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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 13, 1952
Page
2
The article notes expanding industrial activity across Western Canada with Alberta leading after oil discoveries. It cites Manitoba producing $475 million from manufacturing in 1950 and $245 million from agriculture, while forests, base metals, and water power spur further manufacturing growth in the province.
Saskatchewan remains Canada’s leading wheat province with farm product income of 585 million dollars in 1950, while industry earned 216 million. Uranium mining activity grows, and rich mineral deposits in the north yield zinc and copper. Alberta, though industrializing, keeps agriculture as the main income source with 444 million from farms against 372 million from manufacturing, and it supplies forty percent of Canada’s coal.
The article notes British Columbia leads income from manufacturing in 1950 at 959 million dollars while forestry earned 409 million, making BC the province with the highest per capita income in Canada. It highlights rich mineral and timber resources and ongoing industrial expansion attracting business interest.
Ottawa reports army statistics show service members in France most often ship perfume, while those in Germany favor leather goods from Hannover crafts. In England parcels to Canada are rare due to British austerity, with perfumery and leather goods as the main items.
The U K Ministry of Food announced that passengers arriving from Canada may bring up to 10 lbs of uncooked meat for personal use. Parcels up to 22 lbs may also be sent from Canada to Britain as unsolicited gifts.
A collage of quips and wits from witty exchanges and quick punchlines. Jokes range from dating and manners to work and family life with punny twists and light, playful humor.
An old Canadian recipe offers a pleasant tasting cough remedy for winter distress. Mix PINEX CONCENTRATE with sugar syrup to make a 16 ounce bottle. no cooking needed and the product guarantees relief or money back. Ready-to-take PREPARED form now available. NR-525
A 1945 survey counted 27 wild whooping cranes with 4 in captivity at Aransas Texas. Saskatchewan hosts annual crane migrations to April through October with battles against civilization and hazards. Victoria Regina Queenie, a wounded crane, completed a 2000 mile Texas journey after aid from a revivalist donor.
Mrs Wes McKnight wife of a Canadian sportscaster proclaims Blue Bonnet Margarine as her daily and formal choice. The ad touts Blue Bonnet as a versatile all vegetable margarine with bright flavor and budget-friendly appeal available in economy and yellow Quix bags.
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