Grasshoppers Expected To Rise In 1958 Says Nelson Minister
Agriculture Minister I. C Nollet warns Saskatchewan farmers of heavier grasshopper infestations in 1958 based on Field Crop Insect Laboratory surveys. Infestations likely from the southern province through to Prince Albert, with fall tillage or pre-hatching tillage advised to curb next spring outbreaks.
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I. C Nollet
Saskatchewan
Field Crop Insect Laboratory
Canada Department of Agriculture
Saskatoon
Prince Albert
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Vere
Nollet
Printed patterns offer needlework for large figures
Advert reads last minute gift items including Pineapple doilies patterns 7039 and a skirt pattern for waist sizes up to 46 inches. It lists order details to Household Arts Department in Toronto and notes free patterns and a Needlecraft book for 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Brooks
Stop and go As indicated
Children can be trained to obey traffic lights and signals but such training may be useless if adults or older children who accompany the youngster do not set a good example. If Mummy or big sister dashes across against the red light Junior will see no reason to do the same when alone. He may not be lucky enough to make the crossing safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mummy
Big Sister
Junior
Parents urged to teach safe street crossing
The piece warns that local parents are failing to train children in crossing streets safely amid growing radio and TV influence. It notes youngsters cross diagonally and risk injury, praising drivers who avoid accidents and urging teachers to reinforce caution for both pedestrians and drivers on busy main streets.
Monkeys and Parking Chaos Delays Rosetown Roadwork
In Rosetown this morning a parking ban caused chaos as cars crowded Main Street. Despite clear signs and a town effort, vehicles filled the block, requiring a public address call and delaying paving of five business blocks until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Rosetown
Department of Highways
York Hotel
Eagle Office
Winkler Fair Returns Under Stanley Society Support
The Winkler fair, held annually under the Stanley Agricultural Society, is scheduled for Thursday, September. The article notes the event belongs to the municipality and laments local apathy from Morden and the west end, urging reader interest and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkler
Stanley Agricultural Society
Morden
Vancouver Teens Accumulate Taxable Income Says Report
The Monetary Times notes that 1000 Vancouver students earned 550000 last year with several handling tax returns. One student reported 3300. total student spending reached 464000 on hair care and car upkeep. The BC Teachers Federation cites envy worthy finances among youth.
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Vancouver
Muc
British Columbia Teachers’ Federation
Long Creek dam project draws prairie tourists near Estevan
The $40 million boundary dam and electric power plant on Long Creek south of Estevan rises as a vast steel skeleton. Viewers can watch from a safe lookout on the west bank, or observe from the east side, while trucks shuttle earth and gravel to form the dam, creating a new prairie landmark and scenic route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Creek
Estevan
Saskatchewan Prairies
Virden Oil Dome All Stars Win Canadian PONY Championship
Virden Manitoba youth baseball team the Oil Dome All Stars captured the Canadian PONY championship retaining Manitoba’s title. Regional players shown sportsmanship with praise to Sports Director Laurie Artiss and the Virden Booster Club. The victory follows the school curling triumph by VC I lads, underscoring Virden’s rising sports map.
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Virden
Manitoba
Virden Oil Dome All Stars
P.O.N.Y
Canada
Winnipeg Lads
Oil Dome All Stars
Laurie Artiss
P.O. Y
C.I
Grend
Drive Carefully as Children Return to School
As youngsters head back to classes motorists are urged to exercise extra caution in built up areas. Pedestrians and cyclists near schools demand heightened awareness to prevent accidents and protect vulnerable riders and new drivers alike. Treat children as your own on streets and crossings.
No Brief for Ignorance: Education as Nation’s Foundation
The text argues that lack of education does not always prevent earning a living and cites parental responsibility and interest as factors in illiteracy. It stresses education as essential for future usefulness and national strength, warning that ignorance brings darkness while education safeguards old age. Even the wise err, but no one can defend ignorance.
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The
Progress
Winkier
J. W. Giesbrecht
Co-op Prairie Canners Ltd
John M. Dyck
P. D. Laban
J. J Peters
Cannery
I. R. Dyck
By Gee Breck
Plains
Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street
Anne Adams
Toronto
the News
Indian Head
Sask
the Eagle
the Times
Morden, Man
the Enterprise
Yorkton, Sask
Monetary Times
Boundary
the Mercury
Estevan, Sask
Man
the Mail
Drumheller
Alta
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