War era crops aided. Canada buys Canadian rubber
The Economic Cooperation Administration authorized France to buy 670000 dollars worth of Canadian rubber products. Canada imported 11876 bicycles from the United Kingdom in the first quarter of 1949, down from 20137 a year earlier. New Zealand fines hamsters at entry. Alberta war heroes to have seven mountains named. A new high tower radio beacon on Vancouver Island aids fishermen and navigation. U.S. population tops 149 million with about 200000 growth monthly in early 1949. Army announces advanced fall and winter training for reserve troops to bridge local and field instruction.
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the Economic Co-operation Administration
France
Vancouver Island
United States
Census Bureau
Army
Stummer Camps
The Squitos and Kitchen Meditations
A quirky verse about mosquitoes prompting domestic scenes. It features lines of courtship and marriage talk with rustic imagery such as a young mare, a dog named Bruce, a gun, land deeds, and a corn pipe. The refrain notes the mosquitoes are bad tonight and urges building a smudge to chase them away.
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Sam Dovan
Neil
Paw
Jimmie Cook
Ann
Bruce
Tom Green
Sue
Farm Auction Ad Adds Airplane Landing Field Note
Grand Forks Minnesota report says a local farm auction advertisement introduces a new element. The handbill claims an airplane landing field lies just south of the sale site. The notice signals modern improvements influencing potential bidders and access.
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Grand Forks, Minn
Households In Canada Increase From 1947 to 1948
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 3,235,000 Canadian households in June 1948 up from 3,128,000 in June 1947. At the 1941 census there were 2,706,089 households, an increase of 528,911 by 1948. Family size fell from 3.9 to 3.8 persons and Quebec boasted the largest family size at 4.7 persons while British Columbia had 3.2.
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Ottawa
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quebec
British Columbia
Canada
Campaign to Save Saskatchewan Floral Emblem
Regina woman Dorothy Morrison has launched a one-woman effort to preserve the prairie lily Saskatchewan’s floral emblem since 1941. Her booklet The Prairie Lily for schoolchildren urges conservation as drought and flower-pickers threaten the species with decline.
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Regina
Sask
Saskatchewan
Dorothy Morrison
Best-Dressed Indians Celebrate Calgary Stampede
Teddy Yellowfly of the Black Indian reserve rejects the notion that Indian women do the work with no credit. He and his wife were named the best-dressed Indians at the Calgary Stampede. He credited his wife for making both costumes.
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Calgary
Teddy Yellowfly
Black Indian Reserve
Teddy
Anglican Outlook Quote Sparks Debate On Women Roles
The Anglican Outlook reports a British lord attracted praise for praising women as the sweets of the world yet drew criticism for finishing with the line that they are half humbugs and half acid drops. The remark sparked discussion about gender and propriety in public speech.
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England
Crossword Puzzle Clue Pack Harsh Onboard Phrases
A crossword puzzle list presents several clues across topics such as a Shoshorean Indian road covering a verb to employ and a festive dance. It also includes a deputy becoming bankrupt a Roman highway and an ancient Persian melody. Other entries reference a cloth measure fish related to haddock and a Faroe Islands windstorm.
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Teohang Haaly
Haddock
Faroe Islands
Iceless Refrigerator For Ice Scarce Homes
A home cooling method uses moisture absorption and evaporation to lower temperatures to about 50 degrees. A wooden frame planter sized 42 by 16 by 14 inches with screen wire, enamel finish, shelves, and a damp burlap cover forms an iceless refrigerator. Evaporation rate depends on placement, humidity, and airflow, cooling two to four milk cans on a wooden stand with moist canvas or burlap wrap.
Health Experts Urge Teeth Checks In Pediatric Exams
Dr M A Cox of McGill University says routine child examinations must include thorough dental checks to curb cavities. He argues pediatricians should guide parents and ensure dentists specializing in children perform examinations, as part of a broader Health League of Canada maternal and child welfare program.
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M. A. Cox
McGill University
Montreal
Health
Health League
Gems and maxims on success and virtue
Brief quotes from E L Magoon Locke Longfellow Nichol Gladstone and Mary Baker Eddy discuss how deeds define worth. They emphasize action over emotion, persistence as key to success, honesty, and reliance on divine aid in personal effort.
Carp History Across Continents
A native of China introduced carp to Europe in the 13th century and carried to America. Fishermen first brought carp from the Great Lakes to the United States in 1880.
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China
Europe
America
Great Lakes
Saunders Wheat Proves Best For Areas Requiring Early Maturity
Saunders wheat, licensed in 1947 and distributed starting 1948, emerged from a Ottawa cross of Hope & Reward and Thatcher. It showed early maturity and resistance to stem rust and loose smut, with wide seed distribution to Alberta farmers despite demand exceeding supply.
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Saunders Wheat
Ottawa
Hope & Reward
Beaverlodge
Lacombe
Alberta
J. G. C. Fraser
Central Experimental Farm
Dominion
Melfort
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Peace River
Edmonton-Lacombe
E. C. Stacey
Dominion Experimental Station
Indian Girl From B C Clever Artist
Judith Morgan a 19 year old from Kitwanga British Columbia studies art at the Victoria museum. Twenty of her pastel works are on display at the National Museum with praise from visitors and officials.
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Ottawa
Judith Morgan
Kitwanga
Victoria
National Museum
Judith
Weekly Oven Cleaning Tip with Ammonia Solution
A kitchen tip suggests dissolving 6 tablespoons of powdered household ammonia in 1 pint boiling water and pouring into a shallow grill pan placed in the oven overnight. In the morning remove the solution and wash the oven as usual to dissolve grease and grime.
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United Kingdom
New Zealand
Moberry Creek
Jasper National Park
Edith Gostick
By Jane Dale
Moon Goddess
Krave
Clude
God of Love
Son of
Noah
Sussex
Dorothy Anne
Joan Krentzkamp
William McGill
R.R
Paisley
Ont
E. L. Magoon
Locke
F. W. Nichol
W. E. Gladstone
Mary Baker Eddy
B.C
Lord Northcliffe
Great Britain
Ireland
Newfoundland
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Gopr
NEA Service, Inc. Reg. U. &. Pat
Louise Williams
WWE Ako
Little Reggie
Margarita
Rumpus
Priscilla
Py al Vermeer
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