Migration Trails Studied in Tweedsmuir Park Archaeology
Dr Gordon leads an expedition mapping Indian migration routes through Tweedsmuir Park as dams flood 300 square miles along the Nechako River to power the Kitimat smelter. He reports 18th century villages on Lake Eucha shores and 700 artifacts linked to long standing feasts and torch bark industry, with support from multiple universities and the Aluminum Company of Canada.
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The
Aluminum Company of Canada
Nechako River
Kitimat
Gordon
Americas
Bering Strait
Asia
British Columbia
Lake Eucha
Mountain Goat Sure-Footed Is Safe From Enemies
In Banff Alberta a Rocky Mountain goat lurks mostly unseen from roads but can be viewed from a five mile west vantage with binoculars. The animal’s hair, valued for blankets like the Chilkat, helps explain its historic exploitation by Indigenous peoples. Beasts of prey rarely follow the goat into cliffside lairs. occasionally an eagle may snatch a kid.
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Banff
Alta
Calgary
Alexander Henry
Kootenay Park
Great Divide
Des Jarliax
Rockies
Jasper
Rocky Mountain Goat
Converted liquor bottles used as instrument in evangelist’s service
Rev Curt Emmons of New Albany Indiana uses converted liquor bottles as a musical instrument tapped by his daughter Ethelee aged 20 during services. The odd practice drew traffic-authorities attention as part of a larger collection of unusual anecdotes in the news roundup.
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Curt Emmons
New Albany
Ind
Ethelee
Plain and embroidered sundress pattern 7327 for sizes 2 4 6
Instructions advertise a practical dress pattern 7327 with two fabrics plain and embroidered options. It suggests a pinafore style for vacations and includes transfer and cut chart details. Send twenty five cents by coin to obtain this pattern.
Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book 1952 Edition Ad
A 1952 newspaper ad promotes the Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book priced at twenty five cents. It boasts ninety one illustrations printed in the volume and highlights exciting new ideas for crafters.
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Alice Brooks
Quick Canadian Quiz: Industrial earnings and notable titles
Questions identify which industrial workers earn most weekly, the source region of the St Lawrence River, which nation tied with Canada for top foreign trade last year, who born in 1948 holds the title Great Steward of Scotland, and Ottawa’s weekly social security tax total for family allowances and pensions.
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St Lawrence River
France
New Zealand
Brazil
Japan
Sweden
Scotland
Ottawa
Restoring Finishes and Cleaning Tips for Household Items
The article offers quick methods for preserving dark furniture with spar varnish, washing soiled veils in warm soapsuds and pressing them flat with waxed paper, and cedar oil use to treat woodwork. It includes simple steps for dyeing fabrics with cold water and lemon juice, then boiling briefly and air drying.
Emergency artificial respiration procedure guide
A drowning, electric shock or monoxide gas victim may need artificial respiration. Lay face down, clear the mouth, straddle the legs and cover the lower ribs. Apply gentle two second pressure, release for three seconds, repeat until normal breathing. send for a doctor and wrap in blankets. Contact Red Cross for details.
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Red Cross
Museum Opens In Banff To Display Indian And Pioneer Relics
Norman Kenny Luxton plans a free admission museum in Banff to showcase Indian and pioneer artifacts. He has assembled vaults of relics in Calgary and Banff, linking to his long running Indian Trading Post and the annual Banff Indian Days pageant, with a foundation proposed to operate the museum.
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Banff, Alta
Norman Kenny Luxton
Rocky Mountain
West
Banff
Luxton
Canada
Calgary
Winnipeg Free Press
The
Pacific
Jack Voss
Crag and Canyon
Canned Salmon Price Reduced by BC Packers
Vancouver British Columbia packers cut wholesale prices on last year’s salmon to clear surplus. Price drops up to 5.50 per case, now ranging from 35 for 96 halfs of sockeye to 14 for lo grade chums. Warehouses hold 698000 cases. the new season expects 1400000 cases.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Smile Of The Week Insurance Gaffe Ends In Joke
A husband tells his wife he has insured his life for ten thousand dollars to ensure her support if he dies. The wife replies with a quip about not needing to see a doctor every time she feels ill, turning the moment into a lighthearted domestic joke.
Roast Pork with Brown Sugar Glaze and Pan Potatoes
Roast pork loin with bone removed for easy carving bakes fat side up at 325 degrees for about 35 minutes per pound until 185 F. glaze with brown sugar and cloves. Pan brown potatoes in roasting drippings, finish with gravy from drippings and flour, serve with greens, rolls, and salad.
Glimpse Of Canada's Northland Inspires Love At First Sight
Edmonton visitor Frank Carmichael recalls 27 years away from the Arctic north after spending 1925 season trapping in the Mackenzie delta. He notes Edmonton’s changes and recounts northern life with muskrat pelts and a run in with the Mad Trapper of Rat River near Fort MacPherson.
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Canada
Northland
Edmonton
Frank Carmichael
Mr. Carmichael
North West Territories Council
Ottawa
Mackenzie River
Aklavik
North West Territories
Arctic Circle
Yukon
Mackenzie Delta
Albert Johnson
Rat River
Fort Macpherson
Carmichael
Work as a source of mental health and morale
Dr. R O Jones of Dalhousie University argues in Health that work should provide satisfaction and social contact, not just wages. He cites reduced absenteeism and higher production when workers are well placed, with emphasis on morale, consultation, and leadership in plants.
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R. O. Jones
Dalhousie University
Dr. Jones
Agent quotes insured deal as blaze spoils nap
Hastings Nebraska fire insurance agent had just closed a deal with a trailer owner when smoke and a curtain flare started a fire from a heat lamp. He tore down the drape and extinguished the blaze. An observer quips about lack of fire insurance. The agent retorts the owner already insured. bananas ripen but spoil flavor.
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Hastings, Neb
Newspaper editor dies after poor press returns
A struggling publisher faces critics from readers and advertisers before overwork ends his life. A new owner takes over and readers scoff that the paper still falls short. The old editor rests at the funeral home as a farewell to a era of print.
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Coronach Star
Canadian coat by Sanders and Gold showcases belt waist cinch
A Canadian made wool coat from Sanders and Gold features a belt worn halfway around the waist, cinching the front while the back swings loosely. This midline belt design emphasizes a tailored upper silhouette with a flowing rear, reflecting period fashion details.
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Women's Wear Bureau
Sanders and Gold
Answers to Quick Quiz Quick Canadian Facts style entry
The item lists answers to a quiz with five questions. It notes weekly amounts about twenty million dollars, Brazil as a country, pulp and paper mill employees as a group, Prince Charles as the Heir Apparent, and Minnesota as the state referenced.
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Brazil
Prince Charlies
State of
Minnesota
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University of Toronto
Paul Tolstoy
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Jack Darling
Maureen Kelly
Helen Tiddington
UBC
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Viola Deviin
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