Some Species Face Extinction By Both Nature And Man
London readers learn the Fauna Preserve Trust warns many animal species edge toward extinction due to natural and human threats. The European bison African white tailed gnu Indian rhinoceros African mountain zebra Syrian wild ass Jordan otter are cited as at risk amid national wildlife efforts in Ceylon New South Wales Northern Rhodesia and India.
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London
Fauna Preservethon Society
Mao
CL. Boyle
Soa
Ceylon
New South Wales
Rhodesia
India
Society
Rediscoveries and near misses in extinct species history
The article surveys modern rediscoveries of supposedly extinct species such as the coelacanth and the auroch like, notes humans often drive extinctions, and cites Martinique muskrat Saint Vincent hummingbird and Cape Sable seaside sparrow as examples. It also credits volcanic eruptions and storms for sudden losses and clarifies Buffalo Bill Cody threatened the American bison, not the true buffalo.
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China
Erica
Martinique
Saint Vincent
Saint Vincent Island
Cape Sable
Florida
Col
William F
Buffalo Bill) Cody
Cody
Bison Bill
Pretty Crochet Hat and Mitten Set Pattern C7147
Pattern C7147 offers a double crochet outfit for girls aged 4 to 10. Instructions 4 6 8 10 years describe a cap and mitten set with crocheted and sewn details. Send twenty five cents in stamps to the listed address with name, address, and pattern number.
Coronation date of King George VI and Canadian trivia
This column poses quick trivia questions on royal timing and Canadian facts. It asks for the Coronation date of King George VI, whether Ottawa’s tax intake exceeded government needs in the first half of the year, options among forest product demand, and Kingston Ont as Canada’s first what.
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George VI
Ottawa
Kingston
Ont
Canada
Gems and quotes on hospitality from noted authors
A collection of brief reflections on hospitality featuring lines from Christ Jesus Mary Baker Eddy Homer Emerson and an unknown author highlighting acts of kindness. The excerpts emphasize welcome care quiet service and steadfast generosity toward strangers and even enemies.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Homer
Emerson
Manitoba Curlers Adopt New Playoff System For Finals
The Manitoba Curling Association approved a knockout playoff to decide the provincial team for the Dominion finals in Winnipeg. Sixty four rinks enter the Winnipeg bonspiel starting January 29 with six eligible groups including Birks and Eaton eight-ends, city and out-of-town district winners. The women’s provincial championship begins February 4 and the high school title runs December 26 to 29.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba Curling Association
Manitoba
Birks
Eaton
Caribou Herds Migrating North Shrinks Significantly
The northwest migrating Barrenland caribou near Churchill to The Pas is much smaller than normal. Wilf Guymer and Joe Robertson reported no sightings between The Pas and mile 347, scattered groups at mile 369 and mile 412, then 4 to 50 groups to mile 450. About 4,000 crossed the track moving east, with Churchill area totaling roughly 15,000 head, about a quarter of typical herd size. An ostrich egg weighs about three pounds.
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Hudson Bay
Churchill
Pas
Wilf Guymer
Joe Robertson
Mile
Smile of the Week Ends With a Punny Horse Moment
A young man and his companion ride in the country on horseback. When the horses nuzzle, he sighs that he wants to kiss her horse. She replies it’s his horse to kiss. The joke pivots on the meaning of Charlemagne's name Charles the Great.
Flank Steak Rollies With Salt Pork and Veggies
Short, rustic recipe notes describe rolling flank steak with salt pork, stuffing with two cups cooked mixed vegetables, browning on both sides, then slow cooking. The steps emphasize slicing pork, assembling rolls, and gentle simmer until tender.
Prolong Life Of Canada’s Largest Oil Field By Water Pressure
An oil field at Redwater shows August 1945 bottom well pressures. At current production, pressure will dip within about a year, risking reduced ultimate oil recovery unless actions are taken.
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Canada
Redwater
Alberta
North Saskatchewan
Conacher Bentley Scoring Stars Shine in NHL Legends
The article highlights the Conacher and Bentley brothers as premier NHL scorers with multiple 200 goal milestones. It notes Charlie and Roy Conacher and Doug and Max Bentley setting scoring records from the 1930s to the 1950s, with season marks, team affiliations, and a plan to retire Roy Conacher and elevate Pete Conacher. It also covers Redwater oil field pressure data and water flood plans to boost recovery and reduce land damage.
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Conachers
Bentleys
Conacher
Bentley
Charlie
Roy
Doug
Max
Charlie Conacher
Toronto Maple Leafs
Big Chase
Chicago Black Hawks
Bill Mosienko
Doug Bentley
N.H.L
Bentley Brothers
Elder
Delisle
Sask
Herbie Cain
Boston
Gaye Stewart
Toronto
Maxie
Maurice Richard
Canadiens
Max Bentley
Canachers
Conacher and Bentley
Roy Conacher
Ink stain removal and plaster tips from old guidance
Helpful hints note dipping doughnut cutter in hot fat to prevent sticking. For plaster of Paris toughness dissolve 4 to 4 ounces of dextrine or gum acacia in mixing water. Washable ink on carpet rinsed with damp cloth and blotter. repeat until stain fades. Permanent ink should be treated by a professional cleaner.
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Plaster of Paris
Answers to Quick Quiz Answers
Quick Canadian Facts list reports five quiz answers with sources. Noted items include Ottawa as the capital, May 12 1937 as a date, a half billion dollars as a value, lumber as a material, and percentages 29 22 22 for consumption by category.
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First Capital City
Ottawa
Quick Canadian Facts
Handbook of Facts About
Canada
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P Press
Berlin
Central Press
By Mics Bronk
Quick
Christ Jesus
Howard Reppel
Rockyford
Alta
F. Reppel
Manitoba Curlers
Desses
Charlemagne
Charles the Great
Conacher, Bentley
Black Hawks
Pete Conacher
National Hockey League
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