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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1947
Page
2
Finance Minister Abbott reports loans to 13,030 Canadian farmers over ten years at five percent interest. More than 10,000 borrowers from the Prairie Provinces received funds, totaling 880,565. The record shows no bank claims against the government for losses, indicating borrowers met their agreements.
In Alberta 4,798 farmers borrowed 388115 dollars, Saskatchewan 4075 loans totalling 3140157, Manitoba 1928 loans amounting to 1397539. Two thirds funded farm implements and trucks. 50 000 acres broke by 1008 borrowers. Some loans financed foundation and breeding stock. 303 loans totaling 199027 dollars. Building construction and repairs also funded with expected growth as materials become available.
The article discusses the importance of credit for farmers and the role of Canadian banks in supporting farm development. It notes 1946 legislation aimed at helping average farmers obtain loans for improvements, reports many farm loans with few defaults, and emphasizes extension of credit as crucial for farm growth and public support.
Stratford Ontario farmer David Davidson reported that his four year old homing pigeon, missing since April 1, reappeared 1600 miles away in Regina Saskatchewan. The owner Dick Irvin, winter coach of the Montreal Canadiens, said the bird has previously returned from Ottawa. Davidson had sold the bird in 1944.
One Whistler painting was rejected initially but later accepted by an art gallery after the artist submitted it upside down, illustrating unconventional presentation influencing reception.
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports favorable prospects for an average crop across Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta this year barring adverse weather. Frost damage risk looms as grain development lags 10 to 14 days, potentially elevating early frost harm.
South African scientists plan a hunt for a so called modern dodd a coelacanth once thought extinct for 50 million years A 1938 trawl yielded a five foot steel blue coelacanth weighing 127 pounds the fish died shortly after landing and fishermen recalled its strange arm like appendages The remains are housed in an African museum
Dominion Bureau of Statistics preliminary 1946 prairie census shows Manitoba horse numbers declining 29 percent from 301,763 in 1941 to 215,098 in 1946. Farm horse values also fell about one third, while cattle numbers rose to 799,633 with value up to 49,485,625. Sheep and swine dipped, poultry rose sharply led by hens and chickens.
A landmark health note states tooth decay as the most prevalent ailment affecting humans worldwide. It underscores widespread dental neglect and calls for preventive care, public awareness, and better access to dental services.
A collection of humorous one liners and brief exchanges. A shopkeeper argues about discarded shoes while a new assistant jokes about fitting problems. A patient and doctor exchange remarks about burying work, a concrete mixer, and wealth distribution. Various quick gags about weddings, landladies, and signs of aging.
Ottawa reports a gift of 20 million dollars by Canada for post UNRRA relief to European needy. Five million goes to international children's relief. Eight million funds Canadian salted and canned fish sales to Europe, supporting Canadian fish prices. Up to 10 million pounds cod and related species, 40,000 barrels pickled fish, 50,000 boxes bloaters, 900,000 cases Pacific canned herring, and 100,000 cases maritime canned fish will be purchased for relief.
Houston police seek a burglar who mixes larceny with laundry. He first broke into a laundry, stole a few dollars and a clean shirt then left a dirty shirt. A later laundry visit saw him abandon the first shirt and walk off with a clean one.
A historical note records New York having 200 inhabitants in the year 1626, reflecting early colonial settlement figures and the modest size of the settlement at that time.
Montreal report notes five British built baby flattops repurposed by the British food ministry to haul wheat from Montreal and Halifax to London and Liverpool. The carriers are uneconomical and slower, loading 25 percent more time, and carry 290 000 bushels versus 336 000 to 360 000 for standard ships.
London reports Eva Peron plans to sign an 18 million dollar order for British bombers during her visit, representing Argentina's military aviation expansion.
Mexico moves to restore forests by ordering ten trees planted for every one felled. The author warns that continuing current deforestation pace could force similar drastic measures here in the future.
Retail prices on essential items declined slightly between mid April and mid May the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports from preliminary estimates. The consumer price index for May 15 is estimated near 156 below the April level with the 1935-1989 period set at 100. Prices were about 18 percent higher than a year ago and 58 percent above the August 1939 level.
A Springfield manufacturer slashes Christmas tree light prices by 24 percent before the holidays. The move signals aggressive timing in the yuletide market as shoppers seek bargains on decorative lighting.
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