Long history of false arthritis cures and the search for real relief
The article reviews quack arthritis remedies from the past, noting many were ineffective or dangerous while others were harmless, and explains that no universal cure exists. It cites spontaneous remission, evolving medical understanding, and ongoing research by The Canadian Arthritis and Rheumatism Society, emphasizing doctor guided treatment to preserve function and reduce disability.
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St. Jacob's Oil
Mizar
Orient
England
America
Arthritis and Rheumatism Society
Day to dinner sheath with overskirt pattern
Pattern 4695 offers a dress and overskirt in cotton crepe or linen with lace net accents. Includes half sizes 144g 164g 184z Ws 225, size 16% with yardage for dress and overskirt. Printed directions on pattern parts. Send 50 cents in coins to Front Street Toronto address. New York handles most vessel tonnage in the world.
Manitoba experts tackle water problem
Experts in Manitoba conduct a five year Northwest Escarpment Agreement study on the Riding Mountain headwaters to control flooding and erosion. In year three, a 17 square mile test area near Wilson Creek hosts photographic, soil and botanical surveys along with hydraulic studies. Weirs and rain gauges measure conditions as plans for three dams advance.
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Riding Mountain
Wilson Creek
George Hutton
Agriculture and Conservation
Riding
Duck and Porcupine Mountains
Hutton
CNR Launches Long Term Visual Redesign Program
The CNR announces a long term program to redesign its public image. Scientists and paint technicians study Canadian dirt types to see how they cloud new colors for use in the program.
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CNR
Overhaul of Cunard Transatlantic Fleet to Begin Soon
The Cunard Line will begin a four month drydock overhaul of its 11 ship fleet in early November at Southampton, including Mauretania Queen Mary Queen Elizabeth and others. Five liners will be serviced at Southampton while Caronia Britannic Carinthia Sylvania Media and Parthia undergo work at Liverpool, with Mauretania set to sail December 22 for a 12 day Christmas cruise.
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Cunard
Mauretania
Southampton
Media
Parthia
New York
West Indies
South America
Saxonia
Ivernia
Queen Elizabeth
Caribbean
Britannic
Carinthia
Sylvania
Cunarders
United States
Canada
Europe
Mediterranean
North Cape
World
Holystone Deck Scrubber Shipboard Term Defined
A holystone is a pumice or similar stone used on ships to scrub and clean wooden decks. It functions as a deck scrubbing tool deployed in routine maintenance aboard sailing vessels.
Down to his Last Dozen Oxen
Maritime blacksmith George Gould of Yarmouth Nova Scotia has shoes nearly 65 000 oxen over 43 years but now serves his last dozen customers as mechanization replaces draft animals in farming.
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George Gould
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
Smithy Gould
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New York City
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