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Discussion on increasing world food supplies emphasizes preventing erosion and boosting soil productivity. Despite efforts in irrigation and fertilization, vast areas remain idle due to poor or infertile soil unsuitable for crops.
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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 21, 1952
Page
2
Science Finds New Soil Binder Kritvum for Erosion Control
Agricultural researchers describe Kritvum as a soil binding substance that prevents erosion and fosters plant growth. Trials show treated soil producing significantly higher yields, with reported gains of ten to twenty times in vegetables and roots compared to untreated soil. The work traces from Britain during wartime to later development by a U S chemical company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Research Council of Great Britain
United States Chemical Company
Soil Rejuvenator May Boost Productivity And Reclaim Dust Bowls
Scientists describe Kriltum as a soil conditioner not a plant food. While not yet produced affordably for farming, it is seen as a future aid to reclaim Dust Bowl wastes and boost soil productivity, with wide benefits for farmers and agriculture.
Early Seeding Nears to Ward Off Rust Threat in Wheat
Manitoba farmers push for early seeding to reduce risk from the rust Race 15B as weather allows. Agronomists say early germination and adequate spring moisture may limit damage. no wheat variety is resistant and experts warn late-maturing fields remain vulnerable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Manitona
Tiny Baby In Alberta Makes Medical History
Medicine Hat Alberta report on Gary Anderson born three months early at Medicine Hat General Hospital weighing two pounds. After 11 weeks in an incubator he left at six pounds one ounce. Parents credit Dr W C Campbell and Mrs C Ross McKay for survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medicine Hat
Alta
Gary Anderson
Gary
Allan Anderson
Irvine
Medicine Hat General Hospital
W. C. Campbell
C. Ross McKay
Deaf Mutes Hire Room With Blind Hotel Keeper
In Penticton British Columbia two deaf guests from Hamilton Ontario rented a room from blind hotel owner R W Geldridge of the Empress hotel. He signaled with a cane and used a written note to confirm and communicate room preferences. The guests answered by shaking twice for yes and once for no.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penticton
B.C
Mr. Geldridge
Edmonton Red Cross to Build New Headquarters
Permits issued this summer for a two storey Edmonton Red Cross headquarters. The reinforced concrete brick and tile building is estimated to cost $139,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Canadian Red Cross
Greek Girl First Yugoslav Repatriate Arrives in Canada
Olga Kijunova, 18, arrives in Toronto as the first legal Yugoslav repatriate under a Red Cross program. She is among Greek children snatched by Communists in 1948 and taken behind the Iron Curtain. She seeks schooling after four years as a prisoner of the Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Yugoslavia
Red Cross
Olga Kijunova
Olga
Toronto
Greece
Humorous Exchange In A Village Chat
A collection of old time quips and stories about fashion hats churchgoers dog shows and a baby with a joking punchline about the weather. The humor relies on misreadings and social stereotypes common to the era and features exchanges between spouses neighbors and the boss.
Live Minnows Banned as Bait in Manitoba
Winnipeg game officials announce a ban on using live minnows as bait for the first time this year to prevent carp from entering prime game fish lakes. They cited past reports of minnows used around Lockport and noted public education efforts delayed the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Lockport
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Quick Relief for Itching
An ad touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic that penetrates to stop itching quickly. It claims effectiveness for Barber's Itch Salt Rheum Eczema and other skin troubles with safe use and rare failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Conservation By Prairie Farmers Is Urged
Regina Saskatchewan official J. T. Kyle urges soil conservation to prevent wind and water erosion. He notes 4,000,000 acres abandoned since 1941 and warns continued exploitation could turn western Canada to desert, urging summer fallowing contour farming grassed waterways and strip cropping to preserve soil and crop potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Canada
Arizona
J. T. Kyle
Saskatchewan Agriculture Department
Kyle
Saskatchewan
Canadian Parks See 160 Miles Surfaced in 1961 Roads
More than 160 miles of road were surfaced across Canada’s national parks in 1961, reflecting continued development of park infrastructure. The effort highlights gravel and asphalt projects expanding access and visitor services in multiple park sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Well Attended Carlyle Farmer Banquet in Saskatchewan
The Carlyle chamber of commerce annual banquet drew 176 members and guests in Carlyle Saskatchewan, celebrating a community event with attendees from the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Carlyle Chamber of Commerce
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