Tree Planting Car Rolls Into 37th Prairie Tour
The Tree Planting Car a traveling classroom by the Canadian Forestry Association donated by Canadian Pacific Railway has toured Western Canada for 34 years covering over 100000 miles and hosting 1300000 people. It promotes shelter belts soil and crop protection home beautification and family life through eight o clock meetings in each town with films talks and questions.
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Canadian National
Canadian Pacific
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Canada
United States
Australia
Safety awards for CNR Manitoba district and Portage-Brandon division
Safety shields awarded to the Manitoba district and Portage-Brandon division of Canadian National Railways for record low accident rates in 1956. Presented by J. R. McMillan, vice president western region, to L Lucas and A C Nicholls who accepted on behalf of their employees.
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Manitoba
Portage-Brandon
J. R. McMillan
L Lucas
A. C. Nicholls
Assiniboia to Receive Federal Grants This Year
Reeve J. S. Sansome announced at the monthly council meeting that Assiniboia will receive federal grants in lieu of taxes totaling between $6,000 and $7,000. The figure was reported by The Leader of St. James Manitoba on April 11, 1957.
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Assiniboia
J. S. Sansome
St. James, Man
Misses Maternity Top Pattern 7036 with Embroidered Pockets
Pace Brooke promotes a stylish maternity top with a novel neckline and colorful 5x5 inch embroidery motifs. Includes sizes 10-12 and 14-16, transfer pattern, and instructions. offer to obtain pattern for 35 cents by mail to Household Arts Department in Toronto. two free patterns and book offer separate.
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Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Alice Brooks
Wolseley Thaws Fill Reservoirs With Three Million Gallons
Mild weather melted snow two weeks earlier causing the Wolseley district to fill its town reservoir and a new earth-fill dam South of Wolseley. Officials say roughly three million gallons are stored across both reservoirs with the town holding about one million.
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Harry Scriver
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Easter Carlift ride service for Easter church goers
Taber Lodge No 927 of Loyal Order of Moose announces an Easter Carlift to help elderly and others attend church. Cars will be available from the Moose Home and rides can be secured by phoning 2020. The program includes 1700 lodges continent wide with special fleet stickers.
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the Times
Taber, Alta
Backing Up The Other Two Million Promises
The Sun from Grenfell Sask reports a political pledge in brief, noting a backing for two other million dollar initiatives. The snippet mentions a three million total context and assigns emphasis to the economic plan data of the period.
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the Sun
Grenfell, Sask
In the Home Workshop pattern sale tease
In the Home Workshop by Ruth Tetras introduces decoys sold as life size and realistic yet easy to construct with wood sections. Pattern 404 offers actual-size guides and step by step instructions, mailed for 35 cents as part of a five pattern Sportsman's Pack for $1.50.
Chests Pattern Packets Offered By Home Workshop
A description of chest patterns 286 for a 32 inch chest and 282 for an 18 inch chest with block front drawers. Each pattern costs 35c and the Bedroom Furniture Packet of 5 patterns is $1.50. Send orders to Home Workshop Patterns, 4438 West Sud Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
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Department P.P.L
West Sud Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Caution urged as outdoor fires risk disaster amid spring burn
Saskatchewan fire commissioner Ross Switzer warns outdoor fires for leaf disposal can be extremely dangerous without caution. He urges permits, distant burning from structures, limited burn area, water and rakes ready, and avoiding dry windy days. Farmers should clear fire lanes, burn in small strips, and have guards and equipment.
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Ross Switzer
Saskatchewan
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Mice and Deer Repels Prevent Seed Loss in Trials
Experiential Farm at Morden Manitoba reports mice damage to sunflower seedings. Trapping and poisoning failed. Dipping seed in full strength ZIP repels mice. treated seeds avoided by mice. ZIP has odor, low toxicity. Potential for greenhouse and field use beyond sunflowers.
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Morden
Man
Canada
PITY THE POOR FARMER QUOTATION REPORTED
A Winnipeg Free Press quotation to Agriculture Minister Gardiner defines a poor farmer as someone who has hogs when prices are down and none when prices are up. The Sun of Grenfell Saskatchewan reports Mr Gardiner’s definition.
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