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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 30, 1955
Page
6
Dominion Experimental Farm highlights how central station electricity expands farm workshop use. It details drill presses grinders bench and band saws electric welders lathes air compressors and tools for maintenance, repair, and construction to improve farm operations and utilize electricity.
An article explains how cultured pearls are produced in Japan and shipped to the United States, Canada, Europe, and India. It details natural pearl formation, the Mikimoto method of inserting beads into oyster mantles, and the cultivation process in Ise Bay area beds.
The Canada Department of Agriculture study at Beaverlodge Experimental Farm Alberta in 1953 and 1954 measured daily soil moisture and rainfall to track water use in Thatcher wheat. About two-thirds of total water uptake occurred during the rapid grand growth phase from mid June to mid July, with 13.3 inches used in 1953 and 15.0 inches in 1954. The stubble condition yielded less grain (24.2 bu) but used more water (14.9 inches in 1954), suggesting higher moisture efficiency with adequate nutrients. typical rainfall averages indicate soils are near adequate for a 30 bushel crop under good fertility.
A catalog of pattern numbers and sewing instructions describes Christmastide designs for lawn figures, a 17 inch and 11 inch pair, the Three Kings, shelter animals, and a tablecloth 249 with holly motifs. Patterns 374 375 320 219 and 4850 are offered with postal rates and mailing directions from Home Workshop Pattern Service in Vancouver and Toronto.
Strictly Fresh Outfit in Richmond seeks members of its Russian equivalent to come to the United States and work as plumbers. The local plumber's union is the target of the appeal amid efforts to fill positions and integrate into American life.
A Pensacola Florida caller claimed a break in and theft of three gallons of moonshine whiskey. The sheriff’s radio operator pressed for a name and warned possession of moonshine is illegal, prompting the caller to withdraw and hang up.
Divorcees Anonymous an organization in the United States advocates group therapy as a home saver for troubled marriages. Founded by attorney Samuel Starr in 1849 the group reports thousands of appeals and dozens of reconciliations though exact numbers aren’t tracked. Members work voluntarily under clergyman sponsorship with about 25 active Chicago members plus branches in California Michigan Florida and Texas.
The Empire Advance donates the 1890 Babcock press to the Manitoba Home for Boys at Portage la Prairie to aid occupational training. A new 10 ton high speed No 3 Miehle press arrived from Winnipeg, boosting output to 2250 papers per hour. The Empire Publishing Co adds a commercial department in its annex and installs a dumb waiter for basement operation. The weekly paper has served the community since 1885, owned by the McLachlan family for 50 years.
An official in Houston Maine describes methods to identify Canadian migrant laborers in potato fields by wool clothing a black shoes and by blue blazers. He notes the practice targets workers entering with visitor permits. The article also interjects a note that pyramids were royal tombs of Egyptian kings.
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