12 Sep 1939
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1939
Page
1
Winnipeg visitors include E Aspinwall and G Raskin while A Hednett visits her Vancouver brother. Miss Beryl Pascoe returns from Tillarney. Ladies Aid marks S D Taylor’s 88th birthday and welcomes Hodnett and MacPherson visitors. notes on long-standing meetings. War talk links conscription debate and volunteers, with questions on outcome and power.
The Dominion announces war against Germany with a $100 million budget for war aims. Canada pledges aid in food and war material, plans to raise an army for defense, and may aid Britain. Reports note sinking of the Athenia and continued aggression as Poland resists invasion. France and Britain vow to stamp out Hitlerism while western front activity remains unclear.
Fifteen years ago frost and hail damaged district crops while F Hovey led the Lake of the Woods elevator. Mr and Mrs Plewes moved to Fox Warren. Dominion experiments pursued rust resistant wheat. Miniota welcomed new teaching staff with a reception and the W I held a hospital shower with help from other W I groups.
Crop Testing Plan reports at 94 prairie sites show farmers seeking wheat advice. Thatcher Renown Apex and Regent ranked satisfactory in rust areas while Alberta farmers should consult provincial agriculture or the university. Buy new seed yearly to gain improvements as breeders update varieties.
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