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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1958
Page
7
Historical field notes discuss preserving moisture in stubble fields with late fall cultivation. Recommendations include minimal disturbance, leaving stubble standing, and using rod weeders to firm ridges. Johnson notes shallow tillage can bring grasshopper eggs to surface for cold kill, while heavy weeds demand care.
Six veterans of the weekly newspaper industry were named honorary life members at the 39th CWNA convention at the King Edward Hotel. The publishers honored include Charles J. Allbon of the Springhill Record, William H. Cranston of the Midland Free Press Herald, George A. Dills of Acton Free Press and Canadian Champion Milton, H. T. Halliwell of the Macleod Gazette, Roy P. MacLean of the Kelowna Courier, and Harry B. Munro of Swan River Star and Times, collectively bringing over 260 years of weekly experience.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a school song urging gentle treatment for a pupil and a line about a tutor or teacher. The text also cites The Northern Light in Bathurst New Brunswick and references a Wollomombie waterfall in Australia proclaimed to be 1,100 feet high.
The text argues that a wife’s primary role is keeper of the home and supporting her husband’s success, suggesting women should avoid work if possible. It acknowledges real economic pressures but favors home-based work or staying home to care for children, citing shifts to urban living, inflation, and consumer pressure.
Wool fashion tips advise younger shoppers to favor wool outfits for comfort and appearance. Proper storage and pressing methods include hanging coats on wooden hangers, brushing to remove wrinkles, and pressing skirts on the wrong side. For trousers use a steam or damp cloth with a light touch, stop while steam rises, then brush. Knits should be folded and stored in a plastic bag in a bureau drawer for long keeping.
Wild Gobblers Unlimited seeks import of wild turkeys from North Dakota but birds are held at Emerson border. Emerson veterinarian approval pending though prior veterinarian clearance at Bismark and Winnipeg exists. Turkeys to be released in Mount Nebo area near Miami.
Ted W. Kober of Vickers & Benson tells CWNA delegates that weekly newspapers are the most local and personal mass medium. He urges papers to tell their story to advertisers to reveal their local leadership and impact on issues, noting advertisers often cannot gauge readership without such disclosures. Other speakers include C. H. Watson, Sid Johnson, and Chuck Bennett.
The text notes that elephants tolerate travel by ocean vessel when offered whisky and warm water, suggesting unusual conditions ease long journeys. No further context or supporting details provided.
Freda Garmatse defends female fashion against male opposition to new car designs. She argues style changes drive comfort and modernity, noting men critique women’s fashions while embracing extravagant autos. She suggests male taste in cars mirrors broader fashion biases.
Five tons of apricots were produced from a single acre at Strathmore, the largest apricot orchard in Alberta managed by the Brooks Horticultural Station. Originating stock came from Manchuria in 1928. Horticulture officials note aims to breed winter hardy, well bearing trees for Alberta conditions. University and Alberta Department of Agriculture specialists selected thirteen trees for high quality fruit. District residents enjoyed the fruit and are returning pits for seedling propagation.
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