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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1948
Page
2
Dominion Travel Bureau reports a successful year in Canada's tourist industry. Close US proximity drives American visits with an estimated 4.580442 million cars entering Canada, higher than 1947. Tourist spend in US currency is expected to exceed last year’s 235 million dollars, as Canada bides its weaker US funds reserves.
A Dominion-Provincial conference in Ottawa reported tourist trade rose by one to twelve percent over 1947 in most provinces, while British Columbia posted a five percent drop due to floods and fires. The Dominion Tourist Bureau noted up to 4,200 inquiries in a day and mailed over three million literature pieces this season.
The Tourist Bureau notes fewer complaints and more appreciation letters this year as highways improve and accommodation standards rise. Canadian natural beauty remains a selling point, with calls for advancing the trans Canada highway to boost tourist traffic and national benefit.
Vancouver report notes the Alaska Military Highway created a potential tourist trade of about 100 million dollars yearly. U.S. Interior official William Warne says proper development could attract this volume. Alberta plans to realign sections of its highway to connect Edmonton to Dawson Creek. British Columbia lags until the John Hart Highway to Prince George is finished.
A concise note recalls that the Duke of Wellington did not meet Napoleon prior to defeating him at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, a defining moment in European history.
Hundreds of Canadian snow geese invaded Springfield airport grounds landing on runways and ignoring tower instructions. Trucks cleared the birds as pilots warned of possible engine damage while geese lounged unfazed, invoking federal protections against hunting.
A simple chalk circle marks the joints after assembling furnace or stove pipes. If the rings separate, movement is visible, signaling loose fitting. Properly joined pipes prevent coal gas escape and reduce fire risk, urging quick action if gaps appear.
A night class at Central Technical School teaches women how to keep household equipment in good order. Husbands of graduates won’t face chores like oiling washing machines or repairing ironing cords on return home.
A 57 pound pumpkin with five feet in circumference was grown by Chris Schmidt of the Seafield district near Ponora Alta. The vegetable highlights local agricultural achievement and showcases the area’s farming skill.
A claim notes that more girls knit in New England than in any other U.S. region. The statement highlights regional craft activity without citing specific data or sources.
A collection of quick quips and one liners highlighting miscommunications and misunderstandings. Jokes cover teaching surprises, marital banter, mistaken phrases, and rural humor with names like Johnny Jones and a country trip revealing playful wordplay.
Dr. Robert Smith a Hamilton chiropodist warns two inch heels ruin Canadian women's feet. He advocates moccasins for rural life and oxfords or loafers in the city urging heels not exceed one and three quarter inches to protect the foot structure.
Madeline Huffman of Waterford Ontario discusses tractor plowing as easy after winning 40 dollar prize in a girls class at the International Plowing match. She placed fourth overall and plans to return next year. New Mexico features over 2000 miles of trout streams.
Amos Vince of Ashern Manitoba reports a Leghorn cockerel that began laying eggs then turned into a male again. Manitoba poultry experts call the switch rare noting females can become males but males becoming females is unheard of.
Regina reports Mortlach in Saskatchewan, once a thriving town 27 miles west of Moose Jaw, seeks provincial approval to revert after 1948. The 1946 census put its population at 255, and figures have since declined.
Dr. G. S. Hume, chief of the Geological Survey, said discoveries at Leduc and Redwater near Edmonton will soon make the Prairie Provinces self sufficient with a surplus. Leduc produces over 500000 barrels monthly, surpassing Turner Valley, while Redwater awaits production but shows great potential. He warned California’s supply may tighten and western dependence could shift.
Winnipeg city officials suspect cannibals among goldfish after draining the pool in front of city hall left 12 old-timers. Normally many young fish would be present in the pool, indicating an unusual disappearance pattern.
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