Understanding Water Softening and Boiler Scale
The article explains hard and soft water, distinguishing temporary and permanent hardness, and shows home experiments using Epsom salts and washing soda to precipitate magnesium. It notes soap scum, boiler scale, and how detergents and industrial processes rely on water softening to improve efficiency and prevent damage.
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Monte Keith Becomes Publisher of Castor Advance
The Castor Advance changed hands on June 1 with Monte Keith taking over as publisher from W. Mandick who led the paper for about ten and a half years. Keith, married with two children, has worked at Sylvan Lake News and Rimney Record and spent the past two years with the Stettler Independent. Mandick plans to relocate to Edmonton as The Review welcomes the new publisher.
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Castor Advance
W. Mandick
Monte Keith
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Sylvan Lake News
Rimbey Record
Stettler Independent
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Coronation
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Changes in Gall Fly Appearance by Diet
The gall fly’s look changes with its food. Feeding on a different diet makes it resemble a different form than its parents.
Crochet Cape Pattern 7102 Offer for Spring Fashions
Graceful cape crochet pattern 7102 offered in small medium and large sizes. Directions call for 3 ply fingering yarn or mercerized string. Easy and lovely design. Price requested thirty five cents in coins. stamps not accepted.
Aerial tramway aids Alberta Microwave tower service
Alberta Government Telephones recently activated the westernmost link of the Trans-Canada Microwave System atop Crowsnest Ridge near Coleman. A cable car provides access when roads are blocked, with a 250 foot tower and a 50 000 dollar cable car installation ensuring rapid maintenance from Calgary.
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Alberta
Telephones
British Columbia
Crowsnest Ridge
Coleman
Calgary
Trans-Canada
Prime Minister Diefenbaker to open Pion Era show
The Rt. Hon. J. G. Diefenbaker will open the Dominion Day program at Pion Era on July 1 with Mrs. Diefenbaker in attendance. He will declare the show open as the Watrous Champion Portable steam engine is started. The event runs June 30 to July 5 with RCMP RCAF and CBC officials present.
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Canada
Pion- Era
Diefenbaker
Western Development Museum
RCMP
RCAF
Sheriff's Posse
Edmonton
CBC
Earnest Bushnell
Animal Bite Care Advice Emphasizes Prompt Attention
Guidance notes bite or scratch injuries from dogs or cats require immediate care. Clean the wound and apply a sterile dressing for healthy domestic pets. Seek medical help promptly for wounds from wild or unfamiliar animals due to rabies outbreaks in parts of Canada.
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Canada
Care urged in use of lawn mowers safety warning
Minister of public health J Waller Erb warns about power lawnmower injuries after 22 hospital cases last year. He cites amputations from starting with feet under the machine and injuries when mowing on slopes. He urges clear area, remove debris, keep bystanders away, and forbids children from operating the machines.
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J. Waller Erb
Erb
Government to Develop Provincial Public Park at Oak Lake
The Manitoba Government plans a new public park at Cherry Point on Oak Lake with a sandy beach access, change rooms, outdoor fireplaces, and trees. About 15 acres have been bought from the Plaisier homestead, a road is under construction, and control dams may regulate water flow.
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Oak Lake
Manitoba
Cherry Point
Pelican Lake
Plaisier
Empire-Advance
Virden
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