Warning device detects water pipe corrosion in oil wells
Emeryville scientist Philip J. Raifsnider of Shell developed a sparkplug based warning device to detect pitting in salt water pipes used to force oil. A metal ribbon and rubber band trigger a flashlight light when intact. corrosion breaking the circuit signals maintenance action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeryville
Calif
Shell Oil Company
Philip J. Raifsnider
Shell Development Laboratory
Raifsnider
Farmer Beats Drought With Homemade Irrigation System
In Carberry Manitoba farmer Alex Fraser built a home made irrigation setup to save his hay and grain. He purchased a pumping unit and 3000 feet of aluminum pipe to draw water from a creek crossing his farm in the Inge Low district. The system sustains his 140 head cattle and protects his crop from drought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carberry
Man
Alex Fraser
Ingelow
Manitoba
Fraser
Speed trap at Mrs Adendorff’s home in Johannesburg
Mrs M E F Adendorff prompted the Johannesburg police to act against speeding past her house. They set up a speed trap, catching her husband as the first offender. Tests show a wasp beats 110 wing strokes each second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. F. Adendorff
Johannesburg
Passweeps Trout Festival honours top catches and royalty
Two large fish dominated the Trout Festival derby with Norm Campbell winning first prize aboard the Uptown Motors trophy and a four door Envoy for a 36 pound trout from Clearwater Lake. A 28 pound northern pike entry, also from Clearwater Lake, won the pike contest. The Pas chose Lillian Labell as queen candidate while a first princess title went to their entry. The party travels to Winnipeg for a holiday with Trout Festival hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flin Fioners
Uptown Motors
Norm Campbell
Clearwater Lake
Pas
Lillian Labell
Winnipeg
Northern Mail
The Canary Dragon Tree Reaches Vast Circumference
A famed dragon tree in Spain’s Canary Islands sometimes attains a circumference near 50 feet. Researchers note its massive trunk supports a towering canopy, drawing visitors and scientists alike to study its ancient growth and unique biology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Canary Island
Peaches All Year Round Through Freezing Methods
The article describes peach origins from China to Greece and the Americas, then explains practical freezing Steps. It covers syrup proportions vitamin C usage for color retention, packing peaches into pint and quart containers with proper headspace, parchment floater, sealing, labeling and storage at zero degrees Fahrenheit or colder. It emphasizes enjoying peaches year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
China
Persia
Greece
Europe
New World
Gems of Thought Worthiness Quotes Set
A compact collection of quotations on worthiness and character from Fielding Eddy Coleridge Jerrold Garfield and Tillotson. The snippets contrast virtue, envy, reward, effort, and self assessment within a single card style reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fielding
Mary Baker Eddy
Coleridge
Grandstand Attractions at Regina Exhibition Show
MCA Chicago promotes a variety act lineup including The Amandis Ann Marston The Gulls Johnny Matson The Step Brothers The Dolinoffs Raya Sisters The Simra Duo Homer and Jethro feature act The June Taylor Dancers. Stu McClellan named representative and manager for the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Exhibition
MCA
Chicago
The
Amandis
Ann Marston
Gulls
Johnny Matson
Step Brothers
Dolinoffs
Raya Sisters
Simra
Homer and
Jethro
June Taylor
Stu McClellan
Rapeseed Acreage Grows in Canada During 1960
In 1960 Saskatchewan led rapeseed cultivation with 550,000 of 756,000 total acres planted. The crop is a relatively new oil plant in Canada, introduced to the Prairie provinces from Argentina in World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Canada
Prairie Provinces
Argentina
Regina's First Egg Exhibit At World's Grain Show
Regina unveils a new agricultural display telling the egg story from farm to table. Actual hens and equipment illustrate how eggs are produced, handled, and judged for quality, a first for any Canadian fair. Arranged with the Saskatchewan Poultry Association and Regina egg producers in the World’s Grain Show Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Regina
Saskatchewan Poultry Association
Egg Producers of
Too Much Rainfall Hits Beausejour Farmers Hard
Farmers near Beausejour Manitoba faced continuous heavy rains after a long Prairie drought. Four inches drenched a clay belt 25 miles north, intensifying crop damage and threatening yields unless drier weather returns soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beausejour
Man
Winnipeg
Here
Poultry event led by Ted Campbell in Regina area
Equipment manufacturers and dealers join Regina Exhibition Association for a Poultry Department event led by Ted Campbell, Sask Department of Agriculture Poultry Commissioner, with participation from area organizers and exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina Exhibition Association
Ted Campbell
Sask
Dept. of Agriculture
Xenophobia Defined as Hate of Foreigners
The term xenophobia describes intense dislike or fear of people from other countries. It denotes hostility toward outsiders and can influence attitudes, policies, and behavior in communities and nations.
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Canothen
Scarth St
Hegina
Televhone
Albert
Begging
Saskatoon
Joe Bering
Sark
Mtaleom
AL Exypiersca Ltd
Siawheshary
Isanty Bervoul
Xarcelas
Phillip’s Beauty School Ltd
Helmilton St
Kegina
Phillip's
Hiegina
Shap
Sing la
Team Boo
Minewo City Fu
Iowa
Cirade AL
Sharp & CO Ltd
Broad Street
Coldurea Saies
Obboota
TSR
Saskatchewan Co-Operative Creamery Association Ltd
Siaskatchewan
Cornwall Street
Ana Weiss
Seas Tee
Sadie
Westert Biota
Alberta
Bonpesa
Pagimeies Specio
DEPT
AL Sas
Wotanes
Biobal
MAN Vilees
Waskesil
Malatesas Dane
Catate Inter
Wire
Mausille
Wiaskenu
Wasa Sasketchewata
Tsedesc St
Bargeins
FORD
Jules Germain
Manor
Drambedler
Maehiy
Reaiter
Dossato
CPR
Reyabe Zitape
Laiwrerisan Lerefords
Istlin
Wetrokiwin
Symons
Rocanville
P.O
Oddiesel
Scarth St. Regina
Goodyear Service Store
Roag
Victoria Avenue
Gegina
Mali
American Symphony Orchestra League
Philadelphia
John Adaskin
Vancouver
Igor Buketoff
World Music Bank
Henry Cowell
Victor Feldbrill
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Cordier
Andrew W. Cordier
U.N
Dag Hammarskjold
C. V. Narasimhan
Above
India
Passweeps Trout Festival
Fish and All
Iraq
Adnan Pachachi
Security Council
United Nations
New York
Soviet Union
Kuwait
Great Britain
United Arab Republic
Isabel
Douglas Jerrold
James A. Garfield
John Tillotson
Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society
Northern Crown Building
Regina - Sask
Western Canada
Barnyard
Welger Balers
Baler
Grain Belt Farm Equipment Ltd
1St Ave
Regina, Sask
Quebec
42Nd ST
Pierre
Pierre Poddle
P.C
Prairie
Scarth Street
Miss 2
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