Swift Current Agro expert surveys Iceland life and land
J. B. Campbell, Saskatchewan forage crop expert, returns from Iceland where he advised the government on grazing land use. He describes Iceland as a desert in parts with sand, mountains and glaciers, a booming cod fishery, erosion reducing pasture, and efforts to convert desert land toward Saskatchewan like community pastures. He notes hardy livestock, young workers in parks and fields, a practical prison policy, and Iceland's old Norse heritage and representative government.
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Swift Current Agro
Iceland
Swift Current
J. B. Campbell
Dominion Experimental Station
Uge
Campbell
Etars
Saskatchewan
Europe
Dutch Pattern Designs for Home Decor from Vancouver
A Home Workshop pattern offers twelve authentic Dutch designs in hearts, flowers, fruits and hex symbols sized for cupboard doors and wall panels. Includes small-space designs for chair backs and drawer fronts with step by step painting guidance. Pattern 262 may be ordered separately for 35 cents or via the Leisure-Time Artists packet at $1.50 postpaid from Department P.P.L. Vancouver B C.
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Pennsylvania
Three factors govern keeping quality of vegetables
Chas Walker of the Morden Experimental Station lists three key factors for home storage: proper maturity, surface moisture control, and steady cool temperatures. He describes indicators of readiness for onions pumpkins squash and cabbage and advises a dry rest after harvest plus staged cooling for longer keeping. He also notes growers should select storage-type varieties and consult the local station for recommendations.
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Chas. Walker
Morden
Man
Retirement at 65 challenged by Canadian doctor
Vancouver report notes Dr. Ian Macdonald, chief of medical services at Sunnsbrook Veterans' hospital and UT professor, argues compulsory retirement at 65 harms individuals and communities. He says aging varies and able workers should not be forced out purely by age.
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Vancouver
Ian Macdonald
Toronto
Sunnsbrook Veterans’ Hospital
University of Toronto
Canada Motel Count Report Highlights Industry Size
A survey notes Canada hosts over 3 500 motels averaging 15 to 20 rooms each. The figure reflects regional diversity and indicates a robust midscale lodging sector across provinces.
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Canada
Humorous Vignettes Mix In A Quiet Night
A maid reports the master is locked in for the night but the police have phoned. Jokes surface about a groom to the first love, Hollywood glamour, foolish vanity, and a dog at a track with a powder puff. The piece closes with the whimsical line Today is Yesterday's Pupil.
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Jane
Canada to Build 14 Sub Chasers for Navy at $210 Million
Ottawa reports Canada will spend 210 million dollars to construct fourteen St Laurent class destroyer escort sub chasers. Lead vessel St Laurent under construction at Canadian Vickers in Montreal with completion now forecast for late 1955. Full delivery expected by late 1957 after design changes and material priority issues are resolved.
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Canada
Ottawa
Defence Production Department
St. Laurent
St Laurent
Canadian Vickers
Montreal
Margaree
Halifax
Assiniboine
Marin Industries
Sorel
Que
Chaudiere
Gatineau
Davie Shipyards
Lauzon
St. Croix
Marine Industries
Restigouche
Vickers
Terra Nova
Victoria Machinery Depot
Victoria
Columbia
Burrard
Emerald Oil Soothes Severe Itch Quickly
A medicinal antiseptic called Moone's Emerald Oil is promoted for itching relief. It claims deep penetration, swift easing of distress, and safe use with a week of nightly and morning application. Money back guaranteed at modern drug stores.
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Canada
Moone
Kitchen Meditations by Jane Dale
A short reflection on daily minutes and hours, seeking to fill each moment with goodness and avoid blunder. The author wishes for future days to shine each minute like stars in a night sky.
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Jane Dale
Jiffy Iron On Strawberry Design Pattern 7118
Promotes a pattern for strawberry motifs to iron on fabrics with washable color. Describes 10 designs including fruit and borders in various sizes, and instructs readers to mail 25 cents to obtain the pattern from the Household Arts Department in Toronto. Also advertises Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalog with 82 designs and a 4-pattern booklet.
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Alice Brooks Needlecraft
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