Canada to Boost Private Public Investment in 1955
Canada plans higher capital outlays in 1955 across construction machinery and equipment. Total construction spending is projected at 4.064 billion dollars, with housing at 1.283 billion and non residential and engineering building up about 10 percent. Machinery and equipment outlays fall about 3 percent from 1954. The rise reflects broader industrial activity and stronger U S production trends despite 1954 weather and strikes delays.
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House of Commons
C.D Hewe
Trade and Commerce
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United Staates
Home Workshop patterns for bird houses and chests
Patterns and tracing diagrams for a nesting bird house and a feeding station with a glass roof panel. Includes a storage chest headboard and two matching chests of drawers with square cuts for easy weekend building. Patterns priced at 35 each or 1.50 in a packet. mailed within 24 hours from Vancouver. The Helena hummingbird of Cuba is noted as the world’s smallest bird at under three inches.
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Cuba
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee invitations go to former residents
March 31 marks the deadline to submit names and addresses of former Saskatchewan residents who will receive invitations to return for the provinces Golden Jubilee celebrations. Justice F.E. Culliton chairs the invitation program as letters go to Canadians and residents abroad.
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Saskatchewan
Justice FE. M. Culliton
Canada
United States
England
Scotland
South America
Italy
India
Germany
Denmark
Palestine
Netherlands
Alberta Tops Canada in Hospital Beds Per Capita in 1953
The 1953 annual hospital statistics report shows Canada with 475 beds per 1 000 people and total bed capacity at 151 000. Alberta leads with 6 49 beds per 1 000, followed by Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan British Columbia Nova Scotia and Manitoba. Ontario Newfoundland New Brunswick and Quebec fall below the national average.
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Bureau of Statistics Annual Report On
Canada
Alberta
Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
Ontario
Newfoundland
New Brunswick
Quebec
Winter hardy raspberries sought for Canadian trials
Lethbridge researchers study Chinook impacts on raspberries to find a commercially viable June bearing variety that survives winters without protection. Wild foothills species show stronger dormancy and tolerance, with pollen transfer and seed from hybrids under greenhouse testing as crossbreeding continues for winter hardiness.
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Lethbridge
Nonnecke
Winter Evening Quietude Amid Firelight and Dreaming
A reflective verse fragment portrays a still winter evening with firelight and a single quiet room. The speaker finds peace and tranquil thought, noting books and time as companions while life offers no grand gifts. Dreams sigh in the warmth and silenced splendor.
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Meliow
Waterton Lakes Named After Charles Waterton
The Waterton lakes in southwest Alberta were named for Charles Waterton an English naturalist who died in 1865.
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Waterton
Alberta
Charles Waterton
Jiffy-Sew Pattern 7046 Child's Sizes 2 4 6 8 10
Dress from remnants for school or party dress with puffed sleeves and embroidered collar. Pattern 7046 includes tissue pattern and embroidery transfer. State size and send twenty five cents in coins to obtain pattern.
Warning on heated grain and fungicide treated corn
The Board of Grain Commissioners warns farmers to inspect stored grain for heated kernels caused by leaks and moisture. Even small pockets can degrade grade when mixed by augers, and seed treated grain with mercurial fungicides must not be delivered to country elevators to avoid condemnation and heavy penalties.
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The
Board of Grain Commissioners
New Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalog 1955
Department P P L Household Arts invites readers to order the 1955 catalog featuring exciting needlework designs. Send 25 cents for a copy to discover enchanting patterns and wonderful new designs from Toronto based Household Arts.
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Alice Brooks
Eno
Smog Terms Spark Local Linguistic Fads in LA
The Los Angeles area embraces new jargon from the Air Pollution Control District. Smust describes dust blown in by winds and smoke from heaters forming a smoky fog. Variants include 2ai for rain and hail and smooch for smoke and overcast skies.
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Los Angeles
Air Pollution Control District
Ape
How to Use a Hot Water Bottle Safely
St John Ambulance warns hot water bottles should not be used to relieve pain without a doctor’s order. Use them to comfort, ease chills, and improve circulation. Fill only half full, expel air, test for leaks, and cover with a wool bag. Avoid prolonged use and keep away from sensitive skin.
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St John Ambulance
Mobile caravans tour Alberta fairs to mark jubilee displays
Two movie caravans comprised of large trailer trucks will travel Alberta fairs and celebrations showcasing golden jubilee displays and films on Alberta and western history.
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Alberta
Canada hog slaughter rise and urban population figures
Canada slaughtered 5 078 000 hogs in 1954 an increase of 75 000 from 1953. The country has 10 cities with populations over 100 000.
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Canada
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