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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1949
Page
2
Economists and statisticians in Canada foresee continued prosperity in 1949 with expansion in key industries and record investment. National income should rise with high farm prices and a strong British wheat market, though British food contracts ending may affect agriculture. Unemployment remains unlikely and farmers benefit from overall strong economic welfare.
There is marked improvement in labor management relations with fewer labor disputes and rising prosperity. Experts expect this trend to continue, aiding industrial expansion and resource development as farmers use higher incomes to reduce debts and increase security for the future.
Alberta could become a new supplier of goldeye, diversifying beyond Manitoba. Dr. K H Doan reported from Lake Claire near Lake Athabaska that the 1948 fishing plan allowed up to 250000 pounds, with only weather limiting harvest to about 65000 pounds, indicating ample stock for market.
Billy Roy of Pine Falls, Manitoba, a former junior golf champion, contracted poliomyelitis after a round in the Manitoba Open last August. Doctors credit his recovery to strong legs and stomach muscles built walking Pine Falls courses. He now regains use of both legs and is urged to resume golf soon, with plans to return to the first tee next spring.
Eddie Carate relates a strange chase on Dead Horse lake as he drove in heavy snow at up to 35 mph trying to catch two timber wolves. He pursued the first across the lake, then watched the second circle the car for six laps before abandoning the hunt and venting his frustration.
The text notes wolves typically pair for life in North America and distinguishes two species, the red wolf and the gray wolf, with the gray being heavier than the red.
An advertisement promises internal Hem-Roid tablets to relieve itching soreness and burning from piles. It claims internal correction of causes, offers a 19 day usage with money back if not satisfied, and notes a decades long refund promise available at drug stores.
A compilation of light anecdotes and quips drawn from everyday conversations. A witty mix of social observations and small jests about marriage, professions, manners, and miscommunications in humorous vignettes.
A roundup of how typographical errors produced double meanings in medical and general news. Examples include misprints about doctors and patients, hospital notes, and humorous double-entendres from papers in St Louis, Wichita, Little Rock, Fairmont, Columbus, Franklin, Norfolk, Greenville, and Atlanta.
Winnipeg reported analysts and curlers discuss the western knockout approach in curling, claiming dominance with fast shots and strong sweeping. They contrast it with eastern draw play, noting west dominance in Dominion championships and a blend of styles among top players.
Ottawa reports Canada aims to admit about 125000 new immigrants in 1949, pushing total arrivals since the war toward 400000. By end of 1948 immigrant totals reached nearly 300000, with over 100000 from Britain. Officials cite improved sea and air transport and rising bookings on Atlantic liners, though space remains tight.
Manitoba cabinet awaits final approval for issuing permanent licence plates for motor vehicles in 1950. Until then, 1949 plates stay on cars and owners receive a small aluminum 49 tag to cover the 48 figure.
In Kinistino Saskatchewan a plain turkey sold for 1355 dollars at an auction in a town of 700. The leftover banquet bird was bid up 21 times with a top bid of 150 dollars, and proceeds will cover flooring for the Canadian Legion hall.
George Brown faced a slow milk day as his herd lay down on a binge caused by cows consuming fallen apples that had fermented. Investigation traced the cause to the fruit, impacting milking routine.
The agriculture department announces new cattle identification rules for Bangs disease and tuberculosis. Reactors to Bangs test must bear a large AE on the right cheek while tuberculin reactors carry a T brand on the left cheek. Previously B was tattooed in the right ear and T punched in the right ear.
Regina reports Hon. J. T. Douglas announces the provincial highways department will keep about 4,000 miles of road clear of snow as long as possible this winter. If conditions challenge equipment, focus shifts to the most vital arteries.
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