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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1956
Page
2
Manitoba weeds are retreating according to Weeds Commission chairman H E Wood. He told the Weed Control Conference in Toronto that weed control remains complex and variable due to changing soils climates and farming methods.
A Manitoba agriculture talk covers weed problems and control advances. Mr Wood highlights herbicides led by 2 4 D and soil sterilant chemicals, with government and municipal support totaling 750000 dollars. Experimental slides from the University of Manitoba show early chemical treatment boosting flax yields from 1 1 to 14 bushels per acre.
Forest conservation speakers will tour service clubs and organizations across Saskatchewan during Forest Conservation Week May 19 to 26. The Department of Natural Resources, Saskatchewan Board of Trade and Saskatchewan Fish and Game League sponsor the program and invite requests before May 1 to M. P. McConnell in Regina.
Iodine in small amounts is essential to prevent goiter. Inland residents lack natural iodine in water and soil and should use iodized salt. The mineral is present in seafood and saltwater fish. Iodized salt is used in cooking or at the table.
The Textile Materials Marking Regulation, effective January 1, requires accurate fibre content and care guidance on labels. Many firms already provide details on finish, shrinkage, color fastness, and laundering. When labels are missing, ask the clerk for cleaning instructions and a guarantee for safe care.
Statement notes that each heart beat sends more than a quart of blood through the kidneys per gallon of blood pumped.
The notice promotes patterns to solve storage and decor problems including two-bin pull-out cabinets and heat proof tops for kitchen counters. It details pattern numbers 325 and 7338 for measuring windows and filet crochet chair sets, with prices 35c and 1.50 dollars respectively, and instructs to mail orders to a provided address.
Household Arts Department at 60 Front Street West Toronto promotes the Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue featuring knitting crochet embroidery iron-ons toys and novelties. The notice invites readers to send 25 cents to receive a copy and suggests ordering all designs.
Fashionable summer sewing pattern 4532 offers T shirts with convertible necklines slim shorts and denim sailcloth poplin pieces in bold patterns and pastels. Pattern includes sizes 10 12 14 16 18 with 16 shirt 2 1/2 yards 35 inch fabric and 1 1/15 yards shorts. Includes illustrated instructions and fit testing. Send twenty five cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept. with name address and pattern number.
Anita Whippler of Earl Grey Saskatchewan works at the CNIB Regina Centre as telephone receptionist and Dictaphone typist with less than 10 percent vision. Her path from farm youth to tech school to CNIB reflects the institute’s drive to place blind workers in office roles across the district.
The article urges practical swimming knowledge for all, noting swimming as healthy exercise and a potential lifesaver in water emergencies. It recommends using local facilities for lessons, especially in winter, and stresses teaching youngsters to swim as soon as they can understand instruction.
Manitoba's 850 sugar beet growers delivered a 1955 harvest sufficient to meet 75 percent of the province's sugar needs and reached a close contract with Manitoba Sugar company limited. The deal includes a share in net returns, a moderate increase over last year, and an expected $2,750,000 return with about $150 per acre. Officials and grower president Lee Tully noted benefits as a cash crop aligning with rotation farming and local consumption aims.
In 1955 at Charlottetown Prince Edward Island virus free strawberry strains Catskill Sparkle and Premier produced 3369 13006 and 12614 quarts per acre while non virus free counterparts yielded 5837 9318 and 8832 quarts per acre. The results highlight the Canada Department of Agriculture Experimental Farms work in identifying virus disease resistant varieties.
An ad touts a quick relief for hemorrhoids using a small, easy treatment. It claims fast action on itching soreness and painful piles with guaranteed satisfaction and a refund option if not 100 percent pleased.
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