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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 09, 1952
Page
2
The article notes optimism for farm markets in 1952 after the 10th annual federal provincial agricultural conference in Ottawa. Federal experts discussed crop prospects and marketing opportunities, signaling hopeful forecasts for farmers as the New Year begins.
A report predicts heavy demand for Canadian farm products with firm prices for wheat beef milk eggs and dairy. World demand for wheat is strong and Canada should export or carry over 60 000 000 bushels by year end, while pork prices may ease due to higher production.
The passage notes optimism for farmers as they enter the New Year with prospects of solid markets and firm prices. While farm income has risen along with general incomes, rising living costs offset benefits, and farmers remain vulnerable to world market fluctuations affecting income and product sales. It hopes forecasts by agricultural experts for 1952 remain intact.
Allied Fort St. John No 1 in British Columbia is flowing 25 to 30 barrels daily after a two month scramble for acreage. Pacific Petroleums Ltd president Frank M McMahon says two more wells will start immediately and outlines plans for Pacific No 38 and No 4 nearby as temperatures near 40 below hinder work.
A public health note urges people to cover coughs and sneezes to protect others. It recommends using a disposable handkerchief or tissue to prevent the spread of colds during fall and winter.
The article explains gradual rewarming of frozen tissue to restore circulation. Do not rub or massage the area or use snow. Keep away from heat. gently cover the part with body heat until thawed. For a frozen hand, hold it in the armpit or between the thighs and thaw gradually in cool air or cold water. Apply soothing ointment as with a burn.
Residents of La Ronge on Lac la Ronge in Saskatchewan organize a ratepayers association aiming for village status. The settlement, governed by the resources department under the northern administration act of 1948, has a permanent population of 364.
A collection of light humor and social snippets about dinner guests and couples. Jokes cover invitations, gifts, blind dates, a motherly spinster, and a pun about a motorist crossing a track. A classroom quip ends with a Solly misread about interest on money.
Vancouver. Two types of people seek the Lost Creek mine, says Carl Agar manager of Okanagan Air Services. Reputable prospectors and screwballs arrive for helicopter trips toward a legendary gold cache said to lie about 50 miles north.
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