Pion-Era to revive early prairie life July 4 9
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee celebration showcases a vast collection of farm vehicles and machines at the Western Development Museum. More than 60 horses and oxen, classic buggies and wagons, and recreated pioneer interiors will be featured along with a 120 horsepower American Abell three wheeled steamer from Norman Campbell of Pelly. Parking for 5,000 cars, new barns, bleachers, and exhibition spaces are being prepared.
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J. L. Phelps
Saskatchewan
Western Development Museum
Norman Campbell
Pelly
Work as a Christian duty and blessing in scripture
The essay discusses work as more than labor, citing Saint Paul and Jesus to argue work should be done to glorify God. It contrasts Genesis's curse with Old Testament and New Testament views that elevate craftsmanship and purposeful labor as part of the Father’s business and a source of prosperity and meaning.
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Saint Paul
Jesus
Paul
St. Paul
Quick Canadian Quiz 1954 Inquiries on Winnipeg and Revenue
The item asks origins of Winnipeg's name and which province leads in net annual revenue from farming manufacturing forestry mining. It compares federal revenue from customs duties versus sales taxes, notes Union Jack flags, and cites 181 674 federal employees in December 1954 with a referenced monthly payroll. Also explains why cream rises in milk.
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Winnipeg
Barley Futures Studied Through Chromosome Doubling
A University of Alberta Plant Science study explores chromosome doubling in barley to boost traits. Researchers compare barley's seven-pair chromosome set with wheat and oats, noting historical gains from extra chromosomes in those crops and testing doubled chromosome barleys as potential breeding material for improved quality and yield.
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Department of Plant Science
University of Alberta
L. P. V. Johnson
Side Notes on Emotions and Law in 1960s Society
This column surveys how recording devices invade privacy and prompts sign language as a response. It contrasts female emotional expressiveness with male restraint and touches on Shayu Africa where wives dominate households. It notes parliamentary etiquette in the British House of Commons and mentions handwriting analysis in credit risk.
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Aures
Africa
Exhibition marks 150th death anniversary of Nelson
A Nelson bicentenary style display opened in London at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich by the First Lord of the Admiralty J P L Thomas. Relics include manuscripts shown for the first time from the Nelson papers once owned by Lady Hamilton. Twenty two Scotsmen sail to Canada in July for Hudsons Bay Company posting. Canada recruitment remains strong with about 50 yearly. An atom power show uses a Calder Hall model and five 21 ton mobile trailers touring Britain. UK imports from Canada rise two thirds to over £113 million by end April 1954.
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Nelson
London
the Admiralty
J. P. L. Thomas
M.P
National Maritime Museum
Greenwich
England
Lady Hamilton
Canada
Hudson's Bay Company
Scotland
Calder Hall Cumberland
U.K
British Isles
Britain
Trucks for Canada or Canadian dairy trucks shipment begins
A British electric vehicle maker based in Durham plans to ship 17 specialized dairy trucks to Ontario next month, valued at 75000 dollars, with shipment hoped by October. Also noted is a major sale of treasures at the 15th British Antique Dealers Fair in Grosvenor House from June 8 to 23, plus a Toronto subway car shown at a London aluminum centenary exhibition marking Britain’s first aluminum production anniversary.
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British Electric Vehicle
Durham
Canada
Ontario
Halifax
Quebec
Grosvenor House
Park Lane
London
Toronto
Britain
Winter Fair livestock seeding rules issued for Toronto
Regina C. E. Beveridge Saskatchewan Livestock Commissioner announces regulations for selecting livestock to attend the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto next November. A provincial committee of livestock association presidents, the Animal Industry director, and the Livestock Commissioner prepared the rules. Associations must return nomination forms early for the selection committee to view the stock. Further details available from the Department of Agriculture in Regina.
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Regina
C. E. Beveridge
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Livestock Board
Toronto
Department of Agriculture
Local histories published by Saskatchewan communities
Regina reports that over 60 Saskatchewan communities have published local histories for Jubilee Year celebrations. Many towns issue a single big book of history and pictures. summaries supplement school-based early days material. Fred McGuinness calls the work a permanent record of pioneer settlement.
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Regina
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Golden Jubilee Committee
Fred McGuinness
Golden Jubilee Office
Jubilee
Answers to Quick Quiz Five Facts From Canada
Monthly payroll at that date was forty four million six hundred sixty six thousand six hundred sixty dollars. Import duties totalled three hundred ninety three million dollars and sales taxes six thousand seven hundred sixty six million. Winnipeg means muddy water in an Indian language. The red cross of St George England, the white cross of St Andrew Scotland, the white cross of St Patrick Ireland. Farming Saskatchewan forestry Ontario, for estry Quebec mining Ontario. Material prepared by the editors of Quick Canadian Facts pocket annual of facts about Canada. Drive With Care.
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Winnipeg
St. George of England
St. Andrew
Scotland
St. Patrick
Ireland
Saskatchewan
Ontario
Quebec
Quick Canadian Facts
Canada
Cow returns to Beltham farm after wandering saga
In Little Fort British Columbia a cow alternated between roaming and returning home triggering months of pursuit. Owner Bill Beltham finally buys back the animal after a rival owner’s gate is torn away and the cow traverses a river and railroad to reach the Beltham farm. Beltham kept the cow after returning the purchase money.
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Little Fort
B.C
Bill Belcham
Belcham
Beltham
Relaxed shoulders boost baseball performance and calm nerves
The article advises athletes to prevent tightening by relaxing shoulder muscles before movements. It explains that tension worsens pitching, hitting, and fielding, and offers tips to stay calm, including deep relaxation and steady breathing. It also suggests a refreshing iced tea with lemon and honey for a quick energy lift.
Bed Without Supper Harsh Punishment in Child Rearing
A historical practice punished children by sending them to bed without supper to curb misdeeds. The article notes the health impact from missing proteins minerals and vitamins and suggests compensating lost nutrients in the remainder of the meal rather than relying on guilt or conscience.
Safe artificial food colors in Canada
Canadian food dyes are tightly regulated with only eighteen coal tar derivatives approved as food dyes. Four off soluble reds and yellows appear in butter cheese ice cream gelatine margarine and smoked fish while fourteen water soluble dyes color candies soft drinks cordials and liqueurs. Dyes are rarely used in canned or frozen fruits and vegetables and not in pure jams. An expert notes likely yearly intake remains minimal and long term testing shows no ill effects even with high exposure.
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J. A. Kitson
Laboratory of Chemistry
Summerland Experimental Station
B.C
Canine Breed Crossword Clue Puzzle Horizon Online
Puzzle listing for a weekly crossword with clues across and down. Includes animated hints like Canine Breed and Horizon theme with multiple numbered entries such as Brazilian macaw and Iron gold and silver. Contains many partial words and abbreviations.
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