Waterfalls a Special Feature of Canada National Parks
The article highlights Canada's waterfalls in national parks from Alberta to British Columbia. It notes Twin Falls Yoho 600 feet, Takakkaw Falls 1500 feet, Giant Steps Paradise Valley Banff, Athabaska Falls Jasper, and Cameron Falls Waterton with dramatic geology. It ends by mentioning Patuca River sharks in Central America.
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Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Twin Falls
Yoho National Park
Yoho
Yoho Glacier
Yoho Valley
Takakkaw Falls
Yoho River
Banff National Park
Paradise Valley
Horseshoe Glacier
Athabaska Falls
Jasper National Park
David Thompson
Athabaska Valley
Athabaska Pass
Ocean
Athabaska
Great Columbia
Cameron Falls
Waterton Lakes National Park
Cameron Creek
Canadian
Sausages Mentioned in Early Cookbook Reference
A historical note cites sausages within a cook book dated to the 225 2400 range. The fragment hints at traditional sausage preparations and kitchen uses without detailing recipes or authors.
Cascara Bark Production Boost Sought by British Columbia
British Columbia aims to raise cascara bark output for medical use amid high demand due to army needs. The forest service promotes cascara tree planting and scientific tapping methods at Green Timbers nursery near New Westminster. Output around 300 tons yearly seen, but unsustainable without improved techniques and broader cultivation.
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Green Timbers
New Westminster
British Columbia
Praise for Britain in a Time of War
A defense of British resilience against Nazi and Japanese threats, arguing that without Britain the United States would face greater danger. The piece criticizes American complacency and credits Britain with holding back German advances in eastern waters, highlighting battles in Narvik Singapore and North Africa as warnings.
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Alaska
San Diego
Pearl Harbor
Philippines
Singapore
Narvik
North Africa
A Good Idea: Midday Snacks For Energy
The piece advises mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks to combat fatigue in spring. Milk juice and mixed nuts are recommended, with after school snacks like raisin cookies and banana. A peanut butter and raisin sandwich on whole-wheat bread is highlighted, along with cheese on nut bread, as nutritious options.
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Nutrition Services
Department of Pensions and National Health
How To Serve Canadian Housewives In Wartime
The Wartime Prices and Trade Board consumer branch urges housewives on the Home Front to buy wisely and avoid hoarding. It calls for conserving resources, salvaging items, giving surplus to those who can use them, and buying as many war savings certificates and stamps as possible.
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Consumer Branch
Wartime Prices and Trade Board
Lifeboats Save Vessels and Lives Highlighted by London Branch
At the City of London branch annual meeting of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution it was stated that in the last six months of war lifeboats helped save 200 vessels from destruction. Since the outbreak of war lifeboats saved 4,600 lives, two per one saved in the last war, and five for every life saved in twenty years of peace. London Times.
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City of London
Royal National Life Boat Institution
London Times
Tea of selling potted plants in New York 1802 origin
Grant Thorburn a nail maker in New York in 1802 began selling potted plants after losing his job when neighbors admired his wife’s geraniums. The business evolved into selling towers and flower seeds as a family enterprise.
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New York City
Grant Thorburn
Canada United States agree on wartime agricultural cooperation
Canada and the United States announce joint agricultural plans to boost crop production and cross-border labor and machinery movement. The deal aims to align oil bearing crops in the US with oats barley and flax in Canada while easing trade of flax oats barley and soybeans at established prices to ensure stable supplies for war needs. The arrangements, approved by President Roosevelt, cover duty-free machinery movement and rules for seasonal labor sharing.
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Canada
United States
Mackenzie King
Dominion
United Nations
Japan
Russia
United Kingdom
Joint Economic Committee
Mr King
Roosevelt
W. A. Mackintosh
Alvin H. Hansen
Mr. King
Corn Belt
Trade and Commerce Department
Toronto
Prices and Trade Board
Department Stateent
Milk Cans Must Be Returned Under War Measures Act
An order under the War Measures Act requires all milk and cream cans used to transport dairy products to be plainly marked with the owner’s name and returned promptly to the owner. Cans must not be used for other purposes and penalties include a $10 first offence fine and at least $50 on subsequent offences.
Trial Transcript: Pat Confuses Conversation Topic
In a courtroom moment Pat deflects an attorney's request by saying the talk occurred over the till phone. The exchange highlights confusion over what conversation was discussed. The lawyer presses for specifics as the trial proceeds smoothly otherwise.
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Pat
Pattern 7236 Bedspread Motif Transfer
This rich peak motif uses six strand floss and outline stitches for a distinctive bedspread. The transfer pattern 7236 features a 15 by 18 inch central motif and four 4 by 4 inch motifs with instructions, color chart, and stitch illustrations. Send 20 cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Winnipeg Manitoba with name address and pattern number.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
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Central America
Patuca River
The
Forest Service
Pacific
British Empire
Britain
Westbrook Pegler
New York World-Telegram
Charles Baker
John Lackey
Toronto Fire Department
King’s Police and Fire Services
Edmund Littler
Walter M. Lowney
Lowney
Young Canada Club
Wheat Board
Fort William
Alice Brooks
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