Moisture in stubble fields affects crop potential
Saskatchewan agriculture expert Earl Johnson notes undisturbed stubble holds more moisture than disced soil, boosting crops in dry years. Fall tillage is discouraged unless weeds are heavy. if needed, use a cultivator to leave standing stubble. Grasshopper areas may require shallow tillage to surface eggs for cold destruction.
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Earl Johnson
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Civil Defence Day urged in Saskatchewan
National Civil Defence Day drew attention on September 19 with J. O. Probe, Provincial Civil Defence Coordinator, urging Saskatchewan citizens to support Civil Defence as preparation for war and natural disasters alike. Government training is free, and 187 Civil Defence organizations operate province wide, needing public commitment.
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J. O. Probe
Civil Defence
Saskatchewan
Cure for smoking claims by Russian cigarettes
A fragment reports a purported cure for smoking via Russia's cigarettes, mentioning Adeline Stumborg and a trip to Europe. The piece ends with a terse, slightly satirical remark about Russians, conveying a dubious promotional tone and unclear context.
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Adeline Stumborg
Europe
Russia
Odds and ends from a Manitoba local paper tips
Before cold weather, collect Christmas decorations from the woods and adorn gifts or trees with pine cones and twigs painted white. Parsley garnish should be finely chopped and squeezed under cold running water to dry. Clean jewelry with ammonia solution on cloth. Dust mop cleans with turpentine in hot soapy water, soak, then wash. When making curtains remove salvage and clip four inch spacing to prevent puckering.
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Pembina Triangle
Winkler
Man
Wintering bees may be best due to changing costs
Saskatchewan experts say overwintering colonies could cut costs as package bees rise and delays push prices higher. Dry weather and nectar scarcity in southern Saskatchewan favor wintering, with strong queens and careful hive setup essential. An experiment suggests comparing total costs and honey output to decide whether to overwinter or buy imports next fall.
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Doug McCutcheon
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Mr. McCutcheon
Saskatchewan
McCutcheon
Bulletin “Beekeeping
Agricultural Represtatives
Apiary
Sanekatchewan Departmest of Agriculture
Regina
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