Chinatown Guide to Hastings Vancouver Reflects Cultural Blend
A travel feature through Vancouver’s Chinatown on Hastings and Pender reveals a thriving Chinese community of about 15 000. The piece notes tourist appeal, varied prices in shops, and a mix of Canadian influence with traditional customs, including a visit to The Chinese Times and a well known restaurant.
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Hastings and
Pender Streets
Vancouver
Co’orfu
Pacific Ocean
Chinatown
Canadian National Railways
Chinese Times
Douglas Jung
Launching a Child's Education With Proper Health Care
The youngster starting on his educational career this month should begin under ideal conditions. He should receive a thorough medical exam focusing on eyes ears and teeth. He should also have all recommended immunizations or boosters including polio vaccination.
Pity the Poor Bachelor in The Canadian
In Camrose Alberta a column cites Dr Dewey Shurtleff of Arlington Virginia noting surveys show bachelors live shorter lives than married men. He cites two reasons:married men are more careful and seek care sooner, while bachelors overindulge with friends and ignore health issues until serious.
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Camrose
Alta
Dewey Shurtleff
Arlington
Virginia
Pattern advertisement for Anne Adams Half Size dress
Casual step in cardigan style pattern for sizes 14 15 to 24 32 with slim blouse and skirt. Printed directions accompany each pattern part and fabric yardage listed. Send 50 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept in Toronto with name address and size.
Water and the world’s supply a urgent concern
A historic reflection on water’s essential role for life, industry and transport. The piece notes human survival depends on water, its use in cooling, power and recreation, and warns that fresh water is depleting while pollution grows. It cites a Gulf of Mexico desalination plant as a test of feasibility.
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Castlegar
Bud Henning
8Th
Main
Earth
Mexico City
Lacombe
Gulf of Mexico
Corn time in Renfrew. North American sweet corn guide
An old column extols sweet corn with history, selection tips, and cooking. It advises plump milky kernels, green husks, boiling or pressure cooking times, and butter and salt as finishing touches. It warns against missed kernels and notes raccoon predation at midnight.
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North America
Atlantic
Earthquakes near major centers prompt shared tremor concerns
The writer notes earthquakes felt in Calgary and Regina, with higher buildings experiencing stronger motion. Centre of activity traced to Yellowstone National Park, where a dam’s safety and road-blocked tourist traffic were reported. The piece recalls past quakes in Helena and Seattle and a 1909 Alberta tremor observed on a homesteading journey.
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Calgary
Regina
Yellowstone National Park
Helena
Montana
Claresholm
Seattle
Fairbanks
Alberta
Thunderstorm Safety Guidance From Historical Notice
A historical advisory notes that during a thunderstorm it is unsafe to shelter under trees or in small isolated buildings. Seek larger buildings with lightning rods, avoid crowds and animals, and do not shelter in caves due to air concentration. ditch or rock ledges offer some protection.
Fire Traps Warn of Home Hazards and Hidden Dangers
Faulty wiring or equipment can ignite unseen. A full home inspection from roof to basement helps reveal danger spots and fire hazards to prevent tragedy, especially when sleep spaces are upstairs and escape routes may be blocked.
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Ling
Chun
Foo
the News
Castlegar, B.C
MLA
Saskatchewan
Northland
Gunnar Mines
Beaverlodge
F. Foley
Turtleford
E. Dodds
DNA
Sam McKnight
SGA
M. J. Willis
Elrose
A. Weber
Meadow Lake
T. L. Hill
Dept. of Travel and Information
Gunnar
Hurtleford
B. L. Korchinski
Redberry
Alex Aitken
Regina Chamber of Commerce
T. Cholod
Ckrm Radio
Bachelor
Bi. Abus
Anne Adams Pattern Dept. Department
P.P.L
Front Street
Toronto
the Globe, Lacombe, Alta
Renfrew
Ont
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