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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 29, 1950
Page
2
The article argues prairie drought threatens crops and soil, noting moisture is vital for growth and soil retention. It cites erosion from drifting and flood risks from heavy rain, and highlights forestration or tree planting as a method to stabilize moisture and prevent soil loss.
In a Royal Bank of Canada monthly letter titled Life Depends on Water the author argues that deforestation in the mountains worsens spring floods and reduces groundwater recharge. The piece says forest loss on the Rockies slopes compromises water conservation for the Western plains.
Farmers and federal and provincial departments have pursued contour ploughing tree planting and drainage to conserve soil moisture on the prairies. Leading agriculturists say the issue affects national food production and transcends provincial boundaries. It is not solely a farming problem but a matter of national interest.
Major Edna E. Andrews of Battle Heights Saskatchewan, a Manitoba born nurse who served in World War II, is appointed Matron in Chief of the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps. She succeeds Major Dorothy Ballantine who retires after leading the post since 1946.
Italy and Canada discuss abolishing tourist visas within the year while Italy cuts red tape for visitors. Holy Year activities in 1950 attract 3 to 5 million travelers, with Canadians numbering 16 thousand and Italy aiming for about 200 million dollars in tourism revenue. Italy also lifted visas for Norway Denmark and Luxembourg and plans Belgium, maintaining deals with the UK France Ireland and Sweden. Canadians in 1949 contributed 750 thousand dollars of Italy’s total 20 million tourism earnings.
During spring amateurs can craft seed boxes from packing boxes or fruit crates for starting young plants. Also make simple bird houses and garden furniture to attract birds and provide sturdy benches for relaxing and enjoying the garden.
The Tower of London governor appealed for aid as a horde of wild house cats invades bomb damaged buildings in the city. The unusual security concern highlights cats living among relics and structures from the war period.
At Ottawa Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands said Holland has a farm surplus and could migrate 10 000 or more farmers yearly to Canada. He noted 20 000 Dutch farmers and dependents have already moved since the war, and Indonesia could take Canadian civil servants engineers and construction experts. He urged Canada as a natural destination for migration.
A. T. Cross of Ottawa critiques lady curlers noting their lack of glamor in attire. He mocks flat tams, bundled coats, shapeless skirts, long underwear, and utilitarian hose while contrasting with stylish leads in golf tennis and softball.
Ottawa reports Canada's international trading surplus dropped to 11.8 million dollars in January from 74.9 million in December and 15.2 million in January last year. The decline signals weaker exports or stronger imports affecting the balance.
Assiniboia may receive piped propane gas in the near future. Mid Way Propane Co of Lethbridge surveyed the town for a central supply station at Assiniboia with rail shipments delivering gas. Meters would be installed in homes for individual use.
A string of light hearted gags and misadventures unfolds from a rough desert drive where an Arab apologizes for a crash, to a winter street scene with a snowplow and garden tool joke, to family quips about anniversaries and schoolwork. The humor centers on misunderstandings and everyday mishaps with a folksy tone.
Lumber prices in British Columbia have shown a sharp advance due to strong United States demand and winter mill closures. The report cites higher demand as a major factor behind the price boosts.
RCMP Commissioner S. T. Wood defends replacing mounted officers with motorized units. He argues machines cover more territory and boost efficiency, noting glamour declines as effectiveness rises. He would consider returning to horses only if officially requested.
There were 4.1 million hogs slaughtered under official inspection in Canada in 1949. Western Canada accounted for 36 percent of the total, reversing 1944 wartime patterns when the West produced nearly two thirds of the kill.
The 1949 Ontario wheat harvest is valued at over 58 million dollars, the highest since records began in 1882. The figure marks a record for the province with bumper yields and strong market demand.
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