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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 24, 1955
Page
5
Knitted underwear makers say the era of all encompassing longies is ending as children wear less wool and rely on outer garments. Horace Carter, 86, notes factories cut girls long underwear first with men’s lines shrinking from eight to three styles.
A children's snowsuit maker adopts the same light weight insulation used by Arctic troops. The company claims the change removes the stuffed sausage look and keeps wearers warm indoors.
Mrs. Rhoda Sivell reveals her father Francis Cosgrave, one of six Regina jurors in Louis Riel's 1885 treason trial, believed Riel innocent and should not have been hanged. She recounts his lifelong remorse and notes two of Riel's great nephews visited her. Jurists debate the insanity claim as strongest challenge to the hanging.
College researchers show that proper technique can curb strain injuries and death from snow shovelling. They note energy costs can equal walking seven flights of stairs in a minute, and by understanding physiology and limiting effort, the shoveller can reduce danger.
The Seaway and power projects along the St Lawrence will reshape trade and lives. Cities around the Great Lakes are funding harbor upgrades while Labrador Quebec iron ore shipments rise. By 1959 cargo through the Seaway could reach several times the current canal capacity.
Regina reports 14 Saskatchewan residents faced 25 charges of failing to pay the provincial hospitalization tax. All pleaded guilty and were fined with court costs totaling 166.10 dollars, fines ranging from 3 to 25 dollars. The towns listed include Bredenburg Cupar Denholm Gravelbourg Ituna Kelliher Kinistina Melville Moose Jaw Prince Albert Saskatoon Simpson and Tompkins.
Trade activity in September pushed Canada toward record nine month totals for ports and imports while prices shifted only slightly with a minor dip in the food index. Wholesale prices rose 0.2 percent for industrial materials and consumer and merchandising metrics hit new highs under rising car sales and chain store activity.
Cunard Line announces a sixth annual 88 day cruise aboard the Caronia departing New York on July 3 1956 visiting 17 ports in northern Europe including Reykjavik Hammerfest North Cape Lyngen and Bergen. Shore excursions are arranged by American Express with return passage on any Cunard ship and a stopover option in Britain or the Continent. The Caronia features private baths touch-control ventilation ship to shore phones and expansive decks.
A historic note describes applying a 50 50 blend of glycine and melted paraffin to exposed water pipes as a method to prevent freezing. The advice emphasizes coating pipes to insulate against cold, reflecting old home maintenance practices.
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