The Fat Man Who Hunted My Newsroom Life
A journalist covering narcotics becomes entangled with Arthur Poole, a newspaper figure tied to a dope ring. After witnessing Surika’s death and a botched hit, Poole shoots the narrator but is killed by detectives. a confession links Poole to the crimes and shows why he target harmed the reporter.
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Ll Omly
Ting
Carter
H Ss Garage
Arthur Poole
Surika
City Hall
Poole
Homicide
Coormant Wheeler
Marganne named all time champ by Mrs Husing
Mrs Ted Husing proclaims Marganne as the all time champion in a playful endorsement. The ad touts Burg Bow s products and Boxset margarine promising nutrition and savings for family meals.
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Ted Husing
Koxser
Anne Adams Pattern Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union
A notice from Anne Adams Pattern Dept in Winnipeg lists the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 60 Front Street W Toronto.
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Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Front Street
Toronto
Winnipeg Kiwanis Leader Urges Multilingual Welcome Book
Carl S. Carlsen, chair of the Winnipeg Kiwanis Public Affairs Committee, urged Canada provide immigrants a welcome book in their own language. The book would include facts about Canada and English lessons to help newcomers integrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Canada
Carl S. Carlsen
Winnipeg Kiwanis
Lunch Box Egg and Bacon Sandwich Ideas
A simple school lunch option blends chopped hard cooked eggs with crumbled crisp bacon and mayonnaise seasoned as a spread. Spread between buttered slices of whole wheat rye or pumpernickel for a hearty sandwich.
Heating Water Reaches Boiling Point Limits Temperature
A note explains that once water reaches 212 F a further rise in temperature is prevented while steam escapes, making added heat ineffective for increasing temperature.
Edmonton painters set record for fastest house portrait
In Edmonton a team of fifty painters covered 1200 square feet of a duplex in eight minutes and 18 seconds, beating a Winnipeg record. The stunt, organized by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, promotes beautification week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Winnipeg
Chamber of Commerce
Manitoba Expects Big Tourist Trade This Year
Manitoba officials forecast a record year for tourism with visitor inquiries reaching an all time high. Officials note last year saw about 710000 visitors, largely from the United States, and expect this year’s numbers to approach the province's permanent population of 771815.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Winnipeg
United States
Itching and Burning Toes and Feet Remedy Ad
A vintage advert promotes MOONE'S EMERALD OIL claiming quick relief from toe and foot itch and burning. It cites additional uses for Barber's lich, Sait Rheum, and other skin troubles, noting safe use and availability in original bottles at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moone
Barber
Becerra
Prairie Folk Are He Men He Men of the Prairies
Vice-Admiral E R Mainguy praised prairie dwellers as he men explaining to University of Saskatchewan listeners why the prairies contributed to the navy. He said it takes a he man to make a good sailor and that the more of them the happier the navy will be.
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Saskatoon
Sask
Prairie
E.R Mainguy
University of Saskatchewan
Prairie Provinces
Mainguy
Prairies
Discoveries Near Flin Flon May Shed Light On History
Two finds near Flin Flon Manitoba may illuminate northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan history. Frank Otaway unearthed an old Beaver Lake campsite while Errol Ford found a 40 inch rusted flintlock rifle barrel at Blondie’s Beach.
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Flin Flon
Man
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Frank Otaway
Beaver Lake
Errol Ford
Athapauskow Lake
Blondie’s Beach
Ford
Radio announcer misfires on Rhodes quote at Mandan
In Mundan North Dakota radio host Jack Harris offered a laundry prize for identifying who said So much to do with so little time. Mrs Henry Hoppe the Mandan Training School laundress with 300 inmates and staff called in to credit Cecil John Rhodes as the author.
William the Conqueror's 1066 invasion of England
The 1066 invasion led by William the Conqueror established Norman rule in England. He crossed the Channel with a diverse army and defeated Harold II at Hastings, securing the throne for William and reshaping English history.
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Wiliam the Conqueror
England
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Samuel Campbell
Wjsad
Sun Shin
Dianne Guthrie
Ancaster
Ont
Dianne
K. A. Guthre
Western Briefs
Edward Hole
University of Alberta
Harry Hole
Victoria
British Columbia
Wallace Gunn
N. E. Tanner
Alberta
Swedish Shale Company
Fairbanks
Alaska
Graehl
Sedgewick
Alta
B.C
Frank Hughes
Rita Johnson
H. D. G. Crerar
Queen Elizabeth
Crerar
King George VI
He-Men
Maar
Feren
Les Carroll
Fleischmann
Daily Mail
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