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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
2
The Dominion Parliament discussed increased development of farm lands in Canada and a plan for the next five years. Despite vast land suitable for agriculture, only a small portion is cultivated. With population growth and possible immigration, more land may be needed for farming beyond current usage.
The article argues that peace and rising living standards will raise demand for food in the coming years. It notes Canadian farmers doubt world demand but expect larger markets at home and abroad. It cites wartime industrial gains and farm surpluses, suggesting continued prosperity if global stability holds.
The reclamation of waste land would provide farms for many citizens and boost food production. Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Act work is valued by Western farmers, with proposals focusing on dykelands in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick and flood control in British Columbia. It would involve clearing new farmland across Canada.
Claudia Paul ette Starkey, three months old in Gadsden, is one in a million to survive erythroblastosis. Her Rh negative mother and Rh positive father enabled a breakthrough transfusion after birth, saving her life. The Starkeys had lost three earlier children to the disease before Claudia’s birth on Oct 31.
British Columbia approved regulations to create a control area around Vernon and Kelowna to prevent shack towns on unorganized fringe lands. Public hearings are planned in both cities before enactment. Inspectors will enforce rules and appeals go to boards with a government agent, a city council member and three landowners.
In a Toronto raid by the morality squad in Chinatown police arrested 19 men but none of them were Chinese. Three faced charges of keeping a common gaming house and 16 were charged with being found in.
The dry content of a corn kernel is reported to be 80 percent carbohydrate. This highlights the predominance of starch in the grain and its energy potential in agricultural studies.
Ottawa reports a secret briefing to Canada’s Senate and Commons where L B Pearson sketched Russia might take 10 to 20 years to match U S war potential. Officials gave sparse details and noted invasion risks via Canada’s north or use of projectiles as possible but not definite outcomes.
A collection of quotes on wealth and happiness from George MacDonald Joseph Brotherton William E Gladstone Robert Norwood Mary Baker Eddy and a biblical verse. The passages urge contentment restraint in wants and reliance on divine provision. Each author emphasizes true wealth as discipline and faith over material abundance.
A description notes a tall structure 10 to 15 stories rising above medieval Italian cities, highlighting its impact on the silhouettes and urban planning of places with famed towers and dense crenellated horizons.
Two barbers named Wood and Stone stand on a street corner. A pretty girl passes, they swap looks and become rubber. The girl transforms into a beauty shop, turning the moment surreal.
The instrument known as the hurdy gurdy originated in France during the 1400s, evolving from medieval stringed devices. Its mechanical wheel and keyboard created a distinctive drone for ensembles and solo performances.
Ottawa reports exports up 18 percent in 1947 with May shipments at 267.8 million dollars the highest since August 1945. United States demand fell slightly but remains above 1946 levels while shipments to Great Britain surged to 90.5 million, more than doubled April. European and Commonwealth markets show broad gains across France Netherlands Belgium and Canada’s allies.
Plans under way for a 500000 dollar salt factory about 100 miles northwest of Edmonton. Anglo-Canadian Oils Home Oil Co. and the Calgary and Edmonton Corp. are involved. Discovery of 1000-foot salt beds in the Elk Point district last year spurred the project with about 200000 acres under a reservation permit.
Barbara Ann Scott among experts preparing for the Olympics this summer at Schumacher in northern Ontario. The note warns against the impression they are skating on natural ice.
The Current Review of Agricultural Conditions in Canada notes backward season delivery issues in Eastern Canada and the Prairie Provinces. Early deliveries are in good condition with improving preparation and prices paid align with 1946 values.
Earthworms in British Columbia may aid reclamation of war damaged Dutch soil. Leonard Ward, 47, discharged from the army, hopes to ship worms to Holland soon. Worms remove soil salt and are in high demand as many Netherlands fields are salt-impregnated.
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