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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 02, 1950
Page
2
As spring nears attention returns to 1950 crop prospects. The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports no expected large changes in wheat acreage, with about 27 million acres seeded last year. Extremes in soil moisture or price outlook by seeding time could still alter the outlook.
The Bureau reviews marketing prospects for next season and predicts a drop in world wheat demand in 1950 due to higher production by many importing countries. Some exporters may increase supplies abroad, widening the world market. Crop prospects are good overall with large yields forecast in Argentina and Australia, and the United States expecting a substantial export surplus.
The article notes a projected drop in world wheat demand causing concern in surplus nations like Canada. It discusses barriers to aid, the need to feed global populations, and calls from Sir John Boyd Orr and Canada for a plan to resolve imbalances between surplus and hungry regions.
Freighter service between British Columbia and St Lawrence ports to resume soon after wartime shutdown. Monson Clark Limited of Atpac Steamship Lines says the 10,000 ton S S Seaside will inaugurate the service connecting east and west.
The Bank of England set the sterling equivalent of 250 dollars to cover freight for a shipment funded by the Canadian Government. Four timber wolves, 12 chipmunks and 12 marmots will join Dudley Zoo's small animal collection. In four years Canada has sent bison bears beavers and raccoons to Dudley from national parks.
In Charlotte a burglar broke into a case and stole a cash register and 12 packages of headache powder. Police believe the thief used the headache powders. The cash register held only $1.
SAN FRANCISCO. Jeff Dav is, known as King of the Hoboes, says his credentials and a light leather briefcase disappeared while he was dining. He lists losses including $50 honorary cards photographs and a railroad spike described as golden. He urges return of the credentials to restore his reign.
Chile agrees to receive two Canadian buffalo offered by the Canadian government. The animals will travel by air from Edmonton to a southern Chilean national park, with Chile paying the shipping cost. The embassy official described the freight as the apology cost.
Rev. Elmer Leaker of Balcarres Sask has been appointed Secretary of Christian Education for the Saskatchewan Conference under the Board of Christian Education of the United Church of Canada.
Jamshof in the Shetland Islands served as a crucial ancient harbor for ships traveling from Norway to Iceland and Greenland around a millennium ago. The site highlights longstanding voyage patterns and maritime connectivity in the North Atlantic.
Canada's retail merchants posted a record 1949 total sales of 7.695 billion dollars, up six percent from 1948. All provinces gained, led by the prairie provinces with Saskatchewan up 12.4 percent, Alberta 12 percent, and Manitoba 10.5 percent. Ontario rose 5.4 percent, British Columbia 5 percent, and Quebec 29 percent, while four trades fell slightly including men's clothing and country general stores.
John Fisher of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation told the Maritime Provinces association that Canada is growing about one third faster than the United States and has reached the peak of industrial development long surpassed by the U S half a century ago. He called Canada the greatest miracle in nation building.
Ottawa reports Canadian Boy Scouts will dispatch 5000 scout staves to the Boy Scouts of Greece. Scouts will cut and peel many staves themselves and raise funds where cutting is not possible. The shipment aims to reach Greece by April 23, Saint George's Day.
Ottawa report says about 2,284,000 Canadians are overweight due to eating too much and the wrong foods. The Health League of Canada warns obesity hastens degenerative diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure and urges overweight individuals to cut calories and consult a doctor for guidance.
A collage of light humor and classroom mishaps. Jests about fur coats and report cards mix with a telegram prank revealing client names. Quick bits include marriage witticisms and a student dodging leave, all with period-voice charm and playful punchlines.
The Canadian Horticultural Council adopted a resolution to mobilize government experimental stations schools and colleges to study why some potatoes darken after cooking. Growers urge research on soil fertilizer potash and phosphate to improve cooking quality and texture.
A short poetic reflection urging kindness in the present moment. It emphasizes that the best time to live is while alive and when under stress. The piece invites pause to remember simple acts of kindness.
Alberta's population rose from 73,000 in 1901 to 871,000 in 1949 as Canada overall grew from 5,371,000 to 13,549,000. Ontario and Quebec also saw sizable gains, while Prince Edward Island and the Yukon/NWT declined or lagged. The report notes Alberta recorded the largest percentage jump among provinces. Take care of your eyes avoid due and unnecessary strain.
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