Seven Tons Honey Sent to England by Apianists
A seven ton gift of honey was sent to England by the Victorian Apianists Association of Australia. A Braille marked micrometer from a Sheffield firm aids efficient lathe work. George Bennett, 95, dies after claiming bees stung him cured rheumatism 25 years ago. HMCS Swansea returns to Canadian service after WW II. Belated wedding gift to Princess Elizabeth arrives from Britain in Argentina. Canada weather ship St Stephen begins fourth tour at Baker Midway station. Australia’s King and Queen with Princess Margaret to visit for 71 days next year. Frank H Revell, 84, runs shoe business in Hamilton Ontario for 69 years and serves as Shoemakers Association secretary-treasurer.
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HMCS
Swansea
Princess Elizabeth
Argentina
Canada
St. Stephen
Baker
Greenland
Labrador
Canberra
Chifyy
Princess Margaret
Canada Sells Limited Processed Meat to United States
Ottawa reports Canadian packing plants may ship limited processed meat to the United States under a Trade Department plan. The move, begun Feb 19, aims to keep Canadian firms active amid Europe’s demand slump and UK contract nonrenewal. Quantities include spreads 579000 lb, pork products 207000 lb, canned ham 10% of that, solid pack 281000 lb, stews and boiled dinners 483000 lb, with shipments through June 30.
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Ottawa
United States
Agriculture Department
Europe
Trade Department
United Kingdom
U.S
Specialized Art Rope Making in India Once Specialized
A Britannica study notes rope making in India used to divide labor by purpose with one expert class weaving ropes for horses and another specializing in elephant ropes, reflecting a high level of craft specialization.
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India
Old-Fashioned-Girl chair-set Crochet Pattern 7387
Crochet pattern for an old fashioned girl themed chair set in sections joined together. Includes improved pattern visuals with charts and photos and complete directions. Send twenty five cents to Household Arts Department Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Avenue East Winnipeg Manitoba with name address and pattern number.
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Patern
Household Arts Department
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg
Man
Garden notes on planting and pest control for warm weather
Garden notes advise planting warm weather flowers and vegetables from mid spring to June and using hills for cucumbers squash and melons. It highlights pest control with DDT and 2 4 D, staking for tall plants, and hoops or ties for perennials to prevent wind damage.
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Canada
World Ends Possibilities Highlighted By Fels Planetarium
Scientists at the Franklin Institute’s Fels Planetarium present scenarios for planetary end life, including solar explosion, massive volcanic eruptions, and moon driven tidal catastrophes. They caution Earth’s fragile balance could fail at any moment, though most risks seem remote. The note closes with a line about early English marine insurance contracts from 1583.
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Philadelphia
Fels Planetarium
The
Franklin Institute
Earth
Gold Coins Found On Seashore Spark Treasure Hunt
In Highlands New Jersey William Cottrell a 75 year old fisherman found an 1748 dated Spanish gold coin on the seashore. He soon located six more coins within five feet and others found eight more dating 1730 to 1768. Historians note a Kidd cache theory but do not confirm.
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Highlands
William Cottrell
Cottrell
Captain Kidd
England
Crossword Puzzle From Historical Page
Horizontal clues include Artificial language and Part of twenty he. Vertical hints list Petty official and Crown. The jumbled puzzle features entries like Becomes old and European blackbird on Lenient with several misspellings. readers are invited to complete a traditional crossword with cross-referenced words.
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Marietta
Esther
Contact Among People Suspected Key To Polio Spread
Three medical investigators report that person to person transfer is the most likely cause of polio spread after a five year study. They note elimination of other factors and cite seasonal influences and potential non human carriers, including certain insects, in epidemic areas.
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Chicago
Journal of the American Medical Association
1947 BC Apple Crop Cleared For Shipping In BC
Kelowna reports the 1947 apple crop will be cleaned up by mid next month. A K Loyd, president of BC Tree Fruits, says orders are in for most apples in storage from 7,000,000 boxes produced last year. Officials anticipate a hectic marketing year, with plans for 1948 crop already forming.
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Kelowna
A. K. Loyd
B.C. Tree Fruits
Loyd
Tree Fruits
Knights of the Round Table Founded by King Arthur
The Knights of the Round Table were established by King Arthur in 540 A.D. to seat knights around a large circular table removing any questions of precedence.
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Knights of the Round Table
Arthur
Gems of Thought on Government and Religion
A collection of quotations on governance religion and self-government. Key figures cited include Thomas Jefferson Mary Baker Eddy Washington Burke Wendell Phillips and a note on self-governance attributed to Jim.
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Mary Baker Eddy
Wendell Phillips
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Victoran Apianists’ Association of
Austral
Shefield
Mitcham
Surrey
George Bennett
Hin
MERCY
Adirondack Mountains
N.Y
Jack McCarthy
Adirondack League Club
Dee
New Mexico
Leonard D. Davis
By William Ferguson
Wisco
Karakul
Wivac Vy
Father
Little Reggie
Maigaria
Reggie
Prisci’’ A
Informer
al Vermeer
B.C
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Burke
Jim
Oursel
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