Oldest father in Britain greeted during visit to Worcester
A Kelowna boy, 7 year old John Stallard, travels from Montreal on the CNR Super Continental to England to visit his 100 year old father, Mr Stallard of Worcester. The elder Stallard is noted as Britain’s oldest practicing something, with the trip marking his many decades in Canada and Britain amid a talk of water abundance.
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Maritime swine enter Canada's first all breed show
Twenty eight purebred Yorkshires traveled 2000 miles by Canadian National Railways from Prince Edward Island to Brandon for the first All Canada Swine Show held during Brandon’s 75th anniversary week. Island breeders have built a reputation for high quality pigs, often sweeping Royal Agricultural Winter Fair carcass awards in bacon quality.
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Brandon
Toronto
Tooth decay link to sugar and nibbling habits
The piece notes Reds from sugar are a main cause of tooth decay and that continuous nibbling at candy damages teeth more than eating the same amount at once. It advises eating candy only at meals and brushing immediately after to prevent decay.
Advice on preventing heat illness and sun stroke
Guidance on staying cool to avoid heat related illness recommends wearing loose clothing and using salt tablets or salt in food. Advice emphasizes avoiding direct sun during peak heat to prevent sun stroke.
Well Known Engineer Tops CN Rail Consulting Post
J L Charles, long time railway builder in Western Canada since 1910 and chief engineer for the western region since 1945, is promoted to consulting engineer for Canadian National Railways. J R McMillan, CN vice president for the western region, announced the move. Charles will work on future surveys of the north and maintain headquarters in Winnipeg.
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Hanks to Dr Jenner Immunization Stops Smallpox
A century and a half after Dr Jenner showed cowpox grants immunity to smallpox, vaccination has modernized and spread worldwide. Immunizing all children against polio diphtheria and whooping cough could make these diseases rare in the country.
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Atlantic climate shaped by Gulf Stream and Labrador Current
The Gulf Stream moves north from the Caribbean and the Labrador Current flows south from the Arctic, each at about 25 miles per day, shaping climate in Atlantic regions.
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Manitoba campers enjoy swimming at Crawford Park Camp
Made swimming as enjoyed by the three young campers above is among the many activities included in the camping program sponsored by the Manitoba Federation of Agriculture and Co operation at their Crawford Park Camp on Clear Lake. The camping season begins with Senior Weekend, June 29 to July 1, with camps following for boys and girls ages nine to 15. Further information may be obtained from the M F A C office, 610 Royal Bank Building, Winnipeg 2, Manitoba.
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Quick Canadian Facts and Historical Notes
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Sitting Bull
General Custer
United States
Britain
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Canada revenue era and Plains of Abraham battles noted
The text notes that personal income tax began in Canada in 1917 as a war measure. It states manufacturing surpassed agriculture as the largest employment source, with 25 percent in manufacturing and 15 percent in farms. It also recalls two battles on the Plains of Abraham, won by English and then French forces.
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Canada
Plains of Abraham
Winnipeg Singer Jean Ramsey Returns Home to Host TV Show
Jean Ramsey, a young Winnipeg born singer now in Toronto, visits her ill mother and stays busy with weekly TV and radio appearances. She hosts Summer Strings and appears on CBWT in the new Summer series Rumpus Room at 5 CBWT.
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Winniey
Toronto
CBC
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