Prairie cereal seed recommendations guide farmers and buyers
The article outlines official recommendations for eight wheat varieties suited to prairie regions, notes extensive regional testing, and explains how Crop Improvement Associations and North West Line Elevators assist farmers with pure seed, germination, and seed orders. It also mentions new oats, barley varieties, flax emphasis, and government calls for better seed quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie
Agricultural Department of the North- West Line Elevators Association
Crop Improvement Association
Funeral for Mildred Kirk Brings Friends and Family Together
About twenty friends and relatives attended the funeral of Mrs H Kidd Mildred Kirk on Saturday March with Miss Lola Amy visiting from Vancouver BC. Brevet Pear returned to the district. Mr and Mrs Norman Webb and Darlene visited at the former home prior to moving to Decker. They have rented Mrs D Fawns farm. Miss Katualveo returned from Brandon after two months away. Miss Beroice Kirk visited Claudia Kirk Crandall for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre H. Kidd
Mildred Kirk
Misa Lola Amy
Vancouver
B.C
Mary Kirk
Aysin
Norman Webb
Darlene
Decker
Mra D
Mrs H G Kidd Dies in Brandon Manitoba
Mrs Mildred Elizabeth Kidd of 1058 Peath Street Brandon Manitoba died morning March 12 1942. She belonged to St Pauls United Church and was active in community life. The funeral was held at Stauls pHUER and burial in Siatsdou cemetery with pallbearers including Hazelwood Kidd and others from Brandon.
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Mildred Elizabeth Kidd
Peath Street
Brandon, Man
Kidd
Breaudoo
Assa
St. Pauls
Siatsdou
Birthday Congratulates MR ED W McCONNELL of Hamiota
Birthday wishes go to Mr Ed W McConnell of Hamiota Manitoba born in Perth County Ontario on March 21 1864 a pioneer of 1882 Readers are invited to submit names dates and birthplaces of others in the Hamiota district to be added to a Birthday List kept by the Echo Office with publication near each birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED. W McConnell
Hamiota
Man
Perth Co
Ont
Echo
Weekend visits and district tribute in Winnipeg area
Evelyn Strachan and A Paterson families hosted visits from Winnipeg residents including Mr and Mrs WB Strachan. A surprise party featured Isobel Alles with a quiz and singing, Joyce Strachan spoke, and Isobel received a zipper manicure set. Wynne Colbeck, serving with the RCN, was pictured in March Me. Loan's Magazine. John McCoubrey, born 1874 in England, died March 13 1942 after a career in farming and local council work in Hanlola Municipality. he left two daughters Nora and Clare and other relatives.
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Craig
Winnipeg
J McCoubrey
Strachan
Mise Isobel Alles
Scotia Y.P
Joyce Strachan
Ken Smith
Isobel
Me. Loan's Magazine
March
Wynne Colbeck
RON V
Toronto
John McCoubrey
M.coubrey
Tynemouth
Northumberland
England
Spain
Glasgow
Scotland
Canada
Fee. Robb
Pops
Hanlola
Margaret Mackie
Nora
Mra Lipseond
Clare
Mra. Eysleatun
Ontario
Family Mourns Loss of Motherwell Sack and Family
Sympathy pours in as Motherwell Sack and his son in law are mourned after a death. His youngest brother Ales of Winnipeg had died a month earlier in Scotland, and the community extends condolences to the bereaved family.
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Motherwell
James Toroeta
Ales
Winnipeg
Scotland
Irish Supper planned by Lavinia Ladies Aid
Lavinia Ladies Aid and WMS met at Mrs Shackleford Arrangements were made for the Irish Supper on Tuesday night March 17. South Group held a Five Hundred party at Mrs Leonard Butler’s home on March 11 with Hawkins and Mrs Knight winning. North Group quilted at Mrs Cochrane’s and a Five Hundred game crowned Mrs Bam is and Mrs Thompson. Town Group hosted a Five Hundred drive and dance in the school with Percy Taylor and Mrs Thompson winning cards and Miss Rankin with Roy McConnell taking old time waltz. Northwest Group gathered at Mrs Thompson’s for a quilting party.
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Ladies Aid
WMS
Shackleford
Wilton
Shoal Lake
Bob Milne
Leonard Butler
Ball
Butler
Hawkins
Mra J. Knight
Mra Row
Cochrane
H. Baamis
A. N. Thompson
Vacation Rail Fares to Pacific Coast
Special rail vacation fares from the Prairies to the Pacific Coast go on sale March 27 to April 8. Valid from Port Arthur Armstrong Ontario and Edson Alberta to New Westminster Vancouver Victoria and Nanaimo. Fares apply to coaches tourist and standard sleeping cars with a 30 day return limit and stopovers allowed. Easter holiday travel and spring festival tours promoted by CN Rail.
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Prairies
Pacific Coast
W E. Dobbs
Canadian National Railways
Port Arthur
Armstrong
Ontario
Edson
Alberta
New Westminster
Vancouver
Victoria
Nanaimo
James Minifie LEC Journalist and Broadcaster Profile
Washington correspondent born in England, grew up in Saskatchewan, served in France 1916 1919. Rhodes scholar to Oxford, journalist at New York Herald Tribune since 1929, covered Spanish Civil War, led Rome bureau, then London. CBC national network anchor alternating Saturdays at 6 435 p.m. CDT. next broadcast March 21.
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Lec
Washington
England
Canada
Saskatchewan
France
University of Saskatchewan
Oxford
New York Herald Tribune
Rome
London
New York
CBC
National
Family Herald Crossword Contest Promises Cash Prizes
The Family Herald and Weekly Star launches a nine year Crossword Puzzle Contest with a top prize of $200 and $75 000 in total awards for participants in Canada. Entrants may begin at any stage, with novel puzzle clues and weekly prizes boosting reader excitement across thousands of homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Herald
Weekly Star
Special Spring Vacation Fares To Pacific Coast
Local Canadian Pacific ticket agent announces 30 day fares to Vancouver Victoria Nanaimo and New Westminster from March 27 to April 1. Stops allowed within the 30 day return limit. Three classes offered Coach Tourist and Standard with sleeping car option upon berth charges. Ideal for Easter trips or early season vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Winter
Canadian Pacific
Vancouver
Victoria
Nanaimo
New Westminster
Savings on War Stamps at The Echo Office Winnipeg
A notice advertises a war saving program offering 37 percent off regular charges for cash at the Common Business College in Winnipeg and invites readers to apply at The Echo Office. Also mentions memorial notices and cards of thanks placement details.
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Samo
Common Business College
Winnipeg
Echo Office
McNaughton Tours CPR Tank Plant At Angus Shops
Lieut General A G L McNaughton inspected the Canadian Pacific Angus Shops in Montreal where increasing numbers of Valentine tanks are built for the armed forces. Accompanied by Army and CPR officials he saw production from parts to finished tanks and watched six khaki machines on a test run.
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TSE
Angus Shops
Montreal
A. G. L. MceNaughton
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Army
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
McNachton
McNaughton
Rght
H. B. Bowen
B . E. de B. Panet
M.D. 4
Ie H. Berry
Ger Erath Stuart
Canadian General Staff
D. Q Coleman
Canadian Pacific Hitway
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Thice
Vis Nemeth
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Milford
St. Paul
Stauls
Pallbeaters
Messrs
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Cecil Kidd
Eid
Tayer
Evelyn Strachan
A. Paterson
W . B. Strachan
Sali
A! Statons
Armstrong and
West
Manitoba
Lavinia
Victoria Island
The
Horticultural Society
James Minifie
Farm Magazine
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Scottish Co-Operative Wholesale
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LEITH
Dundee
Edinburgh
Kilmarnock
Fleur
Edinburch
Nelson
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Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
Norway Street
Boston
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