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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 21, 1957
Page
3
More than four million acres of Manitoba farmland may be infested with grasshoppers next summer. The Grasshopper Control Committee heard the projection and urged planed control measures for farmers across 126 municipalities and government districts in the province. The Enterprise Selkirk Man January 16 1957.
Dr. Gar land Hallman, chief medical officer at Fiji Leprosy Hospital Makogai, cites major advances in treatment using mulphone drugs and physiotherapy. fifty patients remain, with 109 discharged last year and 35 new admissions, indicating modern therapy yields cures.
A columnist asks how long US oil resources will last given current consumption, citing estimates of 12 to 16 years and noting fluctuations in proven reserves. Another reader inquiry investigates the origin of the phrase time is of the essence, tracing claims to 1942 and inviting further corroboration. A note mentions a sperm whale’s daily food intake.
A column blends musings on aging with light anecdotes. Edison’s 200 year lifespan claim, baby care hours, red hair myths, skirts versus slacks, whisky proof meaning, handshakes spreading germs, and Just Johnny the highly paid poodle model are touched with humorous notes on popular beliefs and trivia.
Chemist B Berck from the Stored Product Insect Laboratory studied fumigant behavior in grain and flour. He found mixtures such as ethylene dibromide with ethylene dichloride and carbon tetrachloride penetrate deeper than single fumigants, improving insect toxicity. Factors include moisture, temperature, weed seeds, and total fumigant used. Fumigation remains the cheapest rapid pest control when gases are confined, with requirements including site penetration, stability, no residue harm, and cost efficiency.
Weekly crossword puzzle list presents horizontal clues 1.5, 8 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 23 25 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 38 39 40 41 47 48 50 51 52 54 55 56 57 and vertical clues 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 16 24 26 33 34 17 36 20 37 42 43 44 45 46 49 51 53 55 with assorted clues such as Seasoned Interstice Seine District attorney ab Deceased Dry Sphere Iron symbol and more.
On December 6 Dr H FE Hamer led first-aid exams for CPR trainees in Vancouver. Candidates C Tillapaugh J Melnyk F Henderson and F Pugsley completed the course under Const D E Brandt. George Meldrum awarded the Priory Vote of Thanks to Const Brandt for his ambulance division work. Attendees included J R Trott Inspector and W E Darknell CPR officials.
A home kitchen guide describes breading pork chops by dipping in seasoned flour then egg wash, then fine dry bread crumbs. Brown quickly in fat, cover and simmer on low heat until the meat near the bone is white, uncover near the end to recrisp.
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