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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 29, 1947
Page
2
After two years since victory in Europe the public questions whether security and a stable economy will follow the defeat of enemies. Churchill warned of a brief rejoicing before the hard work of peace, noting displaced persons and wartime disruptions. The piece argues unity and resolve are needed as apathy could prevent lasting peace.
The piece argues that peace treaty framing and foreign ministers deliberations may shape citizens’ lives globally, but public opinion often lacks unity to drive change. It highlights the United Nations Organization as a beacon of ideals from the war and notes the two year span is short for realizing them. It calls for patient effort to overcome suspicion, prejudice, apathy, and cynicism to build a better world.
Ruidoso NM reporter Mary Nell Taeger quotes Navajo resident Francisco Saiz as 137 years old and possibly North America's oldest living person. Saiz lives near Arabella NM on a farm with Simon Sanchez aged 74 and has served Sanchez's family since the 1860s.
New York financier Charles J F Porter borrowed 312 dollars from National City Bank. His loan included the bank’s billionth loan from its 21 year old personal loan department, and the bank wrote off the loan to mark the anniversary.
A collection of quotes on music stresses its divine harmony and emotional power. Mazzini, Pope, Henry Giles, Beethoven, Mary Baker Eddy, and Wagner describe music as a universal, expressive language that transcends ideas and stirs the soul.
In Galesburg Illinois lawyer R L Stewart, representing the Louise Ware estate of Victoria NL, sent a violin found among effects to a Chicago firm for appraisal. The Amati Cremona instrument, initially valued at $3 50, drew a $2500 offer with potential to reach $4500.
Wood ticks are blamed for an invasion of moose around Quesnel British Columbia. Many moose are seen in outlying areas and some enter the town. Mrs C H Allison was startled when a bull moose charged through the brush behind her garden. Hunters report a tick epidemic driving the animals toward crowds and disturbance.
First aid for burns stresses covering the affected area and keeping it covered until professional care is available. Burns are sterile at injury but risk infection from careless handling. National Health authorities advise against ointments and urge sterilized dressings only, with no removal of clothing or exposure of the burn while awaiting treatment.
A collage of humorous exchanges and wisecracks from earlier decades. A couple argues over a baby’s mouth and a waiter delivers putty as a tease. A Scotsman moves, a traveller jokes about tandem, and a novelist ponders his epitaph with a punchline about a house to let.
The Canadian exhibit at the British Industries Fair in London is drawing about 52 serious inquiries daily from continental buyers for newsprint timber chemicals machinery and other goods. A E Bryan Canada House said buyers seek news about Canada and five British manufacturers inquire daily about exhibiting at the planned 1948 Canadian International Fair. The display emphasizes Canada as a producer but does not take orders for specific commodities.
A homeowner shows a visitor a dog that may not be a thoroughbred but reliably alerts them to intruders. The dog does not bark loudly but instead crawls under the sofa to signal a potential trespasser.
Dr. C. J. Mackenzie of the National Research Council told the Engineering Institute of Canada that Canada now spends over seven times as much on research as in 1939. He noted growth in engineering research, expanding graduate facilities, and a bright outlook for the profession with more than 10 000 undergraduate engineers today.
In Ridgeway, Ontario, a buck stood vigil over a severely injured doe after a car strike. Constable Elmer Heath concluded a back injury. he ended the doe’s suffering with a mercy shot, and the buck remained by her side before wandering away.
Mosquitoes inject saliva to prevent blood from clotting as they feed, ensuring a steady blood meal. The mechanism helps explain their efficiency and the spread of diseases linked to bites.
Soybean oil meal feed is claimed by chemists to provide four to five times more digestible protein than cereal grains for animals and poultry.
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