Fertilizing Lawns and Treflan Weed Control in Manitoba
Farmers in Manitoba are advised to apply fertilizer to lawns at 1/2 to 1 pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet monthly. For Treflan weed control, Don Webster notes it provides 12 to 16 weeks of germination suppression and can be sprayed as fields become workable.
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Don Webster
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Webster
Manitoba
Forage Improvement Plans Join Rural Farm Groups
Farmers across the area consider forage strategies to boost pasture hay and silage. The note urges recording progress, coordinating data, and applying for work by May 1 1973 with student teams to be chosen by July 1 1973. Contact local Hamio ta and Miniota numbers for details and applications.
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Hamiota
Miniota
Health service delivery meeting in Hamiota District
In the Hamiota Shoal Lake Birtle area a April 18 meeting in the Hamiota District Hospital board room drew over forty participants. Dr Ted Tulchinsky heads a Manitoba government committee evaluating rural implementation of the White Paper on Health Policy 1972 with local staff officials and public representatives in attendance to discuss planning and assistance.
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Hamiota
Hamiota District Hospital
Hamiota -Shoal Lake - Birtle
Ted Tulchinsky
Manitoba
Tulchinsky
Linda Baaken
Joan Bickford
Marvin Blower
Schreyer
Last Day for Studded Tires Advised in Manitoba
The Manitoba Department of Highways motor vehicle branch reminds motorists that April 30 is the final date studded tires may be used on vehicles operating in the province.
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Manitoba Department of Highways
Weight Reduction Gimmicks Fail Long Term Control
The article criticizes pills candies gum and biscuits as overpriced ineffective aids. It explains common ingredients glucose sugars methylcellulose and benzocaine do not yield lasting weight loss. True control comes from changing eating habits rather than relying on gimmicks.
Park Residence News Highlights Easter Visits and Family Gatherings
Mrs. R Clegg of Arrow River visits Mrs D Sutherland on Thursday. Robb Craik and Mary Craik of Winnipeg visit aunt Mrs D Sutherland Easter Sunday. Mrs G Morris visits daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs C Hodgson for Easter. Mrs D Cowling spends days in Winnipeg with her son-in-law and daughter. Mrs Schacht visits son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Rollo at Uno. Mr and Mrs W Collie of Regina spend weekend with Mrs Collie. Laura Roberts visits Mrs Faith. family members join Sunday evening. A surprise Idaho phone call reaches Mrs E Baldwin from daughter and son-in-law and Linda Lou Clement. Easter and Mother’s Day greetings. Easter visitors from Arrow River and Brandon join Mrs Gartham, Mrs Gordon Church and son Craig of Calgary for week with Bill Delbridge’s family and Hayhurst in Minnedosa.
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R. Clegg
Arrow River
Clegg Sr. Birtle
D. Sutherland
Robb Craik
Boissevain
Mary
Gladys Craik
Winnipeg
Mrs. Schacht
Rollo
Uno
Daylight Saving Time Begins in Manitoba on April 29
Clocks across Manitoba move forward one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday April 29 under the Official Time Act, marking the start of a six month period of uniform daylight saving time from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.
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Manitoba
Reggies Ramblings and Legislative Snippets
A compact montage of quotes from the legislature and public life. Sid Spivak notes on fishing guidelines and profit versus fun. forecasts from computer sports writers. Confucius comes up in a quip. Jorgenson recalls youth politics. Reeve of Dauphin critiques electing politicians over statesmen. Line about table manners shifts. Premier Schreyer sales tax remark overheard in a St Regis lounge.
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Sid Spivak
New York
Boston
Montreal
Buffalo
Jorgenson
Cons
Morris
Agriculture
Country Guide
Reeve
RM of
Dauphin
Hearline
ST. Regis
Schreyer
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Tom Baron
T.E.P
Guidance Councellor
Med
Margaret Sisson
Ates Urlyma
Fev
Reggie