Ducks Scarce Exploders Tested to Shield Grain
Meadow Lake area in western Canada will pilot explosive scare devices from Zon in fields to deter ducks. Tests by Canadian Wildlife Service and provincial natural resources show duck damage reduced in 2 to 3 days. Each exploder covers 120 to 160 acres and uses an acetylene powered blast to frighten birds.
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Meacow Lake
Canadian Wildlife Service
Art. MacLean
Department of Natural Resources
Holland
Zon
MacLean
Meadow Lake
Canada
Paul Saum
Canadian Quiz Trivia From Historic Confederation Facts
The quiz asks population figures for Confederation era 1871 at 3.7 million and notes Nova Scotia emigration from Hanover. It states Canada’s armed forces total about 106000, and Lunenburg Nova Scotia gave its name from the town in Hanover. It also asks about export earnings share and Labour Force growth since 1946.
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Canada
George I
Great Britain
Hanover
Nova Scotia
Luenburg
Fall weed control and thistle eradication methods
Fall weed control urges year round effort from harvest through next summer fallow to curb Canada thistle and sow thistle. It notes risks of continuous cultivation and promotes spraying with 2 4 D Ester or M C P Ester combined with cultivation after harvest, reporting North Dakota success after three years.
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North Dakota
Gasman Peter Vanishes After Accident With Heater
A decrepit gasman named Peter encounters a leak near his heater and disappears. A reporter telephones the desk claiming illness while the editor jokes about filing the story and drinking. The incident ends with the meter being ruined and no further details available.
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Peter
No reason to postpone blood donation after polio vaccine
Dr. Murray Acker of Saskatchewan public health says there is no basis to delay blood donations due to polio vaccination. He notes a mistaken belief among the public and cites a drop in donations. The Red Cross Society urges continued giving to meet needs.
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Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service
Murray Acker
Saskatchewan Department of Public Health
Acker
Red Cross Society
Antique wall boxes from old houses near the fireplace
Describes wall boxes found near the hearth in century old houses. A tall left box stored smoking pipes and twisted paper tapers to carry light from the fire.
Savoury Butter and Canape Creations from Bread and Butter Mix
A recipe fragment shows making canapes using bread or crackers with a savory butter. It includes a strawberry torte mix, a lemon and strawberry component with whipped cream, and a long list of butter flavoring options such as bacon with paprika, chutney, cheese varieties, herbs, and spices.
Angel Cake and Light Strawberry Dessert Recipe Duo
A compact collection offers an Angel Cake and quick drop cookies. The angel cake blends cocoa and almond flavors with meringue and strawberries for garnish, baked in tube and round pans. The cookies require melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and flour, baked briefly for a tender, lightly browned finish.
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United States
South Pole
Lockheed
Sunny Marietta
Antarctica
Antarctic
U.S
UICK
The
Arthritis and Rheumatism Society
Northern Crown
Post-Express
Napanee
Ontario
Clayton
N.Y
Tannin
Charles Steinbach
O'Keefe
Clydde
Scotland
Alex Adams
Napanee Post-Express
the Times
Wetaskiwin
Alta
Ernest Vassberg
Times
Sir Cedric
IITH
Home Workshop
Department P.P.L
West Sth Avenue
King-Planet Jr
Cultivator Steels
C. King & CO. Ltd
Erin ST. Winnipeg
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