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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
2
Canada supports agricultural science through university departments the National Research Council and private firms. The Dominion Experimental Farms created by 1886 legislation form a nationwide system aiding farmers against insects rust diseases and animal ailments.
Dr. E S Archibald, director of the Dominion Experimental Farm Service, told the Saskatoon Agricultural representatives conference that full application of available research could raise production by 20 percent and cut costs by the same margin. He stressed efficiency from soil treatment to marketing.
New fields of research in agriculture open up and information reaches farmers through many channels. Farmers must use this information wisely to improve production and solve problems. Powerful new insecticides may be harmful if misused, as with many other research applications to farming.
Ottawa reports the Canadian government will allocate 24553 to install a modern amplifying system in the Commons chamber. The move, announced by W. P. Harrell, assistant deputy minister of public works, aims to let members hear each other clearly during debates.
The pupil of the eye narrows as people age requiring brighter illumination for reading and work as birthdays accumulate. This natural aging effect affects vision and daily tasks, suggesting adjustments in lighting or eyewear to maintain clarity.
A collection of light humor and quips ranging from smart remarks about hats and bills to wordplay on politics and love. It includes jokes about family life, service, school, and household mishaps with a playful tone and unnamed publication notes.
Regina reports irrigation efforts by the Saskatchewan agriculture department in 1949 created 15 315 acres of new irrigated land. The conservation and development branch levelled 1 550 acres and plane tabled 7 900 acres, with canal and dyke construction and 146 major projects. A drainage scheme was completed and a Pinto Creek reclamation project began with trees to be planted in 1950.
Barrow Alaska Eskimos rejected an Interior Department plan to create a reservation, voting 251 against and 29 for acceptance. Manitoba Good Roads association plans more hard surfaced roads in 1950, with Hector French citing top priority for hard-top projects. Vancouver housing permits in January totaled 25 valued at 149 930, down from 94 permits and 582 400 in January 1949. Judge Lenox ruled flank traps in rodeos unnecessary abuse to a horse, upholding a $100 fine or 30 days for Cardston promoter Herman Linder. CBC commentator John Fisher warned Canadians could boost tourism by fixing accommodations and roads. Saskatchewan notes the RCMP horses, 159 total last year, with 104 at Regina and Fort Walsh, the rest at Rockcliffe and other posts.
Britain remains first in global ship construction per Lloyds Register. In 1949 Britain produced 1,994,191 tons, 45.4 percent of the world total of 4,394,768. The piece also notes codfish reach 150 to 200 pounds and females can lay over 9,000,000 eggs at once.
The general assembly of the British Empire Games Federation unanimously confirmed Canada as the venue for the 1954 Empire Games in Auckland New Zealand. Toronto Vancouver and Hamilton Ontario expressed interest but no city was chosen.
A 17 year old girl in Kings Lynn, Norfolk buys a wedding dress and two bridesmaids gowns then tells the store manager that she must now seek a husband.
Sask man Andy Mc Phee and his sister Mrs. Herb Moffat were stranded near Kamloops by a snowslide on the way to Vancouver. The city organized a banquet an amateur show and a dance for the guests. Andy then continued by plane.
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