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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 20, 1949
Page
2
The article notes Britain and the Commonwealth rebuilding historic structures across counties after wartime destruction. It highlights the loss from the British House of Commons bombing in 1941 and emphasizes the urgency to restore buildings of architectural and historical significance for present and future generations.
Sir Giles Gilbert Scott reports on the new House of Commons progress. The rebuilt chamber will not replicate the old structure but retain charm and era reflecting features. A Churchill Arch will connect the Chamber to the Lobby and will use new and original stone.
Wood arrives from Canada and other Commonwealth regions to complete the chamber project. Timber and a white oak table are sent, with the speaker's chair carved from North Queensland black bean timber to be an exact replica of the Canadian House of Commons chair. Gifts come from South Africa British Guiana Northern Ireland the Fiji Islands and many other parts of the Commonwealth.
Five design smocking pattern shows how thread follows through with easy charts and photos. Pattern 7026 includes directions and complete guidance. Send 25 cents to Household Arts Depart Winnipeg Newspaper Union for pattern 7026 with name address and pattern number.
In Tacoma Washington a burglar broke into Mr and Mrs Clark G Seabloom s home while they were away The couple returned to a ransacked house and discovered the cream from one of four milk bottles missing along with the milk containers on the back porch The incident ends with no other items reported stolen and no injuries noted.
Two aircraft top dressed a New Zealand hill farm with ten tons of fertilizer in pellet form. Flying at 400 feet the plane released a ton of material in seven seconds over about nine acres. No cost figures were available but air application costs with one ton capacity planes were higher than land dressing. with 20 ton capacity planes costs would be considerably lower.
A collection of brief quotations on faith strength and integrity. Includes lines attributed to James Free man Clarke Mary Baker Eddy Abraham Lincoln and Roy L Sm plus notes on moral judgment and civilizational needs.
A vintage feature offering driving safety tips. It urges drivers to manage pre occupation, avoid sudden stops, use braking lightly, and watch for poor drivers. It covers visibility at night, tailgating, yielding right of way, tire inflation, and checking gauges to prevent accidents and costly repairs.
University of Illinois veterinarians describe myoclonia congenita in pigs. Jittery pigs often recover with time and normal growth, usually not fatal, affecting mainly young litters at or after farrowing. Also presented are safety reminders about gasoline handling and static sparks to prevent fires.
Health authorities urge summer swimmers to learn to swim and use approved life saving methods to prevent drownings in Canada. Always swim with a companion and avoid swimming when exhausted or after meals. if cramps strike, stay calm, float on your back, and stretch the affected limb.
Raymond Klinger of Locust Gap Pennsylvania reports his dog Skippy has learned to operate a radio. He found the set blasting away when he returned home after leaving it off. Klinger watched from outside as the dog jumped on the table and switched the dial with its paw. He wonders if Skippy prefers singing commercials or disc jockeys.
A historical note asserts the mariner's compass was known in China by 1115 B.C., indicating early advancements in navigation. The claim highlights ancient Chinese ingenuity and shipping-era exploration, suggesting long-standing maritime practices.
Each pound of honey embodies the labor of 25,000 bees traveling 40,000 miles visiting over a million flowers. The notice highlights the remarkable scale of pollination and production involved in beekeeping.
Practical travel tips for wives on vacation urge slim packing and quick dressing to avoid delaying husbands. Advice covers avoiding frequent contacts in towns, keeping quiet about worries, and not arguing. Emphasizes acting joyful to preserve vacation mood.
Nashville Tenn Oak Ridge the atomic city recently opened to the public is listed by the state as Tennessee s second ranking tourist attraction The Smoky Mountains National Park ranks first and the Tennessee Valley Authority s dam system is third
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