Canadian mustard seed growth expands across prairie provinces
Canadian mustard acreage has risen with grown varieties under test in Ottawa. Dr. W. G. MacGregor notes most seed goes to Oriental oil crops while Yellow and Brown share the remainder. Export markets include Europe and Japan with the United States as a major buyer.
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Europe
Japan
United States
Canada
W. G. MacGregor
CDA
Genetics and Plant Breeding Research Institute
Alberta
Prairie
MacGregor
Ottawa
Be Sure Children Safe From Poisons In The Home
Over 600000 children are poisoned annually at home. Check each room for dangerous products from detergents to cleaners, cosmetics, paints, medications, pesticides, and fuels. Lock away all items within reach. if any are accessible, you are negligent.
Beauty and charm in life quoted sayings
The excerpt reflects on beauty as more than appearance, arguing that love of beauty enriches life. It cites Rousseau and Bovee, noting beauty seen comes from the observer, while Mary Baker Eddy distinguishes inner being from outer embellishments.
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Jean Jacques Rousseau
C. N. Bovee
Mary Baker Eddy
Peace River land still open for homesteading in Alberta
Alberta officials report more than 7 million acres in the Peace River district remain open for homesteading. Since 1939 about four million acres have been filed, with 12,304 leases totaling 31 million acres and 1,476 sales since July 1 1957. The program outlines lease and purchase terms, annual cultivation duties, tax provisions, and state loans to help settlers.
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Peace River District
Alberta
Grande Prairie
Peace River
Department of Lands and Forest
T. J. Gorman
Alberta Medical School marks 50th year of service
Alberta Medical School marks its 50th year of medical teaching at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. The Faculty of Medicine founded in 1913 was the first Canadian west of Winnipeg. In 1963 total registrations reach 94 with 11 women. 6 women and 49 men graduated in medicine. Teaching staff totals 250, many faculty also practise medicine.
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University of Alberta
Edmonton
Canada
Winnipeg
Faculty of
New Type Drugs Explain Rising Prescription Costs
The piece argues that 25 years ago televisions were scarce and new drugs did not exist, so higher current costs reflect innovation. It notes that modern prescriptions offer rapid cures and saved lives, implying value justifies higher prices.
Bleach Types for Laundry Care and Soil Removal
Three bleach groups exist heavy-duty light-duty and special purpose products. Heavy-duty chlorine bleaches come as liquid powder or tablets and must be used carefully to avoid fabric damage and color deposits. Light-duty oxygen bleaches are safer for all fabrics and colors but less whitening effect. Special-purpose bleaches remove dyes rust stains and yellowing from nylon and resin treated cotton.
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Canada
Co-op
Fertilizer Facts and Soil Nutrient Losses
The article notes that soil plant food gradually decreases with continuous cropping. It cites that a 30 bushel wheat per acre removes 35 pounds of nitrogen 16 of phosphate and 19 of potash, while a three ton alfalfa crop removes 140 nitrogen 35 phosphate and 135 potash. Saskatchewan soils are rich in potash, but nitrogen and phosphate must be replenished with fertilizer.
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Saskatchewan
Guild system origins in Europe and decline of guilds
The chamber of commerce traces its roots to Europe where the old guild system emerged and was gradually eliminated.
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Chamber of Commerce
Europe
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