Norman Luxton Life Of A Western Canadian Publisher
Norman Luxton a noted publisher and adventurer shaped western Canada's history. A friend of the Stony people he edited in Vancouver traded in buffalo herds and chased wild horses through the Rockies. He helped Banff develop hosting the Banff advisory council winter carnival and Indian days. Born in Winnipeg he learned printing, moved to Calgary then Banff where he ran Crag and Canyon and built Banff hotels.
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Victoria
South Sea Islands
Vancouver
Rocky Mountain
Luxton
Calgary
Banff
Banff Ad
Visory Council
Manitoba Free Press
W. F. Luxton
Ontario
Rat Portage
Kenora
Laxton
Eastern Haberdashery
the Crag and Canyon
Vancouver Couple Turn Tugboat Hull Into Home
A Vancouver pair, Mr and Mrs L F Patterson, converted the hull of an old tugboat into their residence. The foredeck is now a sitting room, a stove from the original galley supplies the kitchen, and they plan to fit a low powered engine for short coastal trips.
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Vancouver
L. F. Patterson
Helpful Hints for Food Service and Care Tips
A column offers practical tips on serving salted almonds in individual cups, preventing tree bark damage with rubber hose support, and using white petroleum jelly to polish russet or patent leather. It also notes boiling remains effective if the item is cracked at both ends.
Track At Lac La Ronge Near Completion
Prince Albert report says the 620 yard Iskwatikan rail portage track at Lac la Ronge is two thirds finished and expected ready early this month. Earl Dodds of the northern resources office notes the line will connect Lac la Ronge with Nistowiak Falls Iskwatikan Lake and the Churchill River system aiding tourists hunters natives and sport fishermen. A six man crew works on the project with a trestle seven feet high and warning signs ready for Iskwatikan rapids.
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Prince Albert
Iskwatikan
Lac la Ronge
Earl Dodds
Natural Resources Department
Northern Administration
Nistowiak Falls
Iskwatikan Lake
Churchill River
Dodds
Iskwatikan Rapids
Hotel Clerk Teases Guest With DIY Room Service
A hotel clerk tells a prospective guest there is no room service and the guest agrees. The clerk adds the guest must make the bed and fetch tools from the back room. The exchange humorously contrasts service with self help.
Cheese-Cross Burgers and Variations
Appetizing recipes describe cheese crossed burgers with ground beef patties topped by processed cheese and stuffed olives. Additional ideas include tender patties with onion and Worcestershire and bacon wrapped burgers with pineapple extras for glamorized hamburgers.
Toronto woman dodges court over dusty dress
Mary Perala of Toronto phoned police at 5 am to say she could not attend a scheduled intoxication case because she lacked a clean dress. Magistrate R A Gianelli issued a bench warrant for her arrest.
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Mary Perala
Toronto
R. A. Gianelli
Average farm wages reach peaks in May across Canada
Average monthly wages for male farm help show Saskatchewan at 122 dollars with board and British Columbia at 160 dollars without board in mid May, while Maritime provinces report 87 dollars with board and 115 dollars without board, indicating regional disparities.
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Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Maritimes
Sunflower's European Intro in the 16th Century
The sunflower, native to America, was introduced to Europe around the middle of the 16th century.
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Europe
America
Saskatchewan Hospital Tax Raised for 1954
The Hon. T. J. Bentley announced 1954 hospitalization tax increases. Adults rise to 15 dollars, dependents under 18 stay at 5 dollars, and the maximum family tax climbs to 40 dollars. Newcomers in 1954 face monthly rates of 1.26 dollars for adults and 0.42 for dependents under 18.
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T. J. Bentley
Saskatchewan
Bentley
Saskatchewan Hospital Services Plan
R.C.M.P
Crown
Department of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation
New Styling Highlights Campus Cashmeres
Campus cashmeres unveil a fall collection with square necklines, shawl collars, and fine detailing. New colors span pastels to vivid tones with beading embroidery and fur trims for dressy wear. A compact pure cashmere wrap folds for packing, while ribbing and lacy weaves update everyday and evening pieces.
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Hadley
Cows Noseprinting Offers Identification Similar to Humans
Dairy cows can be noseprinted for positive identification, mirroring human fingerprinting. This method provides a unique biometric mark to track individual cattle across farms and records.
Big Ben tolls heard six miles away in London
The famous bell from the Houses of Parliament rings across the city, with reports noting its sound traveling six miles from the tower. Local residents and authorities discuss the bell’s resonance and schedule.
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Big Ben
London
Boss
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Memphis, Tenn
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Jerry
Joe
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Jeanette
Joyce
Aberdeen
Scotland
J. C. Chains
Columnus, Miss
Joe Stratton
Chains
Stratton
King Bhumipol Adaldet
Thailand
Prince Vajiralongkorn
United States
Jarnsaveitt
G. Bowers
Polio
Los Angeles
Calif
Bowers
Edna Miles
Gets
Ben Shaw
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