Classic Onion Farm Humor Parade of Jokes and Quips
A string of dated jokes and quips ranges from a mink at heaven to classroom mishaps and idle banter. The pieces poke at manners, politics, and daily life with a light tongue in cheek tone. The humor reflects mid-century punchlines and social expectations.
World’s first cobalt-60 therapy unit in Saskatoon since 1951
The Saskatoon Cancer Clinic at the University of Saskatchewan continues to use the world’s first cobalt-60 radiotherapy unit, treating deep-seated cancers for thousands over twelve years. The device, built by Acme Machine and Electric in Saskatoon, uses radioactive cobalt pellets to emit gamma rays with precise dosage.
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Saskatoon Cancer Clinic
John Leatherdale
H. F. Johns
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Charles Burkell
Cancer Clinic
U of
H. E. Johns
U of S
John Mackay
Acme Machine and Electric Co
Canada
London
Ontario
Chalk River
First Canadian Canal Locks Built on St Lawrence
The first Canadian canal with locks was built on the St Lawrence River just above Montreal in 1779 by the Royal Engineers.
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St. Lawrence River
Montreal
Royal Engineers
Quiz Corner Answers and Facts From February 1964
The Latin phrase sine die means without a day no date fixed for the next meeting. The Black Sea holds most of Turkey's northern coast. National flower emblems are England Rose Ireland Shamrock Scotland Thistle Wales Daffodil. France and Britain agreed to proceed with the Channel Tunnel connecting their transport systems. Gild means to cover with gold or a gold like substance.
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Court of Law
Turkey
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
France
Britain
Black Sea
Thistle
Channel Tunnel
Earnings rise for Canadian manufacturing workers 1944 to 1963
The average annual earnings of production workers in Canadian manufacturing climbed from 1156 dollars in 1944 to 4141 dollars in 1963. The source notes a proverb about people seeking the promised land without wilderness.
Printed Pattern SlackS and Shorts
Printed Pattern 4554 offers a Misses waist 24 to 32 with proportioned fit for various heights. Includes guidance for SHORT and TALL sizes and a 50 cent pattern price.
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Anne Adams
Dept. P
Front ST. W
Toronto
Ontario
Morey
Cee
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