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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1948
Page
6
Danish, Norwegian and Swedish foreign ministers met in secret to discuss joint Scandinavian defence. The gathering signals regional cooperation amid postwar security concerns.
Recipe lists six boiled potatoes stirred with four tablespoons mayonnaise. Potatoes are rolled in finely crushed corn flakes and baked in a hot oven at 425 F or toasted under a broiler until browned. Serves six.
Cut squash in half remove seeds place halves in a baking dish sprinkle with salt and 1 4 teaspoon molasses per portion add a little water cover bake one hour in a moderate oven. After 30 minutes add precooked small sausage links to each piece and continue baking uncovered. For youngsters bake without sausages and serve with crisp bacon.
Manufacturers report a shift toward lighter and more colorful automobile paints. Black and dark blue remains popular but has lost ground, while about 60 percent now prefer light green beige grey and marine blue finishes.
Calgary report by Dr. Oliver Hewitt of the Ottawa Dominion Wildlife Service recommends federal insurance to offset crop damage from feeding ducks. He notes extensive losses in the Blackie Brant district and lighter damage near Brooks, with winter wheat and rye bearing the brunt as swath crops attract birds. The Alberta Fish and Game Association favored a haillike insurance program this year.
Ottawa reports the 1948 Canadian honey crop at 41,853,000 pounds, up 13 percent from last year and 17 percent above the prewar five year average. Despite colonies dropping from 588,700 to 561,700, the per colony yield rose from 63 to 74 pounds. Production by region: Prince Edward Island 70,000 pounds. Nova Scotia 115,000. New Brunswick 182,000. Quebec 4,235,000. Ontario 15,781,000. Manitoba 7,498,000. Saskatchewan 5,038,000. Alberta 7,989,000. British Columbia 945,000.
Swift Current reports record baled straw levels this year with L. M. Ogilvie attributing the surge to feed shortages across the province. Farmers baled soon after combining, storing straw compactly for winter and easy shipment to other regions.
The National Parks Service and Dominion Wildlife Service completed a 9 day 2500 mile transfer of 10 moose five male and five female from Elk Island National Park Alberta to Cape Breton Highlands National Park Nova Scotia by CN rail. Moose released near Ropers Brook. officials supervised whole trip. The project aims to restore moose in Cape Breton where historic overhunting caused near extinction.
Practical instructions on preparing a cellar for winter storage. advises selecting a separate space, insulating with boards and felt, building bins, using sand, and creating proper air circulation. Includes cautions on frost, moisture, damp roots, and avoiding certain vegetables in hot cellars. A thermometer is recommended to monitor conditions.
Winnipeg reports oversize eggs from Canadian flocks are stressing shippers. Federal official A. F. Darnell notes eggs weighing 26 to 28 ounces per dozen now exceed typical production, crates, and rail space limits. Efforts aim to curb large eggs, shift jumbo eggs to home markets, and adjust exports.
Canada to observe World Trade Week each year following its first observance this year. The event is sponsored by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Canadian Exporters' Association Canadian Section of International Chamber of Commerce Canadian Importers and Traders Association and Canadian Manufacturers' Association. Timing in 1949 to precede the Canadian International Trade Fair and align with the U S week.
A London design introduces a farm spreader capable of distributing a two ton load of artificial or natural fertilizer in ten minutes. Officials say the unit loads in eight minutes and can also be used to bulk transport grain or other commodities.
Regina. Field Crops Commissioner W. H. Horner warns delaying seeding of fall rye and winter wheat until grasshoppers disappear to prevent damage. Stubble fields in infested areas should not be seeded as eggs threaten future crops and hatching next spring could cause widespread losses.
Mazas prison in Paris hosted the first trial of solitary confinement in France. Built between 1845 and 1850, the facility was demolished in 1900, leaving a mark on penal history.
The white lining of the orange peels away readily if the fruit is boiled for about five minutes before peeling. This simple technique makes removing the pith quicker and cleaner.
A reader supplied crossword puzzle with horizontal and vertical clue lists. The grid mixes explorers, gods, verbs, and objects across many categories, including geography, science, and mythology, plus an array of numbered and themed entries.
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