Handling straw in fall tillage practices
The article from the Ontario agricultural extension describes fall tillage options for straw management on stubble land. It covers methods like baling and returning straw to fields, straw spreaders, straw choppers, and the use of an oscillating harrow to distribute residue, along with tillage tool choices dependent on trash amount and erosion considerations. It notes that certain trash should remain for erosion control and explains how disc harrows and cultivators affect residue mixing in the topsoil.
Strange Tadpole Madtom Fish Found in Souris River
A Tadpole Madtom, a fish new to Saskatchewan, was identified after being captured near the Midale Dam on the Souris River. Museum officials note its differences from the Bullhead and urge preservative-packed specimens be sent to the Saskatchewan Museum of Natural History for study.
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Souris River
Midale Dam
Saskatchewan
Fred Bard
Saskatchewan Museum of Natural History
University of Saskatchewan
F. M. Atton
Fisheries Laboratory
Sours River
J. K. FredericKson
Weyburn
Robert W. Nero
Athlete's foot warning for pool and gym floors
The article warns that athlete's foot germs can spread from floors in indoor swimming pools and gymnasiums where barefoot sufferers walk. It recommends wearing slippers when traveling to and from the pool or across the gym floor.
Big Mink Rancher Leads Saskatchewan Northwest Boom
Halvor Ausland, 54, top mink rancher in northern Saskatchewan, runs a 2 000-mink operation on Macbeth Channel between Buffalo Narrows and Ile a la Crosse. He lines out mutations like sapphires and pearl topaz, runs a 4 000 lb hour mixer, 3 000 lb hour grinder, and employs five helpers to feed 2 000 mink daily. The region hosts 51 ranches now, up from eight in 1945, with future growth tied to remote location and abundant fish.
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Halvor Ausland
North Country
Saskatchewan
Macbeth Channel
Buffalo Narrows
Ile A la Crosse
Ausland
Harch
North America
Buffalo
Strictly Fresh A Pittsburg Street Cleaner Fire Check
A Pittsburg street cleaner was fired recently for inability to keep his mind in the gutter. A Toronto driver poured 200 gallons of oil into a basement after being told the house had no oil tank. An Indianapolis tale recalls a Mexican boy named Jose at a Yankee Stadium game receiving free tickets and treats. Mr Murray recalls a neighbors door fumble with a cigar jammed in a keyhole, ending with the remark I must have smoked my key.
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Pittsburg
Toronto
Canada
Indianapolis
Jose
Yankee Stadium
New York
Murray
Hand to Hold Through Difficult Assignments
A reflection on faith and endurance noting that God gives hard tasks but accompanies believers through them. The message emphasizes that Jesus remains with followers always, including in challenging duties, providing strength and presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Enreal
Recipe Keeper Hidden Inside Cookbook Cover
A note suggests tucking favorite recipes in a heavy envelope pasted inside the cookbook cover. The tip emphasizes keeping handy copyable recipes together with the book.
Penny the Hero Dog Nominated for 1956 Honor
Elmore Minnesota border collie Penny earned a runner up spot for the most heroic dog of 1956 after she saved her master from a boar attack. Penny wins a $100 bond gold plated leash collar and year’s dog food. Other finalists include a sheep dog a mongrel a mix breed and a retriever with daring rescues.
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Penny
Elmore
Minn
Tom Dah
Dad
Chicago
Elmor
Christian Science Monitor
Angel's Flight Claims World Shortest Railway Title
Angel's Flight in Los Angeles is described as the world's shortest railroad. The line spans under 400 feet and carries more than 6,000 people daily up and down Bunker Hill's face.
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Angel
Los Angeles
Bunker Hill
Sailors Golf in Arctic Drill Near Point Barrow
In an Arctic exercise north of Point Barrow, Chief Warrant Officer William C. Crews of the Navy lines up an iron shot using an orange ball while caddie John Ledger looks away. Crews and crew aboard the icebreaker USS Atha participate in Navy resupply of the Distant Early Warning radar network.
Square Dance quilt pattern and two-patch design
Two patches and four fabrics form the smart Square Dance quilt pattern 7395. It includes charts directions and is sized for single and double beds with yardage details. Send twenty five cents in coins to obtain this pattern.
Free Needlecraft Patterns From Alice Brooks Book
Household Arts Department at 60 Front Street W Toronto offers two free patterns printed in the Alice Brooks Needle craft book. Readers can order dozens of other designs for home and personal use by sending 25 cents for a copy.
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Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street W
Toronto
Alice Brooks
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Lacomb
Canada Department of Agriculure
Strictly Fresh
Norman Buckley
Manchester
England
Lake Windermere
Buckley
J Fashions
Quilt
Square Dance
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Patern
By Alice Brecks
Anne Adams
Child's Room Designs
West Ltd Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Monin
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