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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
4
The article notes a shift away from oversized motor cars toward easier handling for congested traffic and parking. It discusses postwar trends, English car influences, and the appeal of luxury in North America, ending with a description of the Tibetan terrier's appearance.
A Central Press writer recounts vivid, humorous lines about a steak serving restaurant, an Inca mummy, and a town hit by large hail stones. The piece touches on devaluation talk, the Russian atom bomb, and playful reflections on leap years and ancient dictionaries.
Gladys Houghton of Beeton notes rural youth stay engaged through long term planning of varied activities by the Junior Farmers Association. F. W. I. membership rises as the institute closes a three day session. Anna P. Lewis reports 54 Ontario branches organized in a year, total 1,425 branches and 47,154 members. Mrs. J. B. Futcher of St. Thomas is re elected for a third term as board president.
Switzerland expands its annual child welfare stamp issue with three new flowers the sulphureous anemone the alpine clematis and superb pink. The article notes other nations' floral stamp sets and decorative uses of flowers on stamps from Austria Colombia the UK and Canada among others.
Francis James notes decorators favor bright wallpapers for small rooms to create airiness rather than illusion of size. Dens are embraced for coziness with deep tones and sturdy, comfortable furniture, valuing atmosphere over perceived space.
Harvesting is over and grain gathering continues as farmers plan next year’s sowing. Many see high value in registered seed for quality and returning gains, urging quick orders to seed elevators to aid grower preparations and government inspection.
The Health League of Canada warns raw milk carries germs and can cause severe diseases. Pasteurized milk is the only safe option. home pasteurization methods are offered for areas lacking pasteurized supply, with details available from the Health League in Toronto.
A church in Linthorpe England used candles sent from Canada to illuminate the chancel choir stalls and pulpit after a power outage. The semi-dark service pleased the congregation and Rev H A Wareham plans another similar service citing the medieval effect.
A good lunch, well planned and well packed, pays dividends in health and morale. The lunch should be planned to fit in with and supplement the other meals of the day.
A humorous column notes a self styled guru teaching executives to relax midwork with odd habits like acting like a rag doll lying on the floor or playing with toy trains. It also ponders security in elevators and payroll payments by cash or cheque. The piece recalls Nate M. Wills and vaudeville history with light quips on occupations and luck at gambling.
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