Tuberculosis in Saskatchewan Youth Shows Decline Yet Ongoing Risk
Public health notes in Saskatchewan report that in 1954 only four deaths among ages 10 to 29 occurred from tuberculosis, all within the Indian population, while active disease remains a concern. Data from 1940s–50s show hundreds of cases among teens and young adults, but improved prevention through better health habits and regular checkups has reduced new cases by about half in a decade.
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Saskatchewan
John Orr
Geneva
Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League
R. G. Ferguson
Anti-Tuberculosis League
Record Manitoba road deaths hit new high in October
Manitoba recorded a new peak in fatalities and injuries on roads with 26 deaths and 369 injuries. For the first ten months, the highway toll reached 117 dead and 1,162 injured, up from 93 and 1955 levels, though Winnipeg shows a decline while other areas rise.
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Manitoba
Dense Population in Hong Kong Noted for High Density
Hong Kong stands among the world’s most densely populated areas with 5148 persons per square mile, highlighting extreme urban concentration and living density in the city.
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Hong Kong
Electrical wiring faults blamed for winter fire risk in Canada
Safety experts warn many home wiring jobs are inadequate with increased winter electricity use. The All Canada Insurance Federation notes boosts in appliance purchases but says many systems have not been checked for years. Public guidance urges licensed electricians, proper fuses, not wiring under rugs, UL approved products, and careful appliance use to reduce overload and fires.
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Canada
All Canada Insurance Federation
Underwriters Laboratories
Scholars Debate Christ Birth Date in Historical Review
Raymond Wilcove surveys centuries of scholarship on Jesus birth date. He notes December 25 is unlikely, cites Luke’s shepherds clue, suggests late summer or early fall timing, and mentions Roman Saturnalia ties and early observances.
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Raymond Wilcove
CPC
Jesus Christ
Christ
Luke
Bethlehem
el Paso
Texas
Ber
Rome
A.D
Indian Weathervane Pattern for Colonial Era Figure
Indian weathervane dates from Colonial times with a 16 inch wooden figure painted in native colors. Pattern 241 includes tracing designs for the figure and a crowing cock, plus direction letters and mounting method. Mailed for 35 cents. Windmill and Weathervane Packet offers five patterns for $1.50.
Wall cabinet with folding side panels pattern
Pattern 214 from Home Workshop Patterns offers a wall cabinet with four or six folding panels and a stationary center. It includes illustrated directions and costs 35 cents, part of five patterns in the Wood workers' Packet priced at $1.50. Order to Home Workshop Patterns in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Helping hands fuel local hockey stars from small towns
In small communities men sacrifice leisure time to coach and support youth hockey, creating opportunities for young players to reach the big leagues. The same towns producing the sport’s future stars sustain these hopeful athletes through long, hard-working hours.
Children’s Hospital Week Observed in Manitoba
Manitoba observes Children’s Hospital Week to honor a new 3 million dollar facility that serves the province. Health Minister R W Bond says the hospital will offer services second to none in Canada with provincial and federal grants totaling over 840,000. The hospital, founded 48 years ago, provides specialized clinics for cerebral palsy speech and hearing defects squint and physiotherapy and is a leading North American center for Rh disease and congenital heart surgery.
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Manitoba
R. W. Bond
Canada
Bend
Bond
Humorous Vignettes of Train Men and Domestic Life
A string of light jokes and quips, featuring deaf travelers on a London train, a veteran husband and wife in marriage counseling, a minister naming a baby, a Scottish guide, a Texan at heaven’s gate, and a misdirected reference to paradise.
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Jock MacLeod
Heaven
Texas
Pattern 7165 for knit scarf and mittens
The notice describes Pattern 7165 to knit a scarf and mittens in three sizes with decorative weave. Dickey sport yarn offered in two lengths. Send twenty five cents in coins to obtain the pattern. stamps not accepted.
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Dickey
Equinox Meaning Derived From Latin Equal Night
The term equinox refers to spring and fall events when day and night are approximately equal. The word derives from Latin roots signifying equal night, marking the twice yearly celestial balance.
Alice Brooks Needlecraft book offers free patterns
Household Arts Department advertises patterns from the ALICE BROOKS Needlecraft book. Readers can send 25 cents to obtain a copy featuring stunning designs for personal use and home, plus many other easy hand-work designs available for order.
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Alice Brooks
Jiffy Cut Paper Pattern for Aprons
New Printed Pattern 4555 features three apron styles all on one tissue sheet. Each Misses Medium size apron requires only 1 yard 35 inch fabric and one yard overall. Send 35 cents in coins with name address and pattern number to order. applique transfer included.
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Pureearch
Department of Public Health
Winnipeg
St. Boniface
Fleischmann
Fleischmanns
Faery
Tis
Department P.P.L
West 5Th Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Children’s Hospital
London
Wembley
Randolph Morgan Montgomery Alfred van Christopher McGood
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Brooks
Household Arts Department
Front Street W
Toronto
Anne Adams Pattern Dept
P.P.L
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