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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 22, 1953
Page
13
Ellen and David marry into farm life amid rough beginnings. Ellen battles cooking, dwelling chores, and social doubt as George helps with repairs while David plans a future. A chance ride and self reflection shift Ellen toward embracing farm life and new happiness.
The top bid of 900 guineas (2,646) went to an Ayrshire bull from A. W. Montgomerie and Sons of Lessnes sock Scotland, purchased by Canadian buyer G. M. Brawley of Myrtle Ont. The bull Lessnessock Cal grific, sired by Lessnessock King of Hearts, joins the Clover family legacy. Another son of the same sire, Lessnessock Lloyd, was bought by Canadian Sam Shannon of Cloverdale,B.C. for 450 guineas (1,323).
Edmonton reports that automobile passages through Alberta customs rose over six per cent in the first eight months of 1953. At Coutts, Alberta, the increase was nearly ten per cent, signaling stronger cross border movement.
Regina reports Highway Traffic Board chairman J A Christie cites 106 highway deaths in Saskatchewan through November and warns of a rising death rate this winter. Five safety tips follow: no drinking and driving, slow down, leave far more braking distance on ice, stop at stop signs, and avoid tailgating.
Cows are best kept indoors during cold or stormy weather to protect milk production. Proper ventilation, a well balanced ration with legumes, minerals, and vitamins, ample clean water, and culling poor producers are key. High producers need extra feed to maintain body weight while milk output remains the focus.
A new herding program in Scotland introduces reindeer for the first time in eight centuries. Experts note the project aims to diversify livestock and boost rural economies while addressing seasonal grazing needs.
Total honey production for 1953 is estimated at 26,174,000 pounds, down 5,000,000 from 1952 and the lowest since 1946. Ontario drops to 9,801,000 pounds, Quebec to 3,352,000, Alberta to 3,608,000, and smaller declines occur in Atlantic provinces, while Manitoba rises to 4,830,000 and Saskatchewan to 3,075,000 with British Columbia at 1,178,000.
Saskatchewan communities show interest in developing historic sites into community parks and playgrounds. J. D. Herbert, director of historic sites for the 1955 Golden Jubilee committee, reports the plan as part of jubilee celebrations across the province.
More Sheep Shorn notes 1953 saw 895,700 sheep shorn in Canada versus 828,600 in 1952, an 8 percent rise, while average fleece weight fell from 7.7 to 7.4 pounds. All provinces except Manitoba showed higher numbers. averages ranged from 6 pounds in Nova Scotia to 8.2 pounds in Alberta.
A collection of light anecdotes and one liners spanning marriage, tempers, social quirks, and a sly tax on expectations. From a restless spouse to a thirsty tailor of punchlines, the bits land on everyday life with a punchy, period-voice rhythm. Notable zingers include a wife declaring dominance, a temperance hotel misstep, and a Jonahs’ whale joke tied to a dinner order plus a TV market stat.
TABER Alberta Fred W Hallworth, aged 46, formerly a coal mine electrician in Crow's Nest Pass for 25 years, won Canada its 25th North American wheat crown at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. He now farms 1,400 acres ten miles south of Taber, producing about 95 percent wheat. His award came after three weeks of hard farming with the Reward variety hard red spring wheat from a 160 acre plot. Hallworth had briefly run a general store before turning to farming and was urged to show his wheat by his brother in law T M Allen Jr. Allen, two miles away, had won Royal Winter Fair honors last year with the same wheat.
Mrs Jessie Keeler from Camrose sent a photo of her homestead near Cold Lake after an October 29 snowstorm. She notes a 45-year-old horse on the farm once used on the Vegreville to Cold Lake mail run. The animal remains sleek and fat on ordinary pasture, defying age with good metabolism.
Final reports indicate over 4,000 farmers seeded more than 60 000 acres for hay and pasture in Saskatchewan in 1953.
Taber residents learn of a rare white ring neck pheasant shipped to the Calgary Zoo. The bird’s arrival was arranged by Mr. Everett Kerkhoff with noted effort, highlighting Taber district’s unique wildlife. In World War II, over 80 religious bodies were recorded as conscientious objectors.
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