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This issue's agricultural articles address utilizing the sectional hive in apiculture, dusting fruit trees to prevent pests, improving clover crops, how legumes may increase soil fertility, and the success of Kenora District clover seed at the Eastern Seed Fairs. Student articles feature a student's experience raising a pet skunk, a male student's impression of Macdonald Hall, and a new student's impression of life at the O. A. C. in 1917. Other articles include how literature can improve rural life, and improvements made in country homes. Campus news reports on the public speaking contest, the Athletic Concert, the Philharmonic Concert and production of the play "Pauline". Athletic news contains the results for hockey, basketball, boxing, wrestling, and aquatics meet. The Alumni column contains alumni news including additions to the honour roll, those killed in action, and the students who have enlisted. The sectional hive O-me-o-mi Literature and rural life Dusting fruit trees How the clover crop may be increased by ground limestone Nitro-cultures for legume seed inoculation Why is Macdonald Hall Improvements in the country home My impressions of O. A. C. life at Guelph, 1917 Kenora District at the Eastern seed fairs Editorial April Night Alumni Athletics College life Macdonald Locals

Societal changes influence the articles published in this issue as they pertain to the use of motor cars on the farm, and the problem of rural flight. Agricultural articles feature cheese making in Ontario, the Ontario Provincial Winter Fair, the opportunities of being a plant breeder, marketing potatoes, and winter poultry production. Campus news highlights the Christmas examination results, the new skating rink, and a visit from the Governor-General, Duke of Devonshire. The Macdonald column contains alumnae news and an article on the uniforms of the Macdonald Institute. The Alumni column contains alumni news including additions to the honour roll of those killed in action, and letters from the Front. One alumnus contributed an article on the 56th O. A. C. Battery. Motor cars on the farm The situation of the cheese maker in Ontario Rural exodus and one of its causes A little talk on artillery Judging competition, Winter Fair 1916 The forest dollar Christmas examinations 1916 Be a plant breeder! The Winter Fair Marketing potatoes The wool exhibit at the Winter Fair The flock in winter Editorial Alumni Athletics College life Contentment Macdonald Locals

This issue's articles consist of an overview of the fruit industry in Canada, the destructiveness of the Cherry Fruit Fly, the profitability and nutrition of milk, contamination of eggs, and an ornithological observation of flycatchers. Two secondary school teachers provide their perspective on agricultural education, and domestic science education in secondary schools. A wartime article advocates the benefits of vaccinating soldiers against typhoid. Campus news includes an allegory for an O. A. C. education, and an editorial on daylight savings time. The Macdonald column reports on the faculty luncheon. The Alumni column includes alumni news, military letters, and obituaries. The fruit industry of Canada The Equator Antityphoid vaccination and the war Cherry fruit flies How the farmer can help the dairy interests of Canada Autobiography of an egg A teacher's viewpoint regarding agriculture The relation of household arts to our girls and to secondary education The flycatchers Summer school Something to Worry About Editorial Alumni College life Macdonald Locals

The theme of this issue is rural improvement. Some articles on rural improvement focus on rural education, as a way to combat the farm labor shortage, to relieve the monotony of farm life for the famer's wife, and Saskatchewan's Circulating College utilization of the Better Farming Train. Agricultural rural improvement articles consist of the preservation of food, the importance of vigorous potato stock, the value in painting barns, the profitability of commercial fertilizers, the need for a water supply throughout the farmhouse, and the need for good roads. Horticultural articles pertaining to rural improvement include how gladioli can beautify the home, and the farm garden. Campus news consists of reports of the Union Literary meeting, the Literary Society discussions, the Sophomore Banquet, and the athletic results for the hockey and basketball games. The Macdonald column highlights the success of the Third Year Dance. The Alumni column consists of alumni news and several military letters from O. A. C. soldiers. Rural education The church and country life Preservation and care of foods on the farm Importance of securing vigorous potato seed stock Why humdrum? Saskatchewan's Circulating Train Should barns be painted? Fertilizers and their use The problem of the water supply in the rural home Gladioli The farmer's garden Good roads as a public benefactor Editorial Alumni Athletics College life Macdonald Locals

This issue's agricultural articles pertain to controlling houseflies, caring for the mare and foal during foaling season, an explanation of soil surveys, utilizing weed seeds for poultry food, and the soil requirements for tobacco. Other articles include the place of the school in the rural community, the future of agriculture after the war, and the Silver Black Fox industry. Campus news reports on the results of the elections for the college organizations, and the results of the baseball games. The Macdonald Institute column provides an account of the life of a Mac girl during Easter week. The Alumni column contains a list of new enlistments in the war, and updates from O. A. C. soldiers. The house fly The mare and her foal The soil survey The place of the school in the rural community Agriculture and Empire The Silver Black Fox industry The value of feeding weed seeds to poultry for crate fattening Tobacco - the selection of types - soil requirements The Speed By Night Editorial Alumni Athletics College life Macdonald Locals

This issue's agricultural articles feature the poor supply of seed oats in Ontario for the 1917 season, a report of the O. A. C. dairy herd, how to start a modern beehive, and adapting gasoline engines to burn coal oil. Articles on experimental work include work with vegetables at the Vineland Experiment Station, and the opportunities of working with forage plants at the Ottawa Experimental Farm. Extracts from other articles are practical hints for growing greenhouse vegetables, soil fertility management by H. G. Bell, and the middleman in agricultural business. Campus news includes an article on the art of swimming and reports on the Fancy Dress Carnival, the literary meeting, and the Freshman Red Cross Skating Party. The Macdonald column summarizes the Macdonald Hall initiation and the observance of St. Valentine's Day. The Alumni column contains alumni news including who attended the Ottawa Valley O. A. C. Alumni Association reunion. The prospective supply of seed oats for Ontario Some practical hints on lettuce, radishes and tomatoes grown under glass Report of the dairy herd at O. A. C. Soil fertility management Making a start with bees Bereavement of the Fields The middleman and his products Experimental work in vegetable growing at the Vineland Experiment Station Adapting gasoline engines to burn coal oil as fuel Gleanings from a summer's work The Farm of To-day Editorial Alumni Athletics College life The Song of the Season Macdonald Locals

This issue's agricultural articles focus on the production of quality seed for various crops, the profitability of battery fed chickens, a corn experiment in York County, and the honey market. Other articles address the popularity of farm tractors, and the changes to country life. Military articles include the preparation of canned fruit for military hospitals, the Canadian Officers' Training Corps, and a military diary by alumnus Hammersley regarding his journey from Petawawa to Witley, England. A Macdonald alumna shares her knowledge of thrift and economy in preparation of winter food. Campus news reports on fundraising for the Red Cross, the Union Literary meeting, and the Cosmopolitan Club At Home promenade. Athletic events include the start of the football season and the field day results for the men and women. The Macdonald column features the women's initiation, the work of the Y. W. C. A., and the Macdonald Hall elections. The Alumni column contains alumni news including additions to the honour roll, those killed in action, and letters from the Front. The production of pure seed in Canada Canadian grown field root, vegetable and flower seeds Marketing the range chicken A corn experiment in York County A lesson in thrift and economy Canned fruit for our military hospitals The honey market Something about farm tractors The Canadian Officers' Training Corps Country Life - past, present and future From Petawawa to Witley Snowfall Editorial Alumni In Memoriam Athletics College life Alexander Macdonald Locals

This issue's articles address methods of pruning of apple trees, a warning to prevent forest fires, how mosquitoes have effected history, apiculture in Northern Ontario, the propagation of turnips, and a report on visiting a commercial greenhouse. Poultry articles consist of profiting from crate feeding chickens and instructions for raising young chicks. The effects of the war are evident in two articles regarding the problem of finding suitable employment for the returning soldiers, and the need for producing more quality horses. Campus news features the examination results of the students. The Macdonald column recounts the New Short Course Class initiation. The Alumni column consists of news of alumni who have enlisted in the war, obituaries, and that the honour roll now contains the names of 470 students. Summer pruning the young apple orchard Thrift in forest fires Literary pests Mosquitoes Honey sources of Northern Ontario Turnips Quality chicken meat Raising young chicks at the O. A. C. Thirty acres of glass Returned soldiers and land settlement Legal requirements fro fruit packages to be enforced Editorial Alumni College life Macdonald Locals Increase your profits from horses

This summer issue's articles consist of an apiarist's perspective on beekeeping, shipping bees in combless packages, the need for nutritious whole-wheat flour, preparing food economically, soil fertility based on soil colour, and that contaminated water cause's typhoid. Three articles offer suggestions for exhibiting fruit, propagating and harvesting foodstuffs, and tips on wildlife photography. There are two allegorical short stories, one on dishwashing, and the other regarding an O. A. C. education. Also a wartime short story on the monotony of training camp. Campus news reports on a new course in road construction, and an appeal for men for the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry. Alumni news contains alumni news of the war, obituaries, and a military letter. This issue does not contain a Macdonald column. Can a school teacher keep bees? Bees in combless packages Pointers for exhibitors of fruit Seasonable reminders for the horticulturists The Review story competition The dish-washing businesses Wild life pictures on a farm The rural school fair and worthless high-priced flour Winning decoration in England Economical dieting The color of soils Canadians die on battlefields, not alone The Mourners Editorial College life Alumni Locals

This Christmas issue's agricultural articles feature how to be a successful farmer, the impact of margarine on the dairy industry, the production of winter eggs, clover seed production in Kenora, the impact of irrigation on Albertan agriculture, and the landscaping of rural properties. Articles that focus on an agriculture education address increasing agricultural education in rural schools, and the advantage of an agricultural education provided by a Short Course. Other articles include the simple life of Thoreau, and the Canadian Patriotic Fund. Christmas articles feature Christmas festivities of other lands, suggestions for a Christmas dinner, and a Christmas short story. This issue printed the winners of the O. A. C. Review's competition in short stories, poetry, photographs, and cartoons. Campus news reports on the new skating rink, the Student Co-operative Association election results, the Union Literary Society meetings, and the football games. There is also an obituary for the Minister of Agriculture. The Macdonald column reports on the Halloween masquerade. The Alumni column contains alumni news including additions to the honour roll, those killed in action, and letters from the Front. A New Year's message The unsuccessful farmer A letter an ordinary man might write Simplify! Simplify! More agriculture for rural schools Imitation butter The production of winter eggs Why a Short Course? Clover seed production in Kenora District Irrigation in Alberta The beautifying of our rural districts Works and wants of the Canadian Patriotic Fund Yuletide festivities Suggestions for the Christmas dinner Christmas at hillacres The Review competition In Pursuit of a Fly To My Pipe To the New Year Editorial Christmas Alumni Athletics College life Macdonald As You Think Locals