Eskimos balance tradition and modern work life in north
The Eskimo population of the Northwest Territories and Quebec adapts to white society while preserving rituals. Some pursue formal jobs, crafts, and education programs, with state support for reindeer herding, learning, and medical advances, though many still hunt and live seasonally.
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Tootoo
N -West Territories
Quebec
Ani
Northern Air Services
Aklavik
Mackenzie Delta
Aneroluk
Coppermine
Victoria Island
Ottawa
Manitoba oil production rises sharply in July
Manitoba Mines Branch reports July oil output at 33 990 barrels, up from 27 387 the prior month. Year to date production reaches 237 565 barrels, with Daly Field led by California Standard Company Daly Prov. 4-12 at 2 231 barrels and Canadian Superior Oil of California M 16-5 at 1 946 barrels. Wildcat activity included 1 472 barrels in total, with Cal-Stan Waskada 9-13 suspended after 4 007 barrels.
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Manitoba
Department of Mines and Natural Resources
Daly
California Standard Company
Superior Oil of
California
Cal-Stan Waskada
Fire Hazards and Prevention on Farms Amid Winter
As winter nears, farm fire protection is urged with checks on heating and cooking gear. Common rural causes include chimney faults, dirty chimneys, faulty stove work, grass fires, hay ignition, worn roofs, matches, and gas engine operations. Prevent by inspecting equipment, storing fuel away from buildings, keeping water handy, and using a suitable fire extinguisher. Rouen is noted as France’s ancient Norman capital on the Seine.
Appetizing Recipes Baked Crusty Omelet and Spanish Eggs on Toast
Two simple egg dishes described for home cooking. A baked crusty omelet uses rice cereal bacon fat egg yolks whites milk and seasonings baked until brown serving six. Spanish Eggs on Toast layers stuffed egg halves on toast with hot Spanish sauce and triangles of toast, served immediately.
Queen Mother on Work as Rent for Our Place on Earth
A quotation attributed to Queen Mother Elizabeth frames work as the rent for one's place on earth. The piece argues that modern royalty and people alike must embrace obligations rather than seek privilege, noting that work justifies existence and responsibilities.
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Elizabeth
Earth
J.lr
Rules For Eating Corn: Start At The Tenderest Part
An agriculture expert weighs in on corn eating style, favoring chewing from the left end and noting sweeter kernels at the tip. He recalls southern methods, warns of traditional left-to-right habits, and describes a corn roller tool used to apply butter and seasonings before rolling the ear.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Rank Tueton
Tueton
Mary Driscoll
Joe Mewas
Badger
Carthy
Wisconsin
Bill Banghart
Sightless Man Builds Sailboats in Cadboro Bay
Arthur Barnes, 80, a blind boatbuilder from Cadboro Bay, launched a 14-foot Skuta Class sloop built in three years with a design by Peter Clows. He used special tools fitted to his artificial arm, sails solo with a helper as eyes, and argues that blind people can contribute to industry.
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Victoria
Arthur Barnes
Cadboro Bay
Peter Clows
Barnes
Jack Nicholson
Margaret M
Costs to feed a person in Canada average 7.52 weekly
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports the five city metropolitan average food expenditure per person at 7.52 dollars weekly for late 1952. Meat leads at 1.68 dollars, dairy 0.80, bakery 0.58, with snacks 0.76 and away from home 0.11. Further releases planned as more data are compiled.
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Ottawa
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Montreal
Toronto
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Halifax
Bureau
Electric Lights For Uranium City
Uranium City prepares to light up on October 15 as the Uranium City Power Company begins operations supplying nearly 200 customers and street lighting. Northland Utilities Limited handles all installations for the new diesel plant, with further modernization plans underway.
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Uranium City
Uranium City Power Company
Northland Utilities Limited
Edmonton
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Akiavik
MacKenzie River
Spain
Great Britain
Iberian Peninsula
Rouen
Seine River
France
M. Harrison-Gray
East
West
North
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