Manitoba fur station marks 20th anniversary with vaccine success
Manitoba fur researchers celebrate two decades at the Fort Garry fur research station. Dr F ort James Kirk notes a new live virus vaccine for mink enteritis and distemper control aided by a joint government and breeder plan. The station serves 400 ranchers, provides free diagnostics, and supports studies on nutrition and fur growth amid Canada’s top fur production.
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Manitoba
Fort Garry Corpus
Fort James Kirk
University of Manitoba
Ontario Veterifary College
Canada
Kirk
Prvince
Widlife
DIY Sleeve Board From Towel and Rolling Pin
A simple improvised sleeve board is created by wrapping a clean towel around a wooden rolling pin. The towel secured in place allows sleeves to be ironed quickly as the pin is rolled along.
Manitoba resources spark wide continental interest
Manitoba's mineral and forest sectors draw attention as exploration surges in the north. Hon. F. C. Bell notes INCO's Monk Lake nickel project could elevate Manitoba to global mining prominence, with new copper and lithium finds and potential pulp or news print mills powered by northern hydro.
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Manitoba
F. C. Bell
Mines and Natural Resources
International Nickel Company
Monk Lake
Bell
INCO
Aydio
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Marriage Oddities and Six Quirky Nuptials Across Europe
A column recounts curious wedding tales from postwar life. Three ex servicemen sought a single bride who would accept the winner of a shooting contest. she chose the nervous contestant. In France two couples wed in a quiet double ceremony as they were treated for injuries on operating tables. A Manchester wedding swapped names as Miss Rose Charles became Mrs Charles Rose. Patricia Bilton heard her bans broadcast from a warship. A British dress designer married amid a bouquet of ripe tomatoes to suit the gown.
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France
Manchester
Rose Charles
Charles Rose
Patricia Bilton
Hendon
Deigner
Bathroom Safety: Prevent Falls With Mats And Caution
Soap on shower floors can cause painful falls. Use a rubber mat on the floor and in the bath to prevent slipping. Keep electric lights and equipment out of reach in the bathroom to reduce danger.
Funny and Otherwise Jokes and Light Humor Bits
A collection of humorous exchanges and gags. Includes a homeowner query about selling a house, a police accident quip, a universal solvent joke, a couple’s misdirected dance, a teacher and Willie on Washington, and Zeke’s wedding doubt. Light railway and locomotive quips close.
Try and Stop Me in London Gossip Capers
In London near the Strand a pup keeper offers a phonograph that mimics typewriter clicks and rolling presses. Nobles use it as background music while detained by war news, paying sixpence for a clear conscience and gin. A mayoral casual exchange follows a cop routine. A joke ends with sardines praising dad’s canning success.
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Strand
London
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F. Bell
Peter Shepherd
Shepherd
County Deer Preserve
Narrowsburg
N.Y
St. Bernards of the Sea
Franklin Johnson
CPC
North Atlantic
Netherlands
Indian Ocean
Ferrol
Spain
Bay of Biscay
Lloyd's of London
Lloyd’s
English
Holland
Humber
Auckland
New Zealand
Southampton
England
Jimma Voberulova
Czechoslovakia
Jackie MacDonald
Britain
Suzanne Aliday
Russia
Nina Ponomareva
Irina Begnakova
Mra Smith
Mrs. Jones
Reveler
Technical College
Gal
Willie
George Washington
Delaware
Zeke
Bennett Cerf
Dad
Atlantic, Indian Oceans
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