Canadian reading at 96 percent among Indies, libraries urged
An editorial notes 96 percent reading among Canadiens in April campaign, praises library use and growing facilities while lamenting uneven library service. It highlights popular titles like Anne of Green Gables, warns missing works, and cites Canada’s low per capita bookshops. It urges increased reading as TV fails to curb reading enthusiasm.
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Dogs Life in Toronto: Rich Poodle Faces Humane Society Probe
Two Toronto Humane Society inspectors investigated Fel sen Fest Pisces a 13 month old white poodle owned by a wealthy socialite. They found daily champagne a Turkish bath and a wardrobe of 15 suits bow ties and tiaras. Officials say no cruelty just poor dog management noting heat baths may harm skin.
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Era of steam nearing end on Canadian Pacific report
The 1959 Canadian Pacific Annual Report shows 1 009 diesel units and 553 steam locomotives plus 10 electric locomotives. Of the steamers, most are standby or waiting for scrapping while diesel power dominates operations with freight 95 percent, passenger 96 percent and other service 93 percent.
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Canadian Pacific
Dear Couple Aired In Satire of Domestic Life
A light dialogue reveals a husband who adores his wife yet forgets her name, highlighting comic tension in a domestic vignette about memory and affection. The exchange suggests playful marital dynamics and social humor of the period.
How To Hold FALSE TEETH More Firmly in Place
Advertises FASTEETH as an alkaline denture powder to prevent slipping and wobbling. Claims it keeps plates firm and comfortable without gummy or nauseous sensations. Mentions odor reduction and urges purchase at any drug counter for PASTEETH.
Chocolate Vienna Torte Dessert Recipe
Simple butter sponge cake forms three layers for a Chocolate Vienna Torte with chocolate butter cream. Instant pudding mix provides the filling. decorate with shaved chocolate and chill before serving at spring tea or showers. Variations include strawberry or vanilla flavors with fruit accents.
Lamb Kabob Skewers with Spiced Marinade
A marinade of oil vinegar mustard salt cloves and curry flavors 1 hour soak coats lamb pieces and vegetables. Thread alternating lamb mushroom tomato and onion on six skewers then broil 5 to 7 minutes per side for six kebabs.
Louis Pasteur and a school sign urging eye safety
Celebrated French chemist and bacteriologist Louis Pasteur noted for the pasteurization process. A school sign warns Use your eyes to save our pupils, emphasizing eye safety.
Longest corridors stretch across Saskatchewan Legislative Building
The four floor levels of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building were built with world’s longest straight corridors, extending 520 feet from east to west.
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