Irrigation for Western Canada A Bold Economic Prospect
The author argues irrigation would transform Western Canada from drought prone land to a fertile region with 12 million acres of crops and livestock. He cites relief expenditures, notes potential for power and industry, and urges Dominion government bonds to fund a massive irrigation project to secure long term prosperity and population growth.
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Evans Wins Bet Eating 23 Bananas in Goshen
In Goshen Indiana Ernest Evans aged 20 accepted a challenge to eat 10 pounds of large South American bananas sold at a local store. Evans completed the feat consuming 23 bananas and won the bet.
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Vitamin C in properly cooked potatoes
Nutrition guidance explains that a medium potato provides about one third of daily Vitamin C when baked or steamed with skins. Boiling reduces C content. leaving skins on preserves minerals and fiber while steaming minimizes loss of ascorbic acid.
Hemp-derived hashish used as anaesthetic in 200 B.C.
Historical note states Hua, a Chinese physician, employed hashish from hemp as an anaesthetic around 200 B.C. The remark ties ancient pharmacology to early use of cannabis-based compounds in medicine.
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Eleven Held For Trial In Eva Peron Plot
In Buenos Aires eleven men were ordered held for trial on charges tied to an alleged plot to assassinate Eva Peron wife of Argentina's president. The judge said evidence showed the assassination plan aimed to trigger an armed uprising against the government.
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Buenos Aires
Eva Peron
Argentina
Safe school crossing tips for town and country
Advice urges children to look both ways before crossing and to use corners. City or rural areas require walking only when no car is coming. In the country, children should walk on the left side of the road for safety.
Crossword Puzzle Clues List With Mixed Topics
A dense compilation of crossword clues across horizontal and vertical entries. Items include parts of the body, verbs, pronouns, geographic hints, metals, foods, units, and miscellaneous terms, with numerous shorthand and varied languages.
Best honey harvest boosts Britain's apiarists claims
Bees report one of Britain's top harvests as farmers note rising yields. Mrs. Albert Clark of Swanton, Ermont finishes Bible in Braille. Bomb disposal unit at Ousden Hall locates a 5 pounds bomb from 1941 after three weeks.
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Albert Clark
Swanton, Ermont
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Ousden Hall
Suffolk
England
Soap theft notice at Worcester police HQ raises concern
In Worcester Massachusetts a posted notice at the police headquarters complains about ongoing soap theft. The message urges perpetrators to steal the soap and leave officers without supplies for the rest of the week.
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Worcester
Mass
Australia to Sell France 302 400 Tons of Wheat
Australia and France reach agreement to deliver 302 400 tons of wheat to help France maintain bread rations. Payment on delivery at 107 dollars per ton in US wheat terms. Deliveries to begin by end of November.
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France
Paris
Agence France-Press
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