Development In Saskatchewan Being Extended
Prospectors clutching reddish gray rocklands drillers widen Saskatchewan's uranium region centered near Beaverlodge Lake. Eldorado Mining and Refining controls processing with 100+ private firms expanding a 30 mile radius, while Gunnar Gold discovery near Crackingstone Point fuels a new boom.
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Uranium
Sask
Lcnds
Saskatchewan
Beaverlodge Lake
Lake Athabaska
Eldorado Mining and Refining Corp
Eldorado Holding
Eldorado
Gunnar
Crackingstone Point
St. Mary’s Channel
Canada
Cleaning and preservation tips from old home guide
Old household hints cover cleaning needles with soap to remove rust and keeping greens bright by uncovering vegetables. Charcoal in cloth bags absorbs damp in cellars, and wicker chairs can be cleaned with warm soapy water and salt, then rinsed and sun dried to prevent creaking.
Modern Pencils Use Graphite and Clay for Lead
The lead in modern pencils blends natural graphite with clay to achieve the desired hardness. This mixture controls smoothness and durability, shaping writing quality and erasing ability. The ratio determines pencil grade from soft to hard for artists and students.
Fires with coal oil prove deadly in Saskatchewan homes
Two Saskatchewan fires sparked by lighting fires with coal oil caused $6,500 in damage and one death. A nine year old girl was burned in Tisdale, while in Plato a woman died from extensive burns after attempting to start a fire with coal oil. Fire Commissioner Switzer warns there is no safe way to use flammable liquids for ignition.
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Saskatchewan
R. A. Switzer
Tisdale
Plato
Eston
Switzer
Rare Fossils Found in Cypress Hills Area
Saskatchewan scientists A. E. Swanston and T. R. Walker recovered 100 fossil specimens from Hunter Quarry near Regina, including a titanothere skull eight feet tall. The fossils were found in oligocene river deposits near the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary and require careful handling for cataloging and study in cooperation with Ottawa and other national museums.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
A. E. Swanston
T. R. Walker
Provincial Museum
Hunter
Cypress Hills
Alberta-Saskatchewan
Titanothere
Prairies
National Museum
Ottawa
Royal Ontario Museum
Western Canada Sheep Shearing Contest Named
Brandon Manitoba report: the first western sheep shearing contest at the provincial exhibition gains official status as the Western Canada Sheep Shearing Competition. Wilfred McGregor announces 20 entries this year and plans to include all Western Canada in 1954 with power shearing gear supplied by the fair board as part of wool preparation for market.
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Brandon
Man
Western Canada
Wilfred McGregor
Fair Board
Sound advice for baseball bat handling
Tips warn players to grip bats with the trademark facing upward to ensure the ball is struck along the grain, reducing cracking and improving performance. The guidance emphasizes proper orientation during contact and cautions against improper grip.
Cattle Foot Rot Warned In Saskatchewan Wet Season
Prompt action urged as foot rot spreads through Saskatchewan cattle herds in the current wet season. Dr. T. W. Johnston, provincial veterinarian, notes early lameness and hoof swelling, advising dry quarters and veterinary care, plus copper sulfate foot baths and thorough disinfection of barns and feed areas to prevent wider outbreak.
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Saskatchewan
T. W. Johnston
Johnston
Johnstone
Woman Invented Windshield Wiper
Miss Mary Anderson of Monteagle Tennessee died at 87. In 1903 she received a 17 year patent for a window cleaning device for electric cars to remove snow ice or sleet from the window. The first models were hand operated after she observed a street car motorman keeping his window open on a slushy winter day to see ahead.
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Monteagle
Tenn
Mary Anderson
New York City
Uranium City looks for gold rush reprise in 1953
Saskatchewan northland miners and explorers chase prospecting luck in Uranium City. Geiger counters, plane tickets, and the lure of quick wealth define the scene as families, bank staff, and RCMP mingle with prospectors. Locals praise the country, air, and frontier camaraderie while facing isolation and shared hardship.
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Uranium City
Sask
Saskatchewan
Northland
Robert W. Service
Yukon
Canada
North Bay
Kirkland Lake
British Columbia
Toronto
Alberta
Sefrin Ginther
R.C.M.P
Swan Lake
Man
Bill McDonald
Regina
Moose Jaw
Timely Hints For Turkey Producers
Regina report outlines that high market prices depend on three factors feed water and shelter. F E Payne provincial Poultry Commissioner urges inexpensive adaptations using on hand materials to provide quality feed clean water and shelter. He notes gradual feeding changes range management and movable shelters plus openings to prevent crowding and maintain cleanliness for economical weight gains.
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Regina
F. E. Payne
Payne
RATHER UNLUCKY COPENHAGEN Hospital patient injured again
A Copenhagen hospital patient who had been discharged after four months and major surgery slipped on the stairs, re injured her leg, and was readmitted. Officials later discovered six towels wrapped around her waist under the gown, concealment suspected.
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Copenhagen
Barbary Ape Noted as Last Wild Monkey in Europe
A brief note states the Barbary ape remains the only wild monkey species in Europe, highlighting its unique status on the continent.
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Europe
Fog Over Water Proves Superior in Fire Demonstration
At the University of Michigan's 25th annual fire college experts demonstrated fog fire fighting. An inch and a half hose sprayed under 75 psi created steam fog that suppressed heat and gas, extinguishing a first floor blaze in 67 seconds using 65 gallons of water.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Fire College
University of Michigan
Scientific American
Emmett Cox
Western Actuarial Bureau
Cox
Alberta Travel Bureau Sees Global Interest Rise
Edmonton officials report growing international queries as a Gold Coast youth offered a black monkey skin for brochures. Dan Campbell notes letters come from Spain Australia and New Zealand. A Nigeran 14 year old gained US Canada scholarship advice and later planned a Canada visit.
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Edmonton
Africa
Gold Coast
Alberta Travel Bureau
Alberta
Spain
Australia
New Zealand
Dan E . Campbell
Nigeria
United States
Canada
Campbell
Sausage Sign Duel Over Queen Elizabeth II
A London butcher posted We Make Sausages for Queen Elizabeth II while a rival across the street displayed God Save the Queen. The humorous clash highlights local shop rivalry and royal sentiment.
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London
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Acme
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Valerie Bettis
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Valerie
Jane Wyman
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Turkey
Berlin
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