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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 23, 1957
Page
3
A collage of humorous vignettes and misheard lines ranges from a divorce wish tied to appearance to a lion and a dozen guns, a party food quip, a life saved by a Coast Guardsman, and a Scotsman announcing a wageless family member after 40 years of service. The tone mirrors a late night column of biting one liners.
A Bible note argues prayer is a means of receiving from God, not a method to force material gifts. Jesus teaches spiritual wealth through the Holy Spirit, with God eager to bestow eternal life on petitioning souls who seek the gift above all else.
In India spring wheat crops are developing under adequate moisture. Australia reports a wheat carryover of 84 million bushels entering the new season starting December 1 1956, down from 91 million a year earlier. Deliveries to the Australian Wheat Board are seen near 116 million bushels versus 180 million last season.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 357000 acres seeded to rape in the three Prairie Provinces in 1956, about double 1955. Saskatchewan led production, with Argent ine types more common than Polish due to higher yields but later maturity increasing frost risk. Argentine yields averaged 1633 lb acre versus 1164 for Polish types, while maturities averaged 115 and 93 days respectively, a 22 day delay critical in frost-prone northwestern Saskatchewan.
Practical advice covers sickness nutrition with fluids and broths aiming for two quarts daily, plus winter window frost prevention with glycerine and alcohol, stain removal using dry salt, and cooking tips like salting egg shells. A cultural note mentions the Irish recognizing the potato as a staple.
Hunters praised a voluntary checking station south of Meadow Lane during the big Bere season. About 70 percent stopped, aiding hunter success with guidance on game locations and times, while giving the division data on population trends and hunting pressure for better management. Conservation officer Alex Selverwright noted broad support and future demand for such stations.
The article warns that headlights can protect drivers by illuminating the road but misuse turns them into hazards. It notes the risk when headlights fail or are not properly dimmed when meeting or following other vehicles, turning a life saving tool into a danger on the highway.
Gem quotes on self knowledge urge self examination to understand others. The Canadian Highway Safety Conference warns that a momentary light press on the dimmer can prevent accidents. Safe driving is easy and being considerate preserves lives and avoids catastrophe.
Crossword clues cover many categories from dog breeds to Latin terms and Greek gods. Entries include horizontal hints such as depictured dog breed form a notion willow and compass point sections with numerous scientific and geographic references.
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