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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1959
Page
6
A historical notice urges farmers to contact Co op Creamery branches before shipping poultry and eggs to secure top prices. It lists grade prices, contact details for Regina firms, and promotion of MAPLE LEAF brand eggs, plus appliance service ads and a furniture storage idea.
Saskatchewan's Agriculture department will supply dieldrin at cost to rural municipalities and local improvement districts for grasshopper control. Delegates heard that farmers order chemicals through their municipality, with about 15 cents per acre charged to the local government. The department notes costs have fallen from 3.00 per acre to 0.15, aided by bulk ingredient purchases and contract formulation. It also offers aid for limited spraying machines and cites The Pest Control Act to enforce control measures. Success hinges on joint action across individuals, communities, and governments. The census notes 47.2 percent of Canadian families had two or more children.
Poultry officials warn coccidiasis mainly affects chicks from three to twelve weeks, thriving in warm moist conditions. The disease spreads via contaminated feed and water. early symptoms include watery droppings, listlessness, and ruffled feathers. Prevention centers on cleanliness, dry litter, and separate water sources. sulpha drugs help, but prompt isolation and moving flocks to clean ground are advised after an outbreak.
Manitoba voters go to the polls May 14 for the second provincial election in a year across 55 constituencies while Churchill and Rupertsland vote June 11. Polls run 8 am to 8 pm CST. The 25th Legislature was dissolved March 31 after MPs elected June 16 1958. Party standings at dissolution: PC 26 Liberal-Progressive 19 CCF 11 Independent 1.
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