O. A. C. Review Volume 24 Issue 9, June 1912
Publisher: Ontario Agricultural College
Published: 1912-06-01
Language: eng
Number of pages: 90
Subjects: OAC Review; College news; editorial; agriculture; euthenics; science of living; bird physiology; bird behavior; alfalfa; Haldimand County; nature; character development; woman's character; poetry; dairy innovations; corn cultivation; short story; O. Henry; poultry profitability; Norfolk County; dairy records; Holstein Friesian; farm women; Canadian citizenship; home decoration; Farmer's Clubs; politics; Leonard Merrick; Guinea Fowl; poetry; women's suffrage; women's franchise; college education; extracurricular activity; agricultural education; O. A. C. baseball team 1912 photograph; Macdonald Institute; women's sports day; reception; Schools' and Teachers' Department; Lucy Barker; alumnae; local news; personals; alumni; advertising; Guelph
Description: In this issue, articles pertain to bird physiology and their habitat, alfalfa grown in Haldimand County, innovation in the dairy industry, cultivating corn, a study of Holstein-Friesian registry records, and the value of Canadian citizenship. Articles regarding the profitability of poultry include poultry in Norfolk County, and raising Guinea Fowl. The farmer's organization series continues with an article suggesting there not be any discussion of politics at the Farmer's Club meetings. The science of living article is continued in this issue. Two shorts stories by O. Henry and Leonard Merrick are included. There are also articles featuring women's contribution to farm life, how nature influences women's character development, and home decorating. Campus news features an editorial on women's suffrage, agricultural education, and that extracurricular activities may enhance an education. The Macdonald column includes poetry, results of the Macdonald sports day, and a review of the reception for the new students. The Schools' and Teachers' Department profiles Lucy Barker and her work at Fort Albany, Hudson Bay. Alumni news is contained in the Alumni column.