Grenfell Saskatchewan praised by American visitors in 1957
An American account in GAS magazine lauds Grenfell Saskatchewan as hospitable and personable despite lacking a local water system. The piece notes generous Canadians, helpful taxi drivers, and Sundays with limited refreshments, while detailing TransCanada Pipe Lines Limited plans and regional Saskatchewan challenges.
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Grenfell
TransCanada Pipe Linen Limited
GAS
Trans-Canada
Dutton-Wllams Brothers Ltd
Sask
Harvey
Jim Jenter
Jim
Atlanta
Georgia
Bridge survey underway at Petrofka Laird
A surveying crew began soundings of the Saskatoon River between Petrofka and Laird on December 14 to identify a site for a bridge in the Laird Petrofka area. The Petrofka Laird Bridge Association has pressed the government for a North Saskatchewan River bridge at this point, with construction promised.
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Saskatchewan River
Petrofka
Laird Ferries
Laird Petrofka
Petroska Laird Bridge Association
North Saskatchewan River
the Times
Canwood, Sask
Skiers Use Railroad Flares to Mark Night Runs
Local skiers turn old railroad fusees into lighted night trails burning yellow for ten minutes. Ammunition division of C I L supplies the flares with metal spike bases and abrasive caps to ignite. Experimental club runs in Quebec last winter explored slopes without electric lighting, hinting at more creative winter fun ahead.
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C-I-L’s
Quebec
Laurentian Range
Breeding turkeys for rapid growth and its caveats
Dr Johnston of the Central Experimental Farm Ottawa reports rapid growth in turkeys through selection can affect other traits. He notes possible defects like crooked keels and abnormal hocks, recommends selecting by weight at 10 to 12 weeks, and stresses pedigree breeding to balance body size with performance and feed efficiency.
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A. S. Johnston
Poultry Division
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Turkeys
Johnston
Protein sources for maintenance and growth
The text notes that though growth has stopped, protein needs persist for maintenance. It lists meat fish poultry eggs and cheese as primary sources, with peas beans and nuts also providing protein. It emphasizes older Perron still requiring adequate protein intake.
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Perron
Reservoirs built in 504 B.C. in Ceylon
A historic note claims reservoirs for storing water were constructed as early as 504 B.C. in Ceylon, highlighting ancient hydraulic engineering achievements in the region.
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Ceylon
Largest Christmas card received by The Times Kamsack
A Winnipeg printing firm sent the season’s largest Christmas card to The Times. The 11 by 14 inch envelope opened to 38 by 50 inches featuring a Santa portrait and a greeting We wish you a great big Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The card invites recipients to cut the name off and reuse it as a table centre or wall decoration with the name left on in the Christmas spirit. Dec 19.
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Santa
Winnipeg
the Times, Kamsack, Sask
Harvest forecast tight as Russia reports lower 1957 crop
Agriculture Minister Vladimir Matskevich told the Supreme Soviet that Russia's 1957 harvest fell below last year's crop and below its goals for this year. He offered no figures and blamed unfavorable weather for the farm troubles.
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Vladimir Matskevich
Supreme Soviet
Russia
Mexico President Grants Christmas Bonus for 250000 Workers
President Ruiz Cortines of Mexico City ordered a Christmas bonus equal to one month’s pay for 250,000 government workers. The total amounts to about $12,000,000, signaling a nationwide payout during the holiday season.
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Ruiz Cortines
Mexico City
Potatoes for Freezing Offer Easy Home Use
Potatoes remain a staple and freeze well, with varieties from French fries to potato pancakes. Instructions cover strips, hashed browns, mashed, new potatoes, and stuffed baked potatoes, emphasizing undercooking, slight seasoning, and freezing in rigid containers or bags for quick reheating.
Mosquitoes Then and Now Stir Castlegar Letter
A Castlegar News letter recalls 1853 Sumas Prairie mosquitoes as far worse than today. It quotes Lt. Charley Wilson on swarms covering bodies, swelling hands, and sleeping impossible, noting horses moved to higher ground and tents crowded with biting insects.
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B.C
Charley Wilson
Royal Engineers
Rockies
Sumas Prairie
Wilson
New Westminster
Sumas
Castlegar
The Virgin Islands as U S Eastern Possession
The Virgin Islands are described as the easternmost possession of the United States, highlighting their geographic position in relation to other U S territories and the Atlantic region.
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The
Virgin Islands
United States
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Canada
Saskatchewan
the Express
Broadview
Petrofka-Laird
RCAF
Valance H. Patriarche
Imperial Defence College
London
England
Charles Greenway
Lloydminster
U.K
Air Force Headquarters
National Defence Photo
Fleischmann
Malting Industries
F. S. Molson
Montreal
Dominion Brewers’ Association
D. L. Campbell
Manitoba
Murray
S. Madden
Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute
Ted
Egypt
NATO
Germany
National Defence
Sam Sez
Ruth Wyeth Spears
Department P.pl
West Sth Avenue
Vancouver
Dodd
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