Folklore Magazine - Spring 2008

Poetry:

Chequing Account - by Keith Foster
Mom's Garden - by Carl Krause

Features:

Regina College in Wartime - by Lois (Borland) Lee
The Regina College's relocation to the corner of Scarth St. & 12th Avenue in Regina meant interesting circumstances but a dedicated faculty.

The Stone Boat - by Herman Simrose
The usefulness of a stone boat and horse when a berry picking expedition goes awry.

The Rescue - by L. M. Sivertson
A cow then a small boy fall down into the same well.

More About Farmer's Daughters - by William Wardill
The author and his brother singing to farmer's daughters and other attempts at romancing the town's young female population.

Power on the Prairies - by Naden Hewko
How work and leisure changed for Mrs. Hewko when electricity became available to her rural household.

Early Pioneer Homes - by Naden Hewko
Houses built at the turn of the 20th century are still occupied and made strong enough to withstand a 1975 tornado.

Hello on the Way Up - by Verley Robson
The author's rooming house lady had Victorian era sensibilities which were exercised by her neighbours and her own telephone.

The Art Room - by Kay Parley
Miss Parley's art experiences as she completed her commercial art and business courses at Balfour Technical School.

Closing the Church - by Peggy Durant
The Prince United Church's closing and the many factors leading to rural de-popularization.

Keeping the Home Fires Burning - by Peggy Durant
Finding fuel for the home stove or furnace and the details associated with cooking and keepong a home warm in winter.

From Snail Mail to Airmail
The author's recollection of her family's post office in their home and the work associated with a post office.

A Small Town Diary Business - by Donald Sutherland
The story of Peter Mantyka's dairy business in Cudworth with details about caring for a herd of cows to non-mechanized milk collection and butter and cream production and delivery.

Columns:

Looking Back - by Jack Drieger
The influence of the Eaton's catalogue in his home and career.

Depression Ingenuity - by Jack Driedger
Rooster feathers, broomstick handles and a sharpened nail combined to make home made giant darts.

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