Caution urged in handling chemical fly sprays
Dr. Norman Williams of the Saskatchewan Department of Public Health cautioned on the use of chemical fly-control sprays in rural districts and towns. He described a mixture of DDT, Malathion, and creolin in water and outlined safety steps to prevent skin contact, inhalation, and contamination during spraying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Williams
Saskatchewan Department of Public Health
Williams
Asginiboia-Gravelbourg
Department of Public Health
Wiliams
Lost racing pigeon found dead in Hand Hills district
A young racing or homing pigeon found dead in Walter Radke’s Hand Hills farm feed bin is believed to have died of exhaustion. It bore a leg band reading CR-PC'57-185 and is at the Herald office awaiting owner contact. The bird may have belonged to Drumheller or Calgary clubs. readers are asked to notify Herald readers.
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Walter Radke
Hand Hills
Ryan Radke
Herald
Drumheller
Calgary
The
Hanna
Alberta
Flamingo yard art pattern and instructions
A description details a tall pink flamingo about 38 inches high standing guard as its mate Pleara gathers tidbits from a flower border. Pattern 394 for this pair is listed as 40c, with Pattern 40 including this and four other large sheets of actual-size cut-out designs offered by Home Workshop Patterns in Vancouver, B C.
Printed Pattern 4670 Misses' Sizes 12 to 20
Summer sewing update promotes a shapely sheath with a double breasted look. Includes pockets and a large collar contrast. Pattern 4670 for sizes 12 through 20 requires 3% extra yardage for size 16 and printed directions with each pattern part. Send 50c in coins and print name address style number clearly to Anne Adame Pattern Dept.
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Anne Adame
Department P.P.L
Toreate
Women in comics and the myth of the pay envelope
A Ontario newspaper excerpt discusses how comics portray women managing shopping on payday and dipping into husbands’ pockets while they sleep. It contrasts comic stereotypes with a Quebec court view of marital property, noting most retail buying in Canada is conducted by women, about eighty to eighty five percent.
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Ontario
Quebec
Canada
Shooting Stars Meteor Phenomenon Explained
The piece explains that shooting stars are meteors that flame briefly as they burn up entering Earth’s atmosphere, detailing the frictional glow and brief visible streak across the sky. It notes the dazzling display but clarifies they are not celestial bodies colliding with Earth.
One in twenty suffer arthritic rheumatism survey says
A survey finds that one person in twenty experiences some form of arthritic rheumatism. The report highlights the prevalence of rheumatic conditions among adults and underscores the need for awareness and treatment options.
Simple rules for care of burns in children
Rules from July issue of Today's Health AMA publication warn parents that burns cause more injury and death among children. Identify burn degree by red skin first degree blistered second degree charred third degree. apply antiseptic ointment or oil for first or simple second degree burns and seek immediate medical help for deep second or third degree burns to avoid shock and infection.
Royal Canadian National offers western fares to Royal Winter Fair
CNR announces low fares for western travelers to the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto in November. The package includes return rail, lower berth, meals, five nights at King Edward Hotel, fair entry, Royal Horse Show seat, Toronto tour, Casa Loma visit, and Niagara Falls trip. Prices from Calgary and Edmonton 174 dollars. Saskatoon 152. Regina 147. Brandon 136. Winnipeg 127. Departure from Brandon and Winnipeg November 14, others a day earlier.
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Canadian National Railways
Toronto
King Edward Hotel
Casa Loma
Niagara Falls
Calgary
Edmonton
Saskatoon
Regina
Brandon
Winnipeg
River Jordan water christens Piapot baby in Swift Current
Water from the river Jordan was used to christen Patricia Helena Mann at St Stephen's Anglican Church Swift Current last Sunday. Canon E A C Hackman conducted the baptism, with water brought from Toronto by the baby’s great aunt Mise M Nickell.
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Jordan
Piapot
St. Stephen's Anglican Church
Swift Current
E. A. C. Hackman
Patricia Helena
Robert Mann
Mise M. Nickell
Toronto
Maple Creek
Sask
Princess Margaret letter thanks Canada for warm visit
Prime Minister Diefenbaker read to the Commons a message from Princess Margaret replying to his farewell. She expresses sadness at leaving after a memorable month in Canada, praises the reception she received, and thanks all who helped organize the visit. She notes pride in Axel mountain range naming and calls the trip unforgettable for happiness and interest.
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Diefenbaker
Commons
Princess Margaret
Canada
Axel
Onions Grow Above Ground Says Local Farmer
Albert Gerlinsky of Cave farm reports an unusual onions growing aloft on branched stalks tied in knots. The crop reportedly yields clusters of large and small onions at branch ends, with hail damage noted this year on an ever lasting perennial variety that regrows annually.
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Albert Gerlinsky
Cave
Mr. Gerlinsky
Wilkie
Sasi
Clarion Earns Top Circulation and Editorial Trophies
Kindersley’s Clarion celebrates two major awards at a provincial convention. The editor credits staff and district readers for the papers success, noting public support in circulation and advertising. He honors his father’s example and thanks correspondents and local folk who contributed to the prize winning result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarion
Editorial Page
Reids
Kindersley
RSR
Service with a smile keeps customers returning
The piece argues that genuine friendliness drives customer loyalty far more than price or choice. It urges a personal experiment in smiling, noting that shoppers and clients seek warm reception and that people return to places where they feel welcomed.
Saskatchewan Roadside Picnic Sites Planned This Summer
A network of roadside picnic sites along Saskatchewan highways is being developed this summer. Harvey Dryden, Sask. Tourist Director, notes the program’s popularity and expects expansion. Local groups and farmers contribute sites, with Moosomin Board of Trade, Swift Current, and North Battleford area joints aiding the project.
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Saskatchewer
Harvey Dryden
Sask
Saskatchewan
Mr. Dry
Moosomin
Board of Trade
Swift Current
North Battleford
Japcess
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Prince Philip
CNR
the Royal
Richard I
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the Clarion, Kindersley, Sask
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