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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1955
Page
2
Garden notes describe plants for dark shady corners such as begonias and primroses that thrive in low light, and sun loving varieties like portulaca and alyssum that endure heat and drought. It notes dry versus wet soil needs, frost hardy bloomers, and a wide range of ornamentals.
The Manitoba Weeds Commission issues a warning on avoiding 2 4 D damage to sensitive crops and offers a pamphlet with precautions. It also outlines compact garden methods including double cropping, close row spacing, staggered sowings, and tall annuals to create a bloom-filled display from June to October.
The Home Workshop pattern set describes a small chair made from a single boards with glued and screwed joints and upholstery webbing. It includes cushions and corded seams with pattern numbers, plus instructions for painting life like garden figures, with a 35 cent pattern price and a $1.50 postpaid packet. Address orders to Department P.P.L. Vancouver British Columbia.
A brief notice reflects on the United States as the world’s oldest republic with a President described in archaic terms, referencing a thief executive phrase and a cryptic numeric marker 3137. The fragment hints at historical introspection rather than a clear event.
Regina Saskatchewan department of Municipal Affairs reports rate payers have petitioned to incorporate Lac La Ronge as a village. Deputy Minister J W Churchman notes Creighton is the first northern area village and La Ronge would become the second. La Ronge lies 180 miles north of Prince Albert and has about 500 residents with 362.9 acres surveyed since 1947.
A brief note praises Austria and Switzerland for their renowned winter skiing facilities. The piece highlights the region as a destination for ski enthusiasts and winter sports activity, though it primarily offers a general observation rather than events or statistics.
Lovely decoration for tanks chairs buffets easy crochet this hexagon design Pattern 7141 Crocheted Hexagon 18 inches diagonally No 30 mercerized cotton smaller in No 50 larger in bedspread cotton Seven for 50 inch cloth No 30 cotton To obtain this pattern send twenty five cents in coins stamps cannot be accepted to:
Department store notice promotes a 1955 Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalog. It invites readers to order the catalog for 25 cents, highlighting exciting, enchanting new designs and urging purchase of the complete collection. The message cites the Household Arts Department at 60 Front Street West, Toronto. It requests name, address, and pattern number for ordering.
Sportsmen endorse fisheries branch plans to broaden carp control measures. Branch meetings with officials supported extending the restricted area to curb spread of carp in provincial waters. Initial controls last year covered 25 000 square miles in southeastern Saskatchewan prohibiting minnows and small fish as bait. Carp have been found in the Assiniboine river and Round and Crooked lakes in Quappelle watershed.
Six year old Bobby says Johnny lent a toy motorcar after Bobby stopped hitting him. In Lethbridge Alberta, over 2000 trees of six varieties will be planted in 1955, with many in new development areas.
Elm Creek Manitoba led by J A Haliday captured first prize in the 1954 Get-of-Sire Bacon Competition with 122 hogs marketed July 1 1954 to January 31 1955. Silberfeld Club of Gretna took second with 64 hogs sired by Nordlight Hansel 2H.
The way we walk affects fatigue and endurance. Pointing feet at ten minutes to two tires more and slows pace, while walking straight ahead improves balance and reduces strain on foot bones and muscles.
Meetings in Winnipeg Brandon Dauphin and Portage la Prairie drew about 800 farmers and experts from the University of Manitoba Brandon Experimental Farm Manitoba Weeds Commission and grain chemical firms. Delayed seeding and specific tillage are urged as key control methods with chemical options still experimental. Farmers urged to submit new weed specimens for study.
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