Garden plant claims warned by prairie horticulturist
Prairie gardeners are urged to beware of sensational claims for garden plants that promise winter hardiness. Stan Sheard of the agricultural department cautions that many popular shrubs and climbing plants sold in stores or by mail do not survive harsh prairie winters. He advises verifying with local horticultural groups and buying from reputable provincial nurseries.
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Stan
Department of Agriculture
Canada
United
Saskatchewan
Sheard
Asia
Australia
Canadian
Lncal Horticultural Society
Ents Parks Department
Nial
Pion-Era Exhibit in Saskatoon Showcases Early Cars
Ken Benson announces Pion-Era display in Saskatoon from July 4 featuring cars from Saskatchewan and other provinces. Alberta Pioneer Auto will send a large group led by a 1913 Ford T, a 1900 Hupmobile, and seven cars arriving July 3 after leaving Calgary July 2.
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Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Yoto Ghou Wit
Ken Benson
Alberta Pioneer Auto
Calgary
Koohe
Inflation and Tax Burden Across Canadian History
The fragment notes rising living costs and taxation in Canada, citing 1959 earnings of $5000 requiring $11 576 today to maintain the same living standard. It mentions 1939 income tax of $86 and $1 759 in 1939 with inflation affecting purchasing power, and references Queen Victoria's birthday as a celebrated Canadian holiday from 1845.
Barbecue Concrete Blocks Pattern for Home Project
A guide describes using standard size concrete blocks lined with fire brick to construct an easy barbecue. The pattern Mt. Pattern 426 outlines the required materials and steps, noted as one of four full size patterns in Homestead Improvement Pattern No. 30.
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Wich
Homestead Improvement Pathet
Tips for Parents on Child Care and Support
A public health note encourages parents to seek help for child rearing challenges. It promotes Canadian Child Training pamphlets from the Department of National Health and Welfare and provides a postal line to contact a Public Health office for guidance. It also notes David B. Young 41 of Edmonton appointed officer in charge of sheep and beef cattle production polling for the Livestock Division at Ottawa.
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Lida
Canada
Department of National Health and Welfare
David B. Young
Edmonton
Canada Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
River disaster report tied to 27 lives along Newfoundland
A river related incident in Newfoundland claims 27 lives across several ties and stretches. Authorities investigate the cause and search for missing persons as rescue teams work through the waterlogged areas. Local officials warn of continuing danger and mobilize relief aid.
Nurse Captain from Laval Serves in Europe and Asia
Miattoni Barbel, a Laval University nursing graduate, ships from Quebec City to serve with Canadian Base Hospital units in Soest Germany and elsewhere. She has held posts in Quebec London Camp Petawawa and Houston and completed a tour at the British Commonwealth Hospital in Kure Japan 1951 52. She is a Canadian Nurses Association member and has been matron at Fort Churchill Hospital for two years.
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Germany
Miattoni Barhel
Quebec City
Fort Chureaul
Anuthort
Soest
Laval University
Revel of Nursing
de Infant- Jesus
Hissaus
Quebec
London
Camp Petawawa
Oni
Spying debate sparks national controversial hush
The Glengary News weighs in on American spy Frank Powers and the US intelligence service. The piece argues espionage is a fixture of high diplomacy and criticizes Western and Kremlin reactions as hypocritical. It calls for measured response and sympathy for the agent amid global tensions.
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Ussr
Margaret
Thepol
Khrushchev
Sean Sot
Kremlin
Ottawa
Hollywood
Allen Dulles
Washington
Espion
U.S
Frank Powers
Buffalo meat introduced after Elk Island herd thinning
The Bulletin notes buffalo meat will soon reach many stores across Canada after about 500 animals were slaughtered at Elk Island National Park near Edmonton. Federal inspectors graded the carcasses with scores ranging from Canada choice to Canada manufacturing, highlighting its beeflike flavor and the novelty appeal for shoppers.
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Elk Island National Park
Edmonton
Canada
Buffalo
Victoria
Maple Leaf Song Sparks Patriotic Reflection in Camrose
The piece recalls The Maple Leaf Our Emblem Dear written in 1791 and notes patriotic tunes that stir pride. It contrasts Welsh Men of Harlech and French Canadian songs, and mentions a student discovering Cockles and Mussels, urging more homeland airs from home.
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Gus
Harlech
Quebec
Abyss
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