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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 11, 1946
Page
7
A local editorial notes a quiz claim that radios are more common than bath tubs in U S homes. It estimates two fifths of local houses lack a bath tub while radios operate in nine of ten local homes, and withholds further comment.
Advertisement for Anne Adams Pattern 4559 offering a dress with optional embroidery ruffles pockets and bolero in sizes 1 2 3 and 4 plus a jumper jacket and bonnet in size 2. Pattern costs 20 cents and requests name address size and style number sent to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Manitoba.
Jake plans a killing on a hunting outing aided by superstition and a lucky rabbit foot. He aims at neighbor Chris Vrooman, but a stray trigger nicks a rabbit and triggers the fatal chain. Chris, arriving with his dogs, discovers the accident and calls the coroner, remarking that luck has no place in death.
A collage of light humor from a country newspaper includes a shop owner bragging of a long overdue subscription payment, a detective questioning strangers, a barber quip, and a shotgun kept for honesty. Also noted is a Home Guard test gag and a tongue in cheek remark on misinterpreted business phrases.
The Prime Minister notes Canada has exported more food relative to population than any nation. In three crop years Canada shipped over one billion bushels of wheat at fair prices. Since 1942 Canada sent 20 000 tons monthly to Greece and 100 000 tons to India in 1943 to ease famine. By July end all wartime stored wheat will be shipped, leaving farm stocks and hope for a good crop. The global food situation remains urgent.
A meat loaf using 3 cups Grape-Nuts Flakes and 2 pounds ground meat plus egg milk stock and seasonings. Bake in a greased loaf pan at 375 for 75 minutes yields 8 to 10 servings. Serve hot with sauces or vegetables, or cold with jelly cole slaw.
The Edmonton Journal urges returning to diplomacy and respectful language in disagreements. It notes that calling others liars fuels hostility between families and neighbors, and stresses avoiding instant insults to prevent lasting rifts.
The Windsor Star notes fashion shifts as men shed vests and coats in warm weather while women still carry bags. The column humorously observes that handy gadgets will become more envied each year as temperatures rise.
The Ottawa Citizen notes an estimated average of twelve million words spoken yearly by the typical person. It clarifies that the term man is used generically and includes women in the count.
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