Parkland barley not added to Alberta 1957 list
Parkland barley seed distributed by Canada Department of Agriculture was not added to Alberta’s 1997 recommended varieties. Alberta Varietal Zonation Committee cites insufficient data on regional adaptability and late maturation with weak straw. It shows equal malt suitability to OAC 21 in lab tests but awaits domestic malt tests before final approval.
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Parkland
Canada Department of Agriculture
Alberta
Honourable L. Halmrast
Agrculture
Sea of Parklaru
Prettiest TV cover pattern 7020 crochet instructions
Pattern 7020 offers a graceful medallion design TV cover with border shell stitches. Includes crochet directions for 22 inch size in No 30 cotton, smaller in No 650 cotton, or larger in string. Send twenty five cents in coins to obtain. stamps not accepted.
Free Needlecraft Patterns from ALICE BROOKS Book
Household Arts Department in Toronto offers two free patterns printed in the ALICE BROOKS Needlecraft book with dozens more designs to order. Readers are invited to send 25 cents for a copy of the book and begin easy fascinating hand-work for home and self.
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Alice Brooks
Five commissioners outline Canada’s 1980 outlook in Royal Commission report
The Royal Commission on Canada’s Economic Prospects projects 1980 population at 26.65 million with 21.01 million in urban areas and 5.64 million rural. Manufacturing jobs rise to 2.393 million. farm employment falls to 735,000 though farm output rises 85 percent per farm. GNP per capita grows from 1714 to 2859, with real income after tax about 65 percent higher than 1955.
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Royal Commission
Canada
New power plant to be constructed at Selkirk Manitoba
Manitoba Hydro plans a steam electric generating plant east of the Red River opposite the golf course in Selkirk. Two 66,000 kilowatt tribune generators will raise output to 260,000 kilowatts with construction starting April this year and running to November 1959. Monthly payroll during build could reach $300,000.
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Hydro
Red River
Selkirk
J. R. Rettie
Manitoba Hydro- Electric Board
Selkirk Chamber of Commerce
Tribune
Enterprise
Man
Mothers Carry Babies on Heads in Valais Alps
Swiss mothers in Valais balance wooden cradled infants on their heads while trekking steep rocky paths. The cradle sits on a cushion as mothers free their hands to knit during the climb.
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Canton of
Valais
100 Years Old Mrs Lawrence Sr Celebrates Birthday
Congratulations are extended to Mrs. George Lawrence Sr. of Rockwood who will celebrate her 100th birthday next Monday. She lives with her son George Lawrence at the general store and is the village’s oldest resident. Her long life recipe is clean living, early to bed and early to rise, and hard work.
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George Lawrence
Rockwood
Cut Those Apron Strings Let Teens Learn to Choose
A Camrose Canadian opinion argues parents overprotective of teens hinder growth. It cites teachers and psychologists noting youths gain responsibility through making own choices and experiencing failure. The piece urges letting children decide life paths, friendships, and work to foster maturity.
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Freshie
Camrose Canadian
Camrose, Alta
Jan
Egg price support continued for 1957 at 38 cents
The Right Honourable James G. Gardiner announced that the price support program will continue in 1957 on the 1956 terms. The support price remains 38 cents per dozen for Grade A Large eggs delivered to storage points, with the Board to purchase eggs at the price plus carrying charges to help maintain producer prices.
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James G. Gardiner
Gardiner
Canada’s newest and east erly Red Cross Se
Canada opens its newest and eastern Red Cross separation center at Carbonear Newfoundland. The facility strengthens aid operations in the region and supports local disaster response and health services.
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Canada
Red Cross
Carbonear
Nfld
Hosiery Prices Rise Slightly This Spring in Canada
Canadian hosiery makers inform retailers of a modest price increase for nylon stockings this spring. The rise, the first in six years, reflects higher costs for yarn, machinery, and packaging. Branded lines may stay the same while cheaper qualities see the hike around Easter.
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Pretty TV
Alice Brook
Saskatchewan Red Cross
Regina
Household Arts Department
P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Oteylin
Everma
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Zane Grey
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