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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 03, 1964
Page
2
The Russell Banner advertises subscription rates for its Canadian weekly newspaper association. Rates shown include two dollars and fifty cents payable in advance, with annual terms and different pricing for international readers.
Old Bays Years Ago notes a new post office at Shellmouth opened last Tuesday with Matthew Whaley as postmaster. Also mentions 7. A. Crerar named manager of Farmers elevator and J. Warrington to lead Imperial elevator.
Lamps should balance beauty and function with shades that spread light well and hide the bulb. Pick translucent white linings, check shade height and placement, and position the desk lamp about 15 inches from shade bottom to desk top for comfortable reading.
Smaratoba livestock firms eyeing beet cattle feedlot operations can use a new booklet titled Seasonal Trends in Beet Cattle Prices. The guide aims to aid market pattern analysis and is especially valuable to feedlot operators. Available through local agricultural representatives.
Manitoba agriculture specialists say fall soil tests tailor fertilizer for forage, with spring moisture ready to work. Mid May results underperform fall estimates. October harvest offers extra postharvest time. Tests sent now to Manitoba soil program yield early analysis and application recommendations for optimal fertilizer rates.
The Steep Rock iron ore deposit in Ontario anchors a vast Canada Inland Steel venture. A 99 year lease began 1968 for 1000 acres to drain mine and build spurs and ore dock at Port Arthur. Inland Steel funds millions in payrolls, dredging, and construction, while Caland ore ships fuel a pellet plant and CN rail movement.
A pastor recounts visiting a lawyer who rejected Christ then read the New Testament. The atheist-turned-believer declares freedom from sin and becomes a devoted helper, witnessing widely and choosing good out of love for Jesus.
Kiwanis Club of Russell presents studies by W G Braianer of Searle Grain on grain losses from trucks. Tests across wheat oats barley and fox reveal losses occur even on unprotected beds at speeds from 15 to 50 mph on various road surfaces. Level, piled, and partially buried loads show differing loss rates.
Initial loads in bushels for wheat 3304 oats 5468 barley 349.8 and flax 3214 with average losses 3.83 5 5.9 and 885 bushels respectively. Losses ranged from a few pounds to hundreds. No 1 Feed Oats lost 820 pounds (24 bushels) on level road into 10 mph wind over 10 miles. Wheat loss 169 bushels at 30 mph on hard top road 8 miles with cross wind. Suggest using tarpaulin or wind baffle to prevent loss and weed seed spread.
Provincial weed control specialists warn that harvesting machines traveling between farms and districts must be cleaned of weed seeds and germination. Under the Noxious Weeds Act, weed control districts supervisors and municipal inspectors may inspect harvesters on public roads. In western Manitoba, combines are routinely inspected for cleanliness to prevent new infestations and protect farmers’ weed control efforts.
Special Allor proposed a Canada Pension Plan in its first year with an estimated cost of 600 million dollars. The plan aims to establish a national, contributory pension system backed by federal funding and ongoing payroll contributions.
National Grain Elevator announces renewal of its accident insurance for farmers. Coverage automatic for customers delivering 500 bushels or more to National Grain elevators in the prior year, with a maximum of 5000 and no deductible. Dependents and farm workers may be covered. global coverage applies. National Grain reports about 80 claims paid monthly, 614 in eight months. Details available from National Grain Elevator Managers.
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