Phone Poles Now Produced In Alberta
Alberta foresters note a postwar shift to pine and tamarack poles treated with Osmose preservative. George A. Wrigglesworth expanded from metal to pine poles at Caroline after early trials near Rocky Mountain House, producing thousands of poles by 1953. The innovation linked osmosis treatment to pole longevity and regional timber sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta
British Columbia
George A. Wrigglesworth
Rocky Mountain House
Wrigglesworth
Caroline
Mr. Wrigglesworth
I Ted
Clive- Haynes M .Telephone Company
Quick Canadia Quiz Causes and Census Confusion
A fragmentary quiz notes questions on demographic gains from 1941 to 1951 and asks about fastest-running wild animal. It recalls 1939 employment in manufacturing at 658 114 and asks today’s total, plus commonality among Fredericton Regina and Victoria. It cites tax revenue per capita at $45 in 1939 and options for 1952 values.
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Fredericton
N.B
Regina
Sask
Victoria
B.C
Farmer’s Morning Habit To Catch Up On Settlin’ Around
A farmer who kept early hours explains to a neighbor that his habit stems from getting behind while busy in the fields. He rises before daylight to catch up on his settling around, a joke on his past laziness now driving his routine.
Old Country Bean Soup Recipe Instructions
A hearty bean soup method with Tweat stock and dried limas. Ingredients include salt pork onion carrot celery tomatoes cabbage parsley and spaghetti. Simmer beans then pork and vegetables add tomatoes and greens, finish with pepper cheese.
Saskatchewan Tourist Trade Enjoys Increase
Regina reports that Saskatchewan hosted more visitors in the first ten months than ever before. October tourist traffic rose 34.8 percent from the prior year, with 19 598 foreign cars entering on traveller's vehicle permits by November 1.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
J. W. Burton
Bureau of Publications
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Burton
Canada
Mr. Burton
Saskatchewan Royal Commission surveys rural life reachs 200000 statements
Regina reports the Royal Commission on Agriculture and Rural Life gathers over 200000 direct statements from farmers, wives, and townspeople. The field survey spans 45 districts with 2700 interviews, capturing views on farm credit, rural schooling, electrification, town migration, and future rural conditions.
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Royal Commission On Agriculture and Rural Life
Saskatchewan
Regina
Commission
People’s Commission
Diamond Ring Found in Box of Apples at Watson Store
Bobby Lonsberry, while unloading a box at Red and White in Watson, found a diamond ring inside. The owner, a Kelowna, BC girl, had been packing apples and searched 50 boxes after misplacing the ring. The ring is en route to Kelowna.
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Watson
Bobby Lonsberry
Judge urges praising two drunken drivers
A judge remarks that he would commend two drunk drivers for colliding instead of harming an innocent person. He suggests such encouragement could solve a serious problem.
Household maintenance tips from a past home guide
Useful hints on preserving bathroom sanitation with chloride of lime and repurposing empty salt boxes with spouts. Suggests painting, funnel filling, and labeling for pantry uses. Also notes iodine for furniture scratches and stepwise door panel painting sequence for panelled doors.
First Snow On The Prairie And The Call For Individuality
The narrator reflects on the first snow, praising its six sided beauty and variety. He contrasts prairie life with city life, recounting scenes of jars of preserves, dray teams, and children's thrill when snow arrives. He warns against uniformity, urging readers to value individuality as the “good Lord” intended.
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Thoreau
Manitou
Morden
Plum Coulee
Good Lord
Warning on Death Hazards From Back-Seat Child Neglect
Dr M M Cantor provincial chief coroner cites at least three fatal back seat accidents in the past year where children under four died after being left alone in the rear. Edmonton AMA backs wider publicity urged by W Blake showing the danger and urging safety observance by motorists.
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M. M. Cantor
Edmonton
AMA
W. Blake
Cantor
Answers to Quick Quiz Answers
Answers to Quick Canadian Facts quiz items cover per capita 1952 value of 284 dollars. It notes 1939 total was roughly half, British Columbia shows a 42 percent gain, each item’s capital is the province’s capital, and the pronghorn antelope is identified. Material supplied by editors of Quick Canadian Facts.
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British Columbia
Quick Canadian Facts
Canada
Picket Uses Water Pistol Against Police Chief at Mine Strike
During a mine strike a picket fired a water pistol at the police chief aiming to discredit him and undermine authorities. The incident occurred amid tensions between striking workers and law enforcement in the disputed area.
Enduring Canadian Anecdotes Span Towns and Times
A mosaic of clippings recalls long journeys by 91 year old travelers to High River Calgary and Banff, a Yorkton meeting where no one attended, a $100000 bequest for an Old Folks home in MacNutt, lost diamond rings in Port Alberni, bees and noisy politics in Victoria, and editorials across Camrose Cranbrook Davidson and Lachute.
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Nicholson
Killarney
High River
Calgary
Banff
Yorkton
Sask
J. L. Anderson
MacNutt District
Port Alberni
B.C
Bert Bryant
Mount Forest
W. H. Stephen
North Carolina State College
Alice Jowett
British Columbia
Trout Lake
Canada
Bradford
England
Harry Haigh
Victoria
Wiarton
Camrose
Cranbrook Courier
Davidson Sask
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California
Joe Krol
Joe “King
T. §. Lockard
Midway
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