The Ugly Duckling Pool Sali By Maude Norman
Lorraine Alvia grows from neglected, ugly duckling to dignified beauty with Ben Hunter guiding her. He rescues her from self doubt, buys her a striking dress, and persuades her to seek life beyond despair. Lorraine finally asks Jack Owens for a dance, while Ben discovers his own feelings.
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Sali
Maude Norman
Bessie
Mrs. Hunter
Ben
Jack Owens
Owens
Mrs Hunter
Jack
Lorraine
Wheeler Newspaper Syndicate
Tired Aching Tender Feet Remedy Adverts
A short health ad describes sore feet and burning sensations from tight shoes and suggests relief with a hot foot bath followed by oil. It promotes buying a foot treatment from a drug store and mentions Emerald Bi as a brand cue.
Pattern 4641 Jr. Miss Jacket and Sunfrock Set
Sewing pattern advertisement for pattern 4641 offering a sunfrock and jacket in Jr. Miss sizes 11 13 15 17. Describes a lumber jacket top with buttons, easy ironing, 4 1/4 yards 35 inch fabric, complete illustrated instructions, and a 25 cent price. Requires name address style number and send orders to listed contact.
Sufficient Clothing Supplies Accumulated For Flood Victims
Commissioner Chas Baugh of The Salvation Army reports enough clothing and bedding are gathered in Winnipeg for Manitoba flood victims. Public appeal is to be discontinued unless needs surge again. Supplies will be stored at points until all flood needs are met, with praise for volunteers and trucking firms aiding the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Manitoba
Chas. Baugh
Salvation Army
Winnipeg
Baugh
Dominion
Europeans To Learn About Wild Ducks
A shipment of wild goose and wild duck eggs arrives in Edmonton for distribution in Canada before hatching. Eggs will go direct to Prestwick Scotland via Trans-Canada Airlines, while others go to Toront o and Guelph Ontario for hatching, and Winnipeg for Portage la Prairie dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Alaska
Canada
Europe
Prestwick
Scotland
Trans-Canada Airlines
Toronto
Guelph
Ont
Winnipeg
Portage la Prairie
Canada Offers Vast Vacation Lands for U S Tourists
In 1950 Canada reports record travel with more U S visitors than ever. From British Columbia to Atlantic seaboard provinces, tourists enjoy diverse scenery and wildlife while Canada adds a ten percent premium on every U S dollar spent. No passport required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
United States
Pacific
British Columbia
Canadian Rockies
Prairies
Great Lakes
Georgian Bay
St. Lawrence River
Ontario
Laurentian Mountains
Quebec
Atlantic Seaboard
U.S
Restrictions In Hunting By Aircraft Urged
Ottawa delegates at the 14th Dominion provincial wildlife conference called for regulation of aerial hunting. J R Belcher suggested using Aeronautics Act powers or federal legislation to cover the issue rather than piecemeal provincial rules. R N Redmayne noted aircraft have been criticized as a tool for plundering Canada’s fish and wildlife resources reaching remote areas.
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Ottawa
J.R. Belcher
Air Transport Board
Canada
R. N. Redmayne
Air Industries and Transport Association of Canada
Fish and Wildlife Resources
May Establish Nursing Station At Endeavour
Regina Saskatchewan Red Cross commissioner F. W. G. Miles and provincial outpost hospitals director Kathleen De Marsh visited Endeavour to discuss opening a nursing station for the 200 residents and district. The local outpost hospital closed two years ago for lack of nurses. Nursing stations are new to Saskatchewan with early success at Laverna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Saskatchewan Red Cross
F. W. G. Miles
Kathleen de Marsh
Outpost Hospitals
Endeavour
Red Cross
Laverna
Alberta
Floor price on flax delayed to end of crop year
Ottawa. Trade minister C. D. Howe told the Commons the floor price for flax will not be decided until the end of the current crop year. He answered Arthur Ross PC Souris who had asked about the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
C. D. Howe
Commons
Athur Ross
Souris
Birth rate gap reported for Canada’s Indigenous peoples
The average birth rate among Canada’s Indians and Eskimos is 40 to 45 per 1000, higher than the white birth rate of about 25 per 1000. This reflects demographic differences in the Indigenous population compared with non Indigenous groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Vast oil and gas deposits seen along British Columbia highway
Survey reports a vast oil and natural gas bearing structure along the Alaska Highway near Mile 233 BC with exploration activity by several companies. Gas pockets have been drilled and seepage observed near Prophet River and Charlie Lake while seismic work continues north to Steam Boat Mountain. Plans include piping gas to an Indian school. potential well costs cited.
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Mile
Alaska Highway
Dawson Creek
Alkarin
Turnar Valley
Art Moyle
Moyie
Mile 233
Charlie Lake
B.C
Steamboat Mountain
Photographer Cartmel earns IBP associateship in portraiture
Warren Cartmel, Vancouver photographer, gains associateship in the Institute of British Photographers for portrait work. He opened his studio in 1936 and served in the RAF photographic branch in WWII.
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Vancouver
Warren Cartmel
Institute of British Photographers
Cartmel
Rc.a.f
Saskatoon Professor Elected First President of Humanities Association
Dr. J. F. Leddy dean of arts and sciences at the University of Saskatchewan was elected first president of the newly formed Humanities Association of Canada at Kingston Ontario meetings. The group aims to promote interest in humanities across Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatoon
J. F. Leddy
College of Arts and Science
University of Saskatchewan
Humanities Association of Canada
Kingston
Ont
Leddy
Canada
Western Canada Fair Dates Announced for year
Western Canada Fairs association releases Class B and A fair dates across prairie and Alberta towns. Estevan and Moose Jaw kick off in early July, with events stretching through August in Yorkton Melfort Lloydminster Vermilion Vegreville Red Deer and North Battleford Prince Albert. Class A fairs run from Brandon and Calgary through Edmonton Saskatoon and end in Regina.
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Regina
Western Canada Fairs Association
Estevan
Moose Jaw
Portage la Prairie
Carman
Yorkton
Melfort
Lloydminster
Vermilion
Alta
Vegreville
Red Deer
North Battleford
Prince Albert
Brandon
Calgary
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Bees Shun Black Color Believed To Aggravate Them
A note from researchers reports bees avoid dark surfaces like black when foraging. The finding suggests hive management should favor lighter tones to reduce disturbance and improve safety for handlers.
Animated Color Cartoons Debut in 1916
In 1916 the film industry saw the launch of animated color cartoons, marking a milestone in movie visuals. Artists experimented with color techniques, expanding the creative palette and influencing future cartoon productions.
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Hunter
Alvia
E¢ Davis
Stashtons
Anne Adams
Winnianne
Front Street
Arate
Salvador
Mace
Atlantic
Trans-Canada
Peggy
Chuck ThurSton
Sammy
Henry
Turner Valley
Lima WA Shearens Se 8
Ves
Here
Prophet River
Western Briefs
Brooklyn Dodgers
Brooklyn
Beef Club
DRAKE
Sask
Clayton Hobman
Lockwood
Drake, Lockwood
Nokomis
Homer Soder
Clarke Wilson
Doreen Howatt
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Cranberry Portage
Lake Athapapuskow
D. P. Thompson
Federal
Department of Public Works
Lew Craig
University of Alberta
University Hospital
Western Canada
Bowe
Peacock
Wlive
Allied van Lines
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