Map of British Columbia shaped by a lifelong craftsman
The piece highlights George Challanger who built a massive BC relief map in the Pacific National Exhibition building with help from his son Robert. The map, assembled over seven years, covers rivers, roads, railways, mountains and lakes and reflects BC’s diverse industries. The BC Government purchased the map for 500 thousand dollars and it draws thousands of visitors annually, aided by hostess Mrs. Camilla Fleming as guide and promoter.
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B. C
Ricky
British Columbia
Challanger
Robert A. Challanger
Vancouver
George Challenger
Canada
Challenger
B.C
Camilla Fleming
Simon Fraserider
Vlorer
Young
Nature Study of Many Things by Ambrose Hills
A country boy narrator walks with his twin daughters through prairie country learning plant and animal life. He notes ripe wild fruit on sun warmed bushes and the shift from Indian gathering to reliance on government welfare vines, critiquing progress with a wry tone.
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Ambrose Hills Nature Study
Franny
Martha
Systematics Boosts Cattle Profit Via Systemic Insecticides
Beef cattle producers can gain up to 400 percent return on investment by using systemic insecticides to control warbles and lice, according to M Deveson Ag Rep.
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M. Deveson Ag
Manitoba Entomologists Advise Fall Beef Cattle Lice Warble Program
Manitoba entomologists report that early fall systemic treatment for beef cattle over three months old offers strong returns. The guide outlines Coral and Ruelene 25E use, mixing rates, and spray methods, with costs around 50 cents per head and 20 cents per head for chemical treatment. Continuous programs, including backline applications of Ruelone, are recommended for better warble control.
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Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation
Seattle
Harry Scott
Terry
Jimmie
Winnipeg
Pas
Manitoba
Scott
Jon
Greenway
Souris
Arborg
Grunthal
Minnedosa
Fisher Branch
Weekend Visits Highlight Oak River News
Neil McDonald of Minnedosa spent the long weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Wm McDonald. Regina trip notes and Sunday School attendance counted 112. Various locals, including Lyn Julyan and Keith Corbet, visit relatives while others prepare for training and schooling.
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Neil McDonald
Minnedosa
Wm. McDonald
Regina
Carol Jesperson
Flin Flon
Margaret Hume
Brandon
Keith Corbet
Winnipeg
Ed. Corbet
Isabel Hare
St. Boniface Hospital
Curly McKay
Wm. Barr
Obituary for Lillian Henry of Oak River area
Lillian beloved wife of the late Charles Henry died August 17 at Brandon General Hospital. Born December 28, 1879 near Rivers, she lived in the area most of her life before moving to Fairview Home two years ago. Funeral Aug. 29 at Oak River United Church officiated by Rev. Friebert. Pallbearers were three sons-in-law, A Nicholson, D R Cory, and grandson Cameron Henry. Flower bearers were W Sinclair, W McKenzie Sr., W E Henry, H Henry, W Clubb, O L Davidson, L R Day. Interment in Oak River cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs A Nicholson Iez of Dauphin, Mrs C G Warren Alma of New Westminster BC, Mrs D Cory Elsie of Wawanesa. three sons J S Stan of Oak River, C E Ted of Truro NS, Dr W L Lylee of Winnipeg. twenty-two...
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Brandon General Hospital
Lillian
Charles Henry
Rivers
Fairview
Brandon
Oak River United Church
Friebert
Dugald
A. Nicholson
D. R. Cory
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Harry Trump
Optometrist
Birtle
Man
Bill Shmyr
Ted Good
Brandon Wish
Mr Good
Hamiota
Frank McKinnon
Bulletin
Mr. Farmer
J. McCulloch
Mgr
Gordon Adams
Royal Albert Arms Hotel
Albert Street
Portege
McConnell
George Rudkin
Emerson
Larrie Seeback
Margaret
L. Richardson
Caldwell-Robertson
Bruce Paterson
Lorne Richardson
Don Pollock
Hamiota School
Harold Pollock
Jess Richardson
Arthur Allen
Don McConnell
Agnes Pollock
Sonia Maksymnuk
Gladys McMurahhy
Larry McDougall
Dauphin
Lorna Richardson
Justice
Mr. Bell
Cardale
OAK River News
Lillian Elizabeth Henry
Manitoba Dairy Association
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Neepawa
Bernard R. Polly
C. H. P. Killick
George Hutton
International
Baler
New Holland
New
Massey Ferguson
T. C
Minneapolis
Moline
Massey-Ferguson
Decker Motors
G.M
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