Notable naval launch and imperial era notes
The 7 000 ton Italian cruiser Amanuele Filiberto was launched recently. Six Scottish brides destined for Canada disembarked from the Duchess of York at Halifax. Mrs John Cherry, aunt of Arthur W Cutten, dies at Galt Ontario. Frank L Cutten of Medicine Hat is a brother. Unemployment in Germany falls by 719 588 workers per insurance reports. 574 000 per employment bureaux. The RCMP traces origins to 1873 and 1905 renaming. London Jews seek police protection against anti-Semitic labeling. Germany orders 180 airplane motors from a single bidder per the Daily Mail. Conscience money reaches Hon R C Matthews in a Montreal postmark bank draft of 5400. Royal salute and gunfire mark St Helena centenary on April 24.
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John Cherry
Arthur W. Cutten
Chicago Wheat King
Galt
Ost
Frank L. Cutten
Medicine Hat
Alta Ia
London
Germany
England
Daily Mail
R. C. Matthews
National Revenue
Montreal
Rochester
St. Helena
Lonely Little Isle
South Atlantic
Napoleon
Precious Water: Michigan Guards Ten Thousand Dollar Glass
The University of Michigan shelters a rare sample of heavy water valued at $10,000 kept under strict lock and key. Professors Halford, Anderson, and Bates outlined a plan to raise the supply to two quarts in two years. A report was presented to the American Chemical Society in St. Petersburg Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Michigan
American Chemical Society
St. Petersburg
Fla
Halford
Contests sweep Vancouver for odd threading challenge
Vancouver Sun cites a local fad where competitors thread threads through a needle eye. The piece notes prior contests like dance marathons and flagpole sitting and mockingly asks for a new, clever contest to channel the craze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Needi
Vancouver Sun
Springtime Print Handle Model for All Day Wear
A vintage pattern description promotes a springtime print and precious model suitable for all day wear. Features include modish cuffed sleeves, a becoming neck, and a front panel skirt for a graceful look. Available in sizes 14 to 40, with 3 yards of gainch material for size 16, priced 20 cents plus wrap coins.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Winnipeg item lists pattern orders from the Winnipeg Newspaper Union at 175 McDermot Ave. The note provides ordering guidance and street address for customers seeking sewing patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Little Journeys In Science Oxygen and its wide role in life
The article explains oxygen as the active part of air and its counterpart nitrogen. It notes oxygen comprises about one fifth of air and dominates in the earth's crust and human body. It covers how oxygen supports combustion, forms oxides, and its use in welding, submarines, aviation, and medical oxygen tanks. It then transitions to Dr Norman C Hutton advising parents to raise children with moderate poverty to value simple, finer things in life for better security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman C. Hutton
Wellesley
Mass
Sunday School Lesson May 6 Triumphal Entry Commentary
Golden text from Philippians 2 proclaims exaltation of Jesus. Lesson cites Matthew 21 1-11 and 12 16, Devotional Reading Hebrews 1 preparations for the Triumphal Entry. Disciples secure a colt and its ass with owner’s consent. Crowds spread robes and branches, shouting Hosanna, signaling Jesus as King of peace.
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Bethphage
Jerusalem
Jesus
Matthew
Zechariah
Marcus Dods
Christ
Russia
Iso
W. A. Grist
John
Lazarus
Pansver
Son
Caramel Bon Bons From Betty Barclay
Recipes For This Week features Caramel Bon Bons made by caramelizing sweetened condensed milk for three hours. Mix with sifted confectioners sugar and vanilla then form into balls or patties with toasted coconut or chopped nuts. Chill before serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caramenee
Potato Puree Ring with Peas and Carrots Bake Dish
A recipe combining two cups mashed potatoes with heavy cream onion juice and an egg yolk. Shape into a ring in a buttered dish. Fill center with sugared peas and carrots, season, dot with butter, and bake until heated through and lightly browned.
Bible parable husks tied to legume and St John’s bread
A botanist explains that the husks eaten by the proctor son in the Bible parable are linked to a Mediterranean legume known as St John’s bread and to a sweet edible pulp called Uams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewelyn
Banns Cut Licence Revenue in Alberta and Hamilton
Alberta lost $9000 in 1923 from banns announcements replacing marriage licenses. Hamilton also reported a $1000 revenue drop due to the practice. Donald Mackie, provincial statistics registrar, notes denominations are adopting banns to avoid fees.
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Ion
Alberta
Mamilton
Province
Donald Mackie
Hamilton
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Ies
Amanuele Filiberto
Duchess of York
Halifax
Northwest Mounted Police Force
Royal Northwest Mounted Police
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
U. Ane
Ruth Rogers
Magne
Gordon J. Guest, M.A
Betty Barclay
Ogdens
Ogden
Canada
Slinge Booklen
Chantecar
Cocore
Peter
Ee Denicotea Ette Holder
Denicotea
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