Rod and Gun Digest Angling and Deer Season Reflections
The column recalls a strong hunting year with good waterfowl, upland game, and deer seasons. Manitoba events include the Game and Fish Annual Convention at Neepawa with Dr. Stuart Purdue elected president. Brandon’s Lorne Sminch won the provincial championship. local mischief includes a frozen deer stunt near Alonso.
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Neepawa
Stuart Purdue
Manitoba
Lorne Sminch
Brandon
Westbourne
Clarence Favel
Layland
Factors Affecting Wheat Costs Rise in Ocean Freight and Dollar Gap
Director of Research at SeaLe Grain Company outlines two persistent cost drivers for wheat. Higher ocean freight rates driven by Suez Canal disruptions and freight market competition push costs up about 50 percent versus a year ago, while the growing Canadian U.S. dollar spread raises import costs. Though western farmers feel less direct impact, higher import costs may prompt more homegrown wheat use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
oy G@ MALAHEA
Seale Grain Company Limited
U.S
Currency shifts lift Canadian export prices
The dollar exchange factor raises prices for wheat and other materials in Canada and the United States. The Canadian dollar has surged up to 4.2 percent, altering final payments and import costs as most business is conducted in U.S. dollars. Immediate prospect of reversal appears unlikely.
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Canada
Anc
Raja flax performs well in Manitoba tests at Brandon
The Raja flax variety shows strong straw, rust and wilt resistance, maturing in about 87 days. In Brandon 1956 trials Raja yielded 23.6 bushels per acre in 180 acres, outpacing several early varieties though late maturers Redwood and Rocket averaged higher over four years. Raja remains a favored addition to Manitoba’s recommended flax varieties.
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Raja
Manitoba
Brandon
Branton
Redwood
Rocket
Norland
Maine
Puzzling Western Reaction to Railway Firemen Strike
In Manitou Manitoba mayor Maurice Ridley voices consternation as the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen votes to strike. He questions why the union seeks an agreement that would hire more men for jobs no longer needed, despite a fair conciliation board and a pay rise offer. Manitoba Pool Elevators president W J Parker echoes worry that hiring new staff for non existent positions harms progress.
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Ambrose Hills
Maurice Ridley
Manitou
Manitoba
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
West
Board of Conciliation
Venetration Board
W. J. Parker
Manitoba Pool Elevators
Cadet feud ends with mascot saved after bid to swipe Buffer
T Tide Rips reports an attempted canine kidnapping at Esqui malt BC after a football game between HMCS VENTURE Cadets and Royal Roads. The two year old English bulldog Buffer, mascot of VENTURE, was spared when VENTURE crew foiled the plan by rivals from the Canadian Services College. Buffer retains the nickname for the chief boss's mate.
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Naval Cadets
Esquimalt
Buffer
HM [Cs “Venture
RCN
Junker Officers’ Training School
Canadian Services College
Royal Roads
Victora
Hmcs Venture
Saiflor
Ogden Guinea Gold the Naval Mascot Dog
The gifted pedigreed dog Ogden Guinea Gold, purchased by Mr D W Groos wife of the captain of HMCS Venture, serves as mascot to 132 cadets. He leads parades in a navy jacket and attends drills, football and badminton events, while two cadets care for him and arrange at least two miles of daily walks. Buffer enjoys the walks when naval discipline softens and the atmosphere becomes informal.
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Ogden Guinea Gold
D. W. Groos
HMCS
Venture
Rge
Buffer
Nything
Veterinarian Dr O McGuirk Discontinues Weekly Practice
The Roblin District announces the temporary halt of weekly veterinary practice from now until mid January. Appointments can be made by calling 4393 in Dauphin, Manitoba. Regular service to resume after mid January.
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Roblin
Dauphin
Man
O. McGuirk
House or business notice from Leavens Son advert
Call L A Leavens Son Roblin Manitoba for listings. Notable contact line remains readable as a local notice.
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L. A. Leavens & Son Roblin
Man
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Elwood
Gregor Herald
Studant
Alonso
Electoral Divisions Boundaries Commission
Court House
Portage la Prairie
Court House Co
Morden
Court House, On January 25Th, 1957, At 2 O’clock P.m. At the City of
Winnipeg
Legislative
Manitoba Gazette
J. E. Adamson
Hugh H. Saunderson
University of Manitoba
Charland Prud‘homme
Orld
Committee On Alcohol Education
Legislative Building
By Jim Brahan
Foye
Loter Ieeney
Imperial
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M. F.A. Willl
Legion Club
The
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At & Pm
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Russell Jakeman
Wilfred B. Ward
Mike Filewich
Free Methodist Church
George E. Robertson
Gloria Lambert
Barris
QBC
Toronto Entertainment
Alex Barris
L. A. Leavens Office
Post Office
Review Office
Lightning Delivery Dauphin
North American van Line
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Y.K.L
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Goodyear
Paramount Motors
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