Research Experts Seek Cheaper Oil From Sands
Edmonton researchers working with the Dominion government plan spring pilot plant testing the hot water process to extract oil from northern Alberta tar sands near Fort McMurray. They aim to prove commercial viability and cut production costs for the vast reserves.
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Edmonton
Alta
Alberta
Dominion
Fort McMurray
K. A. Clark
Alberta Research Council
Clark
Leduc
Redwater
Prairies
United States
Misunderstood Words Humor From Children
A humorous look at how kids mishear phrases and create unintended meanings. Includes a tearful school scene over a misunderstood “present” and a hospital ward child responding to “Nurse” with “Your Grace.” Dr. K. A. Clark notes Alberta tar sands oil prospects and potential pipelines to the United States.
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Duchess of Sutherland
Stanley Gibbons Split British Empire Stamp Catalogue
The first British Empire catalogue issued by Stanley Gibbons divides stamps 1840 1936 1936 1948 to save paper and suit collectors It covers King George VI stamps 1936 1948 and notes prices rising due to speculation Exports imports and trade policies affect hobby value The note lists recent issues from Japan France Santa rino Monaco French India Brazil Algeria Reunion and calls for Canadian Newfoundland and British North American stamp sales ad insert by dealer Pratt Kuhn Canadian address included.
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Stanley Gibbons
London
England
Great Britain
Japan
France
Santarino
Monaco
Prince Albert
French
India
Brazil
Algeria
Reunion
Indian Ocean
C.F.A
Pratt Kuhn
Wellington St. W
Toronto
Master Bedroom Decor For Both Partners
A shared master bedroom should blend romance and practicality with compromise. Use soft neutral tones and tailored stripes to satisfy both, avoid overly feminine fabrics or heavy masculine wood, and balance curtains with wall color to please both partners. Retailers note shoe stock requires about 65 sizes and widths.
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Dimity
The Home Newspaper as Community Meeting Place
The article extols the local newspaper as the town’s central gathering spot. It argues columns unite churchgoers, farmers, students, and families by sharing intimate news and gossip, surpassing other communication means in building community life.
Parrot at Munich Zoo Reacts to War End Question
A historical note recalls an old parrot in the Munich zoo crying Heil Hitler and ponders how to persuade it the war is over. The piece riffs on whimsy and current events with brief quips about inflation and safety education for youths.
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Munich
Hitler
Dudley
Eng
San Franciscan
Grand Coulee Dam Described as Largest Human Built Structure
A report proclaims the Grand Coulee Dam as the largest structure ever built by human hands, highlighting its monumental scale and engineering significance.
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Grand Coulee Dam
Urges Quick Move To Save Wildlife
Montreal columnist Izaak Hunter urges cabinet level action to halt wildlife destruction in Canada. He cites illegal slaughter, weak enforcement, and lenient prosecutions as key factors and recommends stricter aircraft travel rules, more enforcement officers, and active prosecutions to protect species like moose and caribou across provinces.
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Montreal
Canada
Izaak Hunter
Montreal Gazette
G. H. Carpenter
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
Ontario
Prairie Provinces
Alberta
British Columbia
Izaak
Canadian Association of Tourist and Publicity Bureaus
United States
Redheads Cook Best Says Boston Writer in Mules and Men
A column discusses the claim that red-haired women excel in cooking and relax in the kitchen. It adds notes on New Zealand high schools requiring boys to learn domestic skills to prepare for home management, with caution about marital dynamics.
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Horses and Women
New Zealand
Bes
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Hialeah Track
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Walsh
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