Lacombe Station expands farm machinery research
Dow Dew appointed agricultural engineer at Lacombe Experimental Station to broaden studies on farm machinery buildings water use and control. Research includes tractors irrigation tillage and hay equipment with field trials at substation sites to evaluate tilth erosion and crop responses though early results are preliminary and conditions vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dow Dew
Lacombe Experimental Station
Dew
Meiversity
Lacor
Tim
Community sports and fair day at Birtle with prizes
A hot clear day hosted a town sports and 4 H fair at Birtle on July 11. Attendance saw 381 adult and 142 children tickets sold. Events included pony and tractor rides, games, bingo, and a picture show with a dance to close. Senior baseball Bantam ball and ladies fastball crowns were decided with Isabella and Lenore among winners. 4 H club prize lists feature multiple winners from Miniota Municipality including Yvonne Hyndman Arrow River, Fay Hawes Keulah, and Myrna Barrett Miniota among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binsearth
Arrow River
Isabella
Lenore
Birtle
Miniota
Miniota Clothing
Isabella Seed
Yvonne Hyndman
Fay Hawes
Keulah
Betty Haney
Beulah
Erma Jolley
Phyllis Sparks
Myrna Barrett
Rosemary ‘‘Urrie
Katherine Koch
Betty Ellerington
Minita
Demonstration Jr
Sharon Stowe
Marion Smuttell
Mary Miles
Isabella Seedquare
Grain Jr
Louis Wall
Garden and Potato Sr
Lawrence Wallace
Church Happenings Miniota Financial Drive Planned
A canvas is planned to fund the British and Foreign Bible Society work in Canada with citizens urged to donate. The WM8 met with 20 present at the Manse, Mrs. Long presiding, and heard a program Trinidad and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British and Foreign Bible Soc
Canada
WM8
Manse
Vancouver
G.reynolds
W.A
Moffatt
D.a.truett
W.A. Life
Gimli Fresh Air Camp Fund
Insect Histories and Habits Used in War Against Them
An article discusses life histories of pests and how understanding habits helps protect useful insects and deter harmful ones. It highlights the pale western cutworm and notes Blakely's work on weakening tough pupal shells. The moth's emergence and soil-digging behavior are described in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Blakely
Safe driving tips from 1955 supplement
Frank admissions help safe travel on the highway. Admit your car isn’t the fastest, acknowledge fatigue and lateness, and avoid speeding. Stop every two hours for coffee and a leg stretch, and remember to take it easy to live longer.
Thru' the Car Window harvest workers sought
Farmers in the region seek seasonal labor from Eastern Canada for harvest needs. The notice highlights worker recruitment, with emphasis on availability and terms likely for transportation and lodging. No specific dates or company names are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
In Memoriam Robert Kennedy Chalmers M D
In loving memory of Robert Kennedy Chalmers M D who died July 27 1949. Gods greatest gift remembrance. Ever remembered by his wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers
Robert Kennedy Chalmers
God
Water Safety Message Urges Drowning Prevention
A historic notice stresses Agriculture as a valuable pursuit and promotes Water Safety awareness. It urges lasting vigilance for swimmers and boaters, advocating simple conduct rules to reduce daily drownings and protect lives.
Manitoba Farmers' Union Local 257 Meeting Notice
The Manitoba Farmers' Union Local 257 in Miniota will hold its next meeting in F R Bryant's showroom on Tuesday August 15. Leonard Draper serves as president and Russell Leland as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Farmers’ Union
Miniota
F. R. Bryant
Leonard Draper
Russell Leland
Treas
Golden Jubilee of Saskatchewan and Alberta Celebrated
D. F. J. Greaney of Winnipeg represents Line Elevators Farm Service as sponsors from Federal to Quaker Oats in praising Saskatchewan and Alberta on their fiftieth anniversary since 1905. The piece lauds prairie farming, pioneer virtues, and enduring spirit guiding Canada’s western provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Line Elevators Farm Service
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Federal
Alberta Pacific
Pioneer
Canadian Consolidated
Paterson, McCabe, Parrish & Heimbecker
Inter - Ocean
Ellison Milling
Quaker Oats
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Prairie
Canada
Seckatchewan
Winnipeg Brewery aids Vita disaster relief
The Vita area was hit by a large tornado last month and received early aid from Shea's Winnipeg Brewery. Dr HV Walden head of Vita Hospital and Vita Disaster Committee chairs the relief efforts while Pete Langelle of Shears presents a $1,000 donation to the Vita Disaster Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Vita
Shea
Winnipeg
HV Walden
Vita Hospital
Vita Dirus Committee
Shears
Pete Langelle
Vita Disaster Fund
Miniota Herald Office Sells Counter Check Books
The notice announces a sale of blank counter check books with detachable carbons at The Miniota Herald Office. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday August 11 with Miniota G. Gray as president and E A Barnes as secretary treasurer Crandall mentioned.
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Miniota G
Mushroom Stuffing for Fried Chicken
A recipe for Mushroom Stuffing yields four servings. Sauté onion and mushrooms in butter, mix with liquefied milk, bread crumbs, and seasonings, then combine with fried chicken and giblets. Bake about 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Fragmentary OCR Item About Tunnel Digging and Moths
A damaged OCR fragment describes digging a tunnel beneath soil with protective measures. The passage notes moths emerging and a curved arm or tool presenting a problem, with unclear references to a mouth, Softer, and body removal. No clear event or entities identified.
New Canada Stamp Announced for 1955 Issue
A 1955 Canadian stamp issue is planned with a 1.0 by 1.0 inch green and gold design by Ottawa. The World Boy theme supports World Boy distribution to Post Offices worldwide, with 50 stamps per issue. Orders and supply details hinge on Philatelic Section Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Comith World Boy Hat
eLake
Ontario
Ottawa
Can& Company
Ian Post
Philatelic
Sec
Post of Ottawa
Fragmented tale of missing funds and odd fashion fears
A garbled report describes people peeling nylon fashion concerns, saving money at risk, and a distrust of banks. It mentions a Mrs Amato Galliot and a bizarre scene about air fumes and animals tied to a life savings in a tru, with New York air quality referenced in a surreal way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Amato Galliot
West Side Hot Why West Walls Warm Up Summer Homes
Read er Digest notes that in high summer the west wall absorbs afternoon sun while the south side remains shaded. The intense late day light heats rooms, with lingering warmth lasting hours after sunset.
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Farm Machinery Research
North Battleton
Gstart
Pang
A& Big Aim Attract
Statre
Pittsburgh
Theore Ware
Blakely
Miniota Herald
Harry L. Trump
Optometrist
Clement Block
Brandon
Birtle Hotel
C. T. G. Bailey
Ations
Brayfield & Doak H. C. H. Brayfield
Q.C
James C. Doak
Nelson ST. Virden
The
Canadian Legion
Miniota Branch
Vatue
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