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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1954
Page
2
Manitoba minister Hon. PD Robertson says the 1953 grain crop is the second largest in history with good quality and stable prices. He notes higher livestock output expected, rust resistant wheat coming, and government aid for damaged areas and drainage work.
The notice invites readers to mail for ten complete sewing and craft patterns from the Abbee Brooks Needlecraft Book. It lists Prairie Publishers Limited address in Toronto and asks for name, address, and pattern number. It mentions 25 cents to send for patterns and highlights gift ideas and home accessories.
The Duncairn Dam project near Swift Current Saskatchewan has been completed by the P F R A after the 1952 floods. The concrete spillway is enlarged and strengthened and the bottom conduit is lengthened and overhauled for irrigation and riparian water. The dam and reservoir are in first class condition and require little maintenance for years. It serves domestic water for a 25 000 acre tract between Swift Current and Morse.
A historic recipe recreates mince pie with applesauce replacing chopped apples for added flavor and texture. Ingredients include 4 cups seedless raisins, corn syrup, water, vinegar, butter, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, mace, salt, maple flavoring, and applesauce to fill two 48 inch crusts.
A string of humorous vignettes and verses featuring dialogue between family members lovers a magistrate and others. The jokes touch on drinking weather marriage aging charity and vanity with brisk punchlines and dated humor.
Walter Spence Frazer of Winnipeg Manitoba is appointed Assistant Commissioner Board of Grain Commissioners for Manitoba. Born 1907 in Beulah he graduated Manitoba University 1930 and held multiple roles in provincial agriculture. He led the Agricultural Institute of Canada activities and now takes the new duties January 15.
Harold Smith, a successful maker of souvenirs in Vancouver, works with his wife and two children. His range includes hand-painted ties, fir cone owls, and outdoor glass scenes, reflecting a family craft. The text also notes the peach’s long cultivation in China and its ancient references.
A pattern article describes a terrace style stand for a portable sewing machine with a built in storage space, a shelf, and two drawers. It notes easy assembly with interlocking joints and no brads or screws. Patterns cost 35c each or 70c for chair and desk. a Living Room Packet No 1 is $1.50.
Four eggs separa ted with salt baked into four buttered toast rounds yield four toasted egg fluffs. French toast shines at breakfast and needs eggs butter milk and bread with custard like texture. Variations include whole wheat raisin orange bread with a pinch of nutmeg cinnamon cardamom or ginger.
Foreign vehicles entering Canada on traveller's permits set a November record of 99 192, up 13 percent from a year earlier. Year to date 11 months total reached 2 428 726, up 10 percent. Ontario led with 50 884 entries, Quebec 19 913, British Columbia 14 310, all provinces showing gains.
Moosomin Saskatchewan saw its first television aerial installed December 19 at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bradley. The initial day yielded no pictures as hookups were tested. If Regina’s station starts, Moosomin may receive programs from Minot North Dakota or Regina under favorable conditions.
The term Siamese twins originates from Chang and Eng born in Siam, marking the origin of the name.
VANCOUVER A country school on normal school grounds hosts 25 children from seven to fourteen in a single room. Miss Helen Grier says the unit builds well adjusted citizens. pupils staged a creative theatre without a script and learn by doing with older students mentoring younger ones.
A Manitoba Department of Agriculture pamphlet on the common rat offers methods to reduce and control infestations. Prepared by A. Savage, M.R.C.V.S., it covers rat poisons and other control measures and warns that without persistent use the problem will recur. Complete extermination is the goal.
The article notes that the whooping crane emits a trumpet like call audible up to about three miles, highlighting the bird’s distinctive vocalization as a key identification feature.
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