Regina Origin and Early Canadian History Q and A
A reader questions Regina surname origin and historic terms. The answer traces Regina from Pile of Bones to Queen Victoria and Princess Louise, with Latin meaning Regeena. The exchange covers the phrase A place in the sun, poem authorship hints, North West representation, the horse pistol, and Prince Albert pioneer James Isbister.
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Regina
Qu'Appelle
Queen Victoria
Marquis of
Lorne
J. Hobertson
Carlyle
Germany
France
Marguerite Grant
Joe
England
Saskatchewan
James Isbister
Orkney
Hudson's Bay Company
Jtown
Prince Albert
Gabriel Dumont
Bringin
Louis Riel
Montana
Wash Day An Unpleasant Experience
The article notes how electricity transforms farm and city washing by replacing wringers and washboards with electric washers and motors. It highlights the relief for housewives from backache and drudgery as farm electric plants enable efficient washing and wringing from a single switch.
Peanut Cookies and Macaroons Use of Peanut Butter Substitutes
A vintage recipe describes peanut cookies using butter substitute sugar flour roasted peanuts lemon juice and salt with an egg and milk. The dough is dropped by teaspoon onto ungreased sheets and baked slowly. The text notes cookies and macaroons suit children's desserts for school and kindergarten lunches and that salted peanuts are well liked by youngsters.
How to Clean a Georgette Crepe Blouse
Prepare a lather with Lux in hot water then dilute with luke warm. Soak the blouse and rinse three times in clear water. Do not rub or wring. Dry in shade and press with a warm iron. Shape Georgette Crepe as it dries and when ironing.
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