A Canadian traveler recalls hospitality across Europe
A writer recounts friendly acts from strangers in Britain Ireland and mainland Europe. Mentions London friends Torquay hosts Belfast bus driver Glasgow porter Paris grandmother and Barcelona porter. Describes trains shared meals and aid across countries and asks if Canada would match such open welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Britain
Europe
London
Torquay
Belfast
Ireland
Glasgow
Scotland
Fort William
Scotch Highlands
Aberdeen
Paris
Hamburg
Copenhagen
United States
Barcelona
Thoughtful local verse on a Pioneer’s farewell
Editor notes praise a local poet for submitting a poem inspired by a recent death. The piece urges neighbors to show warmth and remembrance, sharing a message to give heartfelt tributes and a human handclasp. The poem honors the deceased and urges community solidarity.
Four New Pets Pattern for Easy Gift Caddie
Four new pets pattern for gifts or a bazaar. Two pieces joined by a one-inch strip for each animal. Use vivid scraps to attract a buyer's eye. Pattern 7249 with transfer directions. Send thirty-five cents to Household Arts Department P. L. Toronto with name address and style number.
Invention quotes reflect on progress and effort
A collection of quotes from Rodin Feather Edison and Eddy about invention, relaxation, hustle, and the pursuit of perfection in art, science, and manufacturing, illustrating how patience and action drive innovation.
Meat production performance of Holsteins Shorthorns and cross
A federal study at the Animal Research Institute Ottawa compared Holsteins Shorthorns and Holstein Shorthorn crosses finished as fed yearlings and as medium steers under two feeding systems. Holsteins led in average daily gain, Shorthorns produced the highest grade, and feeding method influenced early gains with suckled calves outperforming partly fed ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Animal Research Institute
Ottawa
W. A. Jordan
G. M. Marman
P. E. Sylvestre
Bank gold room hit with tourists in Whitehorse case
The Imperial Bank of Commerce Gold Room drew about 100 visitors daily all summer, peaking July 28 with 250. Tape by Robert Service on France for a theatre opening in Whitehorse was recommended by 1954. J B Adams of Victoria, former Dawson Bank of Commerce gold assayer, visited with his nephew Mr Davidson. Caley’s warehouse yielded two brass kerosene lamps for the Gold Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caley
Butterworth
J. B. Adams
Victoria
Dawson
Davidson
Adams
Dawson Bank of Commerce
Department of Mines
Whitehorse Star
Whitehorse
Yukon
Farmer displays four and a half pound Kennebec potato
Shellbrook Chronicle reports A. E. Sommers of Shellbrook showing a four and a half pound Kennebec potato from his registered patch. The display occurred at Koppang's Shop-Rite Store. The item highlights the 1962 harvest in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Sommersfield
Shellbrook
Koppang
Shop-Rite
Shellbrook Chronicle
The Sky Spelling of Sam Shar Aims for Fame
R SHAR watches planes spell his name in the sky, yet feels hollow as publicity trails behind him. He helps a boy, saves a life, and discovers public heroism may still fall short of personal worth amid a sea of media attention. He later assumes the name Sam Smith to the reporter, questioning if fame truly elevates him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Shar
S. B. Shart
Mr. Shar
Sam Shar
George Washington
Smith
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Dublin
Donna
Nordylist
Rale
Wm. L. Jessiman
the Times
Morden, Man
Department P.?.l
Front Street W
Toronto
Auguste Rodin
William Feather
Thomas Edison
Mary Baker Eddy
Shorthern Cross Holstein
Saskatchewan
Regina
Frank Meakes
R. J. Neville
Credit Union League of Saskatchewan
George Munro
Saskatchewan Co-operative Credit Society
G. A. Charbonnea
Bank Gold Room
Frederick Laing
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