Parkland Barley Proves Consistent Yields Among Varieties
W H Johnston of Brandon Experimental Farm reports Parkland barley shows stronger disease resistance and steadier yields than Husky in Manitoba trials from 1955 to 1958. Among six varieties tested, Parkland’s yield rose only 15 percent in 1958 despite favorable conditions, while Husky and Trail rose 40 percent, highlighting Parkland’s resilience to leaf diseases and root rot.
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Parkland
Manitoba
Sean Yen
W. H. Johnston
Brandon Man
Montcalm
Wantmore
Swan
Co-operative
Johnston
Brandon
Canada Motor Vehicle Production Falls in 1958 First Nine Months
In the first nine months of 1958 Canada produced 262,907 motor vehicles, down from 327,996 in the same period last year. Sales and excise taxes on these vehicles totaled 100 million dollars this year versus 138 million last year.
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Canada
Olive Diefenbaker On Hand For Nation’s Calling
Olive Diefenbaker, wife of John Diefenbaker, describes her role as being on hand when needed. She has backed two election campaigns, traveled widely, and hosted guests at 24 Sussex Street while shunning publicity. She has stood by her husband through tours and public duties, cancelling engagements when required.
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J. G. Diefenbaker
Sussex Street
Ottawa
Alice Saumore
Canada
Olive Evangeline Diefenbaker
John Diefenbaker
Eisenhower
John
Olive
Toronto
Saskatoon
Mr. Diefenbaker
Olive Diefenbaker
Lady Laurier
Ottawa River
Iantas
Mrs. Diefenbaker
Diefenbakers
Maritimes
Harrington Lake
Gatineau Hills
Olive Diefenbaker Shapes Quiet Strength Behind PM
The prime minister’s wife Olive Diefenbaker maintains a calm, engaged presence amid global travel and public glare. She manages a busy household staff, gardens Harrington Lake, and handles up to 40 letters daily while supporting John Diefenbaker with practical routines and family warmth.
Diefenbaker Widow Sends Socks to Son and Career Notes
The Canadian brigade at Soest, West Germany is mentioned alongside Mrs Diefenbaker directing hand knit socks to her 18 month old son John. She later taught high school in Arthur and Owen Sound Ontario before joining the Ontario education department in 1945 as assistant director of guidance.
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Soest
West Germany
John
Grasshopper Infestation Forecast in Southern Saskatchewan
Indian Head area faces a 1959 grasshopper outbreak with 70 percent more area due to early maturation in 1958. About 925 dollars of poison was allocated in 1958 for control. supplies will be provided again for the 1959 outbreak. The clear winged grasshopper is the predominant species across the outbreak zone.
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Saskatchewan
Indian Head
R.M. Neet
the News
Sask
Canadians urged to buy Christmas sets for tuberculosis drive
In 1908 Canadians were asked to buy Christmas sets to fund a tuberculosis campaign. The death rate from the disease then stood at about 20 times the current rate, at 7.1 per 100,000 population.
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Muna Halos
Anne Adams Pattern Dept
Front Street
Porento
Department P.P.L
Alan Donnelly
Canadian Press
Works Department
Hubby
Prince Alvert
Roland
Man
Rev. C. R. Freeman
Nova Scotia
Moose Jaw
Prince Albert
Harry F Palmer
Carolyn
Don Weir
Anne Adams
Edna Browler
Mi Milias
Death Krape
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