Canada’s Oil Boom Shapes Future Power Source
Royal Bank of Canada excerpts trace oil’s rise from Ontario’s first well in 1855 to Canada becoming a leading Western oil producer. The piece covers discovery milestones, drilling costs, government royalties, refinery and pipeline plans, and projections of continued expansion and national benefits across industry, employment, and revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Lambton County
Ontario
United States
Shell OU Company
Newcomen Society of
Foothills
N. M. Fower
James Richardson and Sons
Leduc
Turner Valley
Lloydminster
Alberta
Tidewater
United States Gulf Coast
Venezuela
Regina
Lakehead
Kootenai Brown
Lafayette French
Pincher Creek
Calgary
Gulf Oil
Conrad
Taber
Saskatchewan
Imperial Oil Company
British Empire
Trinidad
West Texas
Redwater
Imperial
Woodbend
Canadian Gulf Oil Company
Stettler
Prairie Provinces
Chemical Industries
Theo. A. Link
Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Toronto
Humorous Snippets From The Side Wheel Of Ina And More
A flurry of scattered items on social quirks and oddities. Ina blasts alarm clock taxes as a luxury, Sweden’s drinking licenses and gender gaps, Irish bachelors and dowry clubs in Roscommon, a Helena Arkansas birth claim, and curious animal radio programs for hens and cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina
County
Roscommon
William Muirhead
New Jersey
Bing Crosby
Norway Sends Snow to London for Hampstead Ski Jump
Oslo reports a Norwegian travel association will ship snow to London to enable ski jumping on Hampstead Heath. Londoners will experience a taste of Norwegian winter sport at home, the Norwegian Telegraph Bureau stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oslo
London
Hampstead Heath Park
Experts Seek Proof Warmer World At South Pole
A multinational Antarctic expedition plans two ships to reach Queen Maud Land to test warming theories. Scientist teams from Sweden Norway and Britain will study glacial and meteorological conditions and collect ores and rocks over a two year voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pole
Queen Maud Land
Antarctic
Oslo
London
Europe
Antartica
Hans Ahlmann
Arctic
Subarctic
South Polar
Canada to Get 106 008 German Emigrants
Frankfurt reports the International Refugee Organization outlined a plan to relocate 106,008 Germans, sending 50,000 to Australia, 10,000 to Canada, 10,000 to South America, and 5,000 to Western Europe after June 30, 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Frankfurt
International Refugee Organization
Germany
Australia
South America
Europe
Mary Walker Authorized to Wear Men’s Uniform in War
Congress granted Dr. Mary Walker the right to wear male military attire while serving as an assistant army surgeon during the Civil War, marking a notable break with gender norms in 19th century warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Walker
Congress
Alcove as Den Should Match or Contrast Living Room
Reader asks about converting a 6 by 8 foot alcove into a den. If the living room is small, treat the alcove as part of the living room with matching wallpaper and flooring and curtains. If the living room is large, use contrasting wallpaper such as pale blue with bold burgundy patterns and a burgundy carpet in the alcove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis James
Miss James
K. L
Ireland Ottawa stamps mark Republic debut and global issues
The November 21 release signals Ireland’s move from overprints of Great Britain to the Republic of Ireland stamps. The note also lists international issues including Italy’s Cimarosa stamp, Russia’s Universal Postal Union anniversaries, and various commemoratives from San Marino Brazil France Portugal and India among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Ireland
Great Britain
Italy
Cimarosa
Russia
Universal Postal Union
Ivan Nikitin
V. I. Chapayevy
Moscow
San Marino
Brazil
Joaquin Nabuco
Colombia
Forestry Congress
France
India
Newfoundland
Alen Geweee
Uerative
Canada
Southwest Africa
Egypt
Johore
Malaya
Cook Islands
New Zealand
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Bank of Canada
New York Times
Lord Playfair
James H. Young
Renfrewshire
Scotland
Newton Creek
New York City
Gesner
Pennsylvania
Harvard
Geological Survey
World Resources
Earth
Hcicat
Betty Tethe
Titian
S.N.S
E. Pe
Sweden
Fred J. Turley
Helena, Ark
Norway
Oo Sue
Mrs. K. L
James Montagnes
Wright Brothers
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