Manitoba Crop Conditions Report From Agricultural Review
Manitoba reports varied crop conditions with hot dry and hot wet spells. Some belts near Lake Winnipeg show drought while others in the north and some areas receive heavy rain. Hail damage is limited but present. pest issues include potato bugs and potential rust. wheat and rye harvests approach mid August with cool weather needed to improve yields. Pasture is good and hay supplies are strong though slough hay remains plentiful due to excess moisture.
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Manitoba
Lake Winnipiey
Selkirk
Elm Creek
Carman
Iivland
Miami
Swan Lake
Morden
Selkirk Aed
Gowsman
Robtin
Ethelbert
Fork River
McCready
Langwoth
Gladstone
Keomay
Likurn
Deleau
Glenbero
Goonlands
Brandon Experimental Farm
My wife is as bright s ever, now We've got the telephone.
A fragment notes excitement over adopting telephone service, highlighting household novelty and improved communication as a landmark moment. The line implies progress and modern convenience entering domestic life. The source appears to present a light, era-specific quote.
Roblin Locals Advertise in the Review and Fair News
Community notes from Roblin cover fair plans for September 21, local sales and business updates, visits from Winnipeg and Dauphin residents, builders on Main Street, and a full fair report forthcoming. Highlights include hall team winnings, flower garden notices, CNAR track work, and band praise at the Russell fair.
Togo Fair and Sports Day Recap
July 3 event at the Togo Fair Grounds drew farmer interest and fair board support as weather unsettled. Baseball dominated the sports with eight teams. rain and late arrivals shortened many games to five innings though Togo faced Makaroff for seven. Final score saw Kamsack defeat Togo 8 to 2.
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Togo
Fair Board
Thompson
Runnytede
Calder
Makaroff
Roblin
McNutt
Deepdale
Kalmsack
Togs
Kamsack
Merridale Notes Bright Social Season and Nearby Events
Merridale reports a lightning strike on Townsin Bros barn and welcomes new Merridale-born son of Mr and Mrs R Poyser born July 26. Grain ripening with barley soon ready to cut. Mr and Mrs Ae Wan forest ranger depart for England after a visit. A union picnic July 27 united English speaking and Ruthenian residents in a brilliant event with sports and a hearty supper. A dance and planned fall winter social series aim to boost community life. gratitude expressed for many volunteers with limited space to name all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merridale
Nive Unitee
Weekend Visit and Local Notices in Regina
Mr Bater visited Regina on business over the weekend. References to fairs and drones hint at local events. The Rural Credit Office buzzed with activity on Monday from 9 to 12. Services on Sunday were led by Mr D McNeill with Mrs McNeill and Mr and Mrs A Kines, who sang a solo and were warmly appreciated.
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Mr. Bater
Regina
The
Rural Credit
Johnnie
D. McNeill
Local notes from Field and district events
Field locals report Mr Wilson losing a valuable horse last week while the Shortdale section sees a busy week of socials. Visitors from Shevlin and Roblin recount recent trips amid school holidays and a Farmers' Picnic at Merridale. Roy Chase buys a new threshing machine and attends Moose Jaw camp meetings, while road conditions force a rail finish. a missing Field report is apologized for.
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Wilson
Shortdale
Merridale
Roy Chase
Moose Jaw
Silverwood Visit and Community Picnic Highlights
Silverywood B Ward visits locally while J Sherson recovers from a wounded arm. A large turnout attended a Bee at the new cemetery and a church feast hosted by Hartook. Sunday School picnic occurred at Mr Stewart's on the 17th. W Boyce L Thompson and Alec organized events. Mrs McBride won the heavyweight race and Reta Byce took the Midgets cup. A pet badger owned by Jim Mac and Hector drew crowds. The picnic concluded with figures and chatter.
Where the Money Goes and the Struggle to Pay Debts
A verse describes a man who has money but cannot meet basic needs. He buys a car and tires and regrounds valves, yet rent, oil, gas, and new clothes elude him. His wife pressures him as he struggles daily to earn and cover debts, ultimately chasing the money to keep the car.
Stamp tax changes take effect August and October
Ottawa announced stamp act changes: after October 1 cheques and documents bearing postage stamps must be redone with inland revenue stamps. From August 1 a two cent stamp applies to postcards and form letter receipts. cheque and certain bank document taxes cap at one dollar, while promissory notes and time bills retain two cents per fifty dollars with no maximum.
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Inland Revenue
Ottawa
Curious Basalt Stone Inscription Found in Devon
A curiously shaped black basalt stone unearthed in Devon is said to bear an inscription that intrigued antiquarians years ago. The fragmentary report notes excitement among scholars over the markings and possible historical significance.
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Devon
England
Proves Profit in Raising Class Cattle
Col H A Mullins demonstrates strong England demand for quality beef with a Manitoba steer bought for 10 cents per pound at Winnipeg stockyards, shipped with 507 others to England, sold for £60 after costs, yielding about $100 net. He promotes Canadian cattle abroad and urges farmers to raise premier stock for overseas buyers. He notes heavy fall interest from English buyers and credits telephony for competitive edge.
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England
Eurly
H. A. Mullins
Canada
Col. Muling
Col. Mullins
Marquis Wheat and the Quest for a Superior Strain
Marquis Wheat shows how selective hybridization by Dr. William Saunders and colleagues combined Russian, Red Fire, and Calcutta wheat to yield a fast ripening drought and cold resistant variety. The article lauds Saunders’ work, notes Prelude as a later separate variety, and praises Canadian farming advances and the social value of improved agriculture.
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Canada
Peace River
Western
William Saunders
Ottawa
Calcutta
Dawson
Yukon
Dean Swift
Notice to Creditors Estate of Elizabeth Sophia Thomas
Notice to creditors of the estate of Elizabeth Sophia Thomas widow of Roblin Manitoba. All claims must reach Simpson McGirr Katz solicitors in Dauphin by August 80 1928. Dated July 28 1923. National Trust Company Limited administrators.
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Elizabeth Sophia Thomas
Roblin
Province of
Manitoba
Sabene
Dauphin
Clark
Simpson, McGirr & Katz
National Trust. Company Limited
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Geo. White
Winscarth
F. ¥. Newton
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Carl Forfar
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Stephen Low
Lakeside Villa
Mrs. Hartford
Strathroy
W. J Westwood
Mrs. Brown
Iselmont, Man
Mrs. J. Lambkin
Roblin Hall
Mrs. Goldstein
Minneapolis
Mes. S Kulberg
Roblin Masoniclodge
Messrs
Leslie and
Lorne Merrell
Mrs
Frederick McPherson
Mrs. Hill
Togo Fair
Chas Brydon
Hoys' and Girls’ Club
CNAR
Tummel
Evangeline Rebekah Lodge
Lloq
F. Hall
Rebekahs
Robin Brass
Russell
Ranger
Townsin Bros
Mrs. Aewan
H. J. Gooldsack Leff Merridale
Hig Speeder
Owl
J. Ballard Jun
Shevlin
Blanche Terry
Misses Wells
Mr Prior
Carl Bueness
Kenora
Ont
Pete Gluen
U. S.A
Surley
Farmers Union
Dield
Silverwood
B. Ward
Bob
J. Sherson
New Cemetery
Johnson
Marquis Wheat
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