Lamb market urged to sell before September ceiling ends
As the lamb carcass ceiling price expires in August, producers are advised to market lambs before September 1. Guidance outlines creep feeding, weaning, parasite treatment, pasture options, and a feeding mix of oats barley and oil cake, with water, shade, and ash-Phenothiazine mix for sanitation. The Dominion Department of Agriculture offers a pamphlet Mo. 76 on disease prevention in sheep.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Through The Chartered Banks in wartime Canada
Editorial argues Canadian chartered banks operate under strict government controls and provide extensive public service during wartime and transition. It counters creditor distrust by noting banks facilitate government payments, wartime needs, and broad public access, while earning little direct profit.
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Banks of
Canada
Halifax Herald
Early Birch Bark Use Across Indigenous and Colonial Crafts
The piece describes birch bark in Indigenous canoes and instruments, birch bark luxury items from St Lawrence valley Indigenous groups under French influence, and adoption by early English settlers for waterproof, flyproof utility items and boxes and mats.
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Royal Ontario Museum
St. Lawrence Valley
Immigrant policy debate reshapes Canadian outlook
A Senate committee report urges aggressive immigration to boost Canada's population and economy. It calls overseas searches for “key personnel” and surveys to ease absorption while avoiding discrimination. The piece notes Senate scrutiny of government bills and wartime measures lingering into postwar policy.
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H. Dent Hodghon
Senate
Canada
T Hat Canada
Committee Unis
Somebatyre
Minerals Play Important Part in Balanced Feeding
A O Walberg outlines how minerals influence livestock and poultry diets. Calcium and phosphorus balance bone and shell quality while iodine, iron, cobalt, manganese and other minerals support metabolism, blood formation, reproduction, and growth in cattle, swine, poultry, and crops.
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A O. Walberg
BAA
F.clc
a. _—Avery
Mineral supplementation and soil balance improve animal feed
The text explains that mineral deficiencies in feed reduce crop yield and animal performance. It recommends correcting soil mineral balance and using well balanced feed. All feed manufacturers offer properly mixed mineral blends at low cost when concentrated minerals are needed.
Bees Signal Corps Always on Alert
Beekeeping note describes how bees use signals to warn of robbers and how robber bees steal honey from weak hives. It advises keeping supers covered during July and August, contracting entrances during rubbing, and using sugar syrup near the apiary to attract robber bees while gradually reducing strength to restore normal conditions.
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Brandon
Man
Milk Boosts Dental Health Says Health Expert
A British health expert cited by the Department of National Health and Welfare says children's teeth today are in better condition than 20 years ago due to increased milk intake. Milk provides essential lime salts for dental health as consumption rises.
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Department of National Health and Welfare
Saint and Angel Sculptures Theme in Winnipeg
Saint and Angel statues by Polish immigrant Joseph Brunka fill churches graves and homes. The wood carver turned to religious sculpture after a former career and creates 400 pound stone figures displayed in religious settings.
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Winnipeg
Joseph Brunke
Shaungvon councillors question applicant's reason for moving
In Shaungvon Saskatchewan a town councillor asked a question on an application form about why the applicant came to the town. The answer given was "No other place to go" highlighting local sentiments and potential housing or job pressures.
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Hille
Shaunavon, Sask
Shaungvon
Wolf Sightings Reported Around Cochranes Streets
CP dispatch from Cochran e Ontario notes residents report sightings of a four legged wolf in various parts of town. Local authorities urge caution until the animal is located and identified.
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Cochrane, Ont
Cochrane
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