Rose-breasted Grosbeak.Description and habits
The Rose-breasted Grosbeak of Manitoba is described with spring males showing black backs and white wing patches with a rose bib, females olive brown with white underparts, and juveniles with rose underwings. Nesting occurs 5 to 20 feet high in shrubs using twigs and weed stalks. Distribution covers Eastern North America to Athabaska Lake. economically it eats potato beetles and conservation is urged to protect nesting sites and waste areas to support populations.
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North America
Canada
Athabaska Lake
Women's Institute notes February meeting at Rest Room
The Hamiota W 11 notes the February 10 gathering presided by Mrs. T Jasper. A sympathy moment for the McIntosh family followed the Creed. Miss I Leary gave a paper on England Now, praising Canadian aid to England and English rationing, with thanks from Mrs. C Penny and others. A report mentions Miss E Christmas meeting Miss McKay in England after Amsterdam Conference. Meeting closed with lunch and social half hour.
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Women’s Institute
T. Jasper
McIntosh
Children’s Hospital
Winnipeg
Rink
I. Leary
Colin Gibson
England
Miss Leary
London
W I Box Social Sets February 12 Evening
The W I sponsored a box social on Thursday in the church basement with games and prize awards to Mrs J W Stewart and Mr Ray Ball plus Barry McConnell among younger members. Boxes auctioned by M Lief and Percy Taylor after the entertainment. W A and W M S met Feb 11 with World Day of Prayer service led by Mrs E A Dixon. Helen McConnell and Margaret Stewart visited homes. Ida Rowan joined Margaret.
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W.I
J. W. Stewart
Ray Ball
Barry McConnell
M. Lief
Percy Taylor
W.A
W.M.S
R. V. McConnell
E. A. Dixon
Dated at Hamiota Manitoba February 2 1648
A dated notice from Hamiota Manitoba records the second day of February in the year 1648. The fragment indicates a formal timestamp likely for a public or legal notice. No additional details are readable in the text.
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Hamiota
Manitoba
Minnedosa
Red Cross Sewing Needed Before Busy Season
A note invites volunteers to sew and knit for Red Cross shipments of children’s garments. Contact Mrs. Jas. Morison to help and speed the on hand wool and fabric. Also notes Mrs. Rudd’s return to Vancouver and mentions upcoming Red Cross campaign with collectors to be announced.
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Red Cross
Jas. Morison
Hamiota Memorial Hall Fund receives Legion donation
The Hamiota Finance Committee reports the local Legion branch pledged 3300.00 cash and 1200.00 over three years to support the Memorial Hall Fund. A finance meeting is set for Monday February 28 at 8 p.m. in D Levenick's office to finalize canvass plans.
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Hamota
The
Canadian Legion
Legion
D. Levenick
Cattle Dehorners Available On Loan
The article explains economic benefits of dehorning cattle and notes horns cause unrest and losses. It lists caustic potash, gougers for calves, large dehorning clippers for older cattle, and that tools are available on loan from the Agricultural Representative in Ham iltoa. March April and October are favored operation months. regulations require dehorning and wounds healed, with stubs not over one inch.
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Hamiota
Hamiota Lodge announces monthly meeting in Orange Hall
Hamiota Lodge No 3810 78 holds its regular stated meeting on the second Monday of each month at pm in the Orange Hall. Visiting Brethren welcome. W MATHISON ety CW. VENABLES Rec Sec.
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Hamiota Lodge So 78
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Hamiota Lodge
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