Industry story on Saskatchewan farming and Cargill elevators
Bill Story reflects on the Carrot River region during the Dust Bowl era, detailing homesteaders with chord wood currency, grain companies, and the rise of Cargill grain terminals. He notes a new high throughput elevator north of Tisdale and hints at rapeseed plant plans in Melfort, with farmers seeking favorable wheat prices.
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Saskatchewan
Nipawin
Tisdale
Star City
Melfort
North East
West Country
Northern
Western
Lake of the Woods
Pool
Searle
Federal
United Grain Growers
Pioneer
Wheat Board
Grain Exchange
Carrot River
Cargill Grain
National Grain
Canada
Cargill
Arm Jey
Cargill Ia
Wheat Board Announces Quota Changes
The Canadian Wheat Board announced new quota changes for barley and other grains. Details specify effective adjustments to quotas and reference the barley category with a designation “Ei” within the今日 announcement.
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Wheat Board
Canadian Wheat Board
Strawburner touted to dry grain on farm sites
Farmer Charles Reesink says 80 pounds of straw can dry 75 bushels of wheat from 22 to 18 percent moisture and that 20 acres of straw equal energy of ten tons of oil. Grain Days at Keystone Grounds Brandon June 30 to July 4 will feature Passat strawburners and related drying equipment.
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Sanford Area
Charles Reesink
Reesink
Keystone
Brandon
Europe
Immediate Quota Adjustments for Barley and Wheat By July 1981
Affected grain quotas show immediate barley limits of 655 kg per quota acre for all grades and off board feed barley rising to 1525 kg. Durum quotas for A and other grades terminate on July 3 1981, while Winter and Soft White Spring wheat quotas terminate or adjust by July 17 1981 across shipping blocks.
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Ie & Nae Ec
Canada
Wheat F Effective of 815 Kilograms Per 30 Bushels
Fragmentary line notes approximate weight equivalence for wheat F, about 815 kilograms or roughly 30 bushels, with unclear context on methodology or class. No dates, places, or organizations clearly identifiable in readable text.
Reggies Ramblings on Strike Syndrome in Baseball
A satirical note questions the strike behavior of highly paid Big League players. It suggests players should leave calling strikes to umpires and hints at ongoing labor tensions in baseball.
Quotable Quote on Purpose and Self Shine
An inspirational line emphasizes that purpose sustains focus against discouragement and defeat. It notes that one can brighten their path without dimming others, urging self-improvement through perseverance and integrity.
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Anon
Mortemores Visit Son and Family in Alberta
Mr and Mrs Reg Mortemore spent two weeks visiting their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ernie Mortemore and family at Leduc Alberta during the trip they enjoyed local sights and family time with relatives members of the Mortemore family were present and the visit provided an opportunity to catch up and share stories from home.
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Reg Mortemore
Ernie Mortemore
Leduc
Alberta
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Bill Story
Carrot River Country
Eatter
So Vielt Ua
R-N-L International Ltd
Main Street
Roblin
Manitoba
Bill's Farm Services Ltd
Man
Gulf
Oak Lake
Nebraska
Reggie
Eisner’s
Swan River
SASK
George Koutecky
John Deere
IEIC
Laurence Eisner
Canada Thistle
Monsanto
Monsanto Canada Inc
Winnipeg
Montréal
Toronto
Regina
Saskatoon
Calgary
Vancouver
Monsanto Company
Mansar
Mons
Cupipany
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