Glacier National Park Canada A Primitive Beauty
Glacier National Park in British Columbia spans 121 square miles in the Selkirk Mountains west of the Rockies. It features icefields glaciers and canyons with abundant wildlife and wildflowers, and offers trails from Glacier Station to Nakimu Caves and Cougar Valley with views of Hermit and Sir Donald ranges.
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Glacier National Park
British Columbia
Canada
Selkirk Mountains
Rockies
Great Northern
Columbia River
Llecillewaet
Glacier Station
Alpine Club of Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
Rogers Pass
Stoney Creek
Hermit Range
Cheops
Catamount
Ursus Minor
Ursus Major
Grizzly
Tupper
Sifton
Grant
Shaughnessy
Cougar Mountain
Cougar Glacier
Cougar Valley
Methods Of Bringing Your Garden Furniture Up-To-Date
A practical guide to refreshing old outdoor furniture with new canvas and enamel finishes. It covers repairing torn canvas, repainting frames, sanding, filling nail holes, priming, rust removal, and applying multiple coats for durability. It notes color trends with white frames and blue green red or yellow fabrics, plus tips on weather and drying conditions.
Be Kind to Animals Blake Poem Selection
William Blake lines warn against cruelty to creatures and urge compassion for animals. The verse recounts how birds and beasts suffer and implies moral judgment on mistreatment, concluding that those who harm the vulnerable will lose human affection. Selected by R. W. Parkinson.
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Robin Redbreast
William Blake
R. W. Parkinson
Princess Margaret Signals Maturing Royal Role
London report notes Princess Margaret acts more actively at official functions as she nears age 21. Though not yet 21, she gives several speeches weekly and begins independent public life, with no confirmed plans for Canada or U S trips. She serves as colonel-in-chief of three regiments and holds various patronages and leadership roles.
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London
Princess Margaret
House of Commons
Buckingham Palace
Canada
United States
Oddities and quips from a clipped early 20th century column
A lighthearted column notes a teacher quitting over TV horse operas lowering pupil attention. It jokes about a wind blowing away a porch mattress, a psychiatrist praising paternal care, kissing not raising blood pressure, and dandelions as pretty yet lawn horrors. It mocks dieting tips from washing dishes and soap waste.
Health League urges pasteurized milk at vacation resorts
The Health League of Canada asks resort owners and operators to serve pasteurized milk to guests. It warns raw milk can carry germs causing bovine tuberculosis and typhoid fever. Home pasteurization is offered as a feasible alternative for remote spots and cottages.
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The
Health League of Canada
Health League
Seasickness Not Inevitable on Holiday Sea Travel
Seabreezes and ocean travel are linked with health and pleasure yet seasickness can be prevented. Five rules to follow: suppress fear, relax with the ship’s motion, minimize time in staterooms and washrooms, stay on deck near the center, and avoid skipping meals yet don’t overeat or drink.
Alligatoring Cracks Mark Painted Surface Condition
The term alligatoring describes cracks in paint that resemble an alligator hide. It commonly results when a finishing coat is applied before the primer has fully dried.
Salt For Health In Hot Weather
The article urges salt intake to maintain body fluids during heat. It notes the body is about 80 percent water, recommends adding salt at drinking fountains or using tablets of 10 to 15 grains salt, and provides dosing guidance of 1 to 2 tablets every 1 to 2 hours for hot periods, totaling about 6 tablets daily, or mixing salt into water.
Designer of 1951 Nickel Wins Canada Honours
Stephen Trenka a 40 year old Toronto furniture store employee wins the design competition for Canada 1951 nickel to mark nickel isolation 200th anniversary. His design features a nickel refinery three maple leaves and the words Canada nickel 1751 1951 and 1 cent. He will receive 1000 dollars on submitting a satisfactory pilaster model for die casting.
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Ottawa
Stephen Trenka
Toronto
Canada
Abbott
Trenka
Hungary
Welland
Ont
Secret of Long Life Revealed by Aged Man
Dover New Hampshire 104 year old Paul Deroy attributes longevity to not worrying about passing events. A native of Gaspe County Quebec, he recalls two marriages, five children, and continues daily two mile walks and light chores at the Strafford County Home.
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Paul Deroy
Gaspe County
Que
Deroy
Strafford
Stamp Corner: 1950 Stanley Gibbons Postage Stamp Catalogue
The 1950 Stanley Gibbons Postage Stamp Catalogue for the British Empire is published in London as the 53rd edition. It notes price revisions, ongoing demand for early empire issues, and warnings against excessive colonial commemoratives. It also mentions new issues in various countries and a call for Canadian and British North American stamps for sale or exchange.
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Stanley Gibbons
British Empire
London
England
George VI
Great Britain
Holland
Australia
Queen Elizabeth
Burma
U.G.B
United Government of Burma
Luxembourg
Pratt Kuhn
Wellington St. W
Toronto
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Iliecliewnet Glacier
Rogers Peak
Vas
Central Press
Medico
M-G-M
New York
Clark Gable
Vanda
Big Canoe) Adamson
Christian Island
Lake Simcoe
Dorothy Beauvais
Ste. Marguerite
Dover
N.H
James Montagnes
Indiana
T. Eaton Co
New Zealand
British Commonwealth
Princess Elizabeth
Peter Pan
Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan
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