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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
2
The article notes rising income levels in Canada with higher consumer spending as prosperity returns after the 1930s depression. Western Canada faces ongoing hardship from drought and economic distress, leaving farmers heavily in debt while other workers enjoy improved living standards.
In 1937 prairie farm debt including mortgages taxes relief advances and merchant and bank arrears was about 805 million dollars. Mortgages and sale agreements totaled 166,661,000 with Manitoba 29,650,000 Saskatchewan 99,367,000 and Alberta 39,734,000. By end of 1946 the debt fell to 52,035,000 with Manitoba 7,479,000 Saskatchewan 33,879,000 and Alberta 10,677,000.
Economists estimate prairie farm debt may be under 270 million dollars as farmers reduce obligations with higher incomes. The western farmer leads by example, using prosperity to cut debts before possible bad weather or future downturns.
The National Health wardens warn that water in the middle ear can invite infection that may spread to the inner ear and mastoid area. Those with ear trouble should consult their physicians before taking part in aquatic sports to avoid complications.
Canberra reports a government plan to boost Australia's exports to North America to shrink a 45 million trade deficit after current import cuts. John Dedman notes expanding sales of manufactured goods to the U.S. or Canada. others warn further dollar import cuts may follow. Premier Chifley cautions that such cuts may not be final.
Miss Ruth Kasa of Meeting Creek Alberta begins trap nesting her purebred Charred Rock pullets. In two years in business she has drawn Dominion Department of Agriculture notice for high quality hatching eggs and is asked to trap nest 125 pullets to align with policy promoting pedigreed stock in Alberta.
A brief excerpt quotes Charles Kingsley urging gratitude for daily duties. It emphasizes doing what must be done regardless of liking it, framing work as a daily vocation.
A investigating committee in Norwalk Conn alleges Dorothy Murray head of the welfare department is an amateur costing the city 222289 in relief last year. The report says anyone listed in the city directory could obtain cash by simply telling a sad story, citing cases of an “employable” recipient buying a 6800 dollar house and others buying a new car with no questions asked, including 140 dollars weekly in relief.
A $40,000 technical school will be erected at Humboldt Sask. The Alberta Wheat Pool begins rebuilding its 60,000 bushel elevator at Three Hills Alta. An insulation manufacturing plant starts in St James Manitoba. Plans are under way for an $80,000 animal disease laboratory at the University of Saskatchewan.
The estate of the late James Turner in Carroll Manitoba near Brandon will disperse about fifty head of registered Aberdeen Angus cattle on Saturday October 25 at 1:00 p.m. The herd are descendants of Karama 2nd of Glencarnock.
A collage of humorous exchanges and one liners from daily life. Dancing apologies and stiff joints to mischief with motorists and clerks. A mix of witty quips about marriages, medicine, stage stunts, and social misreads.
J. G. Perdue of Ottawa said Canada’s tourist resources have barely been scratched and now is the time to lay foundations for future development. He noted about 1,000,000 visitors in National Parks and stressed the need for good roads and affordable family accommodations for broad access.
More than a dozen Canadian foundries employ an annual payroll exceeding six million dollars and focus on brass and copper taps valves and other plumbing hardware.
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