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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 01, 1925
Page
8
The Nova Scotia Technical College reports the shale oil potential is vast with fifty gallons of paraffin per ton of shale. An estimated hundred million tons of shale are accessible, suggesting oil industries akin to Colorado and western states could develop in the province.
A jumble of cryptic phrases and lettered clues appears, listing varied items such as names, units, places, and partial words. The text resembles an index or puzzle key with numerous abbreviations and scattered references for potential crosswords or language exercises.
A Quebec City meeting of the Quebec Licensed Pilots Association notes no serious accidents on the St Lawrence River between Quebec and Father Point during the navigation season. More than 3,000 ships passed the route, carrying licensed pilots, with record pilotages and growing vessel size and draught. The 1935 season is expected to attract more traffic as Canada Pacific sailings increase and tourism to Europe expands from Quebec or Montreal.
The Miniota summer fair is set for Tuesday July 21 with fashion items from Brock Felt Hats and a new spring display at Hodnett’s. Victoria Cougars defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 to win the world hockey title, ending the series. A brass of community events includes concerts at Mission Band, school notes, and local social plans.
Mrs S Cusack visited Brandon on Monday. A missionary meeting is set for today at 2 30 in the church parlors. N Lochart and J O Callaghan attended the Hamivota auction sale on Saturday. Hockey boys plan a meeting this week to finish season business. A E Gurr moved to a new farm in Crandall yesterday. Community wishes him future success. Sunday service at Arrow River church begins at 11 a m replacing 3 p m. Mrs JR Mitchell had an operation in Brandon hospital last Friday and is progressing well.
Will and Helen England express sincere thanks to friends at Arrow River for sympathy and help during their recent bereavement.
When starting seeds indoors use compost soil mixed with about 33 percent sharp sand rubbed through a sieve. Do not remove the compost fibre or fine roots. Use a seed flat or box about 4 inches deep and 12 by 24 inches, avoiding too small or overly deep boxes for proper moisture and aeration.
Instructions describe preparing a box with Scarser soil first then sifted soil, packing and watering to create a firm, moist base. It covers seeds scattering, light soil cover, use of sacking to prevent washing, shading with newspaper, sun exposure, and careful watering to avoid surface puddling.
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