High River Emphasizes Beef Industry Strengths In 1956
Local leaders push to maximize existing agriculture over new industry. Highlights include first registered bull sale in June and first November calf sale with strong entries and prices. Also noted are 4 H calf shows fat stock and light horse sales, Galloway breeders convention, feed tour programs, and the new High River Feeders Association feeding about 900 head. The emphasis remains on practical use of local resources and high showmanship.
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High River District
High River
F.U.A
Beef cattle finishing tops Saskatchewan convention topics
Saskatchewan Live Stock Association held its annual convention in Saskatoon January 22 to 25. The main topic was feeding and finishing beef cattle for maximum profits as breeders show growing interest in both grass and grain feeding. E. E. Brockelbank cited rising enquiries from farmers across the province seeking feeding and management guidance. The article also notes a Canadian Red Cross Transit Centre at Gander Airport aiding Hungarian immigrants arriving in North America.
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Saskatchewan Live Stock Association
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
E. E. Brockelbank
Animal Industry
Red Cross Transit Centre
Gander Airport
North America
IN THE HOME WORKSHOP Tables for every need
A pattern description for six large perspective sketches showing styles of tables with exact details for cutting and assembling. Variations in length width and height let builders tailor tables to space and purpose. Pattern 295 priced 35c, or with Living Room Furniture packet for $1.50 postpaid.
Martin Birdhouse Pattern For 12-Cabin Colony
A home pattern explains mounting martin houses on a pipe to create a 12 cabin colony. Cabin backs detach for cleaning. Pattern 454 covers each step in making and mounting. Mailed for 35c as part of Bird House and Feeder Packet No 2. Price 1.50. Order from Home Workshop Patterns Department P.P.L. 4433 West 5th Avenue Vancouver BC.
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Martin
Department P.P.L
West 5Th Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
What Our Parents Do to a Child's Health
The News examines a health indictment in Indian Head Saskatchewan from December 6 1956. Authorities claim many local children lack sleep and have poor diets due to parental choices while medical experts debate the child’s say in food. The piece argues modern parents juggle love and sleep duties and warns against permissive feeding.
Newspaperman Prayer Reprinted From Journal Heritage
A Port Elgin reader shares the Newspaperman’s Prayer attributed to St. Francis DeSales. The verse asks for protection and a balance of critical spirit, reader patience, prompt bill payments, and courage to write honestly while readers think clearly. It ends with a peaceful benediction.
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Port Elgin
Virden 75th Anniversary Celebration Planned for July
The Virden community marks 75 years with a district wide celebration July 21 to 26. Plans are in early stages and the Central Committee invites ideas from residents and organizations, channeling input through Don Whiteford, secretary-manager.
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Virden
Don Whiteford
Comparisons Of Parliament Salaries Across Nations
The article compares MPs pay in Canada the United States and Britain noting Canadian MPs earn 8000 plus 2000 tax free while U S representatives get 22500 and allowances Britain pays 1000 pounds with possible 700 sessional allowances and a 43 percent tax rate. It argues public service should not penalize gainful income.
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House of Representatives
Britain
The
Bulletin
Schatz Completes Long Local Public Service as Reeve
George Schatz of Young ends a long term of public service in Mor ris R.M. No. 312. A farmer and newspaper subscriber, he served six years as secretary treasurer of Straw berry S.D. and ten years on council with seven years as Reeve. He also held trustee roles in Straw berry S.D. and contributed strong attendance records.
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George Schatz
R.M. Reeve
Young
Schatz
Scho
Watrous-Manitou
Watrous, Sask
Morris R.M
Strawberry S.D
New Pain Free Bandages Introduced For Wound Healing
A new sterilized bandage pad set promises painless removal and faster healing using a two layer porous plastic skin and cotton absorbent core. Previously used in hospitals, the pads are now available to the public. The Canadian Junior Red Cross reports sending relief to 28 nations last year.
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Red Cross
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