Control Of The Weather
Weather holds vast interest for comfort welfare and farming. Rain sun wind frost and harvest drive agricultural outcomes and insurance decisions. The article argues weather policy affects crops property and economic stability.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1951
Page
2
Forecasts Depend On Weather Predictions
From ancient beliefs to modern science forecasts guide planting and harvests. Government weather services provide timely warnings and dairy crop guidance through radio and press news, helping farmers stay informed of changes and seasonal conditions.
Weather control tests spark public interest
Scientists report progress in cloud seeding using dry ice and silver iodide to induce rain and even influence thunder lightning and hail. Dr. Vincent Schaffer cautions that control is not area confined and strict regulations would be needed for such weather interventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Schaffer
Schaffer
Syrian Golden Hamster Raised by Estevan Woman
ESTEVAN Sask An exotic rodent from Asia Minor, the Syrian Golden Hamster, is multiplying rapidly at an Estevan home. Mrs. M. E. Benson of Hillside breeds and sells the hamsters for pets and lab use. The animal shows rapid, definite lab test responses, suitable for tuberculosis and influenza studies. They reproduce every six to seven weeks, live about four years, and grow five to six inches long. They have a golden coat, loose skin, two shoulder pouches, and a habit of hoarding food. They are tame, clean, and nocturnal, often hibernating in cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estevan
Asia Minor
M. E. Benson
Hillside
Funny and Otherwise: A Collection of Lighthearted Quips
A father exhorts son Jimmy to take life seriously prompting a witty reply about where the father would be. Jokes follow about fat loss and wives, a bride’s reign, joyriding, liar’s moustache, a health secret of garlic, and a brick hod traveler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy
Oddities From Various Cities In A Light News Roundup
A quirky collection of brief items from Pocateco Idaho to London England. A Bible left as bail, a boy returning lambs, a driver fined for no license, a cat caring for chicks, panties auctioned by police, a wife foiling a drunk driving husband by removing a wheel, a 25 year old cat titled Scooter, an 80 year old grandfather and relatives cutting teeth, and a note on rainbows seen from airplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocateco
Idaho
London
England
William Mallough
Minnie
Baughurst
Victoria Girl Names Sovereign Charm Dinnerware
Dorothea Sweeney of Victoria won 100 for naming the dinnerware designed for Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip during their Canada visit. Her entry Sovereign Charm beat hundreds of U S and Canadian submissions and was announced at the Canadian National Exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Dorothea Sweeney
Douglas
Victoria
Canada
Elizabeth
Duke of Edinburgh
U.S
Sovereign Charm
Saskatchewan farmers show rising interest in sheep farming
Regina reports a notable jump in ram orders under the provincial distribution policy as Saskatchewan farmers show growing interest in sheep raising. As of now 103 rams have been ordered versus 81 all of last year, Suffolk remains the leading breed though only certain sheep types are available. Orders close September 30 with shipments after October 15 when government grading is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Saskatchewan
C. E. Beveridge
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Publications
Suffolk
Wheat Board Announces Further Quotas in Canada
The Canadian Wheat Board announced immediate delivery quotas for wheat oats barley and rye. Eight bushels per seeded acre authorized at listed Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta points with a second 10 bushels per seeded acre quota at additional Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheat Board
Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Wheat Board
Manitoba
Benard
Benito
Cabot
Coatstone
Dacotah
Deloraine
Dropmore
Dufrost
Durban
Erie
South
Oak River
Roland
Rosser
Wassewa
Saskatchewan
Armour
Blooming
Brightmore
Bruno
Deer Creek
Domremy
Dunblane
Estlin
Ettington
Fleming
Fonehill
Forgan
Gray
Henribourg
Hoey
Keatley
Leslie
Mattes
Pease
Polwarth
Robinhood
Steen
Stenen
Thaxted
Tuxford
Weekes
Zealandia
Alberta
Bashaw
Charboneau
Countess
Vimy
Floors
Grosse Isle
Mountainside
Newton
Oberon
Pitlochry
Lots For Sale At Waskesia
Saskatoon report notes a new subdivision at Waskesia with 36 lots for individual purchase. Buyers must build a cabin valued at least 3500 dollars. Upset prices range 75 to 200 dollars. Leases start at two years with building within that period and may extend to 42 years on compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
Waskesia
B. I. M. Strong
Prince Albert National Park
Canadas coal warning urges early storage ahead of winter
Ottawa Mines Minister Prudham warns Canadians that further delays in stocking coal could create a serious situation as orders drop 30 percent from a year ago. He notes limited mine capacity, scarce rail cars, and strained delivery systems during snow and storms, marking his second warning in weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Prudham
Deaf Child Anxious To Get Back To School
Barry Cook a 9 year old deaf boy from Grande Prairie Alberta was among 24 Alberta children gathered in Edmonton to catch a train to a Saskatoon special school. He vanished prompting a city-wide search before officials found him on the station platform. He hurried to the train to resume schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Cook
Grande Prairie Alta
Alberta
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Barry
Pnird
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