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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1955
Page
9
Melanie finds Mrs. Blanche Marble’s purse in a city window box and faces accusation of theft. Kip’s plan to buy an orchid with the saved money pays off when Marble explains the money remained safe. Melanie receives the orchid as a loving surprise from Kip.
A survey of Manitoba locations notes how names reflect Cree Ojibway and European influences. Places like Hayes River honor Sir James Hayes 1684, La Verendrye recalls the explorer, and Morden bears settler Alvey Morden's name. Other sites translate Indigenous terms for wind water and spirit, while some reference villages, rivers, or ports.
Fashion pattern notice for Abinnes features blouse jacket long shirt-tai jumper skirt and overalls choices. Includes adjustable closures and complete illustrated sewing instructions. Send 35 cents to Anne 60 Front Street W. Toronto with size name address and pattern number.
The University of Saskatchewan poultry department reports progress after ten years of inbreeding on a bronze turkey line to yield a well flesh and moderate sized bird. Females weigh 12 to 14 pounds and males 18 to 22. further testing will decide if breeding stock will be offered in fall 1955.
Dr. Stewart Murray medical health officer warns rats in Greater Vancouver eat and spoil roughly $1,000,000 worth of food each year. He urges residents to help reduce the rodent problem.
The report projects little change in Canadian prices for eggs and poultry in 1955 with hogs showing the largest potential price shift. Domestic and export demand, population growth, and meat consumption rise modestly, while pork disappearance climbs 12 percent and beef declines about 4 percent. Milk output edges up, with stable butter and skim milk production and slight shifts in dairy product use and exports. The poultry market remains weak in 1955, linked to U.S. conditions, with turkeys and fowl affected by the U.S. market and 1954 pricing trends.
Saskatoon reports a full year with no traffic deaths within city limits ending Christmas Eve 1954. The prior fatality occurred Christmas Eve 1953 when an elderly pedestrian was struck while crossing a street. The city, with a population around 50 000, is believed to be the only Canadian city of similar size with this record.
Dr. T V Johnston the provincial veterinarian warns rodents such as rats are a infection source for livestock and stresses control of rodents is as important as control of the diseases they carry.
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