Farm Buildings and Safety Courses Offered in Manitoba
The Agricultural and Home making School Brandon offers a January 12 16 short course in Farm Buildings to aid farmer planning construction and material selection. A three week period January 1230 covers Soils and Crops with crop rotation and fertilizer use. A Second Western Canada Safety Conference January 21 23 in Valley Centre Fort Qu Appelle features topics on farm accidents electrical hazards civil defense tractor tipping and more with Dr B T Stephanson chairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Manitoba Dept. of Agriculture
Agricultural and
Man
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
British Columbia
Valley Centre
Fort Qu’Appelle
B. T. Stephanson
University of Alberta
Honeybees Boost Seed Yields and Farm Safety Discussed
A meeting of Provincial Apiarists and Federal researchers in Abbotsford B C highlighted honeybees increasing yields and quality of fruits and seed crops. Even where forage seed yield does not rise, pollination gives earlier harvests and steadier seed set, aiding Manitoba’s short season. New honey grading standards were reviewed and endorsed in principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford
British Columbia
Canada
Manitoba
Canada Department of Agriculture
Provincial
Apiarists Association
J. Corner
Vernon
B.C
D. M. McCutcheon
Regina
Blackheart in Potatoes Affects Storage Conditions
The text explains how blackheart is caused by oxygen deficiency and how temperature, ventilation, and sprouting influence tissue death in stored potatoes. It notes that low temperatures with limited oxygen can trigger it, while higher temperatures may still cause it with some air present.
Short Course For Women At Brandon School
A worthwhile week long home economics course for women runs January 19 to 23 at the School of Agriculture in Brandon Manitoba. Topics include handicrafts textiles and home decorating with affordable board and lodging ten dollars weekly and a two dollar registration fee. Materials charged extra but inexpensive. Apply to Mr R E Forbes Principal Agriculture and Homemaking School Brandon. A five dollar refundable accommodation fee encloses reservation. A second course follows February 23 to 27 encouraging attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Agriculture
Brandon
R. E. Forbes
Manitoba
Seven Sisters Falls New Year Dance Draws Large Crowd
Seven Sisters Falls Community Club hosted its New Year dance with many locals attending and a buffet lunch served. Visitors included Mrs Sykes of Winnipeg, Mr and Mrs Gittins of Great Falls, and numerous families spending holidays with relatives in the area. A festive note ends with best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Stan Gittins
Green Oak
E's
Strauss Lac du Bonnet
Pine Falls - Pointe du Bois
Stella Roscoe Powerview
J. F. Turcotte
Olive Iwanick
River Hills
Ella
Della St. George
E. J. Bouvier
Stead
Gloria Solak
Edna Thomson
Thalberg
Aggie
Brenda Tyndall
L. A. Warren
Victoria Beach
M. M. Smith
Whitemouth
Firs
T. G Erskine
Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association
Seven Sisters’ Falls
S. Gittins
J. Kearns
David
Rich Gittins
Mrs. M. Everson
Winnipeg
J. Lyon
Pine Falls
C. Precious
Cliff Bigelow
John Watson
Harold Robinson
Karen Warman
Carol
F. King
Art King
Moose Jaw, Sask
F. King Jr
Morris
A. Dales
Keith King
Rosemary Reiman
Time Saving Homemaking Tips for Busy Households
This column urges homemakers to set realistic goals for relaxation amid daily chores. It suggests overlapping tasks to save time, air drying dishes instead of towels, and drying silverware while others drain. It notes the pressure of daily life and offers tips to streamline routine cooking and cleaning.
Christmas Cheer and Local News at Brokenhead
Christmas at home with Joyce and Ethel Kindefora and Eleanore Staska. The Galay family receives a television from Santa. Chuck Yansa visits Calgary relatives. A December 20 Brokenhead School Christmas Concert delighted attendees when Santa arrived. Sympathy extended to the Bosak family for Mrs. Andrew Bosak’s death. Joe Mroyz shows improvement after a hospital stay. Wishing readers a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Ethel Kindefora
Eleanore Staska
Brokenhead School
Santa Claus
Bosak
Andrew Bosak
1958 Pontiac Se Dan Like New With Custom Radio
Car listing notes a 1958 Pontiac four door sedan described as like new with a custom radio whitewall tires engine heater oil filter and mileage around 2 000.
Time Saving Household Tips From a Bygone Era
A fragment discusses simplifying daily chores to save time for family. It advises planning ahead, avoiding repetitive tasks, storing ornaments out of sight, and keeping polished items away from fault finding eyes. It emphasizes allocating time for relaxation and family interaction.
Texas oil firm seeks man over 45 in Lac du Bonnet area
A Texas oil company advertises for a man aged 45 to 65 to make weekly auto trips calling on rural property owners around Lac du Bonnet. The job offers up to 12 000 dollars annually in earnings, with earnings paid in advance and deliveries and collections handled by the company. Apply confidentially to L P Swallow, President, Southwestern Petroleum Co., Fort Worth Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Oil Company
Lac DU Bonnet Area
Lac du Bonnet
L. P. Swallow
Southwestern Petrolum Co
P.O
Fort Worth
Texas
Right Man Wanted in Lac du Bonnet Area
Panther Oil and Grease Mfg Co seeks a full time sales representative aged 45 to 60 for around $14,500 to $50,000 yearly. Requires travel to call on customers, honest effort, and responsibility. Send sales background and earnings needs to President Dept. DC, P.O. Box 70, Toronto 17, Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Dept. DC
Panther Oil & Grease Mfg. Co
P.O. Box
Toronto 17
Ontario
Poultry for Sale from Del-Ray Poultry Winnipeg
10000 healthy heavy cockerels offered for roasters broilers or capons with prices by age from 1 week at $12 per 100 to 6 weeks at $36 per 1 2 lbs. Cash and half wheat terms. Order today at 181 Notre Dame Ave East Winnipeg WHitehall 2 1712.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Del-Ray Poultry
Notre Dame Ave. E
Winnipeg
Whitehal
Public Notice Lac du Bonnet water franchise plan
Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet seeks approval from the Municipal and Public Utility Board to enter a water supply franchise with Lac du Bonnet Water Co operative Ltd. A request to dispense with a rate-payers vote will be heard February 3, 1959 at 10:00 am at the Municipal Hall Lac du Bonnet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac du Bonnet
Lac
Municipal and Public Utility Board
Homemakers Set Personal Goals For a Happy New Year
A brief note encourages homemakers to define goals to satisfy themselves and their families. The author wishes readers a Happy New Year and hopes the reflection sparks thoughtful planning for the year ahead.
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
Springfield Leader
Saepeicat
Springfield
Reid Lesder
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Inc
Glenfields
Bever
Glenmoor
Grand Marais
Qew. Deeraibhui
Greenwald
Elsie Petznick
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Farm News
Salesi Books
Home Economist News
Edna M. Craig
Seven Sisters Falls
Rosemary and
Pat
Mr. L. Cousins
Enid
Bernice
Carruthers
Mr. Carruthers
Twart
Norma
Cathy
Jane
Herb
Irene
Danny Enns
Art. Krampetz
Ronnie
Marlene Krampetz
A. Frantz's
Mrs. J. Murray
Pamela
Ron Muncer’s
Mrs. Muncer
McEachern
Roger
John Dallas
W. Kritofferson
M. Deilschneider
N. Hunchak
H. Kristofferson
Pinawa
Gimli
R. Picard
Romeo
Pete Picard
J. B. David
Picard’s
Tommy
Mrs. M. Minor
Morley
Calgary
Mrs. J. Kearns
Jack
Jack Thompson
H. Leith
Brokenhead
By Jeanette Shumila
Galay
Chuck Yansa
John Vansa
Joe Mroyz
E. G. Byman
Ruth’s
Cole
Matlin & Company
Renshaw
Beausejour
Chiropractic Clinic
Davidson
McGill “U
Dr. J
River Avenue Medical
Morley R. Shuckett
Salter St
A. H. Basman
Belausejour
E.M. Finkleman
B.A
Optometrist
Portage Ave
Lac DU Bonnet Lakeview
Whitemouth Whitemouth
Dubienski
Red & White
Confederation Life
Crawford
Municipal Hall
Lac du Bonne
Bank of Nova Scotia Chambers
Joseph Bellan, Q
Beamsejour
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!