History In The West Prairie Provinces Past Quietly Fades Yet Rich In Color
The article notes the Canadian West has a shorter history compared with other lands, yet its early settlement is full of color and adventure. It highlights the proximity to North-West Rebellion, province formation, and railway arrival as turning points, and mentions dwindling firsthand witnesses while urging continued recording of prairie history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian West
Prairie Provinces
Plains
Prairies
First Fort Qu Appelle site found by detector near Qu Appelle
Archaeologists using Saskatchewan aid locate original trading post near Qu Appelle with a mine detector. Thomas Petty of Indian Head guided discovery after years of searching, marking Canada’s first archaeological use of a mine detector. Plans aim to map more historic sites across the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qu'Appelle
Saskatchewan
Fort Qu'Appelle
Saskatchewan Department of Natural Resources
Thomas Petty
Indian Head
Canada
Urge More Caution In Municipal Spending
Edmond Prefontaine municipal commissioner for Manitoba urges tighter control of 1952 spending at the Manitoba urban association convention. He cites cash basis usage down to 87 municipalities in 1950 from 159 in 1943, 18 percent rise in total assessments, taxes more than doubling, and low tax collection rates, urging land registration to capture unregistered properties on the tax roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Edmond Prefontaine
Manitoba
Humorous Exchange Fragments From Military and Social Jokes
A collection of short quips and joke snippets. A soldier reads a letter from his wife and jokes about a freak in the family. A chatty crowd riffs on prejudice humor and social status. Various wordplay exchanges involve actors, audiences, and misunderstandings as they relate everyday scenes with a comic twist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Poisoned bread kills poultry after rat raid
In Shanklin Isle of Wight a man found rats eating poultry food and laid poisoned bread ten yards from the run. The rats dragged the bait inside and all the fowl died, highlighting a failed attempt to control vermin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanklin
Isle of Wight
Weight Difference Between Halibut Sexes Highlighted
The female halibut can reach up to 80 pounds while males rarely exceed 50 or 60 pounds, illustrating clear size variation by sex.
Glass: One of the oldest human materials
The article notes glass as an ancient material developed by humans. It discusses its origins and enduring significance in technology and daily life. The piece reflects on glass’s long history and scientific value.
Meat Shipments Set From New Zealand to Canada and U S
New Zealand Meat Producers Board reports 3200 tons of a 5000 ton ex tmental shipment will go to Canada and the United States. The refrigerated Kent should load by March 12 and reach Port Phillip by April 10 with 1400 tons to Canada and about 3600 tons for the United States. The Port Phillip will take 1800 tons plus 500 to 600 tons of testing meat. Most shipments are prime lamb, with 100 tons to test markets. Delays due to rain and late shearing reduced kill and freezing capacity.
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Auckland
N.Z
Canada
United States
New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board
Kent
New Zealand
Port Phillip
Britain
Plan for BC pulp mill linked to hydro project
Vancouver reports a $35 million development for British Columbia with a $19 million Western plywood pulp mill planned in the Quesnel area, 400 miles north. The facility will be powered by a $16 million BC Power Commission project delivering 150000 horsepower in two stages on the Quesnel River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
British Columbia
Western Plywood Company
Quesnel
Here
B.C. Power Commission
Ottawa Unemployment Official Fred J White to Retire
Fred J White aged 65 prairie regional superintendent of the unemployment insurance commission will retire March 31 data show He has served with the commission since 1941 and a successor has not been named at this time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Fred J. White
Prairie
The
Unemployment Insurance Commission
Commission
White
Bonnet Margarine Promoted With Flavor and Economy
A vintage ad touts Blue Bonnet margarine as a preferred spread offering delicate sunny flavor and nutrition. It emphasizes economy and versatility for cooking and vegetables, noting two varieties and a yellow bag for quick color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ika Chase
Red Cross Urges Swim Classes Across Saskatchewan
Red Cross calls for local groups to organize learn to swim classes. First instructor course in Regina April 14 to 19 with free guidance, publicity, and awards. 18 plus strong swimmers sought to lead programs, cost often minimal. Potential branches urged to contact the Regina commissioner or nearest Red Cross branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Regina
Canadian Red Cross
Victoria Avenue
Princess Elizabeth Aids Children's Fund
Princess Elizabeth donated 500 bushels of Canadian wheat from Regina to the Save the Children fund in Winnipeg. Wheat valued at 10 per bushel was sold and buyers will have their names inscribed on a scroll to be sent to the Princess. The gift was presented during her tour last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Man
Elizabeth
Regina
Sask
Save the Children” Fund
Why Grow Pigs for Lard in Modern Farming
The piece argues that Canadian housewives prefer lean pork and excess fat in hogs wastes feed. It explains the shift from lard to lean bacon hogs, noting lard's declining demand, cheaper prices, and mechanization. It cites data on fat overfinish and advocates bacon-type selection and careful feeding for lean, profitable hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. G. Lefebvre
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Toronto
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Perry
Carter
John
George
Son
Jule
Julius
Bilious
Dodd
Weee Bree
Winni Newspaper Union
Front Street
Plan Big Pulp Mill
Oswald Beard
Beard
England
Central Press Canadian
Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Service
Princess Elizabeth Aids Children's Fund
Canada Department of Agriculture
Peggy
Chuck Thurston
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