Agricultural Group Tours Halton To See Weed Control Methods
A Halton County Agricultural Committee tour led by County Weed Inspector Vernon McArthur reviewed weed control efforts across farms. Highlighted were measures against wild carrot, equipment demonstrations at Trafalgar Works Department, and local progress by municipalities in eradicating invasive plants and improving pasture management.
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Agricultural Group
Halton
Vernon McArthurst
Halton County
Georgetown
Fafen
Jeese Benham
Brann
Gran Dewn Ness Bronte
Spertie McArthur
Trafalgas Works Department
Plowing Match Preparations Volume in Ontario Preview
Reports from Secretary-Manager of the Ontario Plowmens Association indicate strong advance applications for space for the forthcoming International Plowing Match at Crysler Otober 10 with large exhibits and demonstrations expected. Farmstead Improvement Competition has spurred district changes as farm homes adopt new looks. Winners will be celebrated during the plowing match with Canadian and international contests drawing unusual interest and preparations advancing for the National and International championships.
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Fon Wantey
Ontario Plowmens
Crysler
Otober
Flo
Plans for Halton County Plowing Match
Halton Plowmen Association outlines events for the Halton County Plowing Match at Latte liters Hehe oiso on Matin Van den Boom farm Given Road east of Malton on Saturday October 2. President Lassnard Laster heads the association with committees arranging plowing, banquet, and speaker Rev GOL Reval of Norvalia scheduled to address attendees at the Agricultural Hall Mitton Fair Grounds.
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Tallonsset
Recognition of Common Barberry In Atton County
The county urges farmers to learn to recognize the harmful Common Barberry to prevent its spread. Visual cues include taller growth, small sharp thorns, lighter green underside, and clusters of bright red oblong berries. Report sightings to aid control efforts.
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Haffon
Department of Agriculture
Nightmarish guilt ends driver’s permission to ride
Fred Smith vowed he would never drive again after learning a child he struck died of injuries. He tore up his license and never drove since. Ontario’s Department of Transport urges support for the current Child Safety campaign and watching for children on the road.
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Fred Smith
Fred
Ontario Department of Transport
Halton Herds High Producers In Dairy Report
The report highlights Halton herds in Derry improving with 42 of 70 herds forming a notable group. Daniel Jones’s 16 cows average 9 873 pounds milk and 435 pounds butterfat, while Ralph Ford’s 22 cows average 10 624 pounds milk and 165 pounds butterfat, with age-class analyses showing younger herds and artificial insemination effects on production.
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Derry
Daniel Jones
Ralph Ford
Halton
Danal Jones
Aires
Announce Winners in Junior Plow Match at Hornby
Seven competitors took part in the Halton Junior Plowing Match on September 6 at the Spencer Wilson farm near Hornby. Judge Winfred Timbers of York county praised the workmanship. The event aims to train youths in ridge turning and farming skills. A small production gap suggests artificer units may gain better production backgrounds than the average farmer.
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Halton
Spencer Wilson
Hornby
Winfred Timbers
York County
Plow Contest Honors Awarded Across Age Classes
The morning allowed unlimited coaching while afternoon ridges were solo efforts. Awards went to Class 1 under 16 year competitors John Wilson Norval Dwight May Hornby Howard Speck Hornby, Class 2 tractor mounted plows Kenneth Howden Milton Dull Pyper Norval, Class 3 under 16 Den Taylor Bustington Bust Speck Hornby. Den Taylor won the Milton Mulling trophy as champion, with Bart Spak and Jobin Wilworn noted in the final tally.
Pinkeye Common in Fall and Early Winter
The Ontario Veterinary College notes pinkeye rises in fall and early winter, affecting cattle of any age. It can reduce body weight and production though it seldom causes death. The disease spreads by direct contact, dust, or insects and requires attention to prevent repeated attacks.
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Ontario Veterinary College
Disease Symptom Report From Ontario Veterinary College
The report notes watery discharge and eye inflammation causing squinting from light sensitivity. Membranes swell and redden, with temporary disability as a result. Isolation from sunlight and veterinary treatment are recommended for infected animals.
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Ontario Veterinary College
Alberta Alters Day Ahead Fuel Policy Shift
An unclear OCR note reports changes in Alberta policy affecting energy or fuel distribution. It mentions numbers like 208 and 1ST and references a transition or action labeled DDeyong peril VAA-1957, but details are garbled.
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Alberta
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