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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 02, 1957
Page
4
A humorous collage of quips and vignettes ranging from mountain folk and wedding jitters to jokes about virtue and husbands. Tales of Grandpaps trapped by bears, blossom into light country humor while anecdotes touch on manners, travel, and domestic life with a playful regional voice.
Practical tips for athletes on identifying the natural sighting eye using a simple finger test and aligning the face for hitters. Then guidance on improving sprint starts with a power start approach, optimal feet spacing, and body position to maximize explosive drive from the blocks.
The return of potash production in Saskatchewan marks a revival of one of Canada’s oldest industries. Once exporting, the modern effort contrasts with early methods that used hardwood ash. As natural deposits begin producing, Canada is poised to become an exporter of potash again.
Hon. C. C. Williams warns of a new lipstick shaped cigarette lighter issued in northern Saskatchewan. He notes the top may loosen and allow air to trigger spontaneous combustion in a pocket or purse, potentially causing disastrous fires.
Grande Prairie permits pushed the total over 1.5 million as May records added 1.399 million to the tally. The surge was led by a hospital expansion at 791 thousand, a south aide school project at 183 thousand, and a 135 thousand Woolworth building.
A note explains that punch derives from the Hindi word punch meaning five, reflecting the five ingredients used in the drink. The remark ties linguistic roots to the beverage’s traditional composition.
Canada’s April May 1957 overview covers prices employment and trade. CPI rose to 121.1 by May 1 with shelter up and other commodities rising while food clothing and household operation eased. Wholesale prices were flat with declines in iron products and non-metallic minerals. Industrial employment slipped slightly on April 1 but payrolls rose nearly 8 percent from a year earlier and weekly wages averaged 67.50. Imports exceeded exports widening the trade gap to 411.3 million while portfolio inflows reached 232 million in the first quarter. Iron ore shipments fell from 1956 but shipments to plants rose, coal output declined, and refined petroleum use up 9.5 percent in January. Heart disease remains the top killer though deaths from accidents and violence dominate before age 40.
Canada’s economy strengthened after the world wars entering a modern industrial era with rising capital investment. 1956 saw GNP up about 7 percent, exports led by forest products, metals, and petroleum while housing and electricity capacity expanded. St Lawrence Seaway project advances, labor grows, and Canada Council aids arts. Canada emerges as a growing international actor in UN, NATO, and Commonwealth.
Saskatoon hosts a regional Road-E-O final on June 2 where 40 Saskatchewan communities including Watrous send teen drivers to vie for cash prizes and trophies for safe driving. Regional event, sponsored by Imperial Oil, awards 100 75 and 50 dollars to top winners with school trophy for the champion. The winner advances to the National Finals in London Ontario July 12 to 14.
Indonesian borrows extensively from Sanskrit Dutch and Arabic while remaining fundamentally Malayan in core structure and vocabulary. This linguistic blend reflects centuries of trade colonization and cultural exchange shaping modern Indonesian.
Saskatchewan is more than wheat. only a third of the land is prairie and vast forests host big game animals across numerous miles, highlighting diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife.
A semi circular bench and matching table designed for conversation and relaxation. Patterns 346 347 and 277 priced at 35c each. Yard tables and ranches, patterns 346 and 347, included in Packet No 60 of five designs for $1.50. Orders under $1 incur a 10c service charge.
The article recommends Maple as the best wood for quaint racks offering a fine finish and aging well. Clear white pine is also suitable. Tracing guides enable exact replication of the pattern for an attractive antique display, and a jig saw reduces edge finishing work.
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