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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 09, 1949
Page
2
A Canada wide rise in immigration marked by many displaced persons arriving after the war and a large influx from the British Isles Europe and the United States. In 1948 some 125 414 new citizens from 52 races entered Canada reflecting a diverse postwar population shift.
The report shows 46 000 immigrants from Britain and Ireland, 30 310 from England, and 17 000 from northern Europe. Netherlands provides 10 000 as the largest from its region with Danes Finns and others also present. Poland leads the 37 other races with 13 799, Ruthenians 10 011, Hebrews 9 286. US arrivals fall to 7 381. Most newcomers seek farming, 34 260, aiding postwar farm labor.
The labor department reports a fourth straight month of lower living costs as the consumer price index falls three percent from mid December to mid January. The decline continues a down trend from the August September peak.
A pair of Canadian beavers from Jasper National Park arrived in 1946 and now have their second litter at the Dudley Zoo in Worcestershire.
A collection of brief jokes and quips on marriage money memory and manners. A tiger rug exchange a motorist chase and a drunk man punch up a wry postcard of ordinary mischief. The humor hinges on wordplay and quick social observations.
Western Canadians rely on the law of averages and experience to curb a repeat of last year's million dollar floods. Public works officials say floods occur on average every 30 years, with regional authorities preparing towns along the Souris and Red rivers for possible water damage and cross border talks planned between Manitoba and U.S. officials. Heavy snows raise fear that even an average March snowfall could trigger renewed flooding across Saskatchewan Manitoba Alberta and British Columbia.
An advertisement promotes Hem-Roid internal tablets for piles promising relief from itching soreness and burning pain. It claims accuracy inside the body and offers a 19 day usage with money back if not satisfied after returning unused portions. The offer notes a long refund history and urges purchase at drug stores.
An ancient fragment notes early veterinary literature in Greek writings on anatomy and disease. A veteran from the Eighth Army recalls a joke about Tutankhamen skulls told by an Egyptian guide to tourists, prompting curiosity from an Irish listener.
An ad promises a brisk Buckley’s White Rule massage will loosen stiff muscles and ease aching limbs from new exertion or hard work. The offer guarantees pain relief or a money back, with a 5c price note.
Ottawa report cites Syd Howe, former NHL all time leading scorer, advising young players to get a good education to prepare for business life after hockey. Howe, now in private business in Ottawa, stresses the need for schooling to compete beyond the rink.
Ottawa reports 40000 tons of steel from the United Kingdom enables Imperial Oil to order steel pipe for a 500 mile Edmonton to Regina oil line. The order had been delayed by tight steel supplies, now released by the UK shipment and rolling mills can include the Imperial Oil order.
Manitoba reports white TB death rate dropped to 20 per 100000 in 1948. Dr. E L Ross, medical director of the sanatorium board, announced at the 38th annual meeting. The board urged federal authorities to allow provinces to spend half tuberculosis control funds on existing services.
A scanned recipe fragment describes butterscotch sauce mixing sugar corn syrup butter cream salt to candy temperature and cooling steps plus Danish pastry instructions for flour shortening egg water and forming a dough baked at 400 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
Vancouver report states BC Telephone will soon seek a general rate rise, announced by president Gordon Farrell in the annual review. He cites increased costs as the reason for higher charges. Pasteurized Milk Is Safe.
Edmonton report notes record Alberta cattle calves hogs and sheep sold last year valued at 139 762 641 as livestock industry marks a strong year. J L Pawley cites Canada cow population falling from 10 758 000 in 1945 to 9 470 000 in 1948 with more declines forecast for 1949. Western provinces show 225 000 head more killed and exported, up 30 percent over 1947. Marketings may slow in early 1949 with little price rise expected.
In the 1850s to 1860s, the craze for flat wire in hoop skirts created steady demand in the United States. This fashion drove the emergence of the cold rolled Strip steel industry supplying long, flat wire for garments and related hardware.
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