Protective Measures Against Mosquitoes
Outdoor enthusiasts face bites from mosquitoes and blackflies in spring and early summer and other pests like stable flies and midges. A free pamphlet from the Dominion Department of Agriculture in Ottawa offers practical protection methods and simple fly dope formulas using citronella, camphor, tar, cedar, lavender, thyme, and castor oil to ward off attacks on exposed skin.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Insect Repellent Formulas For Forest Workers Found Popular
A historical note explains several oil based repellents using castor oil as a carrier with substitutes like olive oil or petroleum. Formula 4 is highlighted as especially satisfactory for workers in forests with biting flies. All oils cited are available at nominal prices from drag stores.
Canadian National Earnings Show Increase
The gross revenues of the Canadian Nations Railways System for the week ending May 7 1941 totaled 5 754 296 dollars, compared with 5 568 748 dollars for the same period in 1940, an increase of 185 548 dollars.
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Canadian Nations Railways System
WOTO
Cee Eees
Good Recipes For Rain Proof Whitewash
For finishing spring touch there is nothing more effective or inexpensive than whitewash on basements borders garages and other out buildings. Rain proof methods deter spoilage and indoor use is avoided by those who fear messiness or do not know how to mix ingredients properly.
Dominion Experimental Farm's recommended rainproof whitewash mix
An item from the Dominion Experimental Farm describes two recipes from the Scott Sask Experimental Station. The waterproof whitewash for outdoor buildings combines 62 pounds quick lime with 13 gallons hot water two pounds salt one pound sulfate of zinc two gallons skim milk and optional one ounce soap. salt omitted for metal surfaces prone to rust.
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Dominion Experimental Farme Bate
Scott, Sask
Disinfectant whitewash recipe from historic text
A historic recipe describes making a whitewash by dissolving lime in boiling water, mixing in hot water, salt, and alum, then adding a can of lye per 25 gallons. Cement is stirred in to create a creamy finish, with linseed in creosol as an alternative. Lye provides disinfection and true whiteness, while washing soda can adjust tone.
Luxury Princess liners offer Alaska inside passage cruises
Canadian Pacific coast fleet launches May 2 with three 11 day Alaska cruises from Vancouver to Skagway and side trips to Lake Bennett Whitehorse and West Taku Arm aboard the Princess Charlotte. Highlights include glacier views, totem poles at Alert Bay and Ketchikan, and Sunset Cruises along Vancouver Island.
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Vancouver
Skagway
Victoria
Seattle
Vancouver Island
Smart
Vancoveer
B.C. Coast Service
Alaska
Lake Bennett
Whitehorse
West Taku Arm
Princess Charlotte
Alert Bay
Prince Rupert
Ketchikan
Wrangell
Juneau
Port Alice
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Hamiota Echo
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Wmillshire
Hamidta
Ontario
Port Arthur
Armstrong
West
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Edson
East
Ataeneas Ivi
National Home Monthly
Country Guide
Nor’ West
Canadian Horticulture and Farmer
Family Herald & Weekly Star
Lyr
Free Press
Prairie Farmer
Canada Poultryman
Canada Poultry Review
True Story
Silver Screen
Christian Herald
McCall's Magazine
Parents
Herald & Weekly Star
Nor’ West National Home Monthly
Family
Canadian Horticulture and Home
Family Herald & Weekly Stag
Rod and Gun
American Fruit Grower
Canadian Silver Fox & Fur
Census of Canada
Dominion
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
James A. Mackinnon
M.P
Dept. OF Trade and Commerce
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