International co operation in aoricultural research
Dr. W E Sackston of the Winnipeg Plant Pathology Laboratory returned from Uruguay after a year conducting studies on oil seed crop diseases with emphasis on sunflower rust under an intergovernmental loan. He worked at La Estanzaula near Buenos Aires with Argentine researchers, finding Canadian rust resistant varieties can aid Uruguay despite climatic differences.
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W. E. Sackston
Winnipeg Plant Pathology Laboratory
Canada
Department of Agriculture
Uruguay
Ministry of Livestock and Agriculture
la Estanzeula
la Plata River
Buenos Aires
Sackston
Argentina
South America
Lem
Chile
Peru
Printed Pattern ads urge flattering dresses for varying figures
An advertisement for Anne Adams Printed Patterns offers Misses and half sizes with multiple neckline options and sleeve styles. It details yardage for 35 inch fabric, pricing 40 to 50 cents, and requests plain customer information and shipment to Toronto pattern department.
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Anne Adams Pattern Dept. Department
P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Advertising and the Clarion’s future in Kindersley
The Clarion editors urge more local advertising to fund news and editorial work. They note a broader slump in national ads as television drawing funds, urging readers to mention ads to boost local business and support the paper’s financial health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SWNA
Clarion
Kindersley and District
The
Period'c checkup a defense of public representation
The Herald urges acceptance of periodic scrutiny of elected officials as essential for democracy. It argues citizens probe and criticism strengthen trusted leaders, while warning against lax attitude toward civic welfare and defending the right to question public actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Man of vision helped build The Pas in early days
The Pas owes its growth to Herman Finger who established a saw mill at The Pas in 1909 while at Port Arthur. He led local efforts with northern U S partners, guiding the town to district status, sewer and water works, electric lights, and telephone service with provincial bond backing. Finger retired in 1919, leaving a lasting legacy.
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The
Pas
Herman Finger
Port Arthur
Northwest
United States
Northwest Territories
Saskatchewan
Herman Walport
Finger
Saskatchewan River
Board of Trade
Roblin
Mr. Finger
Number(s) Please
A reader recounts a humorous yet frustrating experience with the local party line. The writer recalls eavesdropping neighbors and phones staying off the hook, lamenting the loss of privacy and proposing better telephone manners or learning Sanskrit to avoid chatter on the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J
Opening of a New School Year in Virden
An editorial in The Empire Advance reflects on education as an adventure as students and teachers begin the 1957-58 school year in Virden. It stresses learning achievements, growing responsibility, and dangers from distractions, urging parental guidance and taxpayer-supported facilities for a successful year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virde
Virden
Manitoba Hospital Scheme Sought With Federal Support
The Recorder notes Manitoba plans a hospital expansion likely with federal backing. Saskatchewan’s CCf led public hospital beds growth under similar legislation, reducing direct charges and increasing inpatient care. The Manitoba move aims to add beds and treat more minor illnesses in hospital, easing local demand.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
C.C.F
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Camp Dundurn
M. A. Christiansen
Shell Lake
Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
Canadian Army
Anne Adams Pattern Dept
Princess Ensemble
Lorne Mt
Lake
Milas
the Clarion, Kindersley, Sask
the Herald
Thamesville
Ont
Star & Times
Swan River
Man
the Gazette
Grand Forks
B.C
Reston
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