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Newspaper
Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 21, 1958
Page
7
Madeleine Levason critiques a Soviet propaganda magazine that flaunts summer leisure and refined progress while photos reveal drab, mass produced clothing. She notes banded piping, long skirts, shapeless suits, and heavy heels amid claims of couture. The article argues Soviet women likely crave real finery despite glossy portrayals.
The Agricultural Stabilization Board fixed hogs support at 22.25 in Winnipeg and 21?9? or 521.59 in Calgary Edmonton Saskatoon, tied to a 25.00 A Grade dressed carcasses price in Toronto. Separate note: Rome basilica cost 50 million to build.
A circulating list allegedly from the Houston police warns parents how to spoil children. It urges starting in infancy to give a child everything, laughing at dirty words, avoiding spiritual training, praising child neighbors, and shielding him from consequences. The Plaindealer, Souris Man.
The Agricultural Board announced 1958 stocks of cheese under the price support program will be offered to the trade for domestic distribution at 36c per pound f.o.b. warehouse. Further details on sales of Board holdings available from the Dairy Products Division, Marketing Service, Canada Department of Agriculture, Ottawa.
The Hanover Ontario Post advertises using want ads for quick service on the morning of September 6. The brief note emphasizes efficiency and proximity, inviting readers to place ads for fast results.
A seven member provincial municipal committee met on September 12 to prepare a brief to Ottawa seeking federal support for municipal work programs to reduce winter unemployment. The group includes John Thompson Errick Willis and Gurney Evans with representation from unions and Winnipeg.
A building boom promised to be the greatest yet in Assiniboia’s history and remains on the rise. From January through August 25, building and renovation permits totalled $326,350, with the year to date near $350,000 according to town clerk Pat Keith.
Dr. Frank Zwick of New Britain Connecticut thanks police hospital and ambulance crews in Indian Head Saskatchewan after a crash damaged his car and house trailer. He notes strangers feel alone in distress but praises the Mounties for their wonderful care.
Hon. J. C. Nollet cautions against buying land for irrigation development near the South Saskatchewan River dam project, noting 50 000 acres may be irrigated initially. Detailed soils work and area wishes will guide selection, with policies to curb speculation and ensure water use. Costs here imply limited dry land value and emphasize careful, planned development.
Mr Herb Simmons received a telephone notice from the CNR station in Wainwright Alberta that a perishable express parcel was to be picked up by 5 p.m. He went to the express office and was surprised to find his brother and his wife from Ontario arriving as a surprise visit.
The text mocks a Winnipeg night garage mechanic who refused a travellers cheque and a US dime for towing and repair, labeling it the poorest form of public relations and a poor promotion tactic.
Three to mix and match for back to school blouse skirt and sleeveless jerkin. Includes sizes 2 4 6 8 10 with yardage for size 6 blouse skirt and jerkin. Printed directions on each pattern part. Send 40 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Crept Department P P L Toronto for details.
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