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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1956
Page
2
The article advises sowing grass seed early in cool damp weather for new lawns or repairs. It emphasizes mixed grass seeding for thicker stands, soil preparation, and proper seed choice from Canadian seed catalogs. It also discusses soil quality, open loam, and using compost and soil conditioners to improve garden soil.
New Zealand mathematician Prof H G Forder argues education requires two foreign languages a grasp of western history philosophy and art. He warns scientists must be educated to guide civilization and cites a calendar reform proposal as an example of narrow scientific thinking lacking cultural context.
A quip filled antiwar musing critiques world leaders actions on peace as a misworded piece of conquest. It notes playful misdirections about tasks and work ethics with humor about a lunch counter, a boss and his wife, and a joking reference to a green bill of payment.
The Pattern Shop presents a new apron crafted from fabric remnants, highlighting sustainable reuse. The item showcases upcycled materials and aims to attract shoppers seeking eco friendly fashion.
Advertisement offers pattern 7113 for a flower shaped apron made from remnants plus embroidery transfer. It invites readers to mail 25 cents to Toronto's Household Arts Department for pattern P.P.L. 60 Front Street W and to request the Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue. Also promotes pattern 4768 Misses sizes with 35 inch fabric, asking 35 cents and providing order details.
Pattern descriptions for space saving cabinets and folding steps. Includes patterns 382 and 413 with pull-out and terraced racks, plus five patterns in the Kitchen Remodeling Packet. Prices 35c each and $1.50 for the packet postpaid. Order via Home Workshop Pattern Service Vancouver B C.
A guide to forming a Breakfast Club for track and field training. Timed morning sessions start at seven, with 15 minutes of intense drills and paired rub-downs before showers. Suggests planning weekly loads, keeping work cards, weekly progress contests, and using pamphlets from Sports College Toronto for coaching ideas.
Research shows a blend of wheat oats and barley yields more economical gains than oats or barley alone. Wheat offers higher protein, but all grains benefit from mineral supplementation. Wheat germ supplies Vitamin E, key for anti sterility effects. Vitamin E deficiency may cause stiff lamb disease in sheep.
Britain's newest film star the Duke of Edinburgh appears in a five minute movie to aid the National Playing Fields Association with Bob Hope as a co star. The film contrasts cricket action with scenes of children playing on London streets and includes a plea for better playing fields.
New Zealand railways fly freight cars across Cook Strait to meet island demands. It is reportedly the first regular air transfer of railway rolling stock. Flying costs are about 14 dollars per car, far cheaper than sea shipping at roughly 140 dollars, with planes sometimes flying empty after one-way loads.
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