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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 20, 1948
Page
2
An elderly man in a daughter's home recalls his own courtship and a loved granddaughter as he overhears a secret conversation between Dot and Dick. A moonlit garden memory confirms doubts fade and love endures.
Anne Adams pattern 4531 offers a Christmas outfit set including hat jacket blouse coat robe pajamas and lingerie for dolls 12 to 22 inches. Pattern is pre tested easy to use with complete directions. Send 25 cents in coins with name address and size to Winnipeg Pattern Dept. 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg Man.
Verne H. Kelly of Alexander, Brandon, reports a lilac bush in his garden blooming for the second time this year. Local horticultural experts say they have never heard of a lilac flowering twice in one season.
Bandits broke into two Edmonton service stations in a single night taking a bag of pennies worth 4.90 dollars in total. Police investigation continues as authorities search for suspects and review security footage.
H C Barnard a 27 year old radio engineer from Germiston believes humans can be transformed into supermen. He has built a device to stimulate the brain with electric rays.
Vancouver reports the British Columbia Chamber of Mines says prospectors are needed as minerals exist in the region they must uncover. Frank E. Woodside, chamber manager, forecasts a coming mining boom and cites the night school course covering mineralogy geology prospecting staking claims and methods of analysis.
Penticton district fruit values per grade are on par with prior years though the crop is smaller. Overall price compares favorably to last year with strong results for selected grades in the American market. Pasteurized Milk Is Safe.
Imperial Oil announces Redwater No 1 discovery 30 miles northeast of Edmonton and 50 miles northeast of Leduc shows open flow potential over 1700 barrels daily after acidization. Initial 12 hour test yielded 262 barrels. after acid treatment 500 gallons it produced 72 barrels per hour over six hours. Gas presence is minimal while officials study drive mechanism. A second test well will be drilled five miles north with oil at about 35 degrees API.
Civic health committee refuses to amend by law to allow cigarette vending machines in Winnipeg pubs or anywhere else in the city. Memorial rink project sped up by voluntary workers and fundraisers. A monster squash weighs 65 pounds shown near Sandy Lake. Largest Alberta ranch sale to an Argentina cattleman no livestock included. Saskatchewan doctors back state aided health insurance with fee for service. East Kootenay leaders re elected. Kelowna mayor backs traffic lights on main street.
Delegates at the 11th annual meeting of the Western Section Canadian Federation of Hatchery Associations report a sharp drop in British Columbia and Western Canada hatcheries due to a late wet spring and much higher feed costs. W V Hufford of Milner notes BC hatcheries operated at about 60 percent of normal activity.
Instructions mix confectioners sugar into stiff egg whites until peaks form. Fold in melted unsweetened chocolate vanilla and salt then chill thoroughly.
A traditional bread pudding method uses cups bread crumbs milk eggs sugar and vanilla baked in a water bath until firm. Optional raisins may be added. serve warm with plain sauce or cream.
In October 1813 during the War of 1812, United States forces are defeated at the Battle of Chateauguay. Canadian and British forces secure a strategic victory over American troops.
An internal medicine tablet sold at drug stores claims to address internal causes of pile itching soreness and burning. The ad offers a 19 day trial with money back on unused portions, noting refunds are common but few are requested.
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