Marquis Wheat and the Manitoba Wheat Revolution
The article traces Manitoba wheat history from Red Fife to Marquis, detailing Saunders family breeding efforts, cross-breeding with Indian Hard Red Calcutta, and the rapid adoption across the West. It notes Marquis’ 1917 dominance, rust outbreaks from 1904 onward, and shifts to durum varieties like Mindum to cope with rust, as Manitoba awaits new breakthroughs.
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Manitoba
Red Fife
David Fife
Peterborough
Ontario
Fife
Scotland
Danny
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Dakota
Galicia
Ukraine
Danzig
Perrigault
Minneapolis
North West States
Canada
North West Territories
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Hamiota
Dominion Experimental Farms
Wmn. Saunders
Ladoga
Russia
Saunders
India
Tly
West
Preston
Huron
Percy
Stanley
Chas. E. Saunders
Indian Head Farm
Brandon
Marquis
Manioba
Manitoba Agricultural College
Witty Quotes On Life And Growth
A collection of quips on parenting aging and manners. Notable lines touch on how fast children grow and the humor in daily life with family and home habits. Marie Dressler style observations reflect playful wisdom.
Cremation rises as funeral option across nations and faiths
A survey traces cremation from ancient practice to modern revival led by doctors in Europe and Britain. It notes early trials at Woking in 1775 and growth worldwide, with churches’ varying stances, safety safeguards, and the rise of crematoria with Gardens of Rest and urn interments.
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Egypt
China
Lagash
Tigris
Euphrates
Saul
Wagner
Siegfried
Greece
Rome
Severus
York
England
Norwich
Sir Thomas Browne
Norfolk
Europe
Lord Shafesbury
Italy
Henry Thompson
Switzerland
United States
Britain
Canada
Viscountess
Tredegar
Dorsetshire
Arthur Hinsley
Westminster
Austria
Free Churches of
India
The Tragedy of Elderly Men in City Rooms
A reflective column by Jack Scott describes the recurring death of destitute, elderly men in rooming houses behind city lights. It recalls their vanished youth, lost friends, and the stark finality of life ending in a bare, dim room.
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Joseph Green
Blank Street
Britain builds triple Tyne tunnel for cars cyclists pedestrians
The Minister of Transport begins work on a postwar project off Northern Britain, a triple tunnel under the River Tyne near Newcastle. Separate vehicle, cyclist, and pedestrian tunnels about 900 feet long will connect by four mile approach roads to main routes on both river banks. Twin escalators at each entrance will serve cyclists, a first in Britain.
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Minister of Transport
Britain
Tyne
Newcastle
London Underground
I Often Quote My Own Words Adds Spice
The quotation from George Bernard Shaw highlights the habit of citing oneself to enhance dialogue and emphasize unique perspective. This self-referential practice is framed as a literary device that infuses conversations with distinctive voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bernard Shaw
Neighbors Press Demand Over Satisfying Dispute
A terse report notes residents demand that enough be found to satisfy them, while comparing to what neighbors already have. The text implies ongoing tension over balance or compensation though specifics are unclear.
Canadian Citizenship stamp marks 80th Confederation anniversary
Issued on July 1 for the 80th anniversary of Canadian Confederation this four cent stamp signals the recent advent of Canadian Citizenship.
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Springfield Leader
Springfield
Springfield Leader Limited
St James
Leader
St. James
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Lac du Bonnet
Cliff Brown
W. S. Kennard
Seven Sisters Falls
M. Everson
Pinawa
H. Leith
Great Falls
Misa Betty Jean Thorbergson
Bissett
Bartha Wegle
Whitemouth
T. G. Erskine
St. Georges
E. J. Bouvier
Beausejour
Valerie Manchester
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Pine Falls
Vesta van Malsen
Eima
C. Wendeborn
Pointe du Bois
Alex Brown
Tyndall
L. A. Wawryshyn
Audit Bureau Circulations
W. C. McKillican
Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba
Winnipeg
Manitoba Provincial Archives
Part I
Marie Dressler
The
Vancouver
Woking
Home Secretary
British Medical Association
Justice Stephen
Wales
Charles Dickens
Canon Watkins
Durham
Westminster Abbey
Our Town
Jack Scott
O. Henry
Mark Twain
River Tyne
Jim
Montreal
Glasgow
Fort Smith
Yukon Territory
Rona Marion Gare
Rona
Prestwick
New York
Jim” Brodie
Edmonton
B.B. Dubienski
K.C
Confederation Life
Winnipeg, Man
Man
Drache
Matlin and Abramson
Joseph Bellan
Harry Hershfield
Somerset
LDG
Bengington Bldg
Portage Ave
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