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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1945
Page
2
The Springfield Leader weekly notes its publication schedule and staff details. It lists management Alfred W. Hanks and various district representatives across Manitoba towns with rates and postal status as of December 11 1945.
The article explains how calving and the dry period affect milk yield. It covers the importance of a long dry period, the value of legume hay, balanced protein, and appropriate concentrate use. It notes pasture grain strategies, iodized salt needs, and methods to safely dry off high producing cows.
The Christian Science Monitor reports renewed friction among Allied powers over Germany. General Eisenhower criticizes France for hindering the Allied Control Council, while President Truman seeks to remove the veto power to restart four power plans. A winter in Germany threatens if a compromise cannot be found.
A collection of editorials from the Shelby Times Farmington Valley Herald Labor Views Burlington Labor News and Brewery Gulch Gazette debate draft policies and strike tactics. They critique exemptions, warn against labor leadership excesses, and propose laws to enforce contracts and union wage efforts.
The poem reflects on a year nearly ended, describing a land bleeding from conflict and seeking leadership to bind wounds. It contrasts harsh scenes with glimpses of spiritual evidence and ends with a belief that God will answer prayer in this hour of trouble.
Mrs J Wegle C Selley of Bissett attended University of Manitoba lectures on new pharmacy developments in Winnipeg. Badminton winners listed: Muriel Bjornason in Ladies Singles. Halfridson and Wegle in Ladies Doubles. Halfridson and Wegle in Mixed Doubles. Cliff Gibson in Men's Singles. Doris Perry first and Regina Wogewod second in design contest for Canadian Flag. W L Campbell attends God's Lake after brother Archie Campbell drowns saving his wife. Campbell expects Christmas home. Inspector Warkentine visits school. Harold Wyman to visit for Christmas service.
H G L Strange extols Mercurial Dust Ceresan and Leytosan for seed treatment to fight smut root rot and soil borne diseases. He notes improved germination and plant strength, urges orders despite rarity, and mentions drought in Africa and Canada’s 1945 46 feed grain stocks. The Argentine basic wheat price is set at 1.22 dollars per bushel for 1945 46.
Mrs Ortevein leaves for a Winnipeg holiday as residents share visits and travels. A December 14 dance in Anderson Hall features Fred Duffey and aims proceeds to the Red Cross. Local birthdays, arrivals, and farewells accompany notices of visits to Winnipeg and Dauphin.
British report highlights the Hedgehog anti submarine device credited with sinking more than 300 U boats. It fires twenty four projectiles that explode on contact, replacing depth charges. The piece also covers treasury recruitment, rail safety, concrete houses, helicopters on liners, world speed records, and helium tires.
Winnipeg full of delays as Manitoba Power Commission faces conductor and wiring material shortages delaying the 1945 farm electrification plan. The target year aims to supply power to 660 farm homes but progress is slowed by supply bottlenecks.
Dr. H W Barnes of Hancock Pennsylvania treated a herd belonging to Walter Smith of Susquehanna dairyman after they ingested apples and showed unsteady gait and partial paralysis. A remedy of two pints of black coffee reportedly restored steadiness.
About 10 percent of ex servicemen applying to settle under the Veterans Land act in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario have British brides according to F L Dickinson chief V S A inspector at a Canadian Legion convention. Of 100 farming applicants two are widowed 21 are under 21 and 62 are between 21 and 30.
Fort Alexander services Sundays at 11 am and prayer meetings Wednesdays at 7 30 pm. Pine Falls offers Sunday School at 11 am and services at 7 pm with Thursday prayer meetings at 8 pm. Ladies Guild meets on the third Tuesday. Rev. W H J Walter and L Th Dur Eng are noted.
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