocco
Russia
England
France
Sarajevo
P‘ying
Canada’s Vast Size and 1867 Confederation Land Measures
The Winnipeg Tribune notes Canada is about eighteen times France and the UK, thirty times the United Kingdom, and two times India in area. It cites figures: Canada United States Alaska total 3,617,673 square miles and 2,386,985,395 acres. In 1867 four provinces joined Confederation covering 642,148 square miles. today Dominion Parliament governs 3,729,665 square miles in nine provinces, with 31 percent or 449 million acres cultivable and only 36 million acres under cultivation.
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Canada
Germany
France
United Kingdom
India
Italy
Europe
United States
Alaska
Confederation
Dominion
Territories
Yukon
Winnipeg Tribune
Whimsical Exchange in Princeton Tiger Cartoon Panel
A playful dialogue captures a flirtatious line as a gallant suitor compliments a companion. The response signals coy agreement, reflecting lighthearted social banter typical of campus cartoon humor in the Princeton Tiger.
Government urges co operation among farmers in livestock trade
The livestock branch outlines a cooperative policy to organize intelligence systems, farmer groups, and sale by grade with quality based payments. It aims to extend successful PEI egg and wool schemes province wide, coordinating with census data and market information to boost farm profits without dept involvement. Led by H. S. Arkell with R. Hamer T. R. Arkell and W. A. Brown assisting.
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Martin Burrell
Prince Edward Island
H. S. Arkell
R. & Hamer
T. R. Arkell
W. A
Immigration and agriculture in Canada after the war
The Saskatoon Star argues postwar emigration to Canada will bring large numbers of immigrants. It urges studying agricultural conditions, production costs, and western farming incentives to ensure new settlers adapt and prosper, proposing investigations before the immigration rush, and noting rural development must improve to attract small means workers.
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Canada
Europe
Dominion
New World
Saskatoon Star
Alaska mining history and output figures since 1880
The Montreal Journal of Commerce notes Alaska’s mineral production since 1880 totals 286 million dollars with gold leading at 224 million, copper 20 million, silver 2.29 million, and the rest in coal tin lead petroleum and more. Last year output was 19.248 million versus 19.416 million in 1913, implying Uncle Sam secured a bargain when purchasing Alaska.
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Alaska
Sam
Russia
Montreal Journal of Commerce
A Dublin Dinner Joke Tests a Serious Irish Guest
An Irishman attends a large Dublin dinner hoping to amuse the host. From start to finish he keeps a solemn face and the host questions his mood. When urged to laugh the man replies simply, Try.
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Dublin
Ireland
Question of Childcare Experience Discussed by Applicant
A dialogue shows a nurse asking the Lady about experience with children and the applicant replying affirmatively. The applicant notes personal childhood experience as evidence of suitability. The exchange reflects practical, informal recruitment in a historical setting.
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Yis
Winter Rye In Saskatchewan Prospects And Benefits
The department of agriculture recommends adding winter rye to existing crops rather than replacing them. Benefits include reduced soil drifting, weed suppression especially wild oats, earlier harvest and extended labour window, resilience to drought and early frosts, and potential as fall and early spring pasture or fodder. For adoption, small trials are advised, seed from western houses or local farmers, and a bulletin from Regina.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Agriculture
Regina
To the Land: Canada's vacant lands solve unemployment
The Toronto News reports Industrial Canada argues that settling vacant Canadian lands is key to unemployment and immigration issues. It urges an immigration policy to bring experienced farmers from Europe and the United States to tilled lands for industrial and agricultural growth.
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Canada
Industrial Canada
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Europe
United States
Toronto News
Irish joke ponders halves of world not knowing each other
Two Irishmen joke about missing understanding as Pat asks if half the world knows how the other half gets along. Mike quips that neither half grasps the other, highlighting mutual ignorance with dry wit.
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Pat
Mike
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Farmers’ Club
Lioyds Bank
Facts About
Princeton
Jack
Farmers’ Association
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