Streptomycin's Early Impact on Tuberculosis Seen as Aid Not Cure
An editorial review notes streptomycin helps progressive pulmonary TB in early 60 to 90 days and as an adjunct to surgery, but rarely cures and relapses on withdrawal. It also reports strong benefits in tuberculous sinuses and ulcerative trachobronchial cases, with mortality potentially lowered, while warning of toxicity and long treatment duration. The piece concludes the remedy may be a temporary aid until better options replace it.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Crocheted Pineapple Squares Pattern 7301
A yarn pattern note offers a crochet project for a bride to decorate her table with nine inch square squares in a double design. Uses No 30 cotton and costs twenty five cents for pattern 7301 with improved visuals and full directions. Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union.
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Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
July 1920 Window of Recorder’s Exception
The fragment notes an exception dated July in 1920, with partial reference to a record or ordinance. No further context or names are readable, leaving the precise action or responsible bodies unclear.
The Optimist by T. B. Gleave
A rhymed meditation on optimism despite storms and setbacks. The robin represents resilience, faithfulness, and effort, urging readers to stay hopeful, work hard, and keep promises to find happiness.
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T. B. Gleave
Pheasant and Guinea Fowl Share Nest in Duncan
In Duncan British Columbia a domestic guinea fowl and a wild pheasant laid eggs in the same nest. H M Charter found 19 guinea eggs and one pheasant egg. He removed twelve eggs to hatch by a barnyard hen. Three days later two more guinea eggs and one more pheasant egg appeared. The nesting schedule remains baffling.
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Duncan
B.C
H. M. Charter
Mr. Charter
Gems of Thought on Truth and Duty
A compact collection of quotes from Demosthenes Mary Baker Eddy Emerson Daniel Webster and Francis Bacon emphasizing integrity duty and the pursuit of truth. The passages urge following conscience upholding justice and siding with the virtue of honesty in all actions.
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God
Demosthenes
Mary Baker Eddy
Norquay Outpost Hospital Planned by Canora Board
The Canora union hospital board approves an outpost hospital at Norquay as planned after briefs from Norquay and Hyas villages. The action follows earlier discussions and supports rural health access.
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Canora
Sask
Canora Union Hospital
Norquay
Hyas
Penticton Becomes City in Civic Ceremony
Penticton is now incorporated as a city after letters of incorporation were presented at a civic ceremony. Governor General Viscount Alexander awarded the gold key to Mayor Robert Lyon, who accepted and presented it to the governor general.
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Penticton
B.C
Viscount Alexander
Robert Lyon
Goldn Key
Canadians in London Spend More Than Americans
Canadians visiting London for the Olympics or other reasons spend about 500 dollars per person on average, 100 dollars more than Americans. They stay longer and contribute more to local tourism, according to a British tourist official.
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London
Acard
Unusual Egg Cleaning Machine Used by Adelaide Export Firm
An Adelaide egg exporting firm uses a unique shell egg cleaning and pasteurizing machine rated at 18 000 eggs per hour. The system feeds eggs into a 146 degree Fahrenheit bath for scrubbing then into a cold air chamber.
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Adelaide
Australia
Veterinary medicine origins in France for war horse care
The practice of veterinary medicine and surgery began in France as a method to save horses wounded in war.
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France
Farm Machinery Imports From U S Spark Canadian Debate
Ottawa reports no profits from U S farm machinery in Canada and warns that imports could be curbed by tariff changes. Officials note complaints of high prices by U S agents and stress that no ban on aged machinery existed during wartime. The two month 1948 totals near 20 million dollars, versus 13.5 million in 1946 and 2 million in 1945.
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Ottawa
United States
Canada
Prices and Trade Board
U.S
Canadian Revenue Department
Youthful Saint John Player Triggers Alarm
A line drive from a young Saint John baseball player shattered a fire alarm box, breaking the glass and tripping the alarm. Firemen arrived quickly, before the players could call for help, to confirm it was a misunderstanding.
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Saint John
N.B
Needle firm staff invents machine to boost output
Redditch England. A needle manufacturing firm reports its staff invented new machinery that lifts weekly production from nine million in 1938 to thirty million. Ninety percent of current output is earmarked for export.
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Redditch
England
World happenings briefed with varied international items
United States air force announces 596 troops deployed to reinforce undermanned units. A wearable cigarette lighter shown at the British Industries Fair in London and Birmingham. Finance Minister Abbott reports salary increases for about 1.3 million government employees costing 2.5 million dollars annually. US House committees hint at gasoline rationing return within six months amid oil shortages. Two Russian women balloonists set a 32 hour 45 minute record. London Evening News notes a full conference of British ministers and dominion leaders next year. Qantas flights set a civil airline record Cairo to Karachi in 6 hours 48 minutes at 327 mph.
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Moscow Radio
Qantas Empire Airways
Cairo
Karachi
Ottawa reports six million foreign vehicles cross border
Ottawa notes about six million foreign vehicles crossed the Canada border last year, reflecting continued cross border movement. The figure underscores ongoing trade and travel between the two countries.
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Ottawa
Canada
Weekly Tip Tulips Wax Drop Keeps Flowers Narrow
A small drop of wax in the centre of each tulip flower prevents the blooms from opening wide. This simple technique preserves bud shape and prolongs display.
Crossword Puzzle Clue List and Answers
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