Hardy Icelandic sheep deemed best for Canadian Arctic
In Ottawa Ami Eylands assistant secretary of Iceland agriculture says hardy Icelandic sheep are most likely to survive in the Canadian Arctic. He notes Icelandic sheep exported to Greenland for breeding thrived and could boost wool and mutton. Eylands will discuss pasture possibilities and eiderdown prospects with Canadian officials.
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Ottawa
Canadian Arctic
Ami G. Eylands
Iceland
Agriculture Ministry
Eylandis
Canada
Stamiare
Greenland
United Kingdom
Eviandes
Eylands
Washington
Petawawa
Ont
North Atlantic
Arctic
Health greatest worry producer
Many people fear health problems and brood over symptoms. They should go to a doctor to confirm fears and begin treatment or calm worries if unfounded. Worry can worsen illness by fatigue and indigestion and early diagnosis improves outcomes.
Kitchen Meditations By Jane Dale
A verse sequence on teaching a girl life lessons beyond craft and cooking. It asks who will teach grace and charm and how to discern true friends and prudent restraint, concluding that only life itself can teach what hearts fear and joy reveal.
Funny and Otherwise in a 19th Century Ledger
A collection of quips and anecdotes showing quick wit and social misfires. Jokes about fathers and money, a barber shop warning, and a desperate debtor letter reveal humorous vaudeville style blows to vanity and pride. Notable lines feature Levinsky’s customer and mistaken identity at a fire alarm.
Christmas angel paper figures pattern for decorations
Brightly painted stiff paper angel figures for Christmas table decorations tree ornaments and greeting cards. Pattern includes tracing diagrams for six inch high figures and several sizes with water color finishing and step by step directions. Available to order separately for 35 or included in a five pattern Christmas Decorations Packet for 150 postpaid by Department P.P.L. Home Workshop Pattern Service Vancouver B C.
Manitoba to Open Office in London England
Manitoba will open an industrial development office in London at the start of the new year. Hon. R. D. Turner says it will be a businesslike operation to fit Manitoba’s needs and to "sell" in the United Kingdom and Europe with Canadian agency cooperation in London.
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Manitoba
London
England
R. D. Turner
Industry and Commerce
Dauphin
Manitoba Chambers of Commerce
Rabies Cases Rise Across Alberta and Nearby Areas
The Alberta rabies control committee says about 50 confirmed cases have occurred since September 1953. Half are in Athabasca, with the rest scattered across northern Alberta. Closest to Edmonton are two cases in Westlock, about 50 miles north. The outbreak started after spreading from the Northwest Territories in 1952.
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Athabasca
Alberta
Edmonton
Westlock
Northwest Territories
Manitoba and Saskatchewan to receive hospital aid
Ottawa says Manitoba and Saskatchewan receive over 75 600 in federal grants under the National Health Program. Birtle District Hospital in Manitoba gets 26 313 to replace an obsolete building with 16 treatment beds a six bassinet nursery operating rooms X ray and lab facilities a community health centre and nurses residence. A 24 227 grant will aid St Boniface General Hospital in purchasing X ray equipment to improve diagnostics.
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Ottawa
Paul Martin
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Birtle District
Birtle
St. Boniface General Hospital
Speeding Dangers Highlighted For Drivers And Pedestrians
A cautionary note warns that fast driving endangers the driver and pedestrians. Even on long straight roads, loss of control and sudden hazards can occur, making it difficult to stop in time. Roadside speed limit signs protect all road users.
Saskatchewan Grant Boosts X Ray Facility Training
Saskatchewan approval provides a $25,150 grant to strengthen rehabilitation programs at Regina and Saskatoon Physical Restoration Centres. These centres offer facilities for disabled persons under provincial health authority care. Since WWII BC factory output has more than doubled in value.
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Saskatchewan
Regina
Saskatoon
British Columbia
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Ungava Bay
Quebec
Tennant
Particulara Pick Wood Pharsmacal Co, Ltd
Milton
Ontario
Kent
Wegen
Jane Dale
Levinsky
al Levinsky
Ustomer
Wnan
Smith
Paris
P.P.L
West Fifth Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Europe
Peggy
Ren
PNG
Peo
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