Dramatic Drop in Tooth Decay in Brantford Children
Ottawa reports a sharp decline in tooth decay among Brantford native children since water fluoridation began in June 1945. In contrast, decay rates in Sarnia and Stratford stayed the same or rose, with no ill effects noted by health authorities. The study finds fluoride levels around 1 to 1.6 ppm reduce decay by about two thirds.
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Ottawa
Brantford
Ont
Department of National Health and Welfare
Ontario
Sarnia
Stratford
25th Annual 4 H Club Meet in Saskatoon
The 25th annual Canadian Council on 4 H clubs conference will be held March 5 to 7 at the Bessborough Hotel Saskatoon with more than 75 provincial 4 H supervisors expected. Delegates arrive March 4 for a Western Development Museum tour and a coffee party.
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Canadian Council On
Bessborough
Saskatoon
R. G. Bennett
Ontario Department of Agriculture
Canada
New Western Development Museum
John D. McAskill
W. E. Graham
College of Agriculture
University of Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Undertaker Receives Odd Doorbell Complaint in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn police station logs a caller bothered by persistent kids ringing his doorbell and asking for empty boxes. When asked for a reason, the man jokes that his occupation may be to blame, revealing he is an undertaker.
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Brooklyn
N.Y
Stone Age farming tested by a British expert
W. T. Stearn of the British Museum conducted a four year experiment at his Kew garden to imitate Neolithic agriculture using handmade stone tools and primitive seeds like Einkorn and Emmer wheat. He found early farmers required far more labor than modern methods, noting primitive plants grew well but yielded far less.
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W. T. Stearn
British Museum
Kew
Egypt
Europe
Stearn
Ancient circular rock map found in Ceylon site
Archaeologists uncover a six foot circular rock drawing near an ancient temple in Ceylon. The ancient diagram centers Maha Meru with seven seas and eight great bells, depicting fish turtles and crabs like old world maps. It is believed to be a 1000 year old representation of the universe.
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Ceylon
Mount Everest
Scavenger Hunt Turns Surreal in Omaha Neighbor Help
Two young girls on a scavenger hunt in Omaha Nebraska rang doorbells seeking a cigar stub. One resident offered to smoke a new cigar down to a stub after a search found no such item. He claimed to have many cigars and cited a wife who had a baby that morning.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Modern home lamps and wood box pattern designs
This item advertises pattern 204 for modern lamps and a fire side box with oak hinge copies from earlier hardware. It includes instructions for simulated dowel peg construction, canvas wood carrier, and tracing diagrams for hinges. Pattern 362 adds extra diagrams and 35 cent price. A packet of Early American reproductions costs 1.50.
Easy-sew apron pattern with iron-on motifs
Tissue pattern 7316 from the ALICE BROOKS Needlecraft Catalogue offers a medium size washable iron-on red petunias with green leaves design. No embroidery required and patterns promise indulgent home crafts including knitting crochet embroidery iron-ons toys and novel ties. Order 25 cents for the catalogue from Household Arts Department Toronto 60 Front Street W.
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P.P.L
Household Arts Department
Front Street W
Toronto
Alice Brooks
Winter child outfit pattern 4796 by Anne Adams
Pattern 4796 offers a three piece winter outfit for children including a weskit, whirlaway skirt, and puff sleeve blouse. Sizes 2 4 6 8 10 priced with fabric yardages and illustrated instructions from the Anne Adams Pattern Dept.
Rewarding Perennials Growers Favor Reliable Herbaceous Types
Ottawa report from John Walker of Indian Head Saskatchewan notes that hardy herbaceous perennials offer repeat bloom year after year with proper care. Early frost risk and heat can shorten blooms. control root spread and remove center crowns to maintain vigor. The list includes many iris, peony, lilies, tulips, and sedums, all commonly sold by nurseries.
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Ottawa
John Walker
Indian Head
Sask
Syria
Iceland
Darwin
Wig Hats Create New Spring Style by Sally Victor
Milliner Sally Victor of New York showcases wig hats as a fresh spring collection. Designs feature a cap of open mesh straw for tucking hair, with variations like pink satin ribbon and pale pink roses, and another model using orange blossoms to cover the head.
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Sally Victor
New York
India Plans Metric System Shift Across Weights and Money
India will switch to the metric system for weights, measures, and currency. Ration scales, rail and road markings, and a decimal coinage system are planned by a 15 year program starting with military rations, with a 200 metre hectometre rail measure and a Gandhi birthday coin change target.
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India
Defence Ministry
Mahatma Gandhi
Pitambar Pant
Planning Commission
Fats Essential But Excess Can Slow Digestion
Fats are needed as body fuel. Milk fat in cream or butter provides higher value due to Vitamin A. Excess fat intake may hinder digestion.
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Alia
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Clus
MacDonald
J Fashions
Home Workshop Pattern Service
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West Fifth Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
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OAK
By Alce Brookes
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Anne Adams
Lai
Maxwill
Grace Marshall
Coronation
Bozo
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