The Humble Potato in History and Modern Prairie Life
A reflective piece on potatoes as a staple from Elizabethan times to present day. It links the tuber to English gardens, Irish famine migrations, and modern irrigation belts while noting storage, beetles, and cooking versatility. The essay blends humor with food lore and social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
Europe
Raleigh
Ireland
Mr. Hyde
Auld Days Chronology of Glenboro Notices 1900-1990
The column reviews Glenboro events from 1900 to 1990 including court moves beside Kennedy's butcher shop, a five ton safe relocation, a diphtheria alert, a Christmas program with Santa, local theatre successes, and community notes. It catalogs agriculture programs, hockey leagues, youth training plans, skating shows, and regional games funding. It mentions toy sales projections, driver education expansion, and Christmas loans uptake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Union Church
Santa Claus
The
Baldur Dramatic Society
1.C.C.F
Glenboro
Cypress River
Wawanesa
Stockton
Treherne
Cline’s Bakery
Dominion
Manitoba Co-Operative Poultry Marketing Association
Santa
Brandon Skating Club
Glenboro Jr. B
Holland
Carberry
MacGregor
Swan Lake
Don Carlson
Manitoba
Kinsmen Club
Lions Club
Westman
Arts West
Glenboro Greenbacks
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RO Gazette
Die Hee
Canada
John Dalrymple
Liberty Magazine
Manitou
Killarney
Cartwright
Glenboro Gazette
Glenboro Gaiety
Showtime
Kevin Spacey
Helen Hunt
Ben Stiller
Robert DeNiro
Blythe Danner
Brendan Fraser
Elizabeth Hurley
Total EyeCare Center
Len Rust
Holland Medical Centre
Glenboro District Hospital
Glenboro & Area
Glenboro & Area Foundation
Glenboro, MB
R.M. of
South Cypress
Gienboro