Deer Starvation Revealed In Navy Island Population
Ontario biologists report about 30 deer died of starvation on Navy Island in the Niagara River this past winter. They warn that deer can exceed food supply and starve, suggesting destruction of surplus populations as a preventive measure. Bone marrow analysis showed red gelatinous marrow with low fat in starving deer. Most victims were young fawns or old adults, with several born last year and ages 8 to 12.
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Navy Island
Niiagara
Ontario Department of Lands and Forests
C. C. Bartlett
Fire Protection Vital For Farms
A rural fire message urges farm protection noting losses from farm building fires range from $20 800 to $81 500 and listing causes such as engine sparks electrical faults flue sparks and oils. It advocates regular inspections water supply via farm ponds organized brigades power sprayers extinguishers and stirrup pumps in all buildings.
Tips for touring dogs on the road
An elderly traveling salesman shares practical tips for keeping dogs as companions on long trips. Advice includes feeding before travel, reduced portions, alternating diets, buying table scraps, carrying bags for hotel kitchens, ensuring water and exercise, checking pet policies at hotels, and using a return tag. A second note criticizes parental responsibility for indecent literature.
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Rover
Mrs N G Martin Dies in 73rd Year
Mrs N G Martin formerly Mary Burdon died at her daughter’s home in Milton on May 29 in her 73rd year. Born in England December 15 1881 she moved to Canada as a child and lived near Badenoch. She left a son Robert and other relatives, ten grandchildren, and siblings. Funeral at Campbellville May 3 with Rev James Sutherland. Interment Crown Cemetery Puslinch.
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N. G. Martin
G. C. Hardy
R. R
Badenoch
Nell G. Martin
Robert
Kemptville
Marton
Milton
Donald
Campbellville
Jean
J. W. Hardy
John Burdon
Mount Dennis
Margaret
A. J. Manning
Guelph
St. David's Presbyterian Church
Women’s Missionary Society
Ladies’ Aid
A. S. Mahon
J. Stokes
Duff Alexander
Dick Buchanan
William Black
Thomas Amos
Lyle O'Neil
Jack Burdof
Douglas Manning
Mac Stewart
Sandy Martin
Scrogie Bruce
Crown Cemetery
Puslinch
Locker Storage Now Big Business
Locker plants across North America have grown into a major industry offering low temperature storage for farm and garden produce, cutting and wrapping of meats, and distribution of frozen foods. In the Prairie Provinces alone more than 300 plants have attracted about $10 million in capital, with $16 million of food stored annually for around 100,000 families. Competition from home freezers challenges the model, but many plants have pivoted to emphasize frozen food services, becoming central hubs for storage, services, and distribution.
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North America
Prairie
Electronics Can Change Your Life Vision of automatic homes
The Financial Post envisions a future where electronics transform daily life. A person might dial any number anywhere with a phone, TV could be a flat wall frame, and fully automatic noiseless air conditioning may soon exist.
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Financial Post
North America
Horzon
The Caine Mutiny by Herman Weak
A terse review of The Caine Mutiny notes Acton library holds a popular long novel about a World War II mutiny on an American ship. It highlights the film and Broadway adaptations, calls the plot gripping, and suggests men will enjoy it during summer vacation.
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Acton
Traveling head of Canadian Women's Institutes visits provinces
Mrs. W. J. Adams serves a two year term as national president of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada representing 95 000 farm women. She travels to institutes across provinces and plans to attend the 1956 Associated Country Women of the World convention in Ceylon with eight dollars saved. Adams recalled rural roots in Saskatchewan and notes the growing role of women in the world picture during the British Columbia Women’s Institutes biennial convention.
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W. J. Adams
Federated Women’s Institutes of Canada
Associated Country Women of the World
Ceylon
Adams
Saskatchewan
Athelton
British Columbia Women's Institutes
Wedding Cake Through History From Ancient Rome To Today
The article traces wedding cake origins from Romulus era rituals to modern practice. It notes the Confarreatio custom of breaking cake over the bride and the ring-cutting tradition, with tokens hidden on bridesmaids. It contrasts old symbolism with contemporary ceremonies emphasizing health and prosperity.
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Sxuieu
Canada
Rome
Romulus
England
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Cyclamatic
Frigidaire
Manning Electric
Blue Doll Beauty Salon
Queen's Commission
ARMY
Spruce Falls Mill
Kapuskasing
Ontario
Mike Cox
Mill ST
Geraldton
Onts Times Star
Conedien
Brrth
United States
Ife Inser
Mace
Conede
It & Good Citizenship
Tite Insurance
Kennedy’s Book Store
Wyndham - Guelph
Herman Weak
Optometrist
ST. Georges Square
Mr. K P. Head
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