McConnell town origins linked to A D McConnell homestead
About twenty six years ago farmers in McConnell could ship locally by rail. The community grew from the homestead of A D McConnell, after whom the place is named. McConnell lies 58 miles west of Neepawa and features stores, a blacksmith, two elevators, a Consolidated School with three teachers and about fifty five students.
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Manitoba Live Stock Associations Annual Meetings
The Manitoba Live Stock Associations hold annual meetings at the Winter Fair Buildings in Brandon during the Sheep and Swine Sales. Dates span October 19 to 22 with varied start times for the Clydesdale, Percheron, Horse Breeders, Sheep Breeders, Cattle Breeders, and Swine Breeders groups. A joint dinner is set for October 21 at 6:15 pm with no fixed address program.
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Manitoba Clydesdale Club
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Sheep Breeders’ Association
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Manitoba Cattle Breeders’ Association
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Agriculture and University of Manitoba to Attend Meetings
Provincial Departments of Agriculture and the University of Manitoba are invited to attend the meetings and participate in the discussions. The event aims to share findings and coordinate among stakeholders on agricultural policy and research initiatives.
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University of Manitoba
Experimental Farm Notes on Drying and Shelling Corn
Farmers gathered eved corn this year and learned a weight test to know when to shell. A bushel weighs about 40 pounds fresh and about 30 pounds when dry enough, then kernels rub free. Shellers, including a small hand model and Brandon Farm’s 15 to 20 bushels hourly unit, prove effective, with storage advised in dry bays or bins away from mice.
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Canadian National Railways Revenues Nine Days to Sept 30 1937
The gross revenues of the Canadian National Railways System for the nine day period ending September 30, 1937, were 5 877 384 dollars, compared with 5 916 334 dollars for the same period in 1936, a decrease of 8 955 dollars.
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Canadian National Railways
McConnell Decker La Vinia United Churches Rally
Three local churches in McConnell and LaVina unite for Sunday services and a 7 p.m. Sunday School gathering highlighting joint activities and shared faith.
Oakner United Charge Service Schedule
CHUMAH announces 2.15 p.m. charge time on Sunday with Sunday School at 3.00 p.m. and the church service following.
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Oakner United Charge
Stop Nose Bleeds Before Job Is Lost Health Warning
Public health advisory notes that frequent nosebleeds can disrupt work and cites simple first aid. It explains causes such as front nasal vessel rupture adenoids foreign bodies high blood pressure and nasal tumors. Seek medical evaluation for recurrent bleeds to identify causes and start treatment promptly.
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