Manly Rivalry Tests Doms Love On Beach and Ring
A truck driver returns from the Army to marry Dora but she wants a man with Dick’s muscular image. At the gym and on a boxing card, the two brothers split the fight as Dora cheers Dick before finally signaling acceptance of the winner while the narrator grapples with pride and love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gumb
Charles Atlas
Dora
Joe
Tal
Weill
Crook
Wheeler Newspaper Syndicate
Soap From Weeds Reaches Markets In Eastern Plastics
A Lethbridge firm has found a market for weed residues from grain crops including stinkweed and wild mustard. The oil bearing seeds are now shipped to eastern markets for use in plastics soap and certain varnishes and paints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge
Corrine Attends World Series Game From Ontario
Corrine travels from somewhere in Ontario to attend game three of the World Series. She secures a reserved seat atop a telephone booth for four dollars, balancing a pair of binoculars and a snack as she watches the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Ontario
Pop
Corrine
Overblouse Pattern 4704 for Misses Sizes 12 to 40
Anne Adams pattern 4704 offers an overblouse with waist fit and godet peplum to wear over a pencil skirt. Includes illustrated instructions and easy stitchery suitable for home sewers. Send 25 cents to the Winnipeg Pattern Dept. at 175 McDermot Ave. Winnipeg Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave. E
Winnipeg
Man
Elizabeth to occupy Queen Victoria's suite in Windsor Castle
A honeymoon suite is reserved in Windsor Castle for Princess Elizabeth and Lieut. Philip Mountbatten after their Nov. 20 wedding. The Victorian decorated Victoria Tower suite preserves the era's character with furniture chosen by Victoria and a music salon, lounge, and study area.
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Windsor
England
Windsor Castle
Elizabeth
Philip Mountbatten
Victoria
Britain
Victoria Tower
Philip
Prince Albert
Queen Victoria
Family railroading record noted in Somerville
The Hardy family of Somerville Massachusetts holds an unusual railroading record with father Walter as assistant foreman at the Boston and Maine Railroad car repair shop and his six sons all working with him in the same facility.
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Somerville, Mass
Hardy
Sommerville
Mass
Walter
Boston,and Maine Railroad
Handy tips for absorbing spills with starch or meal
Cornstarch or cornmeal absorbs liquids on rugs upholstery or mattresses where washing is not possible. Pour the starch or meal over the stain immediately to soak up the liquid.
Veteran’s Idea Is Meeting With Great Success
Ottawa’s The Gallery, founded by veteran Leo Heaps, aims to popularize Canadian art through exhibitions and prints. The center offers credit purchases and plans craft classes while featuring one man shows and children’s art, supported by the Federation of Canadian Artists. Visitors will spread Canadian art to homes and schools. Including a Philadelphia visitor’s plan to display British ration-themed goods in a Doncaster grocer’s shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Rex
Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Leo Heaps
Capt
Heaps
Winnipeg
Arnheim
Federation of Canadian Artists
Ellen Parker
Philadelphia
United States
Hannah James
Doncaster
England
Letter usage hints in English text
The statement notes E is the most common letter in the alphabet and claims more words start with S than any other letter. It highlights letter frequency patterns used in linguistic analysis.
Weekly Papers urged to raise prices at Edmonton meeting
At the Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association Alberta division convention in Edmonton President Clive B. Nesbitt urged higher prices for weekly papers to cover rising materials and labor costs. Secretary-manager cited as needed to handle growing workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Alberta
Clive B. Nesbitt
C. A. Clark
Etiquette Notes From 1650 Guide Women on Dining Decorum
Hannah Woolley, likened to an early Emily Post, urged ladies in the Gentle-woman's Companion to practice discreet dining. She warned against lip smacking, ravenous gestures, overfull mouths, and taking oversized sips that leave one breathless.
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Hannah Woolley
Emily Post
Service Liability Under William the Conqueror
A historical note states that every man under age sixty faced military service during William the Conqueror's reign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William the Conqueror
Campaign Against Food Waste Suggested
The Ottawa Journal notes a call for a campaign against waste of food and all waste. It cites a mustard king and a remark by Sir Robert Borden on waste, and reports President Truman urging Americans to conserve food to aid those abroad.
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Robert Borden
Canada
Washington
Truman
Europe
Ottawa Journal
Ethiopians Have Practiced Christianity for Centuries
Ethiopians have adhered to Christianity for about fifteen centuries, shaping religious and cultural traditions across the region. The long history reflects enduring faith and identity through various historical eras and rulers.
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