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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1947
Page
4
Fragmentary entry lists fruit varieties and quantities with prices: Bos 17, Berbert, Gan. Everwearing Geom-variety for Sec 199, Raspeerry and Ruddy 25 for 61.40. Mentions 66 Rideau and shipment charges prepaid by State Railroad, Station and Post Office.
Hansey announces 1947 calendar and catalog with approved and pedigreed chick lines. March to May sale window lists Barred Rock New Hampshire Light Sussex and Heavy breeds with mixed pullets cockerels and pricing tiers. Includes guaranteed 96 percent sexing accuracy and 100 percent live arrival.
Netherlands War Graves Committee enables Canadian next of kin to write to Dutch families who care for Canadian graves in Bergen Op Zoom Holterberg and Goesbeek. J Hogenkamp coordinates Ottawa talks and translation contact for inquiries about grave locations care and services including flowers and holiday observances. The initiative stems from Dutch wartime effort to honor fallen Allied airmen and maintain graves.
A family recalls their shift from many alley cats named Byng after the beloved pet to dogs, humorous observations about a dog named Richard, and a prayerful note about a boy and his sick dog. It also mentions Dutch families caring for Canadian servicemen graves and a column closing line about a late quote.
The people of Britain voluntarily join a nationwide effort promoted by the Ministry of Health and the Medical Research Council to defeat the common cold. The campaign highlights that the illness causes about 40 million lost workdays annually in Britain.
A small terrier in Pittsburg stood sentry over a traffic victim for hours despite cold winds and passing vehicles until pulled away. In Canada veteran RSM Albert James of Montreal, famed for many arrests over five ribbon rows, shows off top medals including DSO with two bars. Duke the 13 year old Shepherd rests near Mrs. M Leatherman of Liberty Missouri where the mistress died and left the dog a will bequest. A Victoria terrier is remembered with a monthly $75 life stipend from a grateful mistress.
Saunders Roe Limited in England to build a jet propelled single seat flying boat fighter. Pilot sits in a pressurised forward cabin. Armament includes four 20 mm cannons in the nose. Speed and range details not disclosed.
Contributions from employers and employees to the Unemployment Insurance Fund in November hit a record 7,519,961.44. The month also saw total revenues of 9,642,166.88, including 1,503,919.30 from the Dominion Government and 618,286.14 in interest and investment profits.
British European Airways plans 25 Miles Marathons powered by propeller driving gas turbines for international routes. This will form the first full turbine powered airliner fleet ordered by any airline.
A historical notice lists Alex Taylor Hatchery located at 362 Furby Street in Winnipeg Manitoba. The entry records the business name and address for archival reference.
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