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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 11, 1956
Page
2
Wheat variety development takes about twelve years from cross to licensing, with three to four years possible using greenhouses and winter nurseries. Early testing occurs at multiple sites, followed by three years of Co operative Tests across 23 Western Canada locations, assessing yield, disease resistance, and bread making quality before licensing.
The Virden Empire-Advance discusses Canada’s adverse trade balance, noting imports exceed exports to the world while U S ties dominate. It argues the gap signals health as machinery, capital, and oil development reduce dependence and spur domestic resources, likening Canada’s position to post Civil War America.
Manitoba’s butter output fell 4.1 percent in the first seven months of 1956 from the same period in 1955. Dairy commissioner C H P Killick noted milk cows were up to 208 000 in June 1956 from 201 000 last year, while fluid milk and cream sales increased seven percent in the first half of 1956 from 1955.
The period of rapid growth requires extra nourishment for both boys and girls who are very active. Boys may gain weight more readily while girls often skip meals to stay slim, so follow Canada's Food Rules to maintain a normal figure without excess weight.
The first Canadian mobile hospital for Civil Defence was tested at Arnprior. A 20 bed unit with X ray and operating rooms was set up in 55 minutes in a drill hall. It includes three operating stations, a pharmacy, lab, sterilizers, generator, and collapsible water tank. The unit aims to be staffed by CD personnel and valued around 30 000 dollars US.
The phrase dog days originated in ancient Rome linking the rising of Sirius the dog star with the sun to mid summer heat and humidity. Many cultures noted the hot period when Sirius appeared in the sky and tied it to seasonal conditions.
The Brandon Daily Sun notes a fatal crossing incident near High Bluff and warns drivers to be doubly cautious on double track lines. It calls for signals underpasses overpasses and watchmen and urges ongoing vigilance as levels crossings may be removed in the future. Eternal vigilance is the price of safety.
Nurserymen say snow acts as the best protection for perennials during winter. A straw mulch after the ground freezes helps prevent heaving from alternating thawing and freezing. Price listed as $215.
A short item promotes gun rack construction with actual-size cutting patterns from Pat tern 405. It urges safe handling whether a user owns one firearm or several, emphasizing preparedness and ease of building a secure storage rack.
The Mail Drumheller report notes accidental poisoning kills more young children than polio diphtheria and scarlet fever combined with thousands rushed to hospitals yearly. Most victims ingest common household pills powders pastes or fluids and many die or suffer lasting injuries before aid. Health officials urge parent room to room checks and secure storage of cleaners bleaches and medicines to prevent accidents.
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