Nothing Ever Happens Down on the Farm Story
City cousins visit a farm, meet Ned and Burton Lake, care for Carrie’s sick sister, and share a calm rural day. Jeanette bonds with Burton during a walk to the lower meadow and contemplates staying beyond her two week visit. The tale ends with a moonlit ride home.
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Jeanette
Kate
Carrie
Ned
Ellis
Sonny
Burt
Burton
Hash
Jeanne
Jeanette Carey
Carey
Burton Lake
Jéanette
Garrien
Kale
Canada Ranks Second as Gold Producer in 1939
Canada stood as the world’s second largest gold producer in 1939 with 6.094 million fine ounces worth $184.12 million, led by Ontario and Quebec outputs. The Northwest Territories reached 51,934 ounces valued at $1.88 million, with most production from the Cow and Negus mines near Yellowknife Bay.
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Russia
Canada
Dominion
Union of South Africa
United States
Ontario
Quebec
British Columbia
Manitoba
Yukon
Saskatchewan
Nova Scotia
North- West Territories
Alberta
Northwest Territories
Territories
Cow and Negus
Yellowknife Bay
Great Slave Lake
Beajilieu River
Wray Lake
Yellowknife
Geological Survey
Yeach
Grimshaw
New Lodestar Plan Bypasses Thirteen on Plane Seats
In a cautious move the carrier plans 14 passenger seats per six new Lodestars as part of an order to Berths presse Canada Air Lines. The numeral 13 is skipped across travel services, following superstition.
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Presse Canada Air Lines
Achisit
Air Anes
R.c.ap
Canada
Training to Be More Like Vacation for Canadian Cadets
A 30 day training camp period for Canadians blends rigorous drills with leisure. The program includes sports lectures target practice and daily routines designed to simulate a lighter, more enjoyable training environment.
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Tne Daly
Huge Expansion Seen in Canada in First War Year
Col. the Hon. J.L. Ralston reviews Canada’s wartime gains in Army, Air Force, Navy and industry. CASF numbers rise from 4,300 to 155,000. overseas forces in England Iceland and the Caribbean reach about 40,000. Navy grows from 1,700 to 10,000 with 113 ships. RCAF expands to about 25,000 with multiple overseas squadrons. aircraft production to 4,000 planes yearly and engines, munitions, and plant construction surge.
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Canada
J.L. Ralston
National Defence
Canadian Club
Montreal
Col. Ralston
Army
Air Force
Navy
Canadian
Cas.f
Ingland
Iceland
Newfoundland
Caribbean
Home Guard
Veterans’ Guard of Canada
Canadian Navy
Canadian Naval Service
British Isles
Royal Canadian Air Force
Rc.a.f
R.C.A.F
R.A.F
Great Britain
R.A.E
United States
Federal Aircraft Limited
Vancouver Leads as Canada Air Mail Centre in July
Vancouver remains the air mail hub of Canada as Trans-Canada Air Lines reports July totals. Vancouver sent 13,962 pounds by plane, with Toronto second at 8,413 pounds, Winnipeg third at 8,036, and Montreal fourth at 66,414 as in May and June.
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Vancouver
Canada
Trans-Canada Air Lines
T C.A
Toronto
Winnipeg
Montreal
How Big Are You Out of Your Car
A blunt critique of reckless driving and the bully mindset of motorists. The author argues the car inflates ego and speeds, endangering pedestrians, urging care, courtesy, and common sense on Ontario streets.
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Stratfor Beacon-Herald
Minaki Sledder Developed in New Lead Dog Strain
Jim Donnelly, veteran guide at Minaki Lodge, reports success after years of cross breeding to create the SMinaki strain. He describes the leader as gentle, intelligent, and powerful, a cross between an Irish wolfhound and husky though not striking in appearance.
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Jim Donnelly
Minaki Lodge
Donnelly
Jim
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Jasper
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Canadian Rockies
Gracie Fields
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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Queen Elizabeth
Sgt
J. W. Faulkner
E. C.ro- Woods
Jam Stuart
Pectin Sox
Ier
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C. &S. Coffee
Velveeta Plain
Libby
Bel
Parowax
P. & G. Soap
Sunkist
Rinso Lux
Hawes
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