Industrial research in Canada by private industry in 1955
Private industry in Canada spent about $44 million on research and development in 1955, with total activity reaching near $50 million. Canadian reporting firms conducted most work, while $12 million moved abroad mainly to the United States. The survey lists leading sectors, field shares, and staffing by degree, naming key groups such as chemists and engineers.
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Canada
United States
United Kingdom
Canadian broom production shifts in 1955
Canadian factories shipped fewer corn brooms in 1955 totaling about 237100 dozen, down from 246000. Fibre and hair brooms rose to 44800 dozen from 37000, indicating a shift toward different broom types while overall output varied.
New Manitoba Horticulture Groups Form For Winter Sessions
Two new horticulture societies organized in Minnedosa and Dominion City with winter programs on gardening home grounds and shows. Government horticulturist F J Weir said the Department of Agriculture offers 50 percent of membership fees up to 100 dollars and covers 50 percent of prize money and supplies judges for shows. Dan Dugan elected president of Minnedosa. Thom to lead Dominion City with Mrs Shelby and Mrs Kyle as officers.
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Minnedosa
Dominion City
F J. Weir
Department of Agriculture
Weir
Minnedosa Society
Dan Dugan
John Jury
Hugh Sanderson
Dominion City Committee
Thom
MC. Shelby
G. Kyle
No cook peanut butter fudge for a Saturday project
A simple no cook fudge recipe invites children to mix peanut butter with dark corn syrup nonfat dry milk and confectioners sugar. The mixture is kneaded pressed to about one inch and cut into squares as a Saturday activity. A stray line notes a bumper has more power than nine locomotives.
Christmas Faith and Humorous Vignettes in Weekly Debris
A collection of light verse and anecdotes contrasts biblical themes with modern mischief. Jokes about doctors in Scotland, Hollywood gardeners, and sailors mix with reflections on the Holy Land and the Christmas story. A child asks to mail a letter in a storm as a mother declines.
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Jesus
Weed Flavor Tainted Milk Warns Alberta Dairy
Farmers warned that tainted milk and cream carry weed flavors, reducing value at cheese plants. Cows grazing after grain crops and consuming strong weeds cause off grade dairy. advice covers pasture, remove screenings, time milking, separate pails, and careful feeding to avoid contamination.
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L. Silcox
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Protect pigs from damp cold in damp Alberta barn
A swine breeder in Alberta moved weaner pigs into damp quarters near cold weather. Several pigs died. feed poisoning was suspected. Postmortem showed pneumonia and excessive fibre in feed. Experts urge dry well bedded quarters and good ventilation with available cheap ventilator plans.
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Alberta
A. J. Charnetski
Alberta Department of Agriculture
Colorful holiday needlework pattern sent to Toronto reader
Household Arts Department advertises Pattern 7290 for three 10x10 inch pillows featuring lion dog and cat faces with white or gay print backgrounds. Send 25 cents to Department P.P.L. Toronto for pattern transfers and instructions. Two free patterns from ALICE BROOKS Needlecraft book offered with purchase.
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Alice Brooks
Empire
Anne Adams
Department P.P L
Front Street W
Toronto
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