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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1956
Page
2
The Red Cross reports 1955 drownings reached an all time high with 82 deaths in six months. Nearly two days per open water death, males predominated with 71 fatalities. Boating caused 26, wading 15, swimming 10, and several other factors. Over 17,000 taught water safety last year.
A brisk humor piece follows a heat afflicted salesman sent to the Kansas wheat belt on a special mission, quipping about travel in extreme weather and lack of nearby water. It then trips to Florida wintering trends and a Miami Beach meeting of rival cloak and suit family wives with witty exchanges.
The United Nations study outlines that vital statistics tracking began in ancient times with Egypt and Rome and peaked with the Incas of Peru. It notes 1250 B.C. Egypt and sixth century B.C. Rome required births to be registered and that the Incas developed a complex knotted-strings quipu system for records. It also highlights the heart pumping about seven tons of blood daily.
University of Michigan psychologist Dr. Wilma Donahue told 5,000 Los Angeles County Medical Association members that today's youth think less and rely on others. She warned brain cells atrophy without exercise, noted that older graduates can show preserved or even grown intelligence, and urged lifelong mental effort beyond hobbies to stay valuable and sociable.
A lizard fleeing an enemy commonly drops its tail to mislead the pursuer. This autotomy helps the reptile survive by creating a distraction while it escapes.
A 45 mile two foot gauge line from Nome to Shelton in western Alaska remains in rare operation using dog power. Built in 1908 for mining, it ran briefly with steam before being abandoned. Since then a few locals still use the route with dog teams pulling up to 1000 pounds of cargo, crossing vanished bridges by ice drag until rails are reachable again.
A new egg drying plant at Red Deer Alberta nears completion with a projected weekly capacity of about 5,000 cases. The $100,000 installation employs workers to fit drying equipment. Dried eggs, sold mainly in eastern Canada, serve bakers for cake mixes and other uses including printing and adhesives. One case yields 10 pounds of dried eggs.
Manitoba 4 H contestants win cash in North Central Weed Control Conference essay competition. Elaine Pankisw of Miami wins 25 dollars for best Manitoba essay, with Donna Davidson of Birtle and Clarence Jack of Strathclair taking 15 and 10 dollars. Alberta entrant Jeane Kievet earns a 300 dollar Home Economics scholarship.
Dr. George Berryman of the University of Illinois warns of spectator disease, a tendency for viewers to overeat while watching sports. He says weight can be trimmed in three to four months by itemizing calories for a week, then matching intake to activity or creating a plan of attack.
Simple cleaning and home care tips cover removing soap scum with kerosene for tile joints and routine drain trap cleaning to curb odors. Humidifiers reduce basement moisture and mildew. Coordinate bedroom textiles with bathroom decor for aged harmony. For hall lighting, install ceiling fixtures to illuminate stairs safely. 3179 an
A design offering actual size cutting guides for a complete alphabet and numerals four inches high for wood signs. It includes playful kitten faces at the top and a simple tracing method to paint. Pattern No 451 costs 35c. Also described is a terraced sewing machine stand pattern with storage and drawers. Order numbers and address provided for Home Workshop Pattern Service in Vancouver.
Department store pattern note from Toronto lists Crochet Pattern 7001 with directions for girls sizes 4-6 8-10 12-14. Uses sport yarn or cotton and features double crochet and scalloped edging. Also advertises Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue with knitting embroidery iron-ons toys and borders.
Canadian Poultry Review reports housewives may buy eggs without shells in 12 compartment polyethylene packets. The system aims to lower marketing costs and keep eggs fresh longer. Prof Darrah of Cornell says a machine shells and portions eggs without human handling, with film sealing each compartment.
Mary H. Irish, 12, trapped a 250 pound buck by slamming a closet door after it leaped through a living room window at the Buckfield home. The deer, described as blind and frenzied, was shot by game wardens after causing $50 damage, then given to Mary.
Quote from William M. Taylor urging purposeful living and timely action. It emphasizes that each morning is unique and opportunities cannot be recovered, warning that time only moves forward and must be filled with service.
A collection of quotes on happiness from Mary Baker Eddy Charles W Eliot William Channing Gannett Mrs Gaskell L E Landon and Blaise Pascal. It links happiness to truth love sharing unity with God and active engagement in life for a fuller, richer experience.
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