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Student activities of the new school year are the focus of this autumn issue. Agricultural articles pertain to the benefits of mixed farming methods, balanced nutrition for poultry, and the challenges of field-crop seed production due to the war. Of interest is a report of the 1914 agricultural demonstration work on the Better Farming Train in Saskatchewan. The horticultural article addresses the profitability of fruit growing with the improvement in transportation and packaging. The editorial comments on the freshmen initiation and the O. A. C. Review competition. The campus news reports on the activities in the biology building, Y. M. C. A., the campus elections, and photographs of the freshmen initiation. The Alumni column includes wartime correspondence from the front, and alumni updates. The Macdonald Institute column reports on the Macdonald women's initiation and list the employment activities of recent graduates. While the Locals column provides campus humour. Canada Mixed farming in Ontario Balanced rations for poultry The production of field root seed in Ontario Saskatchewan's Better Farming Train Fruit packages Editorial Alumni College life Athletics Macdonald Locals

This issue begins with an article regarding agricultural education in Prince Edward Island. Agricultural articles pertain to the life cycle of the warble fly, roses in the farm garden, sweet clover for feeding cattle, and agriculture in Northern Ontario. Other agricultural articles address commercial maple syrup production, preparing the apiary for the spring, and feeding poultry. The editorial encourages students to use the library and apply themselves to their studies. Campus news reports on the guest speaker, Raymond Robins, at the Y. M. C. A. lecture, the St. Valentine's Day and Red Cross dances, and the Sophomore Banquet. The Alumni column contains wartime correspondence, marriage announcements, and alumni updates. The Macdonald Institute column reports on the success of the Red Cross dance in raising funds for the war effort. While the Locals column provides campus humour. A new lease of life Something new about warble flies Roses for the farm garden Sweet clover - pro and con Timiskaming and agriculture Commercial maple syrup making Spring work in the apiary Gumption in poultry feeding Queries Editorial College life Alumni Athletics Macdonald Locals advertising

This Christmas issue begins with yuletide messages that comment on the war, while Christmas themed articles pertain to decorating the home, a short story, Christmas celebrations in foreign lands, and the effect of art in the home. An interesting article in this issue focuses on a rural school fall fair where the girls won first prizes in the agricultural categories. While alumna Ethel Chapman contributes an article on conformity. Agricultural articles address agriculture in Western Canada, the winter storage of apples, and plant research at the College. Other agricultural articles pertain to how greenhouses can assist the farmer, the art of farm beekeeping, and field drainage demonstrations. The prize winning results of the Ontario Provincial Plowing Match are listed in this issue. Alumni contribute an article on the war campaign in German South Africa, and wartime correspondence. Wartime articles highlight how the war has affected the poultry industry and the sociology of wartime. Campus news reports on the athletic endeavors of the students and Literary Society activities. Alumni news includes wartime correspondence, and alumni updates. The Macdonald Institute column reports on the Macdonald women's stunt night and preparing Christmas cakes for the O. A. C. boys at the front. While the Locals column provides campus humour. As of Old A Christmas message Christmas and the New Year Herds and the individual Decorating the home for Christmas A rural school fall fair Speculation and agriculture in Western Canada Footprints: a Christmas story The African Campaign Christmas in many lands How to store apples for winter Plant improvement work at the Ontario Agricultural College Winter work for the farmer War and the poultry industry Something to be Thankful For The Ontario Provincial Plowing Match War and sociology Farm beekeeping Art in the home A letter from South Africa Practical drainage demonstrations and their results Editorial The Soldier Athletics Rugby Alumni College life Macdonald Macdonald locals Local Editor's query column

The war overshadows this first issue of 1916. Wartime effects range from the encouragement of student enlistment to the dwindling number of men available for the athletic teams. Agricultural articles pertain to rearing chicks by poultry breeders, the selection of seed corn, and the livestock judging trips made by the fourth year students. Other agricultural articles report on the success of the students at the Winter Fair, the development of the fruit industry on the Prairies, and propagating chrysanthemums. Articles contributed by students include a short story by H. C. Mason and an exploration behind-the-scenes of the dinning hall. The editorial comments on the creation of C. O. T. C. drill training that will expedite students becoming military officers. Campus news reports on the social events of the Philharmonic Society and the creation of the military O. A. C. Company that will form part of the Wellington Battalion. Alumni news provides alumni updates, news on faculty changes, and wartime correspondence. The Macdonald Institute column comments on the success of the Union Literary Society promenade. While the Locals column provides campus humour. Colony house brooding Do you grow corn? - then know your seed Fourth Year stock judging trips The Winter Fair The fruit game on the Prairies Chrysanthemums for the amateur "The Fusser" A little journey to the dinning room Duty Editorial College life Alumni Athletics Macdonald Locals

This wartime issue provides a history of the O. A. C. contingent of the Canadian Officers Training Corps. Agricultural articles pertain to the profitability of cereal breeding, harvesting ice for cold storage, the benefit of field drainage, and opportunities working as an Ontario District Representative. Other agricultural articles address improvements to poultry production, poultry raising in B. C., and the art of apiculture. Of interest is an article regarding the Better Farming Train of Ontario. The editorial begins with an obituary for Moses Rittenhouse and his contribution to the Vineland Experimental Station, and continues with a commentary on the loss of faculty to other institutions. Campus news reports on athletic activities, the masquerade dance, and the Literary Society. The Alumni column includes marriage announcements, and alumni updates. The Macdonald Institute column reports on the Macdonald women's paper chase and the activities of the Red Cross Society. While the Locals column provides campus humour. November The opportunities of the cereal breeder The O. A. C. Contingent of the Canadian Officers Training Corps Harvesting the ice crop The Better Farming Special The drainage plot: it's value Why is a hen? The District Representative Poultry raising in B. C. during the past year The art of beekeeping Editorial Alumni Athletics College life Macdonald Macdonald locals Local editor's query column Locals advertising

This issue introduces the students to the many activities and campus organizations available at the College. Articles include a student's perspective on schoolteachers, the development of rural telephone service, and the annual report on the Ontario Agricultural College. Agricultural articles pertain to farm poultry, seed cultivation at the O. A. C., and community agricultural education. Other agricultural articles address the preparation of poultry for the winter and determining soil moisture on a farm. Profiled in this issue are the student organizations that include the Union Literary Society, the Philharmonic Society, the Athletic Association, and the Student Co-operative Association. Wartime articles highlight the Red Cross Society's appeal to Canadian farmers, the O. A. C. alumnus who is the chairman for the Red Cross Society, and the necessity of transporting foodstuffs to England. The editorial welcomes the new freshmen. The Alumni column includes wartime correspondence from the front, and alumni updates. The Macdonald Institute column reports the Macdonald graduate's list. While the Locals column provides campus humour. The Man Who Wins A little journey among the school ma'ams Farm poultry The Literary Society An opportunity Telephone development and the farm Philharmonic Society Athletics Helping the community through the school A Red Cross appeal to the farmers The farmers and the Red Cross Society Preparing for winter Soil moisture determinations The Student's Co-operative Association Feeding London Ontario agriculture Editorials Alumni Macdonald My Boyhood Pantaloons A Lazy Chap Locals advertising

This issue begins with an article that provides a system of bookkeeping for the farmer to increase his efficiency. The agricultural articles pertain to the muskmelon industry in Ontario and the benefits of meteorological knowledge for the farmer. Campus events that highlight the research conducted on the campus include reports from the annual meeting of the Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union and the Poultry Short Course. Of interest is an article on how an untidy farm home environment may affect children and whether they become farmers. One article calls for the conservation of native bird species from the dangers of the fashion industry that uses their plumage in millinery. An English article comments on the anglicising of foreign words. Articles contributed by students include a short story by McArthur, D. C. and the British song, the Woman's National Anthem. The editorial encourages farmers to maximize their productivity for the war effort. Campus news reports on the annual banquet of the Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union, the Massey Hall lecture on Canadian literature, and the few athletic events. The Alumni column welcomes a wounded veteran back to campus, provides alumni updates, and wartime correspondence. The Macdonald Institute column comments on the women's initiation. While the Locals column provides campus humour. System in farm accounts The musk melon in Ontario Meteorology in Canada in relation to agriculture The Experimental Union The Poultry Short Course Backyard environment Danger threatens our native birds The anglicising of foreign names The Night That I Studied Be a "mixer" The Woman's National Anthem Unsatisfied Editorial College life Athletics Alumni Query Macdonald Locals