Springfield Leader 1946 Classifieds and Subscriptions
The Springfield Leader weekly edition lists subscription at $2.00 per year and advertising rates per agate line. District representatives are named for multiple Manitoba communities across Lac du Bonnet to Pointe du Bois. Published Thursdays, July 23, 1946.
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Manitoba
Springfield
Springfield Leader Limited
St James Leader
Leader
St. James
Alfred W. Hanks
Man
Post Office Department
Ottawa
Lac du Bonnet
Cliffs Brown
J. W. Wade
Seven Sisters Falls
M. Everson
Pinawa
H. Leith
Great Falls
Betty Jean Thorbergton
Springwell
Steve Hunchak
Bissett
Martha Wegle
Steve Belay Whitemouth
TG. Erskine
Pine Falls
Ben van Malsen
St. Georges
E. J. Bouvier
Elma—C. Wendeborn
Brightstone
Joe Chichowski
Pointe du Bois
Alex Brown
Beausejour
George Stebbe
Tyndall
L. A. Wawryshyn
The Lump That Frees Democracy Requires a Moral Leaven
The text argues democracy depends on a virtuous, truth-seeking people guided by selfless obedience to God. It warns that without a moral, self-improving core, efforts to build democracy will fail, producing dictatorship instead. It stresses freeing truth and character over prejudice and sales-minded interests.
The World We Live In by Gemmill
A reflective poem contrasts the drab world with rich variety and social shades. It notes the race for wealth and status but praises the hidden wealth of culture and soulful minds. The piece ends with a quiet defense of the world as it is.
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Gemmill
World Of Wheat Price Debate Among Prairie Farmers
A vigorous discussion on wheat pricing divides prairie farmers. Some favor the world market price 50 to 60 cents higher than the current $1.55 government price, while others seek stability. A petition organized by Searle and Home Grain Companies shows thousands signing for higher prices, indicating broad farmer support for a lift in prices. The piece urges more farmer discussion to inform the Dominion Government.
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Searle and
Home Grain
Universal Brotherhood and Shared Gifts Quote
A quotation on universal brotherhood and the value of gifts and attainments as guidance for travelers. The message emphasizes light, warmth, and realizing common humanity through acts of kindness.
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H. W. Beecher
Honors for CN R staff in King’s Dominion Day list
Twenty five CN R staff members on loan or serving wartime roles received King’s Dominion Day honors. C N R chairman C R Vaughan and S J Hunger ford were named CMG, with Walter S Thompson CB E, and Maynard A Metcalf CB E for wartime publicity work. Eight CN R men earned OBEs, MBEs awarded to several department officials for munitions and supply tasks.
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Canada
Canadian National Railways
His
Order of St. Michael and St. George
C.M.G
United States
Order of the British Empire
C.be
Department of Censorship
Department of Public Information
Maynard A. Metcalf
C.N.R
C.B.E
W. M. Armstrong
Canadian National Telegraphs
B Teakle
C.nss
John Roberts
National Raiways Munitions Limited
John Schofield
MBE
Col . F. Clarke
Psc. VD
Berber’y UT Arionet Cnr
Stelus
Rural Taxes and Wages Drive Manitoba Farmfolk Debate
A reader criticizes government policy for farm workers and rural education in Manitoba. He argues for reforms to Workmen’s Compensation and unemployment insurance, cites 1934 education spending in Manitoba vs British Columbia, and laments rural neglect that pushes farmers west seeking a better life for their children.
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Manitoba
British Columbia
Breeding Barleys: Western Canada Studies Combine Adaptation
In Canada barley breeding shifts from early yield and straw strength to a balanced program. Western trials in Manitoba Saskatchewan and at Brandon target erect non shattering heads sturdy necks and disease resistance. Plush Sanalta Rex and Titan show partial to promising results, with awn texture influencing suitability for swathing and harvest.
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Canada
W. H Johnston
Dominion Experimental Marm
Brandon
Man
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Dominion Experimental Farm
Food Supply Woes and Crop Prospects Worldwide
Bengal faces a severe food deficit of 750000 to 1000000 tons this year while Argentina halts more rice exports to secure domestic supplies. Prairie Provinces show improving growing conditions with forecasts for average or better crops. US winter wheat harvests progress in favorable weather as South Africa’s corn crop rises to an estimated 56 million bushels.
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Bengal
Argentina
Prairie
U.S
Winnipeg visits and summer trips across Canada and U S A
Audrey Perry spent days in Winnipeg visiting the G Manske family and Dwain Manske from Texas. Dolores Groves returned to Pine Falls after extended Winnipeg and Clear Lake travel. Dwain Manske and parents toured from Lufkin Texas via Winnipeg July weekend. Nesta McLeod and family left July 14 for Ontario and U S A. Johnnie Campbell and local boys joined a canoe trip to Catfish Creek and rode home on the Merry Oath.
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Audrey Perry
Winnipeg
Mrs. G. Manske
Dwain
Texas
U.S.A
Dolores Groves
Pine Falls
Clear Lake
Dwain Manske
Lufkin
Bruce Halpin
Donald French
Teddy Farmer
Gail Smith
Nesta McLeod
Ontario
United States
Johnnie Campbell
Catfish Creek
Farm News on Evergreen Health and Nursery Reports
The Indian Head Forest Nursery Station reports spruce health issues from 1946 spring conditions. Factors include late growth, sudden cold snaps, mild early spring, and May chills. Planters should submit affected material to the station for accurate identification and treatment guidance. Experimental Farm News notes extensive pole shipments and crossarm production to bolster Manitoba’s jackpine and lumber industries.
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John Walker
Indian Head
Sask
Experimental Farm News
Manitoba Power Commission June kilowatt hours rise record farm electrification
The Manitoba Power Commission reports total June consumption and generation at 6,608,276 kWh, up 7.11 percent from last June's 6,109,172 kWh despite military use dropping by about 500,000 kWh. June marked a record month for construction on the farm electrification scheme as four pole crews and five line crews operated.
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Universal Brotherhood of Man
T. Z. Koo
Dominion Government
Ro W. Long
D. G. Meyers
W. B Gordon
William Cunningham
Leonard L. Price
Purchasing Department
Department of Munitions and Supply
Tno
Buk
Eeteg
Fnpire
B. Dohe Cc Wney
Morthead
G. Teme
M. A. Metcalf
R. C.Y CM
B. Teakle
Obe
J. Roberts Obe
J. Schofield Obe
L. C. Ther Obe
W. D. Lew Obe
Col
F. F. Clarke Mbe
RB. W. Leng
Garth
Jeanine Mastin
Mary Baker Eddy
Jimmy Swallow
Philadelphia
Jimmy
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Washington
Plumas
Westbourne
Ogilvie
Oakland
Menzie
Sandy Lake
Arnaud
Bilnmenort
Transcona
Dominion Tar and Chemical Company
Commission
Loewen and Son
Steinbach
Manitoba Power Commission
Professional Services
B.B. Dubienski
K.C
Confederation Life
Winnipeg, Man
Drache & Matlin
Heausejour
Joseph Bellan
Harry Hershfield
Gée Bensington
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