Saskatchewan Spring Forage Crop Program 1954 Details
Saskatchewan announces its 1954 spring forage crop program with notably lower hay and pasture mix prices. Mixtures A and B for hay cost 1.85 per acre, pasture mixes 1.75, with regional variations. Ladak alfalfa offered at premium prices for limited supply. Reed canary grass 0.38 per pound, and new mixes including slender wheat grass and sweet clover 3.20 to 3.90 per acre.
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Saskatchewan
I. C. Nollet
Nollet
Be thrifty pattern ad for children sizes and kits
Thrifty pattern offer promotes pattern 7058 in child sizes 2, 4, 6 8 with plaid and plain color options. Includes embroidery transfers and complete patterns to sew crochet print and gift ideas from Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book. Send twenty five cents to Department P P L Household Arts Toronto with name and address.
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P.P.L. Household Arts Department
Alice Brooks
A Striking Achievement in Canadian Health Insurance
The Joint Committee on Health Insurance reports rapid growth in Canadian health coverage. About 5.5 million insured for hospital costs, 4 million for surgical expense, and 3 million for medical expense protection. Growth rose since the early 1940s with private insurers, Blue Cross, and medical plans driving expansion.
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Joint Committee On Health Insurance
Canada
Blue Cross
Winkler Budget 1953 Surplus Reported at Council
A 1953 budget report by Secretary Treasurer H. S. Friesen to the Winkler council shows a surplus of 1317.99 dollars. Tax collections missed the levy by 3655.81 but 630 from tax title property and 1504.83 more in tax reserves plus a 370 reduction in accounts payable leave the village cash position nearly unchanged from December 31, 1952.
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Winkler
Man
H. S. Friesen
Vitamins Key to Human Health Surpassed Twenty Known
Researchers note nearly twenty vitamins have been identified as essential or strongly believed to support human well being. The findings outline a growing list of nutrients critical for metabolism immunity and overall health.
Jokes and Rapid Fire Gags From The Pulpit of Laughter
A string of light quips and slapstick lines explore everyday follies. A Hollywood producer joke, a tall visitor seeking work, a midget self description, a boy at a big school, a guard’s misreadings, a surgeon’s grim setup, and quips from a barber and a politician. The light satire moves through social scenes with quick punchlines.
Hay Lakes district pioneers and early oil boom in Alberta
The article details Hay Lakes history from Hudson Bay Company supply routes to the arrival of the railway and townsite development in 1911. It notes pioneers like H. G. Pitt House, A Chettleborough, Lars Larsen, and John Lund, the shift from ranching to farming, drainage projects, the emergence of a local creamery, and the oil discovery near Joseph Lake Armenia boosting population and commerce.
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Hudson Bay Company
River Canoe Brigade
York Factory
Hudson Bay
Nelson
Great Manitoba Lakes
Saskatchewan
Fort Garry
Prairie
Parkland
Calgary
Fort Edmonton
Edmonton
Hay Lakes
North West Territories
Edmonton Bulletin
Canadian Pacific Railway
H. G. Pitthouse
A. Chettleborough
Henshells
Bud
George Blakely
J. E. Breen
O. Arnison
Norway
Sweden
Wetaskiwin
Camrose
Hay Lakes District
CNR
Big Hay Lake
Little Hay Lake
Lars Larsen
Lars
John Zucht
Larsen
John Lund
South Dakota
Lund
Hans Sandby
Thomas Olson
Martin Westad
Joseph Lake
Armena
Alberta
Blood, Sweat And Tears Behind A 16 Page Bulletin
The Brooks Alta Bulletin notes its 16 page landmark edition required hard work with blood sweat and tears. An operator cut a finger on a moving linotype and another staffer worked near a hot press in extreme heat as they delivered the issue despite missing some promised items.
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Bulletin
Population Rise in Regina
Regina’s population reached 73,884 as of July 1, from the annual report by George Walton medical officer of health. The 1938 figure was 55,375, showing steady growth in the city’s size and vitality.
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Regina
George Walton
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Piate Oroot Ltd
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W. King Pharmacal Corp. Ltd
Walkerville
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