Rare infant eyelid operation reported successful
The Eye Ear Nose and Throat monthly notes a rare upper eyelid entropion operation on an infant born without the upper eyelash. Dr Ridster performed a delicate surgical correction, leaving only a fine scar. Illustrations show the lid’s condition before and after, promising guidance for similar cases. The report appeared in The Enterprise Yorkton Sask August 29 1957.
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WB Kidetel
Domercs
Yoruton
Eye
Ear
Aucastelle
Pidsade
Ridster
Natural gas provides convenient heat on cool mornings
The Delburne Times notes the ease of heating with natural gas during a cool damp period, contrasting it with traditional wood and coal. The piece praises no waste and quick warmth once temperatures rise, calling modern gas a necessity. It mentions David Livingstone's 10 month journey for burial in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delburne Times
Delburne, Alta
Neighbors Share Tales From Across Western Towns
A September 1957 sampler notes homey pride across Canadian towns. Features celebrate Thelma Hume’s wheelchair success in Manitoba, prize vegetables by blind growers, and a yarn about brothers reunited after 38 years. Also covers club presidents, anniversaries, and a gag about a man trading pants for a ride home.
Weekly CWNA Convention in Banff Seeks Industry Solutions
The 38th annual CWNA convention runs September 9 to 11 in Banff Alberta with representatives from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island. Delegates discuss rising costs materials and staffing while planning plant expansions and cost controls to protect subscribers and public service. The event also emphasizes social ties within Canada’s weekly newspaper family and the goal of serving faithful subscribers in the Witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Banff
Alberta
Newfoundland
Vancouver Island
Olr
Canada
CWNA
Serior
4-H Leader J Frank Muirhead Leaves for Wisconsin
J Frank Muirhead supervisor of 4-H Clubs in Manitoba departs September 15 for the University of Wisconsin to study for a master’s degree in agriculture extension. Minister C L Shuttleworth says the leave aligns with a policy to keep a highly trained staff for the farm community. Muirhead, a University of Manitoba graduate, has run the 4-H program in Manitoba for five and a half years, during which time it expanded and nine university graduates joined the department since January.
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Department of Agriculture
J. Frank Muirhead
University of Wisconsin
C. L. Shuttleworth
Muirhead
University of Manitoba
Manitoba
Third Week Stop Gambling Fourth Week Quit Paper Dolls
A person notes personal changes as they progress through weeks of reducing habits. The third week focuses on stopping gambling and the fourth week on giving up paper dolls.
Mandarin Dialect Tones and Widely Spoken Language
Mandarin is the most spoken dialect in China. It uses four tones to distinguish meaning in words.
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Mandarin
China
In the Home Workshop patterns for folding tables and racks
A home workshop catalog lists patterns 268 and 26 offering a high medium and low stand with removable TV tray, a folding coffee table director, a folding drying rack, and a serving bar top all for 40 cents. Packet 26 adds four more table patterns for 1.75 dollars, with a 10 cent service charge for orders under a dollar.
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Ing
Storage Chest Headboard for Box Spring Beds
A compact storage chest acts as a headpiece for a box spring with legs and fits beds of this general type. It stores under 12 inches at the head, with removable linen trays and two large blanket bins. Front drops down for easy inside access, saving time and labor. Patterns for easy week end assembly sell for 40 cents each, mailed in 24 hours from Home Workshop Patterns in Vancouver, B C.
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Department P.P.L
West 5Th Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
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Calgary
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Craigmyle
Dave Hannah
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Andrew King
Association
Brooks Bulletin
Herb Tweed
Brooks
Herb
Tweed
Lew
Lanigan
Neepawa
Leo Hikoski
Polonia
Poland
S. R. Root
Emerson
Chris Johnson
Parry District
Thomas Harris
Red Deer
W. B. Jones
North Battleford
Modest Parenteau
Wakaw
J. F. Fumerton
Glenboro
Winnipeg
Kelowna
Romance District
Watson Witness
Long Lake
Mr. J
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Ask
Rosie
I. A. Wick
Maggie
Sharon Norman
Foam Lake
Watrous Manitou
Bob Kitchen
Bob
Lemans Gazette
Eric Potts
Raymore
Potts
Mr. Potts
F. Dunand
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Andrew F. Reed
Hughton
David Lawson
Miami
Mary Stephens
Carberry
J. H. Connell
Gladys District
S. Furneaux
Harroby
Coaldale
Smith
H. A. Smith
Lloyd Smith
Gregory Smith
Tenia
Royalty
Fimerson Port
Peron Radio OF Canada Limited
Mt. Rove
Sieudelity
Basse
Emerson Ravios
Ugertips
Emerson Dealer
Fleischmann
Eyisihmanns
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