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Miniota Herald

Location

Miniota, Manitoba, Canada

Date

Sep 18, 1952

Page

4

Famine Fears Rise Over South Africa Soil Erosion

South Africa faces possible famine as erosion worsens despite rains. J van Rensburg warns soil collapse could bring shortages of meat maize wheat and dairy within five years. Government plans include green month conservation and broader dissemination of soil-saving measures.

J. van Rensburg South Africa van Rensburg Transvaal Orange Free State Stephen le Roux

Young Housewife Hinders Railway Construction Work

Los Angeles reports Mrs. Fredna Pavlich, 27, impeded Southern Pacific spur construction by pulling up survey stakes, blocking a grader, filling holes, watering workers, and threatening to throw a rock. Judge Swain issued an injunction to stop interference as the lawyer cited safety concerns for her children.

Los Angeles Southern Pacific Railway Fredna Pavlich Frank Swain

Appetizing Recipes for Dates Muffins

Shortening and sugar cream until fluffy. Add egg and milk with flour and bread crumb mixture. Fold in chopped dates. Spoon batter into greased custard cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes yields 6 large or 8 medium muffins.

Fewer Cattle and Horses in Saskatchewan Over Time

Regina reports Saskatchewan farmers own fewer horses and cattle than in 1926 1936 and 1946 census years. Despite reduced livestock numbers the seeded and other pasture areas have grown greatly. Brockelbank notes potential to increase cattle production to utilize grass and feed and carry over young stock for next year.

Regina Saskatchewan E. E. Brockelbank Saskatchewan Animal Industry Branch Bureau of Publications Alberta Manitoba Brockelbank

Old Dobbin Still Farmer's Best Friend

Edmonton officials note horses remain essential on farms despite mechanization. A horse promotion branch says at least one good team is needed and that horses can perform tasks tractors cannot. The program cites 80 strong teams earning returns while unmarketable horses rise due to fewer slaughter outlets, with demand for dog and animal food. Breeding light and thoroughbred horses gains favor in Alberta.

Edmonton Old Dobbin Horse Promotion Branch Agriculture Department Alberta

Meat sandwiches taboo at border

A Winnipeg family returning from the U S recounted at Neche North Dakota customs that meat sandwiches were refused entry. They told officers they would not discard the picnic lunch and instead backed their car to the border, ate the sandwiches, and continued.

Winnipeg United States U.S Neche N.D Canada

Be inspired by Brooks needlecraft pattern Sale

The 1952 edition offers twenty five cent pattern Be sure to write your name address and pattern number. The book features ninety one illustrations of needlecraft designs and six easy patterns printed inside.

Alice Brooks

Answers to Quick Quiz show varied facts and dates

The quiz notes an importer with steel mill capacity more than doubled since 1939. It cites Brazil as a location, compares forest and agricultural land areas, and lists years 1870 1871 1873 with PEL. Sir Alexander Mackenzie is dated to 1793.

Brazil Man B.C Pel Sir Alexander Mackenzie

London Busmen Earned Taste Of Canada And U S

Nine London bus drivers returned from a 12 000 mile tour of Canada and the United States describing a continent of mountain foods stylish women and tea drinkers who add ice. The trip was an official come to Britain stunt to attract tourists. They return to their normal London routes.

London Canada United States Britain Albert Dennis California

Edmonton’s 1953 push toward a new industrial era

Edmonton advances its 200 acre Edmonton industrial center begun in 1951. Canadian Chemical, Canadian Industries Ltd, and Sherritt Gordon Mines plan plants to use 57 million cubic feet of daily gas. CIL will make cellulose acetate and polythene. Sherritt Gordon will produce refined nickel. Chemical plant will yield 25 million pounds yearly cellulose acetate with exports totaling 10 million pounds. Construction faces steel shortages and delays. over 4,000 tons of steel have risen and 30,000 cubic yards of cement laid.

Alberta Edmonton Canadian Chemical Canadian Industries Ltd Sherritt- Gordon Mines Ltd CIL Sherritt- Gordon Fort Saskatchewan Canada Prince Rupert B.C

Canadian Weekly News awards honor BC and Ontario papers

At the C W N A annual meeting in St Andrews New Brunswick British Columbia and Ontario papers dominated the honors. Powell River News led in the 2 000 to 3 000 circulation group winning all three classifications.

ST. Andrews N.B British Columbia Ontario Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association C.W.N.A Powell River B.C News Barrie Ont Examiner Chilliwack Progress Newmarket Era Express Powell River News Gananoque Dryden Observer

Free Legal Aid Urged for All Canadian Provinces

B. R. Guss QC of Saint John Newfoundland advocated a free legal aid service for all Canadian provinces at a Canadian Bar Association meeting in Vancouver. He argued it would remove the notion that justice is for sale and promote greater respect for the law.

Vancouver B. R. Guss, QC Saint John N.B The Canadian Bar Association Canada

Smile Of The Week at Club House

Mr Forsythe expressed distress as he staggered into the club house and confessed to killing his wife during a golf practice. He said he swung back, struck her head as she approached, and she fell. A fellow member asked what club was used.

Mr. Forsythe

Oddities in the News A scattered harvest of strange miscues

A dog hunts tomato worms in Oak Park. a Davenport man loses and reclaims glasses fishing at Lake Overholser. a Camp Edwards MP tickets a civilian for speeding a lawnmower. a Houston clerk hatches chicks from eggs stored under a fridge. a hidden wallet found in Adelaide recalls a 1925 theft. a London Times ad seeks a married couple with car and two children for work.

Bob Fort Davenport Lake Overholser Houston Miss Adelaide Australia Newton

Quick Canadian Quiz Answers and context

A brief feature presents a set of questions on Canada’s geography, exploration, trade, and confederation. It asks which land area is larger, who first reached the Pacific coast by land, Latin America’s top Canadian buyer, and the years of Manitoba BC and PEI joining Confederation, plus whether Canada imports or exports steel.

Canada Pacific Latin America Manitoba British Columbia Prince Edward Island

Quick Household Fixes From A Historic Page

Practical tips include cooling scorched milk in cold water with salt, shrinking thread by boiling it in a vessel, and absorbing onion odor by biting bread while peeling. Also notes softening brown sugar by warming in a flat pan in the oven with careful watching to prevent burning.

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