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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Mar 17, 1960
Page
2
A jumbled page of scanned text shows drug store notices and advertisements for sleep aids, nursing courses, shorthand and typing lessons, and correspondence education. Mentions Leonard's Drivisted Ear Drama, Lyon's Drugs in Toronto, and various instructional programs with pricing hints and mail inquiries.
An old classified style notice from Regina and Alberta markets offers Briggs and Stratton, Johnson and Clinton gas engines and parts. It lists Electric Motor Service at 1234 Scarth St Regina with phone, plus references to farms, used machinery, delivery, and catalog pricing in a period ad tone.
Saskatchewan egg producers see prices at Regina egg stations drop to 26c per dozen for Grade A Large eggs, down from 30c a year ago. Marketings through stations fell 23.7 percent from 1959 to 1960, with storage eggs and chick orders showing steep declines amid policy shifts and deficiencypayment reforms. Prices are expected to rebound but serious shortages could emerge if current trends persist.
Prince Philip will fly into Ottawa in the late afternoon of June 7 and spend two days in Toronto for light engagements. Officials expect a dinner at Government House with the Governor General and Mrs Vanier, then a quick departure for Toronto for discussions ahead of the 1962 Commonwealth Industrial Studies conference.
Manitoba anglers are urged to prepare for the season opening on May 14. Regulations remain unchanged from 1959 with the same minimum size limits creel and possession limits.
Bits from the Dan Chronicle sketch ads selling male and female hairpieces, wigs, and cosmetic items. It notes modern upcurves, removable hairpieces, eyeglass lenses, waist cinchers, and makeup, with a wry reference to cosmetic notions shaping appearance.
A compact guide notes salads stay in season year round and offer color and vitamins. Use only fresh produce, wash thoroughly, soak greens briefly if needed to crisp, then dry and store in a cool place in a polythene bag.
Canadians average about a dozen conversations per year per person. The report notes Canada has the highest telephone usage among nations, reflecting dense communication habits and widespread telephone access.
Classic Spanish cream highlighted with a red cherry sauce using canned or frozen cherries. Mix cherry syrup and water with cornstarch, thicken, then stir in butter almond extract and cherries. A few red coloring drops optional. Serve chilled or hot over pudding or cupcakes.
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