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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1957
Page
4
Farmers are urged to use caution when spraying to protect honey bees and other pollinators. Many insecticides harm bees. if used, warn nearby beekeepers and consider moving or screening colonies. Spraying late at night helps, but some nitro compounds and 2 4 D fumes may still affect nectar production in clover and alfalfa.
The article outlines deep litter methods for poultry houses, stressing dry conditions and insulation. Start in fall with six inches of cut straw and shavings, then build to twelve to sixteen inches by spring. Regular turning, lime application to curb dampness, and good ventilation reduce ammonia fumes while maintaining a dry, even litter base.
Hudson Bay, a vast saltwater body covering about 250000 square miles, is traditionally known as Canada’s inland sea. This quick reference highlights its size and nickname.
A Canadian Forest Service report notes balsam fir and white spruce are heavily attacked by spruce budworm in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. In 1956 outbreaks rose and officials predict continued high populations in 1957 with losses in commercial stands and salvage steps underway. Remains of the outbreak include moths in July and caterpillars forming web-like shelters on new growth.
The article warns that young children face unique perils at home with ordinary items. Poisonous medicines, small holes, discarded icebox suffocation risks, and matches ignite hazards as five year olds imitate adults. It notes children’s ingenuity and potential for accidental gun-related injuries if firearms are accessible.
The piece urges small, inexpensive safety upgrades in homes such as securing chemicals and cleaning products, fixing railings and windows, and storing poisons out of reach. It encourages adults to view the house from a child’s perspective to prevent accidents and safeguard all family members.
The University of Manitoba plans a new dental college to graduate about 30 dentists and 15 hygienists yearly, with Dr J W Neilson as Dean. The facility aims to ease rural shortages and will be built near Winnipeg General Hospital in a six year program starting with 1958 enrollment.
Federal and provincial officials warn Manitoba prairie areas will see higher grasshopper numbers in 195? and urge early spraying. Farmers should target nymphs from mid May using Aldrin Dieldrin Heptachlor or Toxaphene with water spray, following label instructions. Substantial assistance for chemical purchases is available in 1957.
The system aims to extend to Saskatoon by October end and already plans Regina Edmonton Calgary and Victoria usage. Telex units are simple to crate like typewriters and provide a permanent written record of business transactions.
Field Crops Day at the University of Manitoba July 18 and 19 showcases cereal and special crop research. Attendees will see crossbreeding grain plants, chemical weed control, Rust Lab breeding, forage and oilseed crops, rotations, soil fertility, and cattle research. A ladies program includes tours of Home Economics facilities and greenhouses.
Ottawa was first named Bytown in honor of Colonel John By, the military engineer who oversaw the Rideau Canal construction and helped establish Canada’s capital.
The article explains finger pressure to control bleeding by pressing arteries near the wound. It stresses timed application and release, and notes lessons from local Civil Defence groups and St John Ambulance in first aid courses.
Telex, a new instant printed business communication service, will be available in Western Canadian cities this autumn. It will be inaugurated by Canadian Naval Telegraphs and Canadian Pacific Telegraphs in Montreal Toronto Winnipeg and Vancouver by mid July as equipment becomes available.
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