Daily Archives: March 22, 2011

Radiation: Maclean’s 1956

Posted on March 22, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

I was looking through an old Maclean’s magazine from December 8, 1956.  This article seemed very apropos considering Japan’s situation right now, and the current discussion in Canada of building another nuclear power plant. Turning the pages of a magazine … Continue reading →

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World War One Ration Book

Posted on March 22, 2011 by brushedwithmystery

Another ‘basement find.’  This was used by my grandfather’s family while they were in England in the First World War. My great grandfather, Lieut Col. T.C.D. Bedell was in command of the 156th Battalion. Rationed food in this booklet: meat, … Continue reading →

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