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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1945
Page
2
The Russell Banner publishes weekly from Russell Manitoba with Cecil Sanderson as editor and publisher. Subscription is one dollar fifty per year in advance under the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association.
A wartime Canada report notes Ottawa crop samples show overall high quality with some regional declines in Marquis wheat while Red Bobs predominate in Pacific cargoes. It cites farm value at 1,319 millions, Saskatchewan leading, and pensions for overseas service cases totaling 93 millions in annual liability. It also highlights teachers aiding children with noon meals under ration rules and tax receipts reaching 98.59 millions in November 1944.
fragmented text discusses seed treatment concepts and methods for protecting crops. mentions timing and methods, with emphasis on preventing seedborne issues and ensuring proper application procedures.
The New Year opens with a German assault and a call for renewed effort at home. The author notes past Allied setbacks and urges intensified reinforcement, food, equipment, and munitions to sustain the fight and hasten victory.
Dick Brownlee spent the holiday season with his parents here and sister in law. Mr and Mrs E Maher of Swan River and Lieut Beryl Maher of Vancouver were Christmas guests of Mr and Mrs C J Maher. H Westwood left this week for Winnipeg where he will be employed for the winter. A G Smeilie is business visitor in Winnipeg this week. Fr Doug Russell of Brandor was home on Christmas leave. Sgt Don McKinnon of Shilo was home on New Year’s leave. Jas Davidson and Norma of Win Pipes spent Christmas with relatives here.
A Manitoba notice warns sprouted grain reduces germination by 30 to 50 percent. Farmers should test seed now, keep only high quality seed, and seek exchange or certified seed through local elevators and the Manitoba Crop Improvement Association. Germination tests cost 50 cents at official stations and are free at Line Elevators Farm Service in Winnipeg.
Nine million market pigs needed in 1945 to meet Canada’s export and domestic bacon and pork demands. Manitoba reduced sow numbers in fall 1944. To minimize piglet losses during the coming farrowing season, emphasize winter precautions, exercise, shelter, and proper feed including oats, barley, minerals, and hay.
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