56 Year Old Wallaceburg News Found Behind Mirror
A 1902 Wallaceburg News issue was discovered behind a wall mirror in Hudson Bay by Mrs. Frances Lazaruk. The find, dated April 1902, reveals clothing and hardware prices and highlights the paper’s publishers and local commerce. The mirror’s back had not been opened since 1925, preserving the era's details for readers.
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Frances Lazaruk
Hudson Bay
Mike Strykiwaki
Elwood
Lazaruk
Wallaceburg
Colwell
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Ontario
Enry House
the Post-Review
Sask
Gift increases Bible Society fund in Canada
A gift of 5195 dollars from an annuity held by the late R Russell Stroud of Montreal has augmented the British and Foreign Bible Society in Canada. Stroud invested in the life-interest donations plan, paying a high rate of interest during his life and directing the capital to the Society’s general funds after his death, bolstering resources amid global demand.
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R. Russell Stoud
Montreal
British and Foreign Bible Society
Canada
Mr. Stroud
The
Bible Society
Canada pork herd grows as exports rise in March
The March 1 hog population is estimated 19 percent higher than a year earlier, while wheat exports continued to rise in the week ending March 12. Per capita red meat disappearance in Canada last year was estimated at 142.5 pounds.
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Agriculture Canada
Canada
Visit Tree Planting Car on its 38th Prairie Tour
The Visit Tree Planting Car marks its 38th tour of the Prairies, sponsored by the Canadian Pacific Railway with support from both lines. It has traveled over 100,000 miles and hosted about 1,325,000 people. Meetings meet at eight each evening at each itinerary stop, featuring sound films and illustrated talks on shelter belts, tree planting, and home beautification.
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The
Prairies
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian National
Canadian Pacific
West
Canada
Red Deer River bridge bid to Defence Department
Aid from the Department of National Defence is sought to provide a Bailey Bridge across the Red Deer River. L. E. Helmer of Hanna, president of the North-South Highway No. 36 Association, urged action in letters to interested groups and Defence Minister Pearkes, noting the district has no river crossing for 150 miles in spring and late fall. Telegrams also pressed the Alberta government and minister to recognize the bridge’s necessity.
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Department of National Defence
Red Deer River
L. E. Helmer
Hanna
Alberta
Peace River
Alaska
Defence
Pearkes
Bulletin
Brooks
Alta
Meet Marilyn Monroe or Elvis Presley Hypnosis Show
The Great Dr. Kit headlines a hypnosis demonstration in Elrose sponsored by the Elrose Lions Club at Memorial Hall on Monday April 7th. Volunteers will be hypnotized on stage to illustrate age regression and other powers, with Dr. Kit promising a diverse, entertaining event.
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Marilyn Monroe
Elvis Presley
Mr. Preley
Hollywood
Dr. Kit
Elrose Lions Club
Memorial Hall
Kit
Elrose
Elrose, Sask
Youth completes three years Pax-Service with MCC
Earl Schmidt of Rosthern has finished a three year Pax-Service term under MCC auspices. He leaves Nepal after Central India, sails April 2 from Ceylon to Hong Kong and Yokohama, Japan for two weeks of mission visits, then heads to San Francisco by May 17 and aims to return home late May completing a globe tour.
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Earl Schmidt
J. C. Schmidt
Rosthern
M.C.C
Nepal
India
Ceylon
Japan
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Earl
San Francisco
California
Germany
Nepalsia
Sask
Valley News
Spring Sap Walks Warned By Safety Conference
The Canadian Highway Safety Conference cautions that spring brings more sap driving and walking hazards. Drivers should stay alert for pedestrians and fragile conditions as sap flows.
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Spring
Canadian Highway Safety Conference
Dress Pattern 4615 Misses Size 16 Simplicity Look
Dress pattern 4615 offers a simple yet divine look with a slim front and flared back. Available in cotton or silk for Misses sizes 10 to 18, size 16 requires 445 yards of 85 inch fabric, with printed directions on each part and a department address for ordering.
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Asee Adame
Department P.P.L
Gizest
W. Terents
Kindersley to trial parking meters for a year
Kindersley council votes to install parking meters across the business area for a one year trial. The meters may be removed at the end of the period at no cost to the town if the council desires. The move aims to ease a persistent parking problem amid prior opposition from the Board of Trade and the SFA.
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Kindersley
Board of Trade
SFA
Clarion
Sask
Federal survey party hints at Churchill road project
The Northern Mail reports a survey crew from the Department of National Defence has begun work from Churchill, heading toward Thicket Portage to survey a road and possibly a water line as a prelude to sewer and water service for Churchill. The party uses a CN work train and aims to start operations from Churchill.
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Churchill
Thicket Portage
Department of National Defence
Northern Mail
Pas
Man
Knitted Jacket Pattern 7245 for Women Sizes 36 to 42
Flattering knitted jacket pattern 7245 offers a snug smart look with collar ribbing and optional wool or wool with metallic thread. Includes directions for sizes 36 38 40 42 and suggests wearing with tops dresses and slacks. Send 35 cents for pattern to Arta De Department at a street address in Toreste.
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Arta de Department
Freat
Toreste
Jack Miner and National Wild Life Week
A tribute to Jack Miner, born April 10 1865 near Cleveland, whose influence earned Canada a National Wild Life Week starting April 17 1947. Senators and leaders praised him as a premier naturalist, with educators and public figures citing his global impact and widespread school biographies. The week honors his memory with nationwide observances in schools, churches, service clubs, and fields.
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Jack Miner
Cleveland
Ohio
Canada
United States
England
Eddie Guest
Detroit
America
Edison
Ford
Lindbergh
Rickenbacker
London
Herbert Brent Gratian
Bart D.L
Joseph Broadette
Senate
Books of Knowledge
Burbank
Churchill
W. S Milner
University of Toronto
U.S
Alaska
T. A. Crerar
Canadian Wild Life Service
Canadian Senate
Roosevelt
Our Great Dominion
Death of the Jakadaisi board of trade in Indian Head
The local board of trade has perished amid divided effort and public disinterest. Community betterment remains a goal for many, but over-organized town life and counter-attractions led to the demise. Officials suggest a revived board could handle uprising matters, yet the present body collapsed last week.
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Board of Trade
Unions Face Scrutiny Over Funds and Canadian Ties
Senate labor and management committee probes early into mishandling of union funds. The International Union of Operating Engineers faces allegations against former boss Victor Swanson and family-linked contracts. Canadians watch as cross border ties raise concerns over control by American unions.
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American Senate Labor Management
Teamster
Jimmy Hoffa
Filip
International Union of Operating Engineers
Victor S. Swanson
Swanson
Canada
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