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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1951
Page
4
The article argues habitat loss and overhunting shrink duck numbers and urges hunters to reduce waste. It quantifies losses at about 15 million ducks yearly and proposes three actions: shoot only within range, recover cripples with trained retrievers, and train more retrievers to boost future bag sizes. It also promotes Retriever Field Trials as a means to improve dog performance.
A 24 year old Cheshire nurse Kath leen Shea is accused of keeping her dead babies hidden in a hatbox and a dresser drawer. A policeman says her husband did not know of the births and she revealed the detail to him. A bizarre slate of incidents is recounted from Florida to Britain.
Toronto reports agriculture officials warn central Ontario farmers face up to ten million dollars in potential losses as the Hessian fly ravages fall wheat. Officials estimate at least half the crop blighted as the pest burrows into stalks and halts head development.
The report notes Korea experiences a mean summer temperature around 75 degrees and a winter average near 33 degrees, highlighting the broad seasonal climate shift in the region.
A set of trivia questions asks about how many MPs come from each province in the House of Commons, a river navigable by large boats for over 1,200 miles, CBC’s current year deficit estimate, Bytown’s modern city, and the nation’s gross public debt. Answers found in another column.
A burglar in Omaha uses an unusual mix of tastes as part of his crime, leaving investigators puzzled by the odd combination of items taken and the method used in the break in.
NORTH BATTLEFORD Sask Chief Swimmer of the Sweetgrass reserve urges revival of native dress. He seeks caribou antelope and deer hides eagle feathers and beads and will pay freight. If enough material arrives he plans to employ reserve women to tan and sew coats leggings and dresses for ceremonial use. The push grows from pow wow invitations and pride in native attire.
A diner owner jokes about letting a customer pay next time by writing his name on the wall. The customer objects that everyone would see it, but the proprietor reassures him that his coat will be hanging over the name.
W A Scharffenberg of the International Temperance Association urges bars to help drinkers regain control. He proposes Hangover Lodges where intoxicated patrons may wait until sober, and bartenders would check driving status and record drinks. If 10 ounces are consumed, the patron would stay five hours.
Prof Alle Sandro Antonieti of Bologna envisions clearing 20 000 acres of central British Columbia bush with Italian workers to create a Garden of Eden. Italian banks back the plan as 100 workers operate large machines, with a year to clear land and then settlers may stay or seek other jobs.
Fragments describe slicing large sausages and browning in hot fat, then assembling sandwiches with Bermuda onions tomatoes and buttered buns. Instructions mention pot roast pieces for stew meat and a chunky roasted center piece, with incomplete directions for serving patties.
Prof John C Bailor of Illinois foresees cures or preventives for infantile paralysis mental illness allergies and the common cold. Dr H B Haas of General Aniline and Film Corp adds that cancer hardening arteries and arthritis will be unraveled. At least one man will circle the moon and return.
Wing Commander Buck McNair, DS C, DFC, 32, of Springfield Nova Scotia and North Battleford Sask, named Air Advisor to the Canadian Military Mission in Tokyo with acting rank Group Captain. He will be succeeded at La chine RCAF Station Quebec by W/C Sandy Austin of Kamloops B C. McNair, a top fighter ace, destroyed 16 enemy aircraft in WWII and earned the DSO and DFC with two bars. Austin, educated in Kamloops and McGill, joined RCAF in 1938, served as instructor, Coastal Command pilot, commanded Tofino Station, and attended RAF War Staff College and RC A F Staff College.
Stain removal with baking soda on china cups is suggested and eggs are easier to slice after dipping the knife in boiling water. Shellacking weather stripping around doors and windows is proposed, followed by arranging a laundry supplies shelf above the washing machine for easier access and easier cleanup.
A collage of quotes stresses confidence over conflict, urging trust in God and integrity among people. It includes lines attributed to Lincoln Mary Baker Eddy Vancouver Province editors and Bishop William Lawrence, highlighting serenity through faith and moral conduct.
The list states five quiz answers with monetary and regional facts. It cites Quebec’s 73 seats and population-based allocations for other provinces, Ottawa as a location, the Mackenzie River, and figures of 17 billion dollars and 1 272 000 dollars as specified values.
Frederick Stanley Pease known as the Mustard King of Milk River Aice died at his home. He and his sons last year raised 1700 acres of mustard contract in North America.
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