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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1944
Page
5
The article notes drought in the prairie with uncertain rainfall patterns. It outlines water-saving devices, such as dams and dugouts, and the use of drought resistant crops. It mentions crested wheat grass and timothy varieties, climate variability, and cautions against expecting rapid fixes like a legendary "Russian Thistle" wheat variety.
The article notes rising hybrid corn acreage from 0.1 to 51.8 percent between 1933 and 1943, especially in the North Central states. It credits farmers and breeders, estimates 352 million bushels of 1942 corn from hybrids, and praises Dr. H. K. Hayes for contributing to hybrid breeding and postwar agricultural research funding.
An editorial urges rural Canadians to buy Victory Bonds beyond the limit of their resources. It argues farmers must invest to fund iron rations for soldiers, noting some rural residents have yet to purchase any bonds while others rise in savings deposits. It stresses bond negotiability and the ability to borrow against bonds in emergencies.
A man attempted to breach a bank's security to seize funds. He shouted commands to force a withdrawal from a customer account, but authorities intervened and detained him. No injuries reported.
Vista Mia lis Johnson of Rossburn visited Stella Zendisha. Attendees at Russell Fair enjoyed the event. A dance slated for Friday July 28 was postponed. Wins Stitt Willie and Reita visited Clear Lake. Charles Reid returned to Winnipeg after visits with the A A Ferde family. Rosie Zenchyshyn home from holidays in Rossburn. M Grodeski Erickson visited the Woytowich home. Mrs Mike Olyniak Robert James and Annie Zenchyshyn visited the Selewich home in Ressburn. D McIntyre and family attended Miss Nella Davidson Russell’s wedding Saturday night. A christening at Ab Chesney’s home named Maureen Mabel Wingert’s daughter and Chesney daughters Amy Marlene Kathleen Faye.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs E Hicks on July 22 at home. A son was born to Mr and Mrs N Stayniteky at Russell Hospital on Saturday July 22.
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