Community News Items and Local Notices Mix
Local items note Irene Hodnett leaving for Manitoba University to resume studies. A talk by Jack Miner is planned for October 7 with potential large crowds if the weather cooperates. Holy Trinity church considers winter services led by Mr Corkill, with Bishop approval needed. Rally Day and yard events are announced for nearby towns, along with licensing reminders for duck hunting. A Minion School Literary Society meeting features music, speeches, and Botany talk. A British-Australian general criticizes Canada's immigration policy, urging stronger settlement and development.
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Corkill
Brandon
Minion School Literary Society
Canada
Lyn Reveley
MSLS
Echo
Napoleon
A. Moffat
Mier
Western Australia
England
Fail and Winter Underwear from the Best Mills in Canada
W L Hodnett advertises fail and winter underwear from top Canadian mills for all family members. The stock is described as very complete and available through Hodnett.
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Canada
W.L .Hodnett
Season of harvest and storage for vegetables
The period when vegetables are lifted for winter storage and the discussion of best harvesting and preparation methods. The text notes considerations on how to handle crops to maximize storage life and quality.
Storing Vegetables Advice From Horticulture Dept
The Horticulture Department offers storage tips for vegetables. Expose produce to sun for hours to reduce surface decay and remove bruised items before storage. Ensure good ventilation in storage rooms and use open racks for onions and cabbage. Maintain 34 to 38 degrees F. avoid 36 degrees F for potatoes to prevent sweet flavor development.
Closed Season Proclaimed for Prairie Chicken and Grouse
By order in council and on the recommendation of Hon Albert Prefontaine minister of Agriculture a closed season was proclaimed for prairie chicken partridges and grouse of any variety. J H Evans deputy minister of agriculture said a marked shortage of chicken this year was evident and no sportsman objected to the closure.
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Albert Prefontaine
J.H. Evans
Arrow River Items
London Ontario visitor Wilson and Beulah teaching staff member Mr Sweet spent the weekend in the district. Rain postponed the Sunday Missionary service to October 4. Anniversary services set for November 1 with Rev Telfer of Virden. A fowl supper and lecture follow. Rain soaked the district over the weekend. Some threshing outfits may start this afternoon. a week of fine weather will finish threshing.
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Mr. Sweet
Beulah
Telfer
Virden
Isabella Notes and Local School News
Isabella plans to attend the Jack Miner lecture in Miniota next month. Peter Edwards and family from Saskatoon visit Mr. and Mrs. J. Clarke. Miss Doig could not start duties due to illness and Mrs. R. E. Heise led the class this week. Next Sunday the Rally day service is replaced by a missionary programme conducted by Mrs. Reed.
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Isabella
Jack Miner
Miniota
Peter Edwards
Saskatoon
J. Clarke
United Grain Growers Focuses Patronage Dividend Policy
At the 1924 annual meeting United Grain Growers Ltd decided to issue Patronage Dividend Receipts for non pool grain. If earnings for the crop year ending August 31, 1926 are sufficient a Patronage dividend will be paid on certificates issued.
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United Grain Growers’ Ltd
Pools Report Marks First Year Of Wheat Cooperative Growth
The Wheat Pool reports a strong first year with final payment of 11 cents a bushel amounting to 1.66 per bushel for No 1 Northern. Membership rose from 80 000 to 116 000 as contracts cover over 17 090 000 acres, while a coarse grain pool forms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan signs up about 3 000 000 acres. The Central Selling Agency coordinates sales through New York and Paris, with exports to 50 ports, selling 81 000 000 bushels of wheat last year and expanding to include coarse grains this year.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
New York
Paris
Alberta
Rece
Brandon
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Irene Hodnett
Manitoba University
W. L. Hodnett
Ile
Hamiotamm
Holy Trinity Church
Minisota
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Arrow River
Gilenlochar
the Fron
Sir Newton James Moore
The
Portage la Prairie
Manitoba Mutual
Fred King Beulah
Geo. M. Strachan Crandall
Miniota Herald
Horticulture Department
M.A. C
Manitoba Co-Operative Wheat Producers Limited
Manitoba Wheat Pool
Winnipeg
Man
Mnipeg
Prairie Provinces
Port Arthur
Fort William
Fr. Wilson
London
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Dwejay
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