Novel scrapbook from 1895 Northwest Territories exhibition
The scrapbook from the 1895 Territorial Exhibition in Calgary documents prizes worth about $19 000 and over 900 head of stock. Curated by Governor C H Mackintosh's secretary, it includes clippings from Alberta Saskatchewan and U S papers, posters, a program, and illustrations of grounds buildings and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Says
North West Territories
C H Mackintosh
Caledonian Sports
Soivenir
Caledonian
Alberta
Assiniboia
Saskatchewan
Canada
Regia
Calgary
Lord Aberdeen
North-West
Home Workshop Patterns for Garden Cart and Shutter Designs
A Home Workshop notice offers an easy wheel cart for yard cleanup with a deep hopper and two wheels, plus a suggestion to upgrade to eight inch disk wheels. It promotes shutters with decorative cutouts and open work guides and includes pattern pricing and ordering details from Department P.P.S. in Vancouver, B.C. The Canada-Alaska boundary length is noted at 1,539 miles.
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Gardeners’ Helpers
Department P.P.S
Home Workshop
West Fifth Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Auto liability limits doubled in Manitoba with no extra cost
Manitoba increases public liability limits from 5000 to 10000 for single injuries and 10000 to 20000 for multiple injuries, effective July 1 1956. Hon Chas Shuttleworth of Public Utilities says the higher limits follow legislative changes and low mid term policy changes. He credits Manitoba highway safety program for lowering accidents and notes Manitoba leads provinces in raising auto liability limits.
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Manitoba
Chas. L. Shuttleworth
Board Insurance Companies
Mr. Shuttleworth
Shuttleworth
Stain Removal Tips For Wood Floors From Alberta expert
Eileen M Crowther of the Alberta Department of Agriculture offers practical stain removal guidance for wood and linoleum floors. She recommends ammonia with hot soapy water for grease, wood alcohol or dilute ammonia for iodine, vinegar for mercurochrome, turpentine or commercial cleaners for paint, and kerosene or cleaner for linoleum marks. A simple ice rub helps harden and stop spreading grease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen M. Crowther
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Avoid Tossing Broken Glass In Wastebaskets
Warns broken glass or china can cause dangerous wounds if handled. advise wrapping and labeling as Broken glass before disposal to prevent cuts by workers. Mentions a fathometer used by ships to measure water depth.
Cutworm Infestation Expands Across Saskatchewan Fields
Regina reports Army cutworms have infested over 20 000 acres in Val Marie Climax Eastend Shaunavon area. R E McKenzie says dieldrin shipped by the department shows good results with over 4 000 acres sprayed. Recovery noted in early fields. feeding expected to stop as worms mature.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
R. E. McKenzie
Agriculture Department Plant Industry Branch
Val Marie
Climax
Eastend
Shaunavon
McKenzie
Jiffy Knit Chair Pattern 7131 for Crochet Edging
Old chair makeover idea using Jiffy Knit chair set pattern 7131. Describes chair back 14 by 19 inches and arm rest 6 by 12 inches in heavy 4 ply cotton with chain loop edging. Pattern request requires twenty five cents in coins sent to designated address.
Trans Atlantic telephone cable project begins in Newington
Workmen start the first phase of a 40 million dollar project to lay 2000 miles of trans ocean cable from Newfoundland to Scotland linking North America and Britain. The Monarch begins loading at Simplex plant and will depart for Clarenville to start laying on June 22 with 36 circuits and improved radio-telephone capacity.
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Newington
N.H
North America
Britain
Associated Press
Newfoundland
Scotland
Atlantic Ocean
Canada
England
Monarch
Simplex Wire and Cable Co
Clarenville
Mld
Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue Order Ad
Plainly write your name address and pattern number to order the 1955 Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue. Be sure to include 25 cents for your copy and enjoy knitting crochet embroidery iron-ons toys and novel ties designs.
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Alice Brooks
Bed Without Supper Punishment and Child Health
The article discusses the old practice of sending a child to bed without supper as punishment. It argues that depriving a child of necessary nutrients can affect health and growth, suggesting compensating with richer meals later rather than relying on conscience alone.
Fine Furs The sable as Russia’s weasel cousin
The sable, a prized fur bearing member of the weasel family, is described as the Russian counterpart of the Canadian marten.
Canada’s Oil Output Surpasses 200000 Barrels Daily
Canada produces more than 200 thousand barrels of crude oil per day. The nation hosts roughly 4400 mammal species across its ecosystems.
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Canada
Banks built to thwart crime
In The Financial Post Vincent Egan argues that modern banks with glass facades open counters and minimal interior partitions deter crimes. He compares them to fortress like grand old branches noting the newer design embeds safety devices and creates a difficult environment for robbers while reducing staff vulnerability.
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Vincent Egan
Financial Post
Canadians Lead World In Telephone Conversations
Canadians averaged 411 conversations per person in 1953 based on the latest figures, underscoring their status as top telephone talkers.
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N.W.T
Home Cosmetica
Shelly
H.C
Canada-Alaska
Spper
TER Designs
Ore
H. Goulden
Experimental Farms Service
Department of Agriculture
Ch. S. Hopkins
J. C. Woodward
Centre
D. G. Hamilton
Goulden
P.P.L
Household Arts
Front Street W
Toronto
Peggy
Chuck Thurston
Sou San Sour
Live ES
Peggy “Askens
Booy
Macdonalds
Fuel Petroleum Products
Government OF Saskatchewan
Taxation Branch
D. Drummond
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