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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 26, 1960
Page
4
This fragment advises drivers to stop safely when bees or other insects land on a car. It describes avoiding panicked swatting, proper first aid for stings, removing the sting and venom sac, cleansing the wound, and applying antiseptic gauze. It also notes baking soda as a versatile kitchen and safety helper.
Saskatchewan officials report Rambler alfalfa seed, grown by Swift Current farm, completely sold out for a third year. Demand remains high as the department expands California production to meet farmers needs. over 157,000 pounds distributed and 3,000 orders for 65,000 acres filled amid favorable moisture for forage crops.
A herd of 41 Icelandic ponies imported from Iceland by the Bar Diamond Ranch at Carlyle Sask has arrived at the CNR Montreal Stock Yards. They will soon board a CNR freight train to Saskatchewan. The ponies average four to five feet in height and belong to a gentle breed.
Unpasteurized milk may carry germs causing undulant fever septic sore throat bovine TB or other serious diseases. The warning emphasizes that milk should never be consumed raw to avoid health hazards.
The article notes many people are hypersensitive to venom and a single sting can be serious. It advises staying still if a bee lands on you, safely removing it from the ear by stopping and acting, and opening a window to release a bee on a side window. If allergic, consult a doctor about desensitization treatment.
Inmates from Regina's provincial jail farm staged Canada's first inmate calf club show. Six Pioneer Club members trained under staff leaders with Saskatchewan 4-H support, presenting Herefords in a full jail barn competition with showmanship and awards.
The Family Doctor Ross A Evans is promoted to Saskatchewan agricultural representative district 4 with East end HQ. Evans, ex assistant rep district 8 Moose Jaw, grew up on a Kenaston farm and studied at the University of Saskatchewan leading to a 1957 appointment with the Saskatchewan department of agriculture. Correctional officials praise the Pioneer Club calf program for rehabilitation and youth engagement.
A parent's note on thumb sucking in young children. It explains the habit may serve as a comfort for hunger, sleep, or amusement and can help with fear or jealousy but should fade after the first year. It cautions against prolonged dependence and scolding.
The Manitoba province and the Department of Industry and Commerce funded two two day sawmilling courses for local operators. The courses, run with Forest Products Laboratories of Canada and the forestry branch of Northern Affairs, aimed to raise lumber quality. In 1958 Manitoba produced 36,529,000 board feet, much for siding and shiplap and 9 gird deal was dimension.
At Regina on March 1s the Community Pasture Managers meeting announced an extension of service to December 1960 for Mr Raymond Youngman who will retire at month end The pasture program supervises nearly 2 million acres in Manitoba and Saskatchewan operating 64 pastures in 1959 grazing about 125000 head of stock mainly cattle owned by 6331 farmers Youngman also runs the pasture improvement program to boost usefulness of the pastures.
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