Saskatchewan Highway Department to survey 700 miles this year
Preliminary surveys on nearly 700 miles of provincial roads will be completed this year by the Saskatchewan Department of Highways design division. Crews already cover about 57 percent or roughly 400 miles of the planned season as the first major step in road planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Department of Highway Engineers
Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan Department of Highways
T. B. Gentiles
Autumn winds sweep parks free of picnic debris
A reflective note on picnic season ending and park cleanup as autumn winds clear sites. The piece then shifts to surveying crews in Saskatchewan, detailing preliminary work for road construction, crew logistics, seasonal limits, and the reuse of iron pins for future projects. Concluding slogan LOSE A MINUTE SAVE A LIFE.
Ontario Leads in Alcoholism Research and Treatment
Ontario emerges as a world leader in alcoholism study through the Alcoholism Research Foundation in Toronto under H. David Archibald. The foundation pursues research treatment and education with Brookside Clinic and branches in London Ottawa and Kingston while noting rising Canada wide rates and a 72 percent adult drinking share by 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ontario
Alcoholism Research Foundation
Toronto
H. David Archibald
E. M. Jelinek
World Health Organization
Geneva
Ontario Foundation
Alcoholism Research Foundation of Ontario
Brookside Clinic
London
Ottawa
Kingston
Pattern Shop Deluxe Junior Pickup Truck Pattern
A rugged deluxe truck pattern for boys offers easy makeability and potential derby use. Eight inch rubber tired disk wheels or all wood construction with hardware fittings lets it haul wood and groceries, with three dimensional drawings for all parts and assembly. Pattern priced at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior
Crochet Swan Centrepiece and Misses Dress Pattern
Crochet directions describe a graceful swan centerpiece 13 by 7 folded inches using heavy jiffy cotton starch stiffener. A Dreamy style shirtwaist dress in airy voile or lawn with three sleeve versions, pattern 4614 for Misses sizes 12 to 20. Send coins for patterns to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Toronto.
New Alice Brooks Needlecraft Book Patterns for 1956
Household Arts Department at 60 Front Street W Toronto promotes two free patterns from the 1956 Alice Brooks Needlecraft book with stunning home designs. Dozens more designs available to order. send 25 cents for a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Household Arts Department
Department P.P.L
Front Street W
Toronto
Alice Brooks
Lemon Oil Cleaners Tile Grout Mildew
Lemon oil serves as an effective tile and grout cleaner in a shower stall. It helps remove mildew and tends to prevent its return in joints.
Viruses and Bacteria Distinctions
A Health Magazine article explains that bacteria are cellular organisms visible under a light microscope and can grow on suitable media, while viruses are submicroscopic particles needing living cells to replicate. It notes bacteria cause diseases like tuberculosis and scarlet fever, whereas viruses cause measles and smallpox and are harder to identify.
Help Offered for Handling That Problem Across Provinces
Authorities note that similar treatment services exist in British Columbia, Alberta, and Manitoba. The statement indicates cross jurisdiction support for individuals seeking help with the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Smile of the Week Cartoon Gag About Efficiency
A humor strip jokes about appearances vs. capability as a secretary. The punchline contrasts being seen as efficient with actual performance.
Handy Shelf Pattern Ad From Home Workshop Patterns
A small bookcase pattern 460 with actual-size cutting guides is mailed for 35c. The packet Shelves and Stands for the Handy Man to Make costs $1.50 and includes five patterns. Free catalogues available on request from Home Workshop Patterns, 4433 West 5th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department P.P.L
West 5Th Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
Strictly Fresh
Fleischmann
Leischmanns
U.S
Europe
South America
the Pattern Shop
By Arce Brookes
Anne Adams Pattern Dept
P.P.L
Health Magazine
The
Health League of Canada
Vancouver, B.C
Dodd
Cunard
Salonia
Scythia
Ivernia
Carinthia
Ascania
Saxonia
VERNA
Vernia
Quebec
Montreal
Halifax
Liverpool
Southampton
Greenock
Liverpool Greenock
Lverpool Greenock
Hovre
Cobb
Hove
Mary Franconia
Elizabeth Parthia
MARY
New York
Cherbourg
Cobh
Howre
Iiverpool
Havre
Cunard Line
Bank of Toronto
Portage Ave
Winnipeg
Man
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!