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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
4
Practical instructions on roof coatings to avoid blistering from moisture heat and sun. Also details a sun deck build up from porch to canvas covered deck with priming, cement, canvas wetting, and multiple top coats for a water tight surface. Includes maintenance tips and paint choices to prevent stains and corrosion.
An astronomer now says the planets are much younger than previously thought. The remark is followed by quirky asides on Venus, family TV tastes, beaver work, safe driving hours, and odd manufacturing ideas.
Early spring lawn care emphasizes light raking only after the ground dries, avoiding heavy rakes. Delay raking on soft soil to prevent root damage. rolling may compact heavy soils. Use top-dressing for depressions and fertilize with high nitrogen, spread evenly in opposite directions, and water thoroughly after application to prevent burn.
Vitamin D the sunshine vitamin is essential for strong bones and healthy teeth. Every child should receive added vitamin D daily in all seasons, winter and summer. It is inexpensive and easy to obtain. Protect your child from rickets by providing adequate vitamin D.
Arctic snowy owls have flooded Newfoundland over the past six months. Experts attribute the influx to a four year cycle driven by a decline in their primary prey, lemmings, a northern rodent, prompting birds to migrate southward.
Ontario Boys Clubs run a tractor maintenance and safety program with driving tests and defect identification. In their first season 59 clubs and 600 contestants competed, led by Donald Steckle of Essex. Manitoba and Saskatchewan clubs show strong interest in expanding equipment projects and tractor tests. Alaska population estimated at over 850000.
Jack Kass a 19 year old from Winnipeg mails three letters weekly to leaders in politics industry arts and sports aiming to collect autographs. He has over 160 signatures including Bob Hope Eleanor Roosevelt and Douglas MacArthur. Some replies arrive while others like Churchill and Truman do not respond. He recently sought Joseph Stalin's signature.
In Romford Essex a doctor who was pressed with an urgent case asked those not needing immediate care to return later. Forty patients left the waiting room, clearing space for the emergency.
Hamelin Germany officials search for a new pied piper as the town battles a severe rat and mouse infestation. Despite modern extermination methods the rodent problem persists. The legend of the 1284 piper is recalled as annual reenactments continue in the Weser river town.
Posture faults can be corrected by exercise and proper habits. Poor posture risks damage to vital organs and overall health, urging attention to alignment and core strengthening.
James Montagnes surveys commemorative issues from Cuba Colombia Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria India Canada Mexico Sweden Jugoslavia Egypt and the United States detailing how each state depicted mail delivery on stamps. The note invites collectors to contact Mr Pratt Kuhn in Toronto for stamp sales or exchanges with a self addressed envelope.
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