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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 21, 1952
Page
2
The article notes over 500000 immigrants to Canada since 1946 with 183775 from the United Kingdom and 208246 from other countries. In the first eleven months of 1951 alone 174000 arrived from abroad, the highest annual figure since 1913, with about 150000 expected for 1951 and 20000 GB residents awaiting passage.
Immigration authorities note many newcomers are skilled workers drawn to plants and factories, construction sites, rural work, and urban jobs. The population has swelled to 14 million as programs encourage immigration and aid self funded entries.
The Canada Year Book describes a policy of careful selection and permanent settlement of immigrants absorbed into the economy. Demand for skilled labor grows in industry and farming, with arrangements for air and sea transport from the United Kingdom. No year projections are given, but policy remains, likely boosting citizen absorption as Canada develops.
Edmonton reports a Canadian dairyman warned that if current trends continue to 1955 Canada could lack 1 000 000 000 pounds of milk or the equivalent of 300 000 cows. Erle Kitchen of Woodstock Ontario, secretary of the Dairy Farmers of Canada, spoke at the Alberta Dairymen’s Association convention in Edmonton noting Canada has moved from a large dairy exporter to meeting only domestic needs. He blamed poor financial returns as farmers sell cattle amid high beef prices.
Prince Rupert, B C reports a historic first with coarse grains shipped through the port. Three shiploads of Alberta feed barley will be handled at the elevator, while nine other ships will carry Prince Rupert wheat. Barley is due next month for possible export to Japan or India in April or May.
A collection of brief jokes and wry vignettes about self made men, late workers, parliamentary candidates, lodge secrets, economical wives, Sunday work by policemen, and long lived eagles. The snippets reflect social quirks and punchlines from a period humor column.
Civil defence officials in Ottawa say Canadian farmers and rural residents share a large task in the nation’s defense. They outline three duties: aid evacuees and the injured from bombed cities, assist cities in recovering from air raids, and prevent enemy agents from harming crops. Rural areas may be spared bombing but will face similar disruption and impact.
Tottenham Hotspurs will open their exhibition tour in Toronto on May 22 with Sam Davidson of Winnipeg announcing the schedule. The list includes Saskatoon May 28 Vancouver May 31 Victoria June 2 Vancouver June 4 Calgary June 7 Winnipeg June 9 Toronto June 14 New York June 15 Montreal June 18 and homeward sail June 20.
Real help for itching piles promises quick relief with Hem-Roid internal treatment. Get a 60 tablet package at drug stores for $1.89 and use as directed. If not 100 percent satisfied after 2 or 3 days test, ask for a refund guaranteed by all drug stores.
Hamilton remembers Jim Firky 93 recalling the pony express days from Fort Qu Appelle to Prince Albert Saskatchewan a 600 mile round trip. He details horse changes every 50 miles and rare Indian trouble except during the Riel uprising when rebels pursued him near Humboldt and he and an army scout fled toward Humboldt. He earlier rode Qu Appelle to Fort Qu Appelle 21 miles for two years before joining the pony express.
Prince Charles at three years old takes a set of titles with his mother’s accession. He becomes Duke of Cornwall Duke of Rothesay Earl of Carrick Baron of Renfrew Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. He remains heir apparent though not Prince of Wales until invested. Princess Margaret would act as regent if a regency is needed during Charles’s minority.
The altar stone bearing Canada's Book of Remembrance winner in Ottawa was presented by the British government.
Ottawa reports US grain drying crews may enter western Canada duty free until June 30 1952 due to damp prairie grain. Farmers who brought grain dryers earlier this winter under a pro rata duty plan may have any paid duty remitted. Ministers outlined a six month temporary admission at one sixtieth duty per month, minimum 25 dollars, with dryers leased or rented. The cabinet later indicated duty remission may apply to all who paid under the plan. There is no record of how many dryers entered under the scheme.
The Family Allowance Administration notes many Canadians with children under 16 still move often. About 36 000 of 1 900 000 families receiving cheques report an address change each month. Easter marks the oldest Christian festival.
Ilka Chase recommends Blue Bonnet Margarine as a favorite spread with sunny sweet flavor. The ad highlights nutrition and economy while promoting two packaging options the regular economy color water bag and the Yellow Quik bag for fast color.
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