Shelters for feeding steers on prairies proven economical
Experiments at Indian Head Experimental Farm show feeder cattle perform better outdoors with simple shelters rather than costly barns. Tested options include high board fenced open sheds and straw stacks. A seven foot high corral with a rough shed provides storm protection when natural shelter is lacking.
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Prairies
Indian Head Experimental Farm
Saskatchewan
Dominion Experimental Farm
Swine Breeders Program Expands Across Western Provinces
W E Watson Canadian National Railways Agricultural Agent notes over 200 new swine breeders developed through Boys and Girls Swine Clubs in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. About 1 800 entries expected in provincial contests with winners going to the Royal Agricultural Show in Toronto. program aims to stabilize regional swine industry and extend to eastern provinces in 1925.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
W. E. Watson
Canadian National Railways
Winnipeg
Royal Agricultural Show
Toronto
Manitoba Reports No Crop Failures In Province
The provincial Department of Agriculture reports no crop failures in Manitoba. Outturns from breading machines are satisfactory with an optimistic tone. Averages per acre from 41 reports show wheat 1915 bushels oats 44 barley 38 rye 1954 potatoes promise a good crop and oats are better than in prior years.
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Manitoba
Department of Agriculture
Get into politics and use your vote
A Collier's essay urges readers to stop disdaining politics and actively participate in government. It argues that public business requires citizen involvement, elections empower change, and apathy reflects poorly on voters who owe thanks to predecessors.
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Collier
Why Milk Sours Explained by Lactic Acid Bacteria
The piece explains that lactic acid bacteria present in milk turn milk sour by consuming its sugar and producing acid. Exposure to air and warmth activates the microbes, causing souring. refrigeration slows the process but does not stop it completely.
Clock showing time of husband arrival sparks shop tale
A middle aged woman in a shop overhears a salesman touting a laminated clock that supposedly reveals when a husband returns home. The girl asks for the clock and the woman warns that most husbands are “that kind,” prompting the buyer to take the item.
Anglican Church News Morning and Evening Services
Morning service at 6 am titled The Ten Virgins followed by an evening service at 6 30 pm titled A Sinful Friend. The notice lists service times and program names for parish activities.
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A.sinurs
Roblin Local News and Social Notes
Roblin locals report October 29 as election day and note visits from W H Jakeman to Salmon Arm and Mrs Walter Thompson with her son from Prince Robert. Citizens from Aurora Ontario and Kamsack are mentioned, with travel notes about returning residents and church events. Concerts by the Ladies Aid and Cromarty church fowl supper draw crowds despite bad roads and snow. A humorous boarding school letter from a brother Tom shares playful name puns and family news.
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Jéssie
Jessica
Tom
Jessica Dadica
Momica
Lizzica
Samica
Nelica
Jimien
Bullien
Tomiea
Visiting residents and political notices in Togo district
Mrs Dr Mc Connell of Roblin visits town with friends while Dr JH Tripp tours Winnipeg and nearby areas. Miss Ethel Allen and Miss Mona Tripp travel to the city. Tripp returns to the Agricultural College for year two. Thanksgiving services at Anglican Church were well attended. The Progressive party met at Davis Hall. Liberals and Conservatives planned meetings midweek. Mrs Henry Brummond dies at 57 after moving from Wisconsin to Salt Coats and later near Kamsack. Funeral at Luth eran Church with interment at Runnymede Cemetery. She leaves husband and nine children. service led by Rev Haget and Rev Schoer.
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Davis Hall
Henry Bruimimond
Brummond
Wisconsin
U.S.A
Saltcoats
Kamsack
Haget
Runnymede
Sohor
Rhein
Merridale News and Local Improvements
Merridale notes a renewed threshing season after a short break and reports on Mr Kelly Cockerill adding electric light and heating to his residence. Readers are invited to share crop yields and family updates while urging voters to participate in Manitoba’s upcoming election with prudent choices.
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Kelly Cockerill
United Church of Canada Plans Four Million Dollar Fund Drive
The United Church of Canada announces a fall fundraising effort titled Listening In to support union churches at home and abroad. They note over 620 missionaries worldwide and reference a share of £500 toward the $4,000,000 target, stressing the urgency and scope of the mission.
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United Church of Canada
British Empire
United Church
Annual fowl supper at Makaroff Hall in October
The annual fowl supper under the Ladies Aid will be held in Makaroff Hall on October 30. Supper begins at 5 30 with admission 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children over 12. A candy counter domestic counter fudge vend and a hazer counter will be available. Concert follows.
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Ladies’ Aid
1.C.C.F. Mall
Makaroff
Ladies Aid
Busy threshers and dances set for next week in Silver Would
Threshers clean rust from outfits on Tuesday morning and plan to start Thursday if weather holds. Local bachelors discuss a dance soon with TT Adams and W Sutherland on the committee. The chamber of commerce marks the 4th anniversary of the new hall with a big evening and an open-air dance for up to 150 couples, plus a supper.
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TT Adams
W Sutherland
C of C
Salvation Army extends annual appeal at Roblin Orange Hall
The Salvation Army in Roblin Orange Hall extends the annual appeal to Oct 26. Sunday School at 2 p m. Evening services include 7 30 p m Thanksgiving service on Sunday. Prayer Meeting Tuesday 8 p m and Salvation Meeting Thursday 8 p m. Everyone welcome.
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Salvation Army
Roblin Orange Hall
Salvation
Progressive Party Speakers Delayed in Grand Narrows
Residents recount disappointment as speakers expected on the 14th did not arrive. A charity sale planned for month end is postponed with a new date to be announced. Community notes mention visits, local ditch digging to drain Dixon's Lake, and a small social in honor of Mrs Selch with limited attendance due to a heavy storm.
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Dixon's Lake
Alc. Corbett
Pave Directions Ag
Tel
Dircetmnead
Dahlia Wretermanbdreen
Eee
Ated
Selch
A.C. McKnight
Chemistry of the Farm Water Supply
The article explains water impurities from inorganic minerals and organic decaying matter. It notes hardening from mineral salts, temporary and permanent hardness, and dangers from organic pollutants like typhoid. It urges protective well practices and chemical analyses, offering departmental help for water testing.
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Chemistry Department
M. A.C
Manitoba
Dauphin Business College Secures New Space
The Dauphin Business College has secured nearly two thousand square feet in the Ramsay Wright Building for business college work. Opening day is Tuesday November Sed. The rooms are well lighted with large windows and modern, comfortable features. Enrolment is already strong and prospective students are urged to apply to the Winnipeg Business College in Winnipeg, Man.
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Dauphin Business College
Ramsay- Wright
Business College
Winnipeg, Business College
Winnipeg
Man
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Salmon Army
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Prince Robert
W. H. Williamson
Aurora, Ont
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W. J. Miller
Sily
Milwaukee, Wis
Robert Harvey
L. B Russell
Jessie of
Virden
Russell
Cromarty Church
Togo
Dr Mc Connell
JH Tripp
Chas Greenizan
Ethel Allen
Mona Tripp
Miss Tripp
Agricultural College
Mr Morgan of
Merridale
Acre
Rip van Winkle
Manitobas
Church News
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Grand Narrows
Progressive Party
Glespel
Galt, Ont
Chas. Falkner
W. H. McKnight
T Burrell
Lang
Brandon
CAM
Dauphin
A J. McKnight
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