Persistent weeds retreat in Manitoba Weed Commission chair says complex problem
Manitoba weeds are reportedly in retreat according to H E Wood chairman of the Weeds Commission. Speaking at the Weed Control Conference in Toronto he warned that weed control remains a complex difficult and ever changing problem. He cited varying soils climates and farming methods as key factors.
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Manitoba
Weeds Commission
H E. Wood
Toronto
Wood
Weed control advances boost prairie yields and weed handling
A Manitoba farm weed control report shows mechanization and herbicides cutting weed pressure. 750000 spent on soil sterilants, 14 million acres treated with chemicals, and potential savings of 53 million bushels of grain. University demonstrations highlight early chemical treatment raising flax yields from 1.1 to 14 bushels per acre.
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Wood
University of Manitoba
Forest Conservation Week Offers Speakers Across Province
Regina officials announce forest conservation week May 19 to 26 with available speakers for service clubs and organizations. The Department of Natural Resources Saskatchewan Board of Trade and Saskatchewan Fish and Game League sponsor the program and solicit requests before May 1 to coordinator M. P. McConnell. Influenza note precedes unrelated ancient history reference.
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Regina
Department of Natural Resources
Saskatchewan Board of Trade
Saskatchewan Fish and Game League
M. P. McConnell
Forest Conservation
Iodized Salt Helps Prevent Goitre In Inland Areas
Iodine is essential to prevent simple goitre and is lacking in inland water and soil. Using iodized salt supplies the missing mineral. The mineral is present in saltwater fish and other seafood and iodized salt is used in cooking or at the table.
Labels describe fibre content and care for fabrics
The Textile Materials Marking Regulation set Jan 1 year standardizes fibre content and care details on labels. Many manufacturers already include useful data on fabric finish pre shrunk color fast and laundering points. When in doubt about cleaning seek guidance from sales staff and obtain a cleaning guarantee.
Kidney Function Percentages For Blood Flow
The article notes that over a quart of every gallon of blood pumped by the heart passes through the kidneys. It emphasizes the kidneys' central role in filtering blood and maintaining bodily balance.
Pattern Shop Storage Bins and Curtain Fixtures Promoted
The article showcases two pattern set ideas for compact storage and kitchen prep, including two bin cabinets and heat proof tops to suit counters. It promotes mail order patterns 35 cents each and a five-pattern kitchen packet for $1.50, plus guidance on curtain fittings and measuring to reduce waste. It ends with an order address.
Blind Anita Whippler Lights Up CNIB Office
Anita Whippler of Earl Grey Saskatchewan works at the CNIB Service Centre in Regina with less than 10 percent vision. She trained at Balfor Tech and became a tele phone operator receptionist and Dictaphone typist. Her success suggests more blind Dictaphone typists may be placed in offices across the district.
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Canadian National Institute For the Blind Service Centre
Broad Street
Regina
Anita Whippler
Earl Grey
Saskatchewan
CNLB
Anita
Balfour Technical School
Balfour Tech
C.n.ib
R. C. Purse
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
South Saskatchewan
Lifesaving value of swimming lessons for all ages
The article urges practical swimming knowledge for everyone noting swimming as healthy exercise and a potential water lifesaver in emergencies. It recommends using community facilities for lessons, especially in winter, and stresses teaching children to swim as soon as they can understand instruction.
Elegant filet crochet chair set pattern from Household Arts
Household Arts Department in Toronto offers pattern 7338 for a filet crochet chair back and armrest set in No. 50 mercerized cotton with charts and directions. Send 35 cents to order pattern 7338 plus 25 cents for Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue. ©
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Alice Brooks
Manitoba sugar beet growers report good returns for 1955
Manitoba's 850 sugar beet growers, supplying 75 percent of the province's sugar, reached an early contract settlement with Manitoba Sugar Co. Ltd. The deal offers a moderate increase and a share in net returns rather than a price per ton. Return to growers is expected around 2.75 million dollars with about 150 dollars gross per acre.
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Manitoba
Manitoba Sugar Company Limited
Manitoba Sugar Beet Growers’ Association
Lee Tully
Oakville
J S. McDiarmid
W. R. Hetherington
Tully
Virus free strawberry varieties show higher yields at Charlottetown
In 1955 at Charlottetown P EI virus free strains of Catskill Sparkle and Premier produced per acre yields of 13369 13006 and 12614 quarts. Non virus free counterparts yielded 583 quarts 9318 and 8832 quarts. The difference highlights Canada Department of Agriculture work in identifying resistant strains. COURTESY PAYS OFF.
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Charlottetown
P.eli
Catskill
Canada Department of Agriculture
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