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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
2
The piece urges conservation as spring returns and wildlife becomes visible across Prairies. It highlights the English ringnecked pheasant thriving there and references Canada’s Wild Life Week with a call to protect nature’s beauty. It cites Jack Miner’s philosophy that man must balance and control nature.
The text discusses Jack Miner’s view on duck declines attributing 75 percent of eggs failing to mature due to predators like crows skunks magpies and weasels. Miner links historical hunting to predator reduction and laments unseen factors behind vanished duck populations.
Papyrus, developed in Egypt, served as the world’s cheapest and most abundant writing material, enabling record keeping and literature in antiquity. Its production linked to Nile region flora and early crafts, shaping communication across civilizations.
Alberta oil production climbs toward the Turner Valley boom of 1942. January 1948 output reaches 687,447 barrels for Alberta and 15,046 barrels daily at Turner Valley, with Saskatchewan at 73,753 barrels and minimal yields in Ontario and New Brunswick.
BURNs LAKE B C A man photographed a bull moose in his garden and was chased around his lawn and barnyard twice. A cattle dog tried to intervene but hastened the moose. The pursuer fell after losing footing, allowing the man to escape unharmed.
Regina city council authorized purchase of two way radio sets for utilities repair crews. The mobile units will connect street railway light and power and waterworks departments to a central short wave station for rapid directing to trouble spots.
A historical note reports that there are upward of 600 horse race tracks operating across the United States. It highlights the broad scope of horse racing venues and implies regional distribution without detailing specific tracks or dates.
A collage of short gags and quips featuring Mr Henpeck and the Sentimental Butcher about steak and mutton chops, a former employer praising a clerk, letters between lovers, a student tricking a teacher, jokes about the Scottish sense of humor, and a waiter boasting special coffee from South America.
A vintage recipe page presents two breakfast ideas. First, beaten egg with salt and milk batter for bread slices fried on a griddle and served with maple syrup or jelly, a fruit accompaniment options. Second, a lemon flavored egg batter with sugar and baking powder baked in a bread pan, cooled on a cloth and rolled with jelly then sugared on top.
Unconfirmed reports suggest up to two million dollars may be spent this summer in southwestern Manitoba on oil and gas exploration centered around the Souris river basin. O S Kinsley of New Orleans plans exploratory wells, with Standard Oil of California having spent about $500 000 last year and possibly returning. Landowners hold subsurface rights and may reap fortunes from potential finds.
Vancouver based report cites discovery of potash beds in Saskatchewan suggesting a vast salt basin. L Heber Cole of the federal department of mines notes the basin extends westerly from near the US border south of Regina to Waterways and north. He emphasizes national economic value of abundant cheap potash and predicts heavy investment to develop Canada’s first major potash deposits.
Vienna reports the International Refugee Organization says a Canadian selection team will choose 1000 displaced persons for farm work in Canada and 100 married couples for domestic work in Canadian cities.
Canada plans extensive spending on western parks with a total of 7.372 million dollars for the year. Jasper National Park leads with 2.308 million for a recreational center and new campsites. Banff, Elk Island, Waterton Lakes, Glacier, Riding Mountain, Prince Albert, Yoho, Kootenay and Mount Revelstoke receive substantial funds for campsites improvements road projects and park facilities along with head office and historic site work.
London researchers find air travelers feel most comfortable in blue or green cabins while brown or yellow tones trigger air sickness. Studies show color choice impacts passenger well being and satisfaction during flight.
A concise report notes that no rail routes traverse the mountain barrier separating India from Burma, underscoring the challenging terrain and limited overland transportation options between the two regions.
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