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Newspaper
Dauphin Herald And Press
Location
Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
12
A historical survey by Viviar Silver traces bathing dress evolution from ancient Greece to early 20th century trends. It notes early sea wear, bathing machines, long robes, and corsets giving way to lighter one piece suits amid sun bathing fashion, with fabrics like nylon and taffeta featured for quick drying and strength.
The Dauphin branch of the One Canadian Legion weighs sponsoring a four day traveling carnival in early June to aid D M C C and polio relief. Proceeds would allocate 15 percent to the legion and 5 percent would cover ground costs, with the agricultural society holding a 10 percent rental fee. Directors propose the legion seek a larger share, suggesting 25 percent to cover grounds and preserve plans.
The area school board, on a recommendation from Osler Hammond and Nanton of Winnipeg, voted to raise Mackenzie school building insurance from 140 000 to 200 000 with final adjustment after an appraisal. Henderson school remains insured at 150 000 for building and equipment at 50 000 for Mackenzie and 10 000 for Henderson.
Descriptions of sprayed fireproof wall material in Britain aims to restore housing after bomb damage. Wire mesh walls receive a protective spray, forming strong, snag resistant panels. Mobile mixing tank and sprayer shown, model houses demonstrate fireproof qualities, with completion targeted by year end for thousands of homes and residents.
St Albans in Hertfordshire prepares to celebrate the thousandth anniversary of five institutions in one city. Roman Verulamium ruins attract visitors showing a mosaic and theatre site while Abbot Wulsin is the pageant hero. The Abbey, St Michael church, and historic inns reflect a rich medieval heritage.
A reader asks for a color plan for a small sunroom and adjoining living and dining spaces. Advice suggests treating the sunroom as part of the living area with warm muted rose or yellow on beige walls, coordinated grey blue fabrics, and a window seat, plus a tone on tone floor to unify spaces.
The article notes 2 4 D as a potential weed control method still in testing, urging careful use and detailed record keeping. It highlights recent scientific advances in agriculture, including wheat stem rust control, plant breeding, mercurial dust, and cloud seeding, predicting possible yield gains of about 25 percent on Canadian prairies with minimal extra cost.
Carry over wheat stocks in Canada United States Argentina and Australia are projected to total 406.5 million bushels as of July 31. Compare last year 225.6 million bushels and 1946 305.6 million bushels.
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