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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1962
Page
6
The St Regis Hotel announces acquisition of adjacent property to meet long term guest needs as parking demand grows. Existing bowling alleys and billiard room will continue to operate while redevelopment plans are studied. Free parking for registered guests is now available.
The Manitoba government reports mailing about 320000 renewal applications for motor vehicle registrations. By week’s end 2114 applications were returned, 22071 via mail order, 10040 renewals done over the counter, and 818 Portage Ave. office plus 113 licensing agencies accepted renewals. Mail by February 15 to meet the deadline. 1962 strips with black lettering must be on plates by March 1.
The record notes that twelve distinct Indigenous language groups inhabited what is now Canada, with some languages differing as greatly as English does from Chinese.
The article reports seed testing results from the Line Elevators Farm Service in western Canada, showing germination percentages for wheat oats barley and flax. It urges farmers to test all seed before planting due to moisture shortages and recommends exchanging poor germination seed for high quality certified seed. It notes 1962 agricultural conditions and stresses the need for reliable seed germination tests.
Seed catalogues provoke gardening zeal with ideas for decorative and edible plants. Even small plots can host vegetables with attractive foliage, enriching meals beyond store bought produce.
The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Bureau announces the Third National Farm and Business Forum in Winnipeg March 29 and 30 with speakers including Bruce Kenemmon Hutchison C W Gibbings Graham Hallet Eric Kierans C Bruce Hill MO L Too Nobuhiko Ushiba George Huton Burt Hargraves D R Campbell W F McLean John T Monkhouse and other leaders. The two day event aims to unite business and agriculture to discuss market problems and Canada UK trade.
The London Letter notes structural changes in flour consumption as bread factories replace small bakers in key markets. Canada’s high quality milling wheat may still be in demand in Europe as the European Common Market program and UK membership unfold, but caution remains about future trade and tariff patterns.
Experts note flour with low water absorption drives up costs. bakers may be forced to use high protein wheat from Canada. Canadian flour offers consistent quality, producing good bread even with imperfect baking conditions. Other world wheats may excel in some traits but falter with procedure variations.
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