Sodium vapor lights trialed in Viscount Sask streets
Sodium vapor lights are being tested on Highway 14 and Bangor Avenue in Viscount for three months to warn motorists and calm speeds. Six 140 watt, sixteen 125 watt, and five 250 watt lamps form the installation. Officials cite efficiency and longer life, with 11,000 lumens from a 140 watt lamp, and note potential use on hills and curves. The amber color may be unpopular but the trial will be removed if unsatisfactory.
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Highway 14
Bangor Avenue
Viscount
Vy. J. Tatlon, Jr
J. L. Campbell
The
Power Corporation
Campbell
New plant introductions for forage and erosion control
Canadian agricultural work examines how past introductions like timothy, orchard grass, clover, and soybeans shaped farming. at nappan experimental farm dr f b warrens studies show tall wheat grass bluejoint sandgrass and water meadowgrass may prevent dike erosion and boost pasture in wet areas and ponds, lupins and brown vetch add protein. few introductions become usable crops but value lies in exploration.
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Nappan
F. 8. Warren
Exhibitors' Schools to Draw Amateurs in Manitoba
Demonstrations on selecting and preparing vegetables, fruit, and flowers for August exhibitions at three Manitoba centers. Exhibitors' Schools sponsored by local horticultural societies in Brandon St Pierre and Oakville feature guidance from provincial horticulturist F J Weir and experienced show entrants. Brandon and Morden experimental farms the University Plant Science Division and Manitoba Department of Agriculture will staff and advise on gardening problems.
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Manitoba
Brandon
St. Pierre
Oakville
F. J. Weir
Borist
Brandon and
Morden
University Plant Science Division
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Fever Cure Rumors Ingestions Reported In China
Malignant fevers rumored to be treated by ingesting rhinoceros horn powder or pills containing tiger whiskers, a traditional practice cited among Chinese communities. Authorities warn such cures are ineffective and dangerous.
Party seeks Lost City in 1000 mile Kalahari expedition
A party of explorers led by Maj. D. C. Flower including South African author Alan Paton leaves on a 1000 mile trek to locate the Lost City of the Kalahari. They doubt Farini’s placement and plan to survey 350 miles north of his described site in Bechuanaland and Southwest Africa. The legend holds untold treasure of emeralds rubies lapis and other gems.
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Alan Paton
Kalahari Desert
G. A. Farini
Kalahari
Bechuanaland
Africa
Maj
D. C. Flower
Farini
Farint
Japan's limited arable land contrasts with its population
Japan with 88 million people has only 15 million acres of arable land. This stark land use fact highlights the country’s reliance on intensive agriculture and imports to feed its economy.
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Japan
Helpful Hints For Home Use And Safety
Practical tips cover kitchen finishing touches and cleaning up clutter. Suggestions include honey on carrots with parsley for color, storing thumbtacks on a cork, avoiding scatter rugs on stairs, and making rooms look larger by matching draperies to wall color. Also advises conditioning a paint brush with linseed oil before painting.
Masking Tape Tip for Painting Glass Surfaces
A practical note on using masking tape to protect glass when painting sashes and cabinet doors. Apply tape around the edges before painting, then remove after the paint dries.
Pulp mill tenders sought near Prince Albert by Aug 15
A multi million dollar pulp mill project near Prince Albert moves to the second stage of engineering with tenders due by August 15 to start construction this fall. Waskesia Forest Products Ltd will build the 50 to 60 million dollar mill ten miles northeast of the city, employing about 3,000 workers and producing 600 tons of pulp daily.
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Prince Albert
M. A. Campbell
Statler Hurter and Company
Montreal
Campbell
Saskatchewan
Waskesia Forest Products Ltd
R. G Campbell
Vancouver
J. H. Brockelbank
Britain’s Raven rocket motor on display at Westcott
A prototype Britain's latest upper atmosphere rocket motor, the Raven, is shown to press at the RAF Research Establishment Westcott near Bicester. It is built for the Geophysical Year 1957, set for first flight at Woora (Woora/Whomera), Australia, and uses solid fuel with 11,500 pounds thrust for about 30 seconds.
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Britain
R.A.F
Westcott
Bicester
Woomera
Australia
United States
Pressure at needle tip exceeds twenty five thousand psi
The statement notes that pressure between the phono needle and the groove reaches about 25,000 pounds per square inch, indicating extreme contact force in the tiny contact area.
Jack Tar Rocker for youngsters and parents
This fascinating toy suits average size kids up to eight. Two sailors at ends with a thick dowel, safe for rough seas. Mother can enjoy rainbow colored patterns, pattern 458 mailed for 35c. Outdoor Play Equipment packet P-25, $1.50. Free catalogue from Home Workshop Patterns.
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Daddy
Grasses differ in feed value over growth stages
An experiment at Canada’s Swift Current station shows protein content varies by grass type and growth stage. Brome and Russian wild ryegrass lose protein as they mature, while crested and intermediate wheatgrasses drop sharply after flowering. Russian wild ryegrass remains higher into late season, shaping pasture grazing plans.
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D. H. Heinrichs
Canada Department of Agriculture Experimental Farm
Swift Current
Sask
Savory Cheese Crackers in Oven from Readable Text
Mash 14 pound roquefort with 2 ounces butter until smooth. Add teaspoon dry mustard one pinch Worcester sauce ten fillets anchovies finely chopped and four tablespoons whipped cream. Spread on saltine crackers about one inch thick covering entire surface and lightly dust with paprika. Bake in oven for 1 to 10 minutes and serve hot with salad. BE A COURTEOUS DRIVER.
Fashion Pattern for Girls Dress and Collar Add-On
A retro sewing note offers Pattern 7186 in children's sizes 1, 4, 6, 8 plus embroidery transfer and directions. Also two free patterns in the 1956 Alice Brooks Needlecraft book, with dozens of designs to order. Send twenty five cents for the book and pattern details to the provided address.
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Alice Brooks
Simple Summer Dress Pattern 4766 for Children
Sewing pattern 4766 offers an easy to sew child’s frock in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8 with a scoop neckline and contrast bow trim. Requires 212 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 6. Includes complete illustrated instructions. Send 35 cents in coins with name address and pattern number.
Funny and Otherwise Book Agent Joke Snippets
A string of brief humor anecdotes from a reader notes friendly quips about school, smoking, hospital letters, mistaken bank checks, and a playful line about the elephant symbolizing temperance and sovereignty in Oriental mythology. The pieces showcase light punchlines and social stereotypes in compact vignettes.
Good Beef Barbecuing Through Time and Traditions
The article traces barbecue origins from a Texas rancher brand to roasting beef in ground pits. It notes variations in methods, details pit preparation for feeding 300, including 150 pounds of meat, and outlines steps from digging on high ground to 18 hours of fire buildup, sand coverage, 12 hours of cooking, and final carving.
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Texa
Not a Tree Blanketing Canada North of the Tree Line
A historical report notes that no trees grow across 1,200,000 square miles of Canada between the northern tree line in the Northwest Territories and the North Pole, describing a vast barren expanse in extreme northern regions.
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Canada
Northwest Territories
North Pole
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