Wheat Growth in Manitoba From Early Struggles to Modern Yields
The paper traces Manitoba wheat from 1813 seed sowing and grasshopper years to modern highs, noting initial isolation, cattle imports, and transport limits. It chronicles export beginnings in 1876 and dramatic growth to 500 million bushels by 1928, with Alberta and Saskatchewan driving most increases.
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Manitoba
W. C. McKillican
Manitoba Agricultural College
Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Manitoba Provincial Archives
North West Company
Selkirk
Ft. Alexander
Prairie du Chien
Mississippi
Wisconsin
McKillican
H. Y. Hind
John Gowler
Red River
Duluth
Canada
Higgins & Young
Bill Head
Boots
Steele Bros
Pioneer
Toronto
Boots and Crockery
Ontario
North West Territories
Alberta
Saskatchewan
West
Canada Day 1947 Voices Faith in Nationhood
An excerpt celebrating Canada day eighty years of democracy and the Confederation Fathers. The piece urges ordinary Canadians to uphold heritage, resist prejudice, and pursue honesty, fair play, and character in building a united nation from sea to sea. It frames Canada amid global ideological conflict and envisions a godly, peaceful future.
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Uly
Canada
Fathers of Confederation
Dominion of
Women Auxiliaries Formed in Canadian Army 1941
Six years ago on June 26 1941 Canada formally announced women auxiliaries for the army and RCAF. By war end 21 614 volunteers from 10 nationalities served overseas with 62 awards won and 368 mentions in despatches. The corps disbanded in 1946 after its fifth anniversary.
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R.c.af
C.W.A.C
Britain aims to boost Arctic fish yield with new expedition
UK scientists plan an Arctic Ocean expedition to study cod and haddock shoals near Bear Island. The aim is to understand currents and temperatures affecting movements to improve trawling efficiency. A 175 foot ice strengthened ship for 30 crew will launch next year with advanced scientific gear.
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United Kingdom
Arctic Ocean
Bear Island
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Nikon the seven foot peasant priest and reformer of Russia
The article surveys Nikon the seventeenth century church leader born May 7 1605 who rose with Tsar Alexius, reformed the church and society, promoted education and arts, opposed drunkenness, built churches and hospitals, and died August 17 1681. It contrasts his era with present Russian voices and hints future calls for religion and culture.
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Russia
Hitler
Stalin
Molotoff
Nikon
Solovetsky
Koreozersky
Moscow
Alexius
Romanoff
Tsar
Siberia
Jerusalem
Ukraine
Kiev
Constantinople
Theodore
Yaroslavf
Volga
Nazi Germany
Rank deal opens UK films in 3000 US houses
The J Arthur Rank Organization reaches an agreement with American producers allowing United Kingdom films to be shown on equal footing with American pictures in about three thousand U.S. movie houses. The deal amounts to about 60 percent of Hollywood domestic film output.
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United Kingdom
U.S
J. Arthur Rank Organization
Hollywood
Britain and U.S. agree on film distribution in theaters
United Kingdom films will play in theatres controlled by Warner, MGM, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, and RKO with no limit on titles. The arrangement aims to add about $12 million annually, narrowing Britain's deficit in spending on American films versus income from American theatres.
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United Kingdom
Warner’s
M.G.M
Paramount
20Th Century Fox
R.K.O
Britain
Our Town by Jack Scott A Mouse's Quiet Death
A humorous home scene turns reflective as a couple traps and kills a tiny mouse in a domestic chase. The narrator recalls the mouse’s soft feet and frantic flight, then feels sadness at the imagined small life ending, wondering if the mouse’s name might have been Mickey.
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Mickey
Ten Towns in Britain to Be Enlarged
The Minister of Town and Country Planning announced enlargements for ten southern British towns to absorb London’s anticipated population decentralization. The plan follows Sir Patrick Abercrombie’s Greater London redevelopment framework and aligns with the White Paper and advisers’ discussions with local authorities. The Abercrombie Plan aims to guide development over 2,600 square miles surrounding London.
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Britain
London
Sir Patrick Abercrombie
Greater
Abercrombie
England
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