Hybrid Wheat Costs and Yields Spur Canadian Role
The article discusses uncertainties in hybrid wheat seed costs and yield benefits. It analyzes scenarios with seed costs at $2 per acre and a 20 percent yield gain, noting that seed price above $5 per bushel may negate advantages. It notes Canada’s growing role in hybrid wheat research and the push to upscale seed production and profitability.
Carter's Tattle Liver Pills Advertises Quick Relief
A vintage ad touts Carter's Little Liver Pills as a gentle, proven Canadian remedy for fatigue and headachy feelings. It claims the pills stimulate bile flow, aid digestion, and reduce "iled" feelings, with a price of 49 cents.
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Carter
Conference Seeks Fewer Farm Accidents in Manitoba
A three day Winnipeg conference on farm safety aims to cut the one in four farm families at risk of an accident in 1968. It will review hazards at home on the farmstead and in the fields with expert speakers and case studies. Participants from rural Manitoba communities are urged to attend and obtain full program details from the Canada Farm Safety fee in Winnipeg.
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Case Rietzles
Prairie
Winnipeg
Canada Farm Safety Fee
Manitoba
Feeding in Manitoba: grain can replace hay in rations
University of Manitoba expert Dr. W. K. Roberts says low hay prices make grain feeding economical. Cattle, yearlings, and calves can thrive on one pound of roughage with added grain. fattening cattle may receive higher concentrates. Start at two pounds daily, increase gradually over 15 days. use straw as substitute, roll grain, and ensure vitamin A.
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W. K. Roberts
University of Manitoba
Roberts
Electrical fire safety urged by Air Canada Insurance Federation
The Air Canada Insurance Federation warns that faulty appliance use and wiring cause major fires and losses. It urges periodic professional electrical checks, replacing worn lamp cords, avoiding wires under rugs, not using wires as clothes lines, avoiding improvised repairs and unsafe extension cords, and careful fuse box handling to prevent short circuits or overloads.
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Air Canada Insurance Federation
Federation
Hay Grazing Fees Cut 10 12 Per Cent
Government outlines rental terms for crown lands used for grazing or haying. Rates on grazing per quarter section drop for classes one through four. hay land rents show 1964 figures with 1963 comparisons.
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St. Boniface
Manitoba Dairy Convention to be Held in Winnipeg
Manitoba dairy industry groups invite dairy cattle breeders, dairy farmers, butter makers, creamery managers and delivery men to the Winnipeg convention next month. The event showcases dairy products and industry developments for Manitoba attendees.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Lairy
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