Stone Fruits and Pears In Okanagan Valley
A Canada Department of Agriculture study on stone fruits and pears in the Okanagan Valley, 1950, reports rising plantings since 1939 and doubling apricot cherry peach and prune output by 1949 while pear output grows. The survey covers 107 farms on 1171 acres from Kalokan to Oscytous, with detailed yields per acre labor hours and net returns for 1949.
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Okanagan
Coburina
Canada Department of Agriculture
Okapagan Valley
Okanagan Valley
Keke
Oscyous
Carpets Prepared for Queen Elizabeth Coronation at Westminster
Westminster Abbey will be covered with 2,250 square yards of carpet weighing about five tons for the Coronation. Twelve Scottish girls at James Temple ton and Company in Glasgow will spin the six ply worsted wool and five will weave the carpets for the ceremony.
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London
Westminster Abbey
Queen Elizabeth
James Templeton and Company of Glasgow
Humorous Quips and Jokes From A Busy Day In Town
A collection of light one liners and exchanges over pay, palmist jokes, customs quips and a milkman note. Humorous vignettes include a creditor demand, a racing boss remark, a warden gambler quip, and a wife driving joke.
Government expands short term treasury bills ceiling
Ottawa reports a revised eight year policy increasing the ceiling for short term treasury bills by 200 million dollars to 650 million. Tendering will shift from quarterly to weekly with a mix of 91 day 182 day and 273 day bills, beginning January 29 and adjusting by April 24 and April 30.
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Canada
Treasury
Abbott
Hem-Roid Pile Relief Promise with Money Back Guarantee
Ad claims Hem-Hoid internal pile treatment relieves itching soreness and burning quickly. Offers 60 tablet package for $1.59 with a money back refund if not pleased after 2 or 3 days, valid at all drug stores.
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INC
BC cedar market eyed as gift to Britain opens path
Vancouver report says the British Columbia Lumber Manufacturers Association may open a new market for red and yellow cedar through a gift to Britain. A cargo of cedar was sent to London to be turned into sample mutations for armed services personnel.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Britain
B.C
May, Unlucky Month for Roman Marriages
In Roman times May was regarded as an unlucky month for marriages, a belief tied to seasonal and ceremonial associations. The dating of weddings was influenced by omens and traditional considerations within ancient Roman culture.
The Skipper's Tactics in Curling The Old Bean's Edge
The article extols a skilled curling skip nicknamed Bish The Old Bean Known for ice reading, shot selection psychology and exploiting opponent weaknesses He aims for multiple guards and counters while controlling pace, with a focus on alignment, guards, and end game control.
Templeton's T-R-C's Promise Quick Rheumatic Relief
Advert says tens of thousands find rapid relief from rheumatic and arthritic pain using Templeton's T-R-C's. It claims affordable price at druggists with a 65 cent and 1.35 dollar option and a toll free number 1-844 for orders.
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Templeton
Bonnet Margarine Ad Promotes Brand Like Hit Parade
An old advertisement cites Mrs. Mart Kenney and Norma Locke to endorse Blue Bonnet and Buve Bonnet margarine. It touts year round nutrition and value with offers like Buy Bucs Bonnet get All 3 Flavor Nutrition Economie. Also mentions Bice Bonnet in economy packaging and Yellow Quick bag options.
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Mart Kenney
Norma Locke
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Stone Fruits and Pears
Vee Baking
Les Carroll
Pat
Hattie
John
Milkman
Ottawa
By White Brookes
Winni News Union
Front Street W
Toronto
Gersoll Nord
Eere
Ingersoll
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