Nanaimo Owes Its Existence To Coal Found In 1849
Nanaimo on Vancouver Island grew from coal deposits found in 1849. The fort and mines spurred by the Hudson's Bay Company led to incorporation in 1874 and a population around 15 000. Industries now include lumber, fishing, manufacturing and agriculture. The area features Departure Bay and Pacific Biological Station studying marine life.
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Nanaimo
Wiliam French
Toronto
Globe and Mail
Manaimo
British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Victoria
Pacific
Royal Navy
Esquimalt
Fraser River
Wteat
Strait of Georgia
Gabriola Island
Vancouver
Strait
Canadian Pacific Railway
Esquimalt and
Hudson's Bay Co
Scotland
Departure Bay
Pacific Biological Station
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf humor column
Morey Amsterdam notes a woman driver with arms outstretched means the window is open. Gaylord Hauser, author of Look Younger, Live Longer, urges women to heed the wisdom of quick fixes to avoid long term hip impact.
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Bennett Cerf
Morey Amsterdam
Gaylord Hauser
Hauser
Gay color aprons and potholders pattern sale
C7320 by Alice Bande promotes gay colored aprons and matching potholders with simple projects in embroidery applique and sewing. Remnants suffice and pattern CT320 includes cutting charts and pockets. Send twenty five cents to the Union Street W Toronto address with name and pattern number for the pattern. A free pattern appears in Needlework today along with crochet knitting and hand work features. Water in the oceans is estimated at 324 million cubic miles.
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Emnebane Arts Department
Unicn
Toronto
Eskimo Carvings Become Tourist Attractions
Calgary reports Eskimo carvings gaining fame as tourist draws. A F Key and Mrs Marguerite Rutherford bought several pieces for shops, with U S magazines noting interest. Soapstone and bone sculptures, some wood and skins, showcase primitive art linked to Eskimo culture and North American craft.
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Calgary
Ortherica
A. F. Key
Coste House
Marguerite Rutherford
Cottage Craft Shop
Canadian Handicrafts Guild
James Houston
Canada
Baffin Island
Houston
North
Association of Tall Women Gains Ground in Britain
The British Association of Women with Large Feet rebrands as The Association of Tall Women and attracts new members across the United Kingdom at about 50 per week. Dress makers note the group’s stance that tall women deserve outfits beyond standard sizes.
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London
British “Association of Women
Association of
United Kingdom
Quick Canadian Quiz Answers
The piece asks about CBC television station cities for Canadians the tax deduction percentage from pay and Great Lakes names. It also asks what commodities Canada leads the world in producing and where the Nelson River system originates and flows to.
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CBC
Six Lakes
Great Lakes
Canada
Nelson River
Rockies
National hockey league relaxes fist on puck rule
Referee-in-chief Carl Voss announced a revised rule allowing a player to close his fist on the puck without penalty unless done deliberately to stop play. Previously a grab near the face drew a two minute penalty. now grabbing prompts a face-off and the referee decides on any penalty.
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Toronto
Carl Voss
Oldtimers celebrate Macleod couple’s 65th wedding
In Macleod Alberta Mr. and Mrs. Harry Maunsell mark their 65th wedding anniversary. He is 92 and she is 87. They were among the first couples married in Lethbridge.
Bentonite Mine Opens On Pembina Mountain In Manitoba
P G Woelke of Morden and his son John have opened a bentonite mine on Pembina mountain. They extract 16 000 tons of clay with an annual value of 50000 dollars, turning a 20 year dream into reality.
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Baldur
Man
P. G. Woelke
Morden
Pembina
Red River Valley
Woelke
John
Gems of Thought on Value of Labor and Industry
A collection of maxims praising hard work and personal effort. Quotes emphasize that wealth comes from labor not luck, habits of industry outweigh fortune, and rewards match individual effort across various authors.
Reverse Trend Hits Manitoba Egg and Poultry Imports
Manitoba begins importing eggs and poultry from the United States for the first time in two decades. The shift marks a reversal in the province's long standing market stance and may affect local supply and prices.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
United States
Growth Seasons Vary by Tree Growth Type
Tree experts note top growth peaks in spring while root growth reaches its maximum in late summer and autumn, highlighting seasonal differences in vigor for above ground and below ground development.
Expert Driver Education Reduces Accident Rates
Statistics indicate that recipients of expert driver education are involved in 40 to 60 percent fewer accidents than those who do not receive training.
Cream Cheese Fudge Recipe Redefines Quick Candy Making
A no cook cream cheese fudge blends cream cheese confectioners sugar melted chocolate vanilla salt and chopped pecans for a smooth rich fudge. Chill until firm and cut into squares for a quick versatile treat perfect for busy candy lovers.
National League Hockey Notes Captains Remain as 1951-52 Opens
NHL clubs start the 1951-52 season with the same captains as last year. Leaders include Milt Schmidt Boston, Jack Stewart Chicago, Sid Abel Detroit, Butch Bouchard Montreal, Frank Eddolls New York, and Ted Kennedy Toronto. Conn Smythe and Jack Adams mark 25 years with Maple Leafs and Red Wings respectively.
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Milt Schmidt
Boston Bruins
Jack Stewart
Chicago Black Hawks
Sid Abel
Detroit Red Wings
Butch Bouchard
Montreal Canadiens
Frank Eddells
New York Rangers
Ted Kennedy
Toronto Maple Leafs
National Hockey League
Conn Smythe
Jack Adams
Smythe
Adams
Toronto
Detroit
Practical Home Tricks For Clothes Repair And Odors
Helpful hints cover stiffening shirts with light starch and strong for collars and cuffs. Repairing carpet burns ranges from snipping wool tufts for minor damage to professional wool replacement for severe burns. Button sewing is reinforced by threading over a pin and winding thread for strength. A pinch of cinnamon on a gas flame reduces cooking odors.
Answers to Quick Quiz Answers
Hudson Bay is the fifth answer while question three lists Superior Michigan Huron St Clair Erie and Ontario. Question one includes Montreal and Toronto. Question four cites nickel newsprint radium platinum and asbestos. Question two equals one hundred percent.
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Hudson Bay
Superior
Michigan
Huron
St. Clair
Erie
Ontario
Montreal
Toronto
Avoid emotional upsets at mealtime
A plainspoken note warns against emotional upsets during meals as such mood shifts may affect digestion and comfort at the table. The guidance stresses maintaining calm, steady dining routines for better health.
Snow Delays Babine River Salmon Saving Road
Prince Rupert B C winter snows push construction of a wilderness road to next spring to aid sockeye salmon runs in the Babine river. The article notes how salmon face predators and natural hazards, outlines a past slide that killed many fish, and mentions the 40 million dollar annual value to BC canners and fishermen.
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Prince Rupert
B.C
Babine River
Babine Canyon
Hazelton
Here
Fraser River
Hell's Gate
United States
British Columbia
Edmonton Lady At 90 Feels Like 28 Despite Arthritis
Edmonton resident Mrs. M. A. Newell, who just marked her 90th birthday, says she feels 28. Born in Ottawa in 1861, she moved to Alberta in 1913 to settle in the Edson district. She recalls her father aiding against the Fenians and remains active with reading, knitting, and sewing. She is the eldest of nine siblings and has a brother aged 85 in Philadelphia.
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Edmonton
M. A. Newell
Ottawa
Smile of the Week Defiance of Age Persists in Public Contest
A playful feature highlights men who refuse to acknowledge aging as a limit and compare themselves to their prime. The column blends humor with a challenge to conventional age norms and celebrates enduring vitality.
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Andrew Colville
By Alice Bande
THE
Association OF Tall Women
Quick
Colum
Mount Benson
Kemano
Oldtimers
Bailey
Whately
Mary Baker Eddy
I Corinthians
Gay
Greeley
Nels Stewart
N.H.L
Nels
Stewart
Rangers
New York
Buddy O’connor
Pat Egan
Wally Stanowski
Cincinnati Mohawks
L. O'Connor
Egan
Stanowski
Hawks
Sunny
Italy
Lee Fogolin
Bep Guidolin
Pete Babando
Fogolin
Guidolin
Babando
Boston
Bruins
Jim Henry
Hal Laycee
Gus Kyle
Dane Fisher
Pentti Lund
Lynn Patrick
Beantown Boys
Bob Goldham
Leo Reise
Tony Leswick
Skeena
Babine
Edmonton Lady
Peter
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