Seedtimes and Harvest Seedtimes Soil Study Findings
A University of Alberta study compares cultivated and neighboring prairie soils across Saskatchewan and Alberta. It reports nitrogen and organic matter loss after cultivation, with black soils retaining 18 percent of total nitrogen and 31 percent of organic matter, while dark brown soils lose 23 percent nitrogen and 42 percent organic matter. The report notes that straight grain and fallow practices have not maintained soil organic content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
University of Alberta
Saskat
Alberta
Scientific
Canada
Prairie
Fragmented Thoughts on Perseverance and Genius
A collage of quotes on perseverance and achievement from Burke Mary Baker Eddy Carlyle and Smiles. The text contemplates not despair, patience, and steadfast effort as paths to noble work and achievement.
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Kon
Burke
Mary Baker Eddy
Carlyle
Honor Roll of Local Army Enlistees in Hamiota Manitoba
Local unit lists men from Hamiota and Manitoba communities who have enlisted for service with His Majesty's Forces. Readers are asked to notify G B Keg etary of the Unit about further enlistments and to confirm details for correspondents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Hamiota
B Kegetary
Ander
John Erson
G Mansell
M E Erson
H. M. McDougall
L. J. Erson
Jno. MclLaughlin G' Erson
Mexico
U.S
Kaness
Nebraska
Greece
Portugal
Saskatchewan School Trustees Convention Inspires War Time Service
The Saskatoon convention of School Trustees showcases strong volunteer spirit as delegates, including both men and women, commit to advancing education and youth welfare. The writer urges peace time public service by MPs and legislators, praises unpaid service as noble, and links it to wartime financing through War Savings Certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Trustees of
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Sekalobewan Auld Gtsree
Canada
To Our Country Doctor Praise From The Village
A compassionate physician is lauded for serving the poor and sick without guarantee of payment. The piece recalls his early days, his care for mourners, and the moral strength guiding his life, noting his refusal to retire from public service.
Farrell Radio Show Discusses War and Letters
R. B Farrell hosts Between Ourselves each Sunday on CBC national network at 10 15 a m CST 9 15 am MST. He covers current war events with informal chats and occasional topical and literary talks.
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R. B Farrell
CBC
Mr. Farrell
Certified Seed Potatoes Advertising Rules
The Dominion Department of Agriculture requires seed potatoes to be Certified Seed Potatoes with official tags. Each container must display the tag showing the certification number, grower name and address upon request, and ads must refer to CERTIFIED seed potatoes to avoid prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Huge Storage Bins to Be Built at Head of Lakes
A plan by Western Canada elevator companies to add upwards of 50 million bushels of temporary terminal storage at the head of the Great Lakes was announced by A. Reid, president of the North-West Line Elevators Association. The project aims to ease prairie wheat congestion and help market the 1940 crop while paving space for 1941.
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Canada
Great Lakes
A. ©. Reid
North-West Line Elevators Association
United Grain Growers, Pool and Life Elevator Companies
Prairies
Reid
Canadian National Earnings Show Increase
The gross revenues of the Canadian National Railways System for the period ending February 28, 1941, reached 550,076 dollars, up from 854,995 dollars in the same period of 1940, a rise of 65 percent.
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Canadian National Railways System
Hamiets bonspir Week Show and Picnic
Pope WB Strachen Harvey Smith and Bob Goodall take part in the Hamiets bonspir week with a Colt Show and Scotia Picnic scheduled for Saturday June 7.
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WB. Strachen
Harvey Smith
Bob Goodall
Scotia
People and events from local Manitoba letters and games
Mrs Brandon left for Kampack to visit a gravely ill granddaughter at Kampack hospital. Mrs McFeely and Jimmy traveled to Winnipeg and Jimmy attended a Junior Red Cross conference. Catherine Collie returned from Brandon after a month there, joined by Patsy Cumming. Mrs Sobkowich and Helen visited Winnipeg last Thursday. A young people's bonspiel was held Saturday with the Rankie team winning. War savings stamps rise at Oakner school with $213 this week and $1,100 in war bonds held by students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rankie
John Smyth
Howard McKinnon
Lyle Smith
Oakner School
Smash Hitler Club War Savings Drive
March entries sought at Mr. Strickland's office to support the Smash Hitler Club and fund war efforts. Members urged to contribute to the drive and boost patriotism through community action.
Postmaster General Extends Reduced Parcel Rates to Overseas Forces
Announcement from Postmaster General William P. Malleck extends the 12 cent per pound parcel rate (11 pound limit) to all His Majesty's forces overseas including British and Canadian troops in the UK and abroad, Allied and Dominion forces, Canadian Army personnel in Iceland and the West Indies, with nurses included in the same rate class.
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William P Malleck
His
Canada
United Kingdom
General de Ganalle
Iceland
West Indies
H M
H M.C
Newfoundland
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Thomas
Ru, A
Ken, D
Feo, EM
W. J. Ruttan
C G
Ess
W J. Shaw
Alex Well
DW B
Lubs, F. J
McM Ker
Cecil Ker
Rol
Bards, A
Skillicorn
Sked, C
Sked, D
Kek, Sandy
Kert
Wyatt, RS
Fiandpel
Bet. A. C
K Alexicott
Las A
the World Wheat
H. G. L. Strange
Argentine
Ion Inthe
Balkans
Hamida
Man
R. B. Farrell
Damiote Echo
W. Venables
H Josey Publihers
Oarner
Hitler
War Savings Committee
Ganeacint Dawnal Dacs Datawry
H.M
Mhamieta
EASA
Court Hamieta No 27
Orange Hall
Chas. Butler
John McGhee
Maniteda
Truth In Advertising
Eaton's
Winnipeg
Order City Guide
Nor’West A. 2
National Home Monthly
Wraume
Family Herald & Weekly Star
Free Press
Prairie Farmer
Canada Poultryman
Farmer
Canada Poultry Review
True Story
Christian Herald
Fact Digest
Science and Discovery
McCall's Magazine
Parents
Screenland
Canadian Horticulture and Home
Rod and Gun
Country Guide
Nor West Farmer
Canadian Silver Fox & Fur
Nor’West Farmer
McCail’s
Post Office
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