Dairy cows fed balanced rations boost profits study Saskatoon
Saskatche wan dairy division reports a study of two dairy herds showing high producing cows fed grain supplements and high quality hay earned about $125 more per head annually than poorer fed cows. The top group averaged 12 725 pounds of milk and 439.6 pounds fat, with feed costs of $163 per cow versus $122 for low producers.
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Saskatchewan
Dave Ewart
Ewart
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Mr. Ewart
Seven Seas Aboard Caronila Great World Cruise
The Caronia Great World Cruise sails January 20 1959 offering a voyage through seas from the Atlantic to the Indian Ocean plus the Caribbean and other waters. Passengers glimpse Orion Southern Cross Dog Star Arcturus Vega and the Milky Way while circling the globe on a grand marine journey.
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Cunard
Caronia
Atlantic
Indian Ocean
Arabian Sea
Java Sea
Sulu Sea
South China Sea
Gulf of Siam
Caribbean Sea
Japan
Orion
Southern Cross
Vega
Saskatchewan hatchery supply flock policy announced
Saskatchewan Poultry Commissioner E M Campbell unveiled changes to the hatchery supply flock policy for next year. Applications are due by September 15, with requirements that birds be well developed and at least 25 percent laying at inspection, crossbreeding allowed, and premises delivering eggs to hatcheries inspected and pullorum tested.
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Saskatchewan
E. M. Campbell
Campbell
Saskatchewan Hatchery
Poultry Commissioner
Regina
Picnic Meal Advice From Canada Rules
The text urges outdoor dining in hot weather with good wholesome food. It emphasizes clean packing, a balanced menu based on Canada’s Food Rules, including vegetables as salad and fruit. It also highlights milk or juice drinks and says to use a second cooler if needed.
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Canada
Keeper of the Home Guiding Mothers in Modern Life
A pastor’s view on Titus urges women to be keepers at home and prioritize family over work. He notes historical shifts from rural self-sufficiency to urban living, inflation and advertising pressuring wives to work, but argues it's preferable for a mother to supplement income at home if possible and focus energy on church and caregiving without neglecting children.
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Paul
Titus
Elephants Will Travel In Ocean Vessels
A remark notes that elephants tolerate sea travel when kept mildly intoxicated with whisky and warm water, implying unusual animal transport ideas.
New Wool Outfits For Fall Keep Clothes Fresh Long
The article offers tips for caring wool garments from new fall outfits. It covers hanging on wooden hangers, brushing wool, proper pressing with steam or dry irons, preserving creases, and storing knitted sweaters folded in plastic bags to maintain a bandbox freshness for months or years.
No excuse for stubble burning says Saskatchewan expert
Earl Johnson, soils specialist with the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture, says there is absolutely no excuse for burning stubble after a short crop. He argues stubble adds organic matter, boosts yield potential, and improves soil water absorption, soil food supply, and erosion resistance. He notes organic matter contains most soil nitrogen and phosphate, and that fields with proper trash cover show no drifting issues even in wind.
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Earl Johnson
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Johnson
Expert praises weekly press role and local impact
Ted W Kober of Vickers & Benson Toronto told CWNA delegates that weekly newspapers are the only truly local and personal mass medium. He urged papers to tell their stories of local leadership to attract advertisers who fund the papers, noting readers know the value but advertisers often do not. Other speakers included C H Watson and Sid Johnson with Chuck Bennett.
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Ted W Kober
Vickers & Benson Ltd
Toronto
CWNA
Kober
C. H. Watson
The
Shoe Corporation of Canada
Sid Johnson
Rapid Grip & Batten Ltd
Chuck Bennett
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Can adian Junior Red Cross Gifts Aid Disabled Children
Canadian Junior Red Cross members produce thousands of garments toys and gifts for handicapped and crippled children across Canada, distributing aid to those in need.
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Junior Red Cross
Canada
Whales Claim Incredible Lifespans Up to 500 Years
A researcher notes some whale species may reach ages near five centuries based on skeletal analysis and bone growth patterns, suggesting exceptional longevity in marine mammals. The finding highlights the limits of aging indicators and prompts further study of whale biology.
Our Silly Fashions Chide Men Over Style Rules
Madeleine Levason notes male scorn for women's fashion this year parallels public fuss over automobile design. Freda Garmaise argues style shifts drive progress in all industries, including cars, while men ridicule both women’s clothing and dramatic auto trends.
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Freda Garmaise
Misa Garmaise
Strathmore apricot orchard yields five tons from first fruiting acre
Strathmore’s largest Alberta apricot orchard, managed by Brooks Horticultural Station, produced five tons of fruit from an acre that fruited for the first time. Originating stock came from Manchuria in 1938. University of Alberta and Alberta Department of Agriculture specialists selected thirteen trees with very satisfactory fruit. Pits are being returned for seedling propagation.
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Strathmore
Alberta
Brooks Horticultural Station
Manchuria
P D. McCalla
University of Alberta
Alberta Department of Agriculture
The
Bulletin
Brooks
Elephant Symbolizes Temperance in Oriental Mythology
In Oriental mythology the elephant stands for temperance eternity and sovereignty as a revered symbol across cultures and traditions, reflecting its enduring presence in folklore and religious contexts.
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Greg Terei Ouly
Ty Wee Brooke
Big Boy
Brazil
United
Totay
Keepers OF the Home
Portage
Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Freat Street
Madeleine
Levason
Fleischmann
Eavy
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