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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 18, 1948
Page
7
Mr Rees Williams, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, returned from East Africa with news of steps to develop natural resources and modernize industry and agriculture. The British effort aims to raise living standards and encourage native adoption of modern methods.
The article outlines a British plan to develop East Africa with large hydro plants in Uganda and new heavy industries including copper steel and cotton mills. It notes population in the region of twelve to fourteen million and urges increased steel allocation for railway equipment. The aim is to improve habitation, expand the economy, and settle more British people in the colonies.
The report highlights soil erosion dangers in East Africa and urges careful settler selection to avoid over population. It notes mass education and extensive training facilities for natives in modern farming, with Mr Rees Williams stressing British settlers to teach arts and crafts and raise living standards as Britain pursues colony development and growth in industry and agriculture.
In Saskatchewan's Qu Appelle valley a Piapot Indian reserve irrigation project could be operating by 1949 using spring runoff. Missionary Elmer W. Smith, who helped plan the effort, left the band to return to Grace Idaho. Indians and missionaries would build the dam and preliminary plans are drawn.
Readiness tips urge setting out bird trays and feeding troughs now to attract birds all winter. Advice stresses training birds to visit you, providing water even in cold weather, with warm water encouraging frequent visits.
Kenosha farmer John Daftalek reported to the sheriff that over 1,000 red and black gladiolas he grew were painted. His cucumber patch then received a red coat and each ear of corn was daubed with red paint, an odd sequence amid a comment on medieval betrothal customs.
A collection of cartoonish exchanges and observations comic and calm. Jokes range from motorists and natives to wedding rings and shop gossip. The humor juxtaposes colonial Africa with golf and domestic scenes, ending with a policeman and a jailhouse quip.
A Colorado dentist aims to market false teeth for sheep to curb wear on bicuspids from nibbling short grass. He argues the devices would help sheep maintain dental health and efficiency in grazing.
The auroch remains non domesticated despite experimental crossings with tame cattle. Researchers note persistent wild traits and limited progress toward domestication in Lithuanian and Caucasus contexts.
Winnipeg, Manitoba leads with 14 of 99 NHL players born there this season. Toronto follows with six, Montreal five, Saskatoon four. Among non Canadian births, eight players hail from the United States, Scotland, Ireland, and Finland. Manitoba is home to 19 NHL players, with Ontario supplying the most overall.
Djelal, a four year old French stallion once a winner in France and England, killed himself during an air leg to the United States after going mad with fear. The horse, sold to an American breeder syndicate for 225000 dollars, caused an emergency stop at Bovingdon airport where seventeen dogs aboard were kept barking while the carcass was removed. An official said the stallion had a rough time in the air and actually killed himself.
A visitor at the Canadian Institute of Sewage and Sanitation says high frequency sound waves could replace chlorine for purifying water. George S. Russell of St. Louis, president of the Federation of Sewage Works Association, notes supersomic waves show promise but remain experimental.
Combine eggs sugar and salt with vanilla then slowly whisk in scalded milk. Pour into custard cups, sprinkle nutmeg, and bake in a hot water bath in a moderate oven until set. Bake about 40 minutes. Serve warm or chill and serve cold.
Walter Frazer of the provincial department of agriculture announced at the provincial exhibition that a self-contained agricultural and homemaking school with dormitory facilities for 96 students is being established in Brandon.
Recipe describes scalding 1 cup milk then whisking 4 eggs with sugar and salt and vanilla. Fold in 1 quart whipped cream, chill by folding, pour into a freezing tray and freeze 2 to 3 hours.
Thoughts of a possible trip to Canada or the United States rise for British parents whose daughters married servicemen. The United States and Canadian War Brides Parents Association now has over 4 000 members with chapters across Britain and plans to save funds for visits or settlement.
Alberta production surged to an all time high with oil wells producing 1,104,113 barrels in August. The figure nearly doubled the August 1947 level, according to the Alberta Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board.
Noble says he plans to visit his daughter, Mrs. B. Perry of Toronto, next year and hints that he may not return. He adds, I don't think I'll come back.
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