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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 19, 1930
Page
5
The Dominion Government funds seed testing across Canada to improve yields while many farmers ignore cleaning and grading. Clean tested seed produces higher yields and reduces weed-related losses, with weed contamination wasting land and increasing harvesting costs.
A proposed Massachusetts measure seeks a state department to provide free and complete medical care patterned on the US Navy bureau of medicine and surgery. It would abolish the public health and mental disease departments, transferring their duties to the new agency as a response to rising medical costs for the poor and modest means.
Board of Trade figures show Manitoba now produces about one fifth of Canada's leather gloves and mitts. Annual production value approaches nearly a million dollars.
The article notes aseptic surgery and modern techniques by Lister’s infection control, X rays, and tissue grafting have transformed operations. It cites Mr WH Ogilvie stating major operations now show about 3 percent mortality, under 1 percent excluding cancer cases.
A printed silk crepe dress with a moulded bodice and new flare skirt style. Front band reaches neckline for length with horizontal tucks at the waist. Described in chiffon ruffles and pleated neckline, offered in sizes 16 18 36 38 40 42 bust. Pattern price 25 cents.
The Woodstock Sentinel Review notes rising egg shortages as storage stocks dwindle while prices vary from 65 to 80 cents in major cities. Government data show record poultry numbers in Canada, suggesting ample supply if demand stabilizes. meanwhile Canada’s egg export remains minimal with ongoing import from the United States.
Manitoba Co operative Dairy of Brandon captured the Western Ontario Dairy men s Association trophy at the London Ontario convention. Frank Horns announced the prize, marking the first time in seven years the dominion title left Ontario. Yeast and mould scores required Ottawa government lab analysis, delaying the result.
The three provincial Wheat Pools total 138,020 members, about 55.5 percent of farms in the prairie provinces. Manitoba pool up to 17,935, Saskatchewan 80,158, Alberta 39,927. In 1929 the pool sold 205 million bushels, with 108 million exported directly to 90 ports in 19 countries led by the United Kingdom and Japan. The pool operates 5,481 grain elevators in Western Canada with 57,550,000 bushels capacity and 12 terminal elevators at major ports with 22,967,210 bushels capacity. Last year the pool's gross turnover was $288,000,000, second only to the Dominion Government in Canada.
Grain moves slowly as 390 cars inspected in the past month at Saskatoon, now a general inspection point since October 15, 1929. Government elevator stocks fall with grain sent to local mills. 1928 grain largely depleted. wheat in store drops to 2,816,180 bushels while oats 84,689 barley 11,819 flax 4,169 and rye 10,860 bushels remain.
G G Ommanney head of the Department of Development Canadian Pacific Railway with John A Dresser in Winnipeg says 1930 will bring enlarged progress. He notes rising mineral production more water power capacity and better conditions in forest products industries.
General Jan Christian Smuts warned Canadians may not grasp the great future ahead as Britain realizes Canada has entered a pivotal development phase. Ontario native H N Casson notes Canada has become a leading manufacturing and financial power, boosting reciprocal trade prospects with Britain.
A Lansing report details a novel ice packing method for dead turkeys using water infused ice which left the market baffled. A Detroit market bought 42 dressed birds near Gladwin and found they were pumped with water and frozen before shipment, leading to a $25 fine plus costs for the farmer.
The London Times argues for a revival of the adventurous merchant spirit that built British foreign trade. It emphasizes firsthand visits to foreign markets to grasp customer needs and compare British sales methods with foreign rivals.
The report notes 272 plants in Canada engaged in canning drying evaporating and preserving fruits and vegetables with a capital stock of about 34 million dollars.
Pattern order details from Winnipeg Union at 176 McDermott Ave outline process and required number. The notice lists steps to request patterns and identify Pattern No. for mailing.
A Motor magazine compilation shows total vehicles 26 56 million in use in the United States in 1929, up 8 5 percent from 1928. Passenger cars total 23 26 million, up 8 8 percent, while trucks total 3 23 million, up 6 1 percent from the prior year.
British Columbia posted a record mineral production value of 70,030,976 dollars in 1929 as the Minister of Mines review notes rising development. Copper and lead output hit new volume highs and silver production led among provinces.
The exchange suggests enduring doubts about a definitive American novel and asserts that such a work will not only be written but also rejected. The dialogue hints at a cynical view of literary success and editorial reception.
Forty men spend all their time dusting and keeping the books in the British Museum Library clean.
The 1930 Saskatchewan wheat championship at the Marquis wheat exhibit awarded George Avery of Kelso the top prize. J W McGhie of Marquis finished second. The same event reversed Chicago results where McGhie placed third and Colonel Avery fourth. Colonel Avery also won the oats championship with Victory oats weighing 47 pounds to the bushel.
W. P. Chittenden of London presented Quebec with a bound volume of Royal magazines from 1759. The volume contains notable details about the city and about General Wolfe who captured Quebec and brought Canada under British rule.
A temperance reformer criticizes pubs for offering increasing beer pours as a revenue tactic, prompting a publican’s counter question about naming the establishment. The exchange reflects debates on alcohol sales and public response.
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