This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 27, 1955
Page
5
Saskatchewan co operatives report total turnover of 443 million for the year with a drop of 57 million from lower grain and seed marketing and related sectors. Membership rises by 70 thousand to near 600 thousand across 1 108 associations and 2 339 business places while fixed assets grow by 6 million and total assets by 27 million.
Canada was the best market in November for two British electrical goods categories generators and motors and tubes and radio and television equipment. Total sales of all British electrical goods reached over 3 275 0000 dollars, well above the monthly average.
A 13 mile Portmadoc to Blaenau Festiniog railway line reopened after eight years of closure may resume service. A group of railway enthusiasts has formed a company to assist the re opening of the Portmadoc Blaenau Festiniog line in Wales.
About 900000 foreign tourists visited the United Kingdom last year and earnings from tourism reached around 364 million dollars. The industry aims for one million overseas visitors annually, now within reach.
United Kingdom scientists and dog food manufacturers study dietary needs of sled dogs as cargo food for the dog team accounts for up to seventy percent of sled loads.
A planetarium costing about 140000 will be built on the site beside Madame Tussauds Exhibition. The structure will take two years to complete and will display planetary movements stars and other astronomical phenomena plus their progression.
Miss Joan Gilbert of Calgary Alberta a Canadian pianist attached to the Convent Garden Ballet Company London will debut on television in Britain later this month She is noted as both accompanist and solo pianist with the company.
Preliminary 1954 report shows London’s death rate at 10.9 per thousand the lowest on record. The tuberculosis death rate fell to 0.18 per thousand, marking a new low in post-war health gains for the capital.
An exhibition showcases famed sports trophies with displays of iconic prizes and their stories. Visitors can view historical awards tied to renowned athletes and celebrated teams, highlighting the sport’s heritage and achievements.
A brief definition notes the harp as the largest instrument in the class whose strings are plucked by fingers.
Canada’s population reached 15 410 000 on December 1, 1954, up 405 000 from the previous year. The 2.7 percent rise continues a pattern of solid growth despite fewer immigrants, with 1952 at 2.8 percent and 1953 at 2.6 percent.
Mental authorities describe many varieties of mental illness and emphasize early treatment. Even minor cases may be cured by short clinic or hospital care, and the doctor should be consulted as soon as symptoms appear.
NHL season report notes Chicago Black Hawks excluded from scoring on five nights while Montreal and Boston endure fewer shutouts. Rangers Leafs and Red Wings each blanked multiple times with Wings tallying six shutouts. Silently, Geoffrion Richard Lewicki and Beliveau reach 20 goals by January morning, dipping from last season’s pace.
The B 29 was downed off Hokkaido by Soviet MiG fighters marking the fifth American aircraft lost to Red fire in as many years.
Experts from the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Seed Growers Association report Thatcher wheat still reliable seed. A new commercial wheat may replace Selkirk in about five years as plant pathologists prepare for three rust races that could challenge Selkirk. Gordon South of Whittome named president. Rupert Kirkham Saltcoats elected vice-president. W B Holmes Regina elected secretary treasurer. new directors include H Bracken Hudson Bay and TC Boyes Kelvington. newcomers A V Allan Codette and Charles Geall Nipawin.
A proposed Montreal oriented squad features Lorne Worsley in goal and a Canadiens heavy defense with Doug Harvey Butch Bouchard Dollard St Laurent and Dickie Moore. Forwards include Maurice Richard Bernie Geoffrion Ken Mosdell Fleming Mackell Marcel Bonin and more with Frankie Eddols as coach and Frank Paice or Hector Dubois as trainer. Referees Red Storey or Scotty Morrison and linesmen Doug Davies and Bill Roberts complete the setup.
SASKATOON The president of the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Seed Growers Association suggested rust damage last year might have been lower if more Lee wheat had been planted. Stan M Ingham told the annual meeting farmers were slow to adopt new grain varieties. His report said Lee wheat though not outstanding offered the best insurance against leaf rust, the disease estimated to have caused 40 percent of total rust damage in 1954.
Manitoba ranks second to Ontario in total fur production value in Canada and since 1931 the fur industry’s value has risen by over 500 percent according to the report.
The Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa hosts a new poultry testing station nearing completion to receive birds from breeders nationwide. The one story 60 test pens will compare 360 egg entries under uniform feeding and housing to isolate hereditary performance. Tests begin April 1 1955 and run to August 1956 with 100 pullets per entry.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.