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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1964
Page
2
The text appears to be garbled OCR referencing The Russell Banner newspaper, its association affiliations, and names Sanderson and H M Rutar as publishers. The readable fragment notes a second class mail indication and payment of postage, but no clear event or date.
A biographical recap traces local rink histories from 1908 to 1954, noting cold January days, club officers, prize sets, and notable wins. It lists the North Western Bonspiel entrants, rink lineups, and champions including Jack Thom, Jim Burgess, Bill Thom, Harold Fipgas, and others across Roblin, Angusville, Shoal Lake, and surrounding communities.
Hon. R. G. Smeliie reports Manitoba municipal winter works programs have approved about 200 projects by December end, up from 192 last year. The total value of November and December projects reaches 154 million, payroll at 4.5 million, and 7,700 workers employed, with 277,000 plus man days indicating longer employment. Municipalities have been notably active in arranging projects.
The reminiscence recalls Dingman No 1 at Sheep Creek Alberta in 1914 and the oil boom that followed, with Calgary Petroleum Products later taken over by Royalite, and Royalite No 4 in 1924 marking a new era for Alberta. The Alberta Industrial News Letter promotes Elk Point, underscoring enduring faith in the district.
In Alberta, Elk Point on the Edmonton Heinsburg CN branch markets land for residential and industrial use with water, power, and gas access. The town highlights a 60 cycle power supply, a 48 000 gallon water tower, and a volunteer fire brigade as it recruits industry to boost its economy and industry potential remains central to the province's development efforts.
Rural business readers are urged to compare prices of unrecommended liquid fertilizers with granular options. The piece analyzes nutrient content per gallon, application rates, and costs, noting liquid fertilizer yields much higher per acre costs and questioning practicality for cereals and stubble crops.
Seedtime and Harvest discusses flax rust resistance in 1964 flax varieties. It notes Marine Shevenine Redwing Army Cree losing resistance, advises against planting susceptible types, lists resistant varieties Redwood Rocket Norland Raja and notes supply issues with Rocket. Emphasizes crop rotation and fertilizer practices to mitigate rust and promotes Outlook Conference at Brandon Centre and inquiries to agricultural office.
The meditation reflects on the Apostle Paul’s dedication to spreading the gospel despite facing death. It questions who will carry on his preaching after he departs and emphasizes continuing Christ’s message to all, aligning with The Upper Room devotion.
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