The Enemies of the Potato: Bacterial Diseases

The film tells the story of the development of the Abitibi at the beginning of the 20th century.

Report on a trout and pike fishing excursion on Lake Waconichi.

This documentary is a true tribute to the Percheron, the superb draft horse. We talk about its origins, its characteristic traits, its performance in competitions and its value on the farm or for the heavy draft service in the cities.

Presentation of the different insects which ravage the potato (Colorado beetle, flea beetle, white grub, wire worm, leaf hopper) and the most effective means of repression.

On a brilliant day in June 1947, all the thoughts and wishes of Catholicism converged on the Canadian capital where a Marian Congress was inaugurated, the memory of which remains indelible. Of all the ceremonies of this congress, the Marian procession is one of the most touching. Offered to the veneration of the crowd that throngs along her journey, Mary is represented there at different times of her life.

Fungal diseases, discussed in this documentary, are caused by microscopic fungi. The movie gives some data on their characteristics and how to defeat them.

The march towards progress in Ste-Anne-de-Roquemaure manifests itself in various ways. It is the establishment of a cooperative union, a parish hall, a school, a post office and, for some, the luxury of an automobile. The land is generous and the population, which usually goes about its daily activities, is preparing to welcome a distinguished visitor: Cardinal Rodrigue Villeneuve.

The Quebec region is surrounded by marvelous sites for winter sports and skiing in particular. Lac-Beauport, Valcartier, Mont Ste-Anne are all places where skiers, beginners or experts, can have a great time. The film, which presents a few descents accomplished by experts, including a team of instructors led by Fritz Loosli, is therefore an invitation to frequent winter sports centers in the Quebec region.

This film, with an autobiographical flavor, was shot in part on the very premises where Father Proulx grew up and highlights the importance of agriculture and the very special attention given to rural youth in the from the Government of Quebec. The farm and its little world are presented during the four seasons: the introduction of children to agricultural work, the holidays, the return to school. From November to the end of April, the older ones take courses in the various agricultural schools scattered across Quebec. In addition to studying the methods of cultivation and breeding, they receive notions of carpentry, blacksmithing and other lessons likely to be useful in their future work as farmers. In the spring, the young girls go to secondary schools of agriculture to learn domestic art, beekeeping, weaving, sewing, etc.

Saguenay and Lac-Saint-Jean: history, economy, tourist attractions, agriculture, wood and paper industry, and especially the gigantic aluminum industry whose products are found in all parts of the world; images of a blueberry field, the Lac Bouchette sanctuary, a religious gathering, a dam, a power plant, the Arvida plant, angling, Cap Éternité, construction canoes, etc.

Visit of Gaspésie and stops in a few places: Grande-Rivière, Chandler, Port-Daniel, Maria, Carleton, the Matapédia valley, Matane, Saint-Joachim-de-Tourelle, Cap Gros-Morne, Rivière-au- Renard, Cap Bon-Ami, etc. The film also underlines the commercial and industrial aspect of the region.

The stump has long been the greatest obstacle faced by pioneers. The mechanization of clearing processes brought about a real revolution in the field of colonization. This film shows us how motorization has made grubbing and stoning easier and faster, while allowing the recovery of vast expanses hitherto uncultivated.

Bridges are an essential link in this great road network that connects the main places of the province. The film illustrates the construction of a bridge, step by step, from its conception by the architects to its opening to traffic.

A look at some of the institutions where the Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth provides young people eager to learn with education that opens the doors to the future. In Trois-Rivières: the School of Stationery; in Saint-Hyacinthe: the School of Textiles; in Rimouski: the Marine School, in Montreal: the School of Furniture, as well as the School of Graphic Arts, the School of Commercial Trades and the School of the Automobile which also provide courses in Quebec.

Documentary highlighting the importance of the province's road network which, in addition to allowing the population to enjoy beautiful hikes, is a considerable asset for commercial and industrial activities.

Among the various diseases that attack the potato during the growing season, there are first of all the virus diseases such as Mosaic, Leaf Roll, Spindle, Purple Top, etc. Certified seed appears to be the most effective means of combating these diseases.