New Nylon Plant in Kingston Promises Textile Revolution
In Kingston Ontario near Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence a new Avion staple fibre plant advances nylon technology. The 1940s innovation yields a staple fibre five times stronger than wool and blends with cotton or wool to create durable fabrics. Nylon offers sterilizable baby garments and long lasting upholstery with easy care and crease resistance.
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Kingston
Ont
Lake Ontario
St. Lawrence
Canada
Tex
Nvicn
Quebec
Nylon fibre and craft pattern sales in mid century ad notes
An advertisement highlights a embroidery pattern 7315 for kitchen towels and a nylon fibre discussion. It promotes nylon staple in clothes and industrial use emphasizing strength and wear resistance, with details on pattern costs and ordering from Winnipeg Union.
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Household Arts Department
Winnipeg
Union
McDermot Avenue
Man
Apples Banned From Parcels For Overseas
Export rules prohibit shipping apples to countries outside the United States and Newfoundland unless certified free of apple maggot. Certification inspectors cannot supply for small parcel post quantities. Regulations set in 1932 aim to keep high quality fruit for Canada's markets.
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United States
Newfoundland
Canada
Makes It Easier Lacing with Nail Polish Tip Treatment
Readers learn a quick trick to stiffen frayed shoelace ends by twisting and dipping in clear nail polish to help them pass through eyelets. The method also works for cords or heavy threads to string beads more easily.
Alberta Oil Revenue Almost Doubled In 1947
Alberta oil revenue nearly doubled from December 1946 to December 1947. Daily income rose to 67 057 dollars from 35 933 dollars, while December 1947 saw 86 889 feet drilled versus 35 082 feet in 1946 and 21 648 barrels produced daily, with Leduc at 99 750 barrels and Turner Valley at 420 371 barrels. total December sales reached 2 078 700 dollars against 1 113 198 in 1946.
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Alberta
Alberta Petroleum and Natural Gas Conservation Board
Leduc
Turner Valley
Tiny Tractor Heralded as Farm Help at New York Showing
Frazer Farm Equipment unveils a six horsepower model T Jacques Frazer tractor claiming it can emancipate the small farmer. The air cooled engine powers a rotary tiller with ground preparation faster than older high horsepower tractors pulling two 12 inch plows. The unit is air craft style, smaller than a small car and a gallon of gasoline lasts one to three hours, with an option to switch to kerosene after warm up.
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New York
Joseph W. Frazer
Frazer Farm Equipment Corp
Frazer
Two Implement Hitch Trucks for Drills Behind Tractor
Farm note describes building a truck to hitch two seed drills behind a tractor. One drill attaches near the left side of the truck while the other trails on a second truck. Use standard implement wheels and pine timbers. align hitch bars with drilled holes for side adjustment to ensure even keel operation.
Studio Execs Accept 50 Percent Wage Cut
Producer Samuel Goldwyn announced his studio’s entire executive staff agreed to a 50 percent pay cut, while lower bracket staff remain unaffected. The move reflects shrinking overseas revenue as Britain trims Hollywood imports and other nations enact dollar-saving measures.
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Hollywood
Samuel Goldwyn
Britain
Sailors recall Great Lakes cargo surge in 1945 port trade
The excerpt notes that cargo tonnage on the Great Lakes in 1945 surpassed all exports and imports at all salt water ports. It references a humorous exchange about haircuts and ties the point to wartime trade activity and inland shipping volumes.
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Great Lakes
United States
Calgary to Host 1948 Canadian Curling Championship
The 1948 Canadian curling championship will be staged in Calgary with nine provinces competing in a round robin for the Dominion title. A western flavor is planned including a civic reception parade and real western hospitality for visiting teams, while traditional Scottish ceremonies with kilted pipers will still be observed.
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Foothills
Calgary
Mr. Wilson
Alberta
Berry stain removal and bonnet fashion notes from guidance
The passage advises lemon juice to remove berry stains from fingers and describes a method of draping table cloths over a basin to pour boiling water on the stain. It also notes the bonnet silhouette adapting for early spring hats that fit snugly at the back of the head and flare at the face.
Polski voyaging hunter of bonspiels sets brisk travel total
Walter Polski of Virginia Minnesota has logged about 4500 miles this year for curling shows in Manitoba Quebec City Montreal Chicago Milwaukee and Nipawin The veteran skip pursues honours and fun across Canada and the United States.
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Walter Polski
Virginia
Minn
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Polski
Quebec City
Montreal
Chicago
Milwaukee
Nipawin
Saskie
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jackie Robinser
Canada
H. J. Clarke
London
International Skating Union
United States
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