Legion Officers and Committees for 1948
A Winnipeg legion shows 1948 officers and committee rosters with G L Mitchell as president R McBride as first vice president J Adam as second vice president and E Shirley as sergeant at arms. Other posts include M V Jupe secretary J Robertson treasurer R Jake man and T McGill convenor of the entertainment committee. Executives list T Kelso convenor and others. Members urged to note committee assignments and report monthly activity. A feature section includes a critical essay by H J Poyser and a death notice for Charles Percy Old of Winnipeg noting forty five years with the Royal Bank and Masonic ties.
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Legion
G. L. Mitchell
R. McBride
J. Adam
E. Shirley
M. V. Jupe
J. Robertson
R. Jakeman
J. Ad
T. McGill
C. Busby
R. Waters
T. Kelso
T. Cameron
H. Cranwell
J. R. Mitchell
F. A. Newton
R. G. Arnott
E. Stauffer
H. Keast
W. Livingston
P. Hanson
W. Watson
Royal Bank of Canada
Charles Percy Old
Kingston Row
Winnipeg
Kent County
Ont
Old
Union Bank
Carberry
Man
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Wellwood
Manitou
Roblin
Coupar
Loverna
Tractors Power Manitoba Farms At Brandon Experimental Farm
The Brandon Experimental Farm reports cost records for 19 tractors dating 1935 to 1947. Data show 570 average annual hours, fuel costs around 260 dollars, repairs about 35 dollars, and an operating cost of about 80 cents per hour. Tractors split into two furrow, three furrow and four...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon Experimental Farm
Tractor operating costs and recommended maintenance
The article lists average hourly costs by furrow width: four furrows $1.14, three furrows 71¢, two furrows 6¢. It then gives recommendations to minimize tractor expenses: thorough lubrication, spring or fall checkups with worn parts replaced, careful operation avoiding overloading and high speeds, and selecting a tractor size matching field work. Maximum efficiency comes from operating near full capacity.
Easter Low Rail Fares Announced by Canadian National
Wm Stapleton Canadian National Railways announces reduced Easter travel fares. Return tickets priced regular one way fare plus one third for all stations. Sale windows run March 25 to March 29, returns by March 30. Special student teacher tickets at one fourth more, valid March 12 to March 29, return by April 13.
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Canada
Wm. Stapleton
Canadian National Railways
Rgular
Seed Treatment Urged For Western Canada Crops
Farmers urged to treat seed for wheat oats barley and flax to prevent disease and weather damage. Tests show many seeds carry disease or are damaged. use organic mercury dusts at specified rates and store treated seed properly. Follow manufacturer precautions and consult agricultural reps or Line Elevators Farm Service Winnipeg.
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Dunne
Flevatorm
Canada
Life span of cereal seeds in storage
An old survey notes cereal seed longevity varies by species and storage. Wild Rice seeds last days, Indian Lotus germinate after 150 years, while wheat can retain germination after 25 years in dry, cool conditions. Saskatchewan samples from 1928 to 1937 show high germination for up to 16 years, though rust years reduce viability.
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Percival
Saskatchewan
Canada
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U.S
Travel Bureau
Benesoe
Menitobe
Canale
the Travel and Publicity Bureau
Dept of Mines and Natural Resources Legislative Building
Winnipeg, Man
Shell River Livestock Producers Shipping Co-op
Commission Shippers
Shippers
WM. Kerswell J. Yakimishyn
Ship
Way
A. Moore
Spigelman & Lichter
H. J. Poyser
Aipung
Reitterate
Alexander the Great
Spellman
Earth
Sky
R. P. Jakeman Fire Automobile
Motel Leland
DAB Ocmel
Manaese Almone
William
McLaren Fojo DanGiarisi
Rupert
HOTEL
Clarendon
SCOF
Dewatafel GE
Portage
Donald
the Dangerfield
Csr
Anshin
Ain Acon
Bree
Aspeagh
Lo Caret
Ned
Asliciou
FAO
Geneva
Food and Agriculture Organizaon of the United Nations
Switzerland
World Food and Agriculture
F. L. McDougall
G. S. H. Barton
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ralph Phillips
FAO Agri
J. L. Buck
James G. Gardiner
Cancili
Et. Tin
Stanle M. Bruce
Australia
FAC
Pat
Mike
Britain
National Coal Board
Aarveste
St. Regis
St. Regis Hotel
WM. A
Robln
A. Woods Hicks
M.D
Dunlop Block
R. F. Standish
Noblin Man
Scott
Jack Scott
Roblin - Man
Bogle
Dick Bogle
Chas. Filewich
Riesch-American School of Auctioneering
Roblin Farm
Otlers
Shell River
Main St
Beauty Parlow
Fukatalia
Bali
Vublacari
Spculla
Beauty Parror & Dress Shop
Gen. Freight & Machinery
Roblin, Bield, Shevlin
Shortdale
Roblin J
Bethel
Kozak Bros. Roblin
WM. Waggoner & Sons
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