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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1955
Page
5
Agricultural engineer J G Kemp of Central Experimental Farm Ottawa notes several coulter types and their impact on plow changes. He explains the knife edge yields to the rolling coulter yet remains useful in stony soil or heavy-rooted areas, though surface trash limits its use.
A knife edge enables a plough to penetrate where other coulters fail. Rolling coulters dominate tractors for trash handling while larger diameters cut more trash. Jointer use yields clean ploughing but can cause trouble in heavy trash. A rolling disc jointer exists but is not self cleaning in sticky soil. Notched, wavy edge, and concave discs offer positive action in heavy trash and low resistance soils, though notched and wavy edges sharpen slowly and wear out faster. Concave discs cover less area than other Coulters with jointers. Ploughing notes follow.
A travel image from the Canadian Government Travel Bureau showcases a cruise through Ontario's St Lawrence Islands National Park. The photo highlights the park's scenic shoreline, waterways, and wild landscapes inviting exploration.
A brief note states that corn stalks can be gathered more efficiently by traveling in the same direction as the corn picker, simplifying the harvesting process.
Ambrose Hills notes corn crop damage by blackbirds and grackles and describes carbide exploders tested at Ottawa's Central Experimental Farm that reduced loss but cost per crop saved outweighed benefits. He warns birds adapt, suggesting shotgun aid. Also critiques rising wages and government influence on media, unions, and public printing costs in Canada, linking to broader economic strain and taxpayer burden.
Some protection they are not a complete answer to the problem of scaring birds. The text notes that deterrents alone may fail in reducing harm, signaling a need for broader measures and additional strategies beyond basic protection.
The Canadian Government Publications Catalogue of 1953 is praised for its heft while a new plant would flood newsstands with many magazines. Printing costs rise, newspapers struggle to profit, and most pamphlets could be out of print while private printers could print at lower costs.
Olga Bondaruk daughter of Mr and Mrs Moses Bondaruk wed Stanley Bayda son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bayda of Whitemouth Rev W Perno officiated. Bride wore nylon white gown with gardenia corsage. Bridesmaid Miss Ann Jackula and groom’s attendant William Michaud. Reception at bride’s home. Honeymoon to California and Whitemouth before settling in Toronto.
Miss Joan M. Kapitany of Winnipeg, daughter of J Kapitany, left Pine Falls last Sunday to wed Mr J P McEntruff in Kamloops. Mr Kapitany runs a Pine Falls tailor shop.
Under The Trustee Act in the estate of William Urban late of Lac du Bonnet Manitoba farmer deceased all claims must be sent to Matlin and Company solicitors for Amaliya Urban Administratrix at 205 Bank of Nova Scotia Building Winnipeg Manitoba on or before September 22 1955 dated Winnipeg Manitoba August 11 1955
John Emil Nyberg formerly of Lac du Bonnet Manitoba farmer deceased estate must be sent to Matlin and Company Solicitors for Mary Katherine Nyberg Administratrix at 205 Winnipeg by the 22nd day of September Dated at the City of Winnipeg Manitoba this 11th day of August 1955
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