Farmers Need Protection From High Harvest Wages
Opinion piece argues western Canadian farmers face exploitation by harvest workers demanding high wages. It cites overheard worker practices on trains, potential minimum stocking days to shield farmers from slackers, and compares past and present wage norms. The letter also notes the broader context of currency names and shifting language usage in American regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Canada
Manito
Alex Tyne
Free Press
DANGER FROM NEW DISEASES OF WHEAT
Experimental Farm Note warns of two new wheat diseases in the United States flag smut and take all. Canada remains free so far but growers should check suspicious plants and consult the Division of Botany Ottawa. Take all is a root disease spreading from the town in the stem and can destroy crops if seed grain is infected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Ottawa
Tharacorn
Explaining the origins of the phrase two bits
The passage notes regional variation in saying two bits or a quarter. It explains that northern and eastern speakers use two bits while western and southwestern speakers favor two bite. The text suggests six bits is easier to say than seventy five cents, and mentions origin of the phrase.
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Mexico
Spain
Central
California
United States
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Mickkay Bros
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Canadian Fairbanks Co. Limited
Fairbanks- Morse
W. J. Doig
Russell
Mer
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Jim Brown
J. By Crowe Co., Ltd
Rossburn
Astbury's Harvesting and School News
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Elome
Ois
Asudupu's
Sears
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