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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 31, 1952
Page
2
The article notes Canada's western history is brief compared with other lands yet rich in early settlement events from before railways to the North-West Rebellion and provincial formation. It highlights the fading first-hand witnesses and a rising effort to record prairie history.
Near Qu’Appelle Saskatchewan the original Fort Qu’Appelle trading post location was uncovered using a mine detector operated by the Saskatchewan Department of Natural Resources. Thomas Petty of Indian Head aided the discovery after years of search. This marked Canada’s first archaeological use of a mine detector and spurred plans to locate more sites in the province.
Edmond Prefontaine Manitoba municipal commissioner urges tighter spending at the Manitoba urban association convention. He notes the cash-basis municipalities fell to 87 in 1950 from 159 in 1943, while assessments rose 18 percent and taxes more than doubled. He urges taxpayers to register all land to improve the tax roll.
A sequence of humorous gags about a soldier reading a wife’s letter, a park sighting of Perry’s wife, a parrot taught to swear, and light wordplay about meetings, misunderstandings, and misnamed persons. The jokes hinge on punchy misunderstandings and misheard phrases.
A Shanklin man spread poisoned bread ten yards from his poultry run to stop rats. The rodents dragged the bread into the coop and all the fowl died.
The female halibut may reach up to 80 pounds while males rarely top 50 to 60 pounds. The finding highlights gender differences in weight among the species observed.
A compact note reflecting on glass as an ancient material in human history. It frames glass as a foundational invention shaping technology, industry, and daily life across civilizations.
New Zealand plans to ship 3200 tons of a 50000 ton experimental meat cargo to Canada and the United States. The Kent will load about 1400 tons for Canada and half of 3600 tons for the U S. Port Phillip will carry 1800 tons plus 500 to 600 tons of mutton for Canada. Most cargoes are prime lamb with 100 tons testing制造 meat types for market. Delays due to heavy rains and late shearing reduced slaughter and freezing capacity.
British Columbia plans a new multi million dollar pulp mill tied to a hydro electric project. Western Plywood to build a 19 million mill in the Quesnel area 400 miles north of Vancouver. Power for the mill to come from a BC Power Commission project costing 16 million with 150000 horsepower split over two stages on the Quesnel River.
Fred J. White 65 longtime prairie regional superintendent of the unemployment insurance commission will retire March 31. White has served with the commission since 1941 and a successor has not been named.
Celebrity Ilka Chase promotes Blue Bonnet Margarine as a tasty all vegetable spread offering bright flavor and nutrition. The ad claims economy and versatility for cooking vegetables and table use, noting two packaging types for sale.
Oswald Beard, a British World War I veteran, has endured stomach wounds and 21 operations. Since 1950 he cannot eat and survives solely on tea, drinking about 60 cups a day and two and a half cups hourly to combat sleeplessness. Neighbors share tea after his ration trade request.
Red Cross calls for local groups to organize learn to swim programs this summer. The plan includes free instructor training for strong swimmers over 18, a Regina training session April 14 to 19, and guidance from the Red Cross.
Princess Elizabeth donated 500 bushels of Canadian wheat from Regina to the Save the Children fund in Winnipeg. The grain, valued at ten dollars per bushel, will have buyers listed on a scroll sent to the Princess. The gift was presented during her fall tour.
A historical note explains shifting pig farming toward lean bacon hogs as demand for lard declines. It discusses fat content, packing waste, prices, and the value of selective breeding and feeding to produce leaner carcasses for higher farmer returns.
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