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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 25, 1956
Page
8
The article traces insecticide history from DDT to chlordane and dieldrin, noting pests developed resistance to DDT and later to chlordane. Ralph Martin, a US insecticide maker, recalls early success with DDT in 1946 and the subsequent shift to stronger formulas, including a $25,000 prize for a bug surviving the latest spray.
Parkland a six rowed, blue aleurone malt barley from Brandon Manitoba crosses New Dale Peatland OAC 21 and Montcalm. it yields higher than Montcalm and OAC 21, matures similar to Montcalm, and resists stem rust. Distribution starts in western Canada with limited eastern seed. about 200000 bushels planned. Seed classes and prices shown. orders require land description and delivery permit, with registered seed reserved until December 1.
One of every three or four Manitoba families saves with Canada Savings Bonds now in their 11th year on sale. About half buy instalment plan and half cash. Last year 73 743 Manitobans purchased bonds and holders total around 150 million dollars. Across Canada bonds represent 15 percent of the national debt and are held by individuals. Denominations range from 50 to 5000 dollars with a yearly limit of 5000 per person.
Frank Price of the Dept. of Health warns residents about cross connections between public water supplies and private wells. He advises against tying wells to town lines, suggests a separate line with a third tap for the kitchen, and recommends sealing and pumping out septic tanks to prevent gas buildup and explosions.
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