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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 20, 1940
Page
9
The article argues a four line production farm yields the largest income due to balanced flow and steady management. It contrasts this with farms that chase highly specialized lines, which often suffer from faulty concepts and volatile income.
A portion of the region remains only fair with forecasts of more rain needed to improve conditions. Weather officials urge cautious planning as drought levels persist and farmers watch for relief in coming days.
Manitoba livestock breeders from across the province attended a field day at R. H. Brown farm under the Manitoba Percheron and Shorthorn clubs with Dauphin Agricultural Society. Talks covered horse and cattle judging, breed qualities, and war-related market outlook, with demonstrations by D. G. McKenzie, J. W. Dunne, and Professor G. W. Wood.
Laurier and Desroches families returned from Ste. Rose while Ochre River players won locally. Several couples and individuals drove to towns like Portage la Prairie Sandylands Dauphin and Garland. A large crowd is expected for the June 20 baseball tournament with teams and families traveling to events across the region.
The Dauphin area hosts achievement days with a canning demonstration at Grandview on July 1 uniting groups from Gilbert Plains and Grandview. A second demonstration occurs in Dauphin in the first week of July. Poultry clubs Hamilton Plainview and Dutton recently held an achievement day at Gilbert Plains. Miss Edna McConnell oversees all club work and will supervise the upcoming canning events.
A bustling classified section highlights varied needs and services from readers. Items for sale jobs and personal notices are offered across multiple categories appealing to shoppers and job seekers alike.
The June meeting of the Old Dauphin Ladies club was held at Mrs. J. McPhee's home on June 12. Miss K. Dewar received a serving tray as she leaves the district after seven years. Wilson River defeated Old Dauphin 96 to 0, shocking the local team. Youth Training reunion picnic attendees, visitors from Moose Jaw and Stockholm, and several local visits are noted. An ice cream social, multiple ball teams, and a M F A convention in Roblin are mentioned along with junior Poultry club field day results and Lena Robson's return from Prince Albert.
The Mountview Ladies Club met at Mrs. Robt Cardiff's home with fair attendance and decided to hold the annual meeting as a picnic inviting mothers and children. The district extends condolences to the Rothwell family of Melton district. Mrs Allan Church of Old Dauphin visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Walter Lock, Sunday.
The Department of Munitions and Supplies awarded 1,089 contracts in a week breaking all purchasing records. The total value reached 11,872,710 dollars averaging 181 contracts daily.
Gabriel Hanotaux quoted in Le Temps Paris April 20 1940 says Hitler envisions Canada as a pre cious realization of vital space if victory occurs, extending German expansion plans beyond Europe.
H G L Strange outlines methods for maintaining pure wheat seed plots. Surround plots with bare land, remove any foreign plants, and carefully harvest and thresh to prevent admixtures. Gives guidance used by professional seed growers to ensure seed purity and describes future coverage on best practices.
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