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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
3
Officials from the Federal Department of Agriculture and the Dominion Bureau of Statistics assess the coming year’s crop prospects and farm income. They note higher costs for feed, fuel, machinery, and fertilizer vary by region, but expect income levels to hold steady despite pressure on farmers.
The Wheat Board and Canada agree to support farmer incomes and expect continued improvement. With 65,000 paid in 1952 and 120,000,000 distributed by Canada, farmers hope for better returns as the crop is marketed amid rising output.
Vancouver Province reports that the Campbell River forest fire destroys timber, wildlife, soil, and future wealth. It threatens water reservoirs, salmon and steelhead beds, and reduces tourist sport fishing. The piece urges care to prevent fires and notes broad losses to island residents.
An ad style blurb touts "Blue Bonnet" flavor and nutrition with Agnes De Mille’s comparison. It claims value with an economy package and suggests uses in cooking and vegetables.
Manitoba expects a new peak in tourism with visitor spending projected at 25 million dollars this year. In six months of 1951 short term vehicle permits rose to 31 000 from 18 900 in 1950 and 24 000 in 1949, with Piney South Junction and Emerson showing large percentage gains. A survey notes slow tourist shopping in Winnipeg and Brandon but retailers anticipate rapid sales growth in coming weeks.
In Dryden Ontario the Wabigoon river mill uses every by product from waste to by products. The Dryden Paper Company turns scrap lumber into houseboats and sawdust into ice base for Memorial Arena. Rail ties are produced from logs with the remaining sawdust and slab sold as firewood.
The article notes that Sincе’s sheep population has declined to about one third of the level six years ago in 2943, indicating a substantial drop over the period with potential impacts on farming practices and local economy.
A compilation of light anecdotes and quips: a man shows an old countryman a typewriter and hears music advice, a youth jokes about a frightened hostess, two boys disciplined for names Nye and Featherstone, a salesman on insurance, and other brief gags.
Twenty ships of 10 000 ton capacity have been booked to call for wheat at Churchill this summer from England and France, said Frank Eliason secretary of the Hudson Bay Route Association. More ships are expected.
Alberta pest controller W. A. Lobay estimates Canada has at least one rat per person and the pests cost the country 275 million dollars annually.
Calgary reports O. B. Lassiter uses 4500 acres near the Sunshine Ranch with 50 workers and seven tractors to farm a dry, rocky area. He estimates daily spring costs around $2000 while employing a Nobe shoe type press drill to plant seeds three inches deep for moisture access and soil consolidation.
A visitor from Pennsylvania stopped by Banff when his car tire went flat. Two Alberta Motor Association road patrol members in white overalls quickly changed the tire. Calgary’s patrol, first in Canada, serves north south and west of the city on weekends and has already aided hundreds of motorists.
Emile Bidart of Battleford Saskatchewan reports a rare pet he found a black gopher. He kept it at home for a few days for local youngsters to see. The animal showed no inclination to leave, a notable contrast to the rarer black gophers compared with albinos.
Dr Gordon Bates director of the Health League of Canada urges prolonged artificial respiration to revive drowning victims even after long submersion. He warns against the belief that respiration fails after a few minutes and offers guidelines and contacts for the Schaefer method through St John Ambulance, Royal Lifesaving Society, or the Health League.
A historical note states that the human body contains about 2,200 units of phosphorus used in bones and energy processes. It highlights phosphorus as a key element for health and metabolism.
A vintage ad promotes Blue Bonnet margarine praising its delicate sunny flavor and nutrition. It urges readers to accept an invitation from Mrs Earl Wilson and compare its taste and economy with other spreads. The copy mentions two product types and a quick bag option for easy color.
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