World Happenings Briefly Told
The Frobisher lagoon in Saskatchewan seeds two acres in a single work day for mackerel fishers. In Chadacre England students tour the agricultural institute farm led by a sheepdog. Old age gardens in Albans Hertfordshire stay free for Scouts. A Tilbury merchant seaman reaches Sunderland by cab after missing a train. British cotton imports rise to 1.691 million yards in March per the Canadian Cotton Institute. Rotterdam harbor war damages near five years later fully repaired. The Duke of Gloucester grants Nairobi Royal Charter, making it a city, the first capital in the colonial empire to do so. Stavenger Norway will host the world’s first fish canning school to train foremen and managers.
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Duke of Gloucester
Nairobi
Kenya
What Is as Fair in Kitchen Meditations
A reflective devotional compares beauty to a baby’s cheek and a rose bud. It contrasts natural wonders with fair words and concludes that nothing equals the love for a child given to me. The piece frames maternal love as supreme over nature’s beauty.
Linen Tip: Sign on Right Side for Shine
The weekly tip explains that linen signed on the right side will become shiny or take on a polish. If pressed on the wrong side, it will retain a dull finish.
British Engineers See Ruthlessly Efficient American Industry
Eleven British engineers touring the United States report a ruthlessly efficient American industry with high living standards and strong wage incentives. They praise time study methods, individual worker focus, and penalties for underperformance, while noting the influential role of American women as pace-makers.
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London
United States
Britain
Winnipeg Man Named Canadian Father Of The Year
Gordon Pollen of Winnipeg was chosen as Canadian Father of the Year by the Canadian Father's Day Committee. He received a $100 annual award for unselfish efforts in the face of personal difficulties to man the Winnipeg dikes. He escorted his family to safety and carried on his duties beside neighbors though grievously ill with a throat ulcer.
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Winnipeg
Gordon Pollen
Pollen
Fruit Layered Jelly Mold With Apricots And Bananas
Dissolve lime jelly in hot water and mix with apricot juice. Pour into a 2-quart loaf pan and add apricot halves evenly. Add banana slices. apricots sink while bananas float creating two fruit layers with a clear middle. Chill until firm and unmold. Serve with mayonnaise or whipped cream. Makes 8 servings.
Society Seeks Right To Sue Crown In Saskatchewan
Saskatoon. The 11th annual Saskatchewan Law Society meeting urged removal of crown immunity to actions in ordinary courts. Regina’s L. M. Robinson argued all residents should be liable for damages caused by government employees or departments.
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Saskatoon
Saskatchewan Law Society
L. M. Robinson
Regina
Cleanliness as a Foundation of Public Health
Sanitation is a fundamental public health principle emphasizing personal cleanliness and proper sanitary handling of foodstuffs as crucial for community well being.
Irrigation System To Be Rushed To Completion
Hon. David Ure announces urgency in finishing the St. Mary and Milk river irrigation project. A signed agreement outlines cost-sharing between Alberta and the federal government, with Dominion and provincial authorities signing. The note adds cinema attendance context.
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Edmonton
St. Mary
Milk River
David Ure
Alberta
Ottawa
Speedy animals and shy clubs in quirky notes
A lighthearted collage covers animal speeds with jackrabbits reaching 40 to 45 mph and greyhounds 35 to 40 mph, a Delhi note on a lion matching racehorse speed, and a feature on Club Des Timides in Pars formed by shy taxi driver George Alliez. Includes reflections on age, marriage, and wife roles with quotes from sources.
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Pars
Club Des Timides
George Alliez
George
Farmers Union Aims Across British Columbia
White Rock BC. First steps toward organizing a BC Farmers Union taken by Halls Prairie Farmers Institute at Hazelmere Hall. A unanimously approved resolution to establish a trust fund to organize the union which would incorporate all branches of the province's farming industry.
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White Rock
B.C
Halls Prairie Farmers’ Institute
Hazelmere Hall
Padlington Borough Warns Children To Be Careful On Roads
A notice printed in shoes being repaired urges children to walk carefully and stay safe on streets, noting the repairs keep footwear safe and can metaphorically guide them on the roads.
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London
Paddington
Crossword Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues Pack
A list of crossword clues with numbered across and down hints including terms like Force of men source of power exclamation of triumph birds inlet and many others ranging from Ancient Peruvian title to Wall penetration. Includes clues for saints poets and mythic figures.
Retired Stettler Barber Mac McIntosh Remembered in Local Paper
The Stettler Alberta independent profiles Mack McIntosh a barber who began shop work in 1907 and kept at his trade through the World War I enlistment. He returned to barbering for decades retiring after 43 years in the trade with stories of apprenticeships, checkers games, and longtime patrons.
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Mack McIntosh
Jock McRae
George McTaggart
Dr. Kennedy
Mac
Inspector Neeland
Mst
Tke Churchill
Great Britain
Bill Boyd
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Frobisher
Sask
Miersmen
Agricultural Institute
Chadacre
Suffolk
S&s
Albans
Hertfordshire
England
Tilbury
Sunderland
Cabby
Canadian Cotton Institute
Rotterdam
Stavenger
Nor Way
By Jane Dale
U.S
E. Ce
Nathan
Vider
Derby
Alexandre Dumas
Wall
Saint of
Norway
Oregon
Merchant of
Goddess of
William
Ferguson
White Bear
Rs Bean
Mermode
Washington
Where
S Elmer
Cambridge, Mass
Harvard University
Charles Wilk
Stettler
Alta
Bob Fox
Babe Ruth
Virgil
By Len Kleis
Priscilla
Trick Shop
Celin
BEWE
al Vermeer
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