Is 1950 the second half century opens in print
The writer argues 1950 may be the closing year of the first half of the 20th century while others crown 1951 as the true start. They reflect on sub zero weather, warming wells from rain, coal stocks, and dust in the house amid prairie life memories and a prairie winter of storms and auroral skies.
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MacLean’s Magazine
MacLean’s
J. W. McAfee
Globe and Mail
Family Herald
Don Fairburn
Father Time
Alberta
West
Saskatchewan
Fine Idea Gerry and Bill Debate Horsepower Rating
In a light exchange Gerry suggests rating cars by horsepower. Bill counters with a quip proposing rating drivers by their horse sense, highlighting a playful contrast between engineering metrics and human judgment.
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Gerry
Bill
World wide mission and Peter's vision in Acts
The text covers Acts teaching to teach all nations and baptize in the Trinity, noting Jesus as savior for all, breaking barriers between Jews and Gentiles, and Peter's widening gospel to Cornelius. It references the apostolic commission and the global reach of Christianity, ending with a parish magazine plea for churchyard upkeep.
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God
Abraham
Israel
Elijah
Zarephath
Naaman
Jona
Nineveh
Jesus
Peter
Cornelius
Jesus Christ
One Yard Apron Pattern 4718 Sizes Small and Medium
Pattern 4718 offers a one piece apron with ties and pockets in sizes small and medium. Requires one yard of 35 inch fabric for small and a bit more for larger sizes. includes illustrated instructions and fit tested pattern. Send twenty five cents in coin with size name address and style number to Box 1 New Toronto.
Three Little Doilies Pattern 684 Offered by Anne Adams
Crochet pattern 684 for three doilies offered by Anne Adams. Request pattern by sending name and address with payment in coins to Box 1, 125 Eighteenth St, New Toronto Ontario. Include stamps cannot be accepted and print PATTERN NUMBER and your details clearly.
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Eighteenth St
New Toronto
Anne Adams
Groundhog Day Warnings Defy Old Prophet in January Thaw
An elderly hillside prognosticator in a rustic setting predicted a harsh winter but faces a milder January with thaw signs. His wood stores and larder reflect cautious preparation, yet the balmy breeze and early buds undercut his forecast as February looms and Groundhog Day nears.
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Manhattan
Guarding Against Animal Infection
Regulations under the Health of Animals Division aim to prevent livestock disease introduction into Canada. Measures cover imports of hides skins glue stock horns hoofs bones wool meat products feathers fertilizers bone meal and animal feed as well as straw hay and similar forage and packing materials.
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Canada
Europe
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Mother-in-law interference tested in family guidance
A wife seeks to curb a jealous mother-in-law who lies about her marriage and meddles in parenting. Advice urges the wife to gain her husband’s support, assert boundaries, and keep conversations impersonal. Avnne Hirst offers guidance from a New Toronto advice column, Box 1, 123 Eighteenth St.
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Avnne Hirst
Eighteenth St
New Toronto
Ont
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Hronicles Ginger Farm
Adolinge DP City
Clebie
Virginia Willow
Lohengrin
Regal
Stalles & Pneland Cottler
Ean
UN Batl
Beda
Ilow
Young Devil
Man's Nam
Wintow
Emmet
Piepen
Horseback
Cape
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Eaud St
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Toronto
Craeae
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Wene’s
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