Veteran of Peary Arctic Expedition Recalls 1893 94 Journey
Ninety year old George Carr of Prince Albert remembers the end of the 1893 94 Peary expedition to Ellesmere Island. He doubts Peary reached the North Pole in 1909 and recalls the harsh conditions of the 600 mile trek with eight whites five Eskimos and 100 sled dogs. He notes the storm of 48 mph wind and 50 below zero as the era’s harshest Arctic record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carr
Prince Albert
Robert E Peary
Ellesmere
Land
Carr
Admiral Peary
North Pole
Pole
Mr. Carr
Peary
Matt Henson
Chicago
Ellesmere Island
Arctic
Frozen Wastes
Thanks to Nurses From Rosetown Hospital
In a Rosetown Saskatchewan note from December 19 1957 the writer thanks local nurses for care during a hospital stay. They describe the morning routine and express gratitude for the nurses aiding during a time of shortage. The piece honors both young and old local married nurses who helped at the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Eagle
Rosetown
Sask
Retraining disabled older persons for continued usefulness
A detailed program outlines six steps to keep aging individuals productive, from performing daily activities to retraining and sheltered work, then self care and eventual independent living. Motivation, mental status, and medical factors determine rehab potential, with therapy and crafts boosting function and self worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Gullickson, Jr
Frederic J. Kottke
Tourists swarmed Manitoba in 1957 record year
The Manitoba government reports a 1957 tourism boom with 1,064,498 visitors, led by Americans. Total spending reached about 31 million dollars across retail, accommodation, meals, transport, and entertainment, with handicraft shops gaining. Riding Mountain National Park saw a 10.7 percent rise to 559,476 visitors. Windygates and Crystal City also reported higher tourist activity. Ten new camps and motels started operations, bringing licensed camps to 201.
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Manitoba
Industry and Commerce
F. L. Jobin
United States
Ational Park
Riding Mountain
Windygates
Crystal City
Jobin
Avoiding Accidents Moral Guide from Campbellton Tribune
The Campbellton Tribune urges motorists and pedestrians to act safely by making right choices a habit. It argues that daily prudent behavior can reduce traffic crashes nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbellton
N.B
Tribune
Lovely two piece dress with wrap blouse pattern
Slimming two piece dress features a wrap and surplice blouse with a simple four gore skirt. Printed Pattern 4536 offers sizes 36 to 48 with easy sewing and printed directions. Print name and address and send 50 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept in Toronto.
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Anne Adams
P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
Alberta Ham Recipe Draws Canadian Campaign
A 1957 Brooks Bulletin note describes a campaign by beef cattle and hog producers to boost Alberta ham consumption in Canada. The suggested method involves soaking a prime Alberta ham in rye whisky for 24 hours, baking, then soaking in B C Logana wine, more baking, and finally Scotch whisky with rum before final baking, with expectations of rich gravy.
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Canada
Alberta
Dominion
Bulletin
Brooks, Alta
South Magnetic Pole Position Relative to Sydney
The South magnetic pole lies directly south of Sydney Australia about 1800 miles away from the actual South Pole.
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South Magnetic Pole
Sydney
Australia
South Pole
Printed Pattern 4758 Dress and Jumper Ad
Fashion notice for a Misses pattern 4758 with sheath lines and coordinating Bow blouse and skirts or suits. Gives yardage: size 16 jumper 2 yards 54 inch fabric and blouse 2 yards 39 inch. Mail 40 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept at P.P.L. with size name address and style number.
Virden 75th Anniversary Deficit Budget Weighs on Town
The Empire-Advance reports Virden Manitoba celebrated its 75th anniversary with six days of varied entertainment drawing thousands. Despite overall success and goodwill, the final financials show a monetary deficit, prompting the Central Committee to seek public help via a mailed coupon to determine how to cover shortfalls.
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Virden
Central Committee
Canada Tax Book Shows Engineers Earn Top Incomes In 1955
The Green Book reveals 1955 income and tax data across occupations. Engineers and architects average 14007, lawyers 12243, doctors 12166, with national average income 3535 and tax per person 323. Farmers and high earners highlighted, including 460 with income over 100000 paying 28.6 million in taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of National Revenue
Canada
Are city folk sheep
A column by Peter Mitchell contrasts urban reliance on experts with rural handyman tradition. It notes handymen fix pumps and roofs, birth cows, sweep chimneys, and repair tractors, radios, and washing machines, highlighting their rugged independence in country life.
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the Times
High River
Alberta
Peter Mitchell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Peary Party
Arctic Junket
CPR
Canadian Pacific Railway
Weston
Winnipeg
St. John Ambulance
R. Emerson
Montiambert
City of Winnipeg
Stephen Juba
D. Hanna
C. Webb
F. Turner
J. Secton
D. Anderson
A. Maunder
J. C. Day
Prairie Region
W. W. Bauer
By Jone Helos
Anne Adams Pattern Dept
the Enterprise
Yorkton, Sask
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