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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1958
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment lists items including four books and cartoons with prices. It mentions a public sale action near a local avenue and a serving area, but the readable text lacks clear dates or entities.
The article advises keeping sunstroke patients in a shaded cool area until medical help arrives. A cold water sheet can lower temperature, but ice baths are discouraged. Working in intense sun near peak heat is unwise and many claim bad luck due to short-term job effort.
WANTED ALL TYPES OF LIVE POULTRY Canada Packers Moose Jaw and Regina offer guaranteed top western market. Prices subject to change. Poultry crates supplied on request. W J Sharpe & Co Ltd 1235 Broad St Regina phone JO 93 2589.
The RCAF Argus will mount a breath analyser to detect snorkel breathing subs. The Navy notes the tech exists and weighs use on carrier planes. Argus, built by Canadair in Montreal, will scout with air analysis and radar before pinpointing targets. Two Greenwood Nova Scotia squadrons will upgrade to Argus, with Comox BC also receiving Neptunes.
A group of 46 Elgin County farmers left on the CNR Super Continental for a two week western tour sponsored by the Elgin Goodwill Tour Association. They will visit Winnipeg Saskatoon Edmonton Jasper Vancouver Calgary and other western cities with stops at the Calgary Stampede the International Short horn Show the University of Saskatchewan agricultural section and the Leduc oil fields.
The article traces rug making from its Orient origins about 4000 years ago to Europe in the Elizabethan era. It notes the spread via Venice trade, French influences from the Crusades, and the Wilton start in England. It highlights 18th and 19th century developments including power looms and various rug types. Wool remains the favored material for its strength and dyeing ease.
The Fertilizer Act took effect July 1 after Parliament approved it in April 1957 and Governor in Council regulations in June. C R Phillips of the Plant Products Division notes higher minimum standards will raise plant food content and phase out low analysis grades. The act allows mixtures of fertilizers and pesticides with proper labeling and usage directions. Canada’s fertilizer sales last year reached 800000 tons.
A vintage ad describes pattern 7174 for two color dresses with a whirl-skirt option for girls ages 2, 4, 6, and 8. Includes directions and weaving charts. Cost thirty five cents. Also notes federal spending increase from 360 million to 1.2 billion since 1949 and that pattern stamps cannot be accepted.
Shaft work at International Minerals potash site advances past 1200 feet but slows after Pumps failure leaks Blairmore formation quagmire. Grouting will seal wall while Poole Construction builds office and mill. head frame ready and operations to resume once Blairmore is sunk through likely by September. Be a courteous driver.
Takakkaw Falls in B C is highest at 1650 feet. The five year election rule ensures no government stays in office indefinitely. The Canadian Bank of Commerce head office is in Toronto at 476 feet. Agriculture leads in Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan and Alberta while manufacturing leads in the other seven provinces. Of 186 radio stations 22 are government owned and 166 privately owned.
Jim Lowes of Assiniboia has been named to the Game Advisory Committee of the Saskatchewan Department of Natural Resources. He will serve with six others and advise the Minister and Game Commissioner on matters related to the Game Act. His term runs until December 31, 1958.
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