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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1953
Page
7
Corrie and Don tackle spring housecleaning after war work and marriage strain. Corrie rebuilds their home with pride while Don resents losing a say in their space, leading to a moment of accident and repair as they restore the house together.
Mrs. Frank Smith of Mordlach sold the grand champion dressed turkey at Moose Jaw's three day show for 13 per pound totaling 221 dollars. Canada Packers bought the top third turkey at five per pound and also bought the grand champion chicken. Other top entries included a dressed duck goose and 76 dozen eggs sold by auction. Four tons of dressed birds were sold in total.
A fact note explains newborn kangaroos are about one inch long at birth and can reach about eight feet in length including the tail as an adult. The information highlights dramatic growth from tiny joey to fully grown marsupial.
Manitoba Minister of Agriculture R D Robertson outlined plans to study crop insurance and to create a Department of Agriculture as liaison with PFRA and municipalities. Policies under review include Purebred Sire Assist ance Ram and Boar Rental and Forage Crop Seed Distribution. A new branch will oversee field crops and soils.
CALGARY in 1925 Ernest D Adams aged 85 was leading western Canada thoroughbred breeder and father of prairie breeding and racing industry. He is a rancher horseman and business executive who has aided Alberta horse breeding with numerous posts.
The 19 by 30 inch home workshop table features open shelves on both sides and simple modern lines that suit strict modern or Early American settings. Materials and finishes are listed on pattern 230. The pattern price is 35 cents.
Traditional cradle designs in three sizes traceable from a pattern. Patterns suitable for quick plywood builds or extended Early American reproductions. Enclose 35c with name and address to Prairie Publishers Limited Vancouver pattern service.
In a Humboldt Saskatchewan note, residents observe that trees shed leaves revealing numerous bird nests hidden near the street. The writer marvels at how camouflaged the nests appear, just within arm’s reach of passersby.
An old advertisement explains backache as a sign of lazy kidney action and urges taking Dodd's Kidney Pills to restore kidney function. It promises better sleep and work after restoring normal kidney activity.
The Saskatchewan Advisory Council on Grain Crops approves new and updated varieties for five cereal zones. Selkirk 15B wheat resists rust. Chinook joins west zones. Lee Wheat gains southeast zones. Eagle oats covers four north and northwest zones. Husky barley added in seven zones. Redwood and Victory flax broadened coverage. Recommendations published during University Farm and Home Week January 11 15 1954.
The Lacombe Globe warns drivers and passengers face deadly carbon monoxide when car interiors lack ventilation in cold weather. Running motors with closed windows is risky, as exhaust gas can fill cabins and cause illness or death. Awareness and outside air ventilation are essential to prevent tragedies.
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