Local Notes From Oskner Area Patchwork
Messages of good wishes and community news from Oskner and nearby towns. Residents send greetings to Mrs W. Catto of Oskner at Brandon Hospital while Donsid Kennedy recovers at home after illness. An Oak River vs Oakner high school game ended 10-9 for Oakner.
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Mra W. Catto
Oskner
Brandon
Donsid Kennedy
Doy ¢ Strachan
Lorne Richardson
Broom
Pauline Bazok
Gladys Barr
Paul Lauriet
Harvey Lints
Oak River
Oakner
Gems of Thought: reflections on past and future
A compilation of quotations urges learning from past hours to guide future growth. It quotes Confucius Washington Eddy Carlyle Emerson and Whittier on using history for present insight and spiritual development.
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George Washington
Mary Baker Eddy
Canadian National Earnings Show Increase for Week
Canadian National Railway reports revenue rise for the week ending June 14 1940 versus the corresponding period in 1949. The total shown is 626 178 dollars with higher all inclusive earnings, reflecting improved performance across operations.
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Naional Railway
Nreo
Evolution of Hymns at Hamiota United Church
Rev T D Barnett announces a Sunday program labeled One Hope Left at 12 10 pm with Sunday School at 7 pm. The service, Evolution of Hymns, covers hymns written from the 3rd century to the 20th century Christin song history, and lists hymns such as Shepherd of Tender Youth Te Deum Laudamus Welcome Happy Morning Art Thou Weary Jerusalem the Golden A Mighty Fortress Fairest Lord Jesus Jesus Shall Reign Faith of Our Fathers and Where Cross Ways joining in these great hymns.
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Jerusalem
Jesus
Our
World Wheat and shifts in global grain outlook after 1930s
The article reflects on the decade 1930 1940 marking a shift from delusional beliefs in endless growth to pragmatic trade ideas. It notes Prime Minister Chamberlain on lasting peace tied to full trade and lists price influencers including exports bans from South Africa and rising Canadian wheat sales versus rain aided crops in Argentina India and Yugoslavia.
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Chamberland
South Africa
Norway
England
Wales
Argentina
India
Yugoslavia
Late Winter Travel Bargains to East for Westerners
Canadian National Railways offers late winter to early spring trips for Canadians in the West to visit the East. Tickets run February 1 to March 2 with a 45 day return limit and can be bought nationwide from Head of the Lakes Ontario to the Pacific Coast. Travelers may stop over en route.
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Canadian National Railways
Head of the Lakes
Ontario
Pacific Coast
Canada
Decker Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Ralph Cochrane and Ernest Campbell attended the Ford Show in Winnipeg last week. The Ladies' Aid and WMS guests of Mrs. Quinton on Thursday. WM.S. birthday party planned for Friday February 23. Senior CGIT and leader Mrs. Willi Rivere hosted skating party on Saturday. Two Hamiota rinks coached by Fraser and Strickland visited Decker. Decker rinks led by Quinton and Decker won by eight points. Bridge Club hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Stewart with high scores to Mrs. Gregory and Mrs. Wyatt. N. McLeod and W. Gregory traveled to Saskatchewan. colder and more snow there than in Manitoba. Lavinia intermediate hockey defeated Decker 13-3.
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Ralph Cochrane
Ernest Campbell
Winnipeg
Ladies’ Aid and
WMS
Quinton
Wm.s
CGIT
Willi Rivere
Hamiota
Philip Fraser
J. P. Strickland
Decker
J D Quinton
F. W. Decker
Bridge Club
Harry Stewart
R Gregory
Willie Wyatt N. McLeod
W. Gregory
Saskatchewan
Man
Late Winter Travel Bar Opens to Eastern Canada Fares
Mr JS Winter Canadian Pacific Ticket Agent announces a limited period sale from February 17 to March 2 with a 45 day return limit. Tickets in Cuach Tourist Standard classes include sleeping car access and berth charges. Transcontinental trains offer air conditioned coaches dining and observation plus tray service. Winter will provide full details to interested parties.
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Canada
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific Transcontinental
Winter
Wheat cost shortfall in Manitoba farms 1939 study
Experimental Farm Notes reports 1939 Manitoba wheat costs show 62 cents per bushel production cost with 176 bushels per acre yield across eighteen farms. Averaged market price 57 cents, implying a five cent loss per bushel after including unpaid labour and non cash costs.
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Manitoba
Brandon
North West Line Elevators Adopt Descriptive Name
The North West Grain Dealers Association adopts the name North West Line Elevators Association to reflect its market role. The group, limited to country elevator organizations, oversees 3,471 line and terminal elevators with 83 million bushels capacity. The association promotes agriculture through an Agricultural Department led by Dr. K W Neatby and supports wheat policy, weed control, seed crop improvement, and research.
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North-West Grain Dealers’ Association
GWP Heffelfinger
North West Line Elevators Association
Western
Canadas
North West Grain Dealers’ Association
K W. Neatby
Canada
Prairies
Bracken Committee
Canadian Wheat Board
National Research Council
North West Line Elevators Vision for Western Agriculture
The North West Line Elevators Association pledges enhanced service to Western agriculture while supporting the Canadian Wheat Board and minimum wheat prices. It favors the open market and pooling but will adopt any superior marketing system if developed. Also notes Hamiota bonspiel begins Monday January 29. Memorial notices and cards of thanks run 50 cents per insertion in the Echo.
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North West Line Elevators Association
Canadian Wheat Board
Wednesday Half Holiday Policy Notice
Notice states that due to a half holiday on Wednesdays news items are not accepted after 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. It specifies adjusted submission cutoffs and operational changes for deadlines and coverage.
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Christian Science Monitor
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Dalaba
Monitor
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Henty
Mler By
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Woman’s Home Companion
National Home Monthly
Canadian Horticulture & Home Magazine
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Free Press Prairie Farmer
Parents’ Magazine
Rod & Gun
Country Guide
Nor’West Farmer
Liberty Magazine
Woman's Home Companion
A. Annee
Collier's Eee
Canadian Horticulture & Home
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Mavacine
An Herald
Magazine Digest
Screenland
McCall’ S Magazine
Mace
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Mos
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