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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 14, 1950
Page
2
The piece assesses Canada's 1951 foreign trade prospects, noting heavy dependence on US and UK markets. It cites a prewar surplus with the UK and a wartime peak, then warns of renewed competition and dollar shortages in Britain. It also mentions the UK demand for Canadian farm products and ongoing discussions with Britain over market prospects.
In London the official forecast sets UK purchases in Canada at 400 million dollars for 1950 with a hopeful continuation into 1951. Overseas Trade Secretary George Bottomley told the House of Commons Britain will import more Canadian raw materials, bacon, and cheese, despite dollar shortages. UK car and manufactured exports may ease the currency problem and support next year’s prospects.
F Arthur Demorest died November 29 at 76 in Regina after 50 years in Western Canadian newspaper work. He edited ready print service for weekly publishers at the Regina branch of Toronto Type Foundry Co. He earlier worked for Winnipeg Free Press and papers in Brandon Moose Jaw Medicine Hat and Keewatin before joining Toronto Type Foundry in 1905. He led the Regina office from 1911 until retiring in 1946 due to ill health.
The process requires tens of thousands of crossings of plants to produce a distinctive new cultivar. Researchers explain the effort aims to combine desirable traits and push agricultural innovation forward.
Ottawa reports 18 000 to 19 000 census enumerators will tally Canadians. 262 commissioners will run districts with appointments in 1951. The effort costs about 9 million dollars and runs from June 1, 1951, marking the first full census since 1941 and promising new data on growth, regions, and industry.
Pigeons have long served as reliable messengers across battle lines, carrying vital communications during conflicts and sieges. Their role highlighted by numerous campaigns where speed and resilience proved crucial for coordinating operations.
The Balcarres Free Lance outlines curling in lighthearted terms. Four players per side throw stones toward a target while a captain at the end critiques, and sweeping with brooms adds strategy. The piece notes social appeal and the cozy domestic side of winter bonspiels.
A collection of light comic vignettes features two rival authoresses discussing a published book, a traffic officer warning a girl motorist, a humble guest and Sir Reginald, Mr. Smith the forgetful lawyer, a telegram mix up with Jenkins, a driver missing a red light, a car trouble joke, and a wary auctioneer father. The quips hinge on wordplay and miscommunication in everyday scenes.
In Alexis Creek and surrounding Cariboo area Indians work to supply Christmas trees for families in the United States and Canada. Last year 40 carloads were shipped to Honolulu and Chicago. Cutting is led by Cliff Carlton of Mammoth Hofert Company.
Parcels sent within Canada may be insured for up to 50 dollars at no extra charge. The notice references standard shipping protection and zero fee coverage for domestic deliveries.
Montreal December meeting of the Bank of Montreal president B C Gardner warns inflation requires public understanding and cooperation across society. He notes Canada faced inflationary pressures despite improved export conditions and a freer Canadian dollar.
Regina police report six head of cattle stolen from Intercontinental Packers Limited livestock pens. The thieves used a truck to back to the loading rack and used a key to unlock the padlock on the pen gate. Cattle were driven up a chute onto the platform and loaded into the truck before escape.
In Derby England Rev William H Cookson of Queens Hall Methodist Church urged courting couples to hold hands during services. He stated it is better to hold hands in church than in a cinema back row or a dark alley.
Brig. R. E. A. Morton, commander of the prairie command, completed an inspection of Fort Churchill near Churchill Man. He told a radio audience he was impressed by the troops smart appearance and general efficiency at the Hudson Bay base.
In Montreal a customs auction sold items ranging from eyebrow tweezers to a lady's corset and three stuffed alligators. The goods were unclaimed, express, in bond over two years or seized by customs and the RCMP across Quebec.
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