Billy the Preacher Fences Cemetery and Leads Rodeo Fundraiser
In a prairie district Billy the Preacher rallies homesteaders to fence a cemetery damaged by cattle and to raise funds for the church mortgage. He tours homes with a simple plan offering raffle tickets on his horse, announcing a rodeo to boost payments, and ultimately helps pay down the mortgage over years while spreading the tale of faith and perseverance.
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Billy
Spike
House of Worship
Preacher Billy
Drought Tests Manitoba Beef and Dairy Farmers Relationships
Experts warn drought drives farmers to weigh long term costs before liquidating breeding stock. Dr. Clay Gilson of Manitoba warns that losing superior stock hurts future beef supply and the province’s economy. Officials urge diversification and government drought relief to preserve breeding herds.
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Clay Gilson
University of Manitoba
Gilson
Manitoba
Good odds for bad weather in Manitoba
Manitoba climate shows extreme variation from averages despite long term data. University of Manitoba soil scientist Dr. Carl Shaykewich notes averages are rarely met, with near average conditions occurring only occasionally as Winnipeg records unusually low precipitation.
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University of Manitoba
Carl Shaykewich
Winnipeg
Winnipeg frost risk and precipitation during 1960s and 1981
Dr. Shaykewich notes that Winnipeg saw extreme rainfall variation in 1960 and 1981, yet earned about 32 centimeters over the two years. He explains a growing season under 23 centimeters risks crop damage and outlines frost probabilities with last frost around May 25 and lingering 10 percent risk after June.
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Winnipeg
Shaykewich
London court rules goldfish a captive animal under protection
A London high court ruling declares a goldfish in a bowl a captive animal, thus falling under Cruelty to Animals law. The piece notes the era’s shifting view on animal rights and ends with a Canadian civic call to pause at noon on July 1 to sing a patriotic song.
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London
Canada's Anthem and Taxes Stir Public Debate
Canada designates the national anthem and Prime Minister Trudeau prompts singing. Sid Green blasts the Lyon government for using lotteries as taxes, arguing moral decline. A weed seed dormancy claim and a playful note about a penny's two faces add to a patchwork of opinions.
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Canada
Trudeau
Sid Green
Lyon
Bible School Program Concludes at Tummel Church
Bible school at Tummel Church ends Sunday July 20 at 11 40 a m with a closing program and lunch. Everyone is invited to attend and share in the fellowship.
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Tummel Church
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Bill Story
Billy the Preacher
Aimee Semple McPherson
Billy Sunday
Roblin Agricultural Society
Halil Opeus
Arana
P.O. Box
Onanole
Swan River
Man
Reggie
Ruby Yond Tanyer
Elder's Truck & Implements Ltd
Roblin
SHARP
Togo
Morris
Glenco
Elwood Schwartz and Assoc
Prairie Auction Services Ltd
Box 187
Wroxton
Sask
SOA
John Gilroy
Bank of Montreal
The
First Canadian Bank
Bank of Montreal Agri-Services
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