Crop prospects improve across Prairie provinces this year
This week forecasts show better than average grain crops for the Prairie provinces due to moderate spring rains. Wheat stands are green at about six inches and seeding nears completion in Alberta, with oats barley and flax still to sow in scattered districts. Coarse grains progress is steady despite late May frosts and pest activity. Foot and mouth disease tests involve 380 animals on 40 Saskatchewan farms under a 30 day study with regular examinations.
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Prairies
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Painting tips and homemaking notes from a Manitoba guide
June home crafts advice covers painting tricks to avoid brush marks and identify leftover paint with a can band. It urges using a roller and cup-wrap over the brush and provides a simple muffin recipe. It also touts the Royal electric washer for laundry ease and mentions greasing cake tins for better batter rise.
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Royal Electric
Winter Drying Of Spruce Trees In Prairie Provinces
Experimental farm notes rising worry over browning of blue spruce and Scots pine as winter drying injures conifers. C. G. Riley of Saskatoon explains leaf evaporation occurs when buds open in sunny late winter and roots cannot supply water. Most trees recover with new growth, though two severe winters cause greater losses.
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Prairie Provinces
C. G. Riley
Laboratory of Forest Pathology
Saskatoon
Livestock Movement Restrictions in Canada Considered Lifting
A report notes potential easing of livestock movement restrictions in Canada, with authorities examining sixes and dates in a bid to relax controls. The source discusses timing and policy debate around easing measures.
Grandview approves new fire brigade equipment
Grandview town council authorized purchasing two more coats and two hats for the fire brigade. A delegation reported existing gear includes two coats two hats and one asbestos suit. They also urged hydrant placements around town and promised to study feasible locations.
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Grandview
Fire Brigade
Weeding with 2 4 D cautions for Western Canada crops
Farmers in the prairie provinces are urged to use 2 4 D to control weeds in grain crops but must time applications carefully. Recommendations cover wheat, barley, oats, and flax with stage specifics, cautions against boot and bud stages, and advice to follow listed rates for best results in 1962.
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Prairie Provinces
Western
Canada
Classified Ads One Insertion For Quick Sale
Ad offers one insertion in the classifieds for five lines or twenty words with a repeat option at three times for $1.00 each.
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