World Happenings Briefly Told
Wage boosts of 100 dollars for teacher increments and about 150 dollars for maximum salaries were approved by Hudson Bay unit trustees. Former King Victor Emmanuel of Italy died in Cairo in 1947 and left an English estate valued at 11 532287, about 6.13 million dollars, per court records. About 10 000 displaced persons will sail from Naples each month under the International Refugee Organization. Dean Acheson rejected Soviet claims that the United States is building bases in Iran to attack Russia. Brig. R. Malone of Winnipeg relinquished command of the 16th Infantry Brigade and moved to the supplementary reserve. Brantford public utilities will spend up to 3000 dollars annually for bus-driver bonuses to avoid accidents. first-year cost 1600, second year 3000. Five dead deer on a Turtle Mountain farm yard prompted local Fish and Game canvas for feed funds. Gretna near Morden seeks a cairn to honor the old post road and early settlers with support from the Pembina Hills Historic Society.
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Public Utilities Commission
Brantford, Ont
DIY Ironing and Sleeve Board Construction Notes
The article details building a portable ironing board and sleeve board with a pine board base, a single leg, a hinge connection to a top board, and a clamping edge to anchor to a table. The sleeve board uses a stand to raise 4 inches, while the iron board aligns its bottom with the table top when clamped.
Pictures for Rent in Guildford Library
Guildford residents may borrow framed copies of old master pictures from the local library for a monthly fee of 2s 6d. A collection of twenty pictures is available to subscribers.
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Guildford
Surrey
England
Cotton name origins traced to Arabic qutun designation
A brief note explains cotton derives its name from the Arabic qutun or kutun and reflects its early global use, linking the term to its historical origins in the wider world.
Medicinal Lake Found in Ural Mountains Reports Say
The Journal Ogonek claims a Lake of Life in the Ural Mountains contains healing muds used to treat bedridden patients with joint and nerve ailments. After two or three treatment series, patients reportedly recover enough to walk out of hospitals.
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Moscow
Ponce de Leon
Fountain of Youth
Florida
Russia
Ogonek
Ural Mountains
Crossword Puzzle Wordplay and Clues Mixed
A crossword puzzle list with across and down clues including Teo invite, heroic tale, author of the Rutalynt scent, and various puzzle answers. Entries range from 4 letter to longer terms, covering names, languages, and objects.
Irrigation Survey Underway At Kelowna
In Kelowna British Columbia surveyors study extending the Black Mountain Irrigation District canal to bring 2000 to 2500 acres under cultivation. A new high level ditch would serve Black Mountain Ellison Scotty Creek and Glenmore districts. Mission Creek storage could aid all districts. Cost investigations follow a $2,000,000 provincial irrigation allotment.
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Kelowna, B.C
Black Mountain
Kelowna
Ellison
Scotty Creek
Glenmore
Mission Creek
A. W. Gray
Association of
B.C
Thomas S. Hughes
Four Provincial Elections May Be Held This Year
Four provincial elections may be held in Canada this year. Newfoundland is certain to vote as the 10th province. Nova Scotia Manitoba and British Columbia may follow. their last votes were in 1945 and their governments could stay in office until 1950.
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Canada
Newfoundland
Dominion
Nova Scotia
Manitoba
British Columbia
Canada Buys Residence for Legation in Havana
Canada purchases a residence in Havana valued at 82500 dollars to serve as the legation property in Cuba. The deal involves Canadian authorities and local Cuban real estate dealings, marking a diplomatic property expenditure.
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Havana
Cuba
Canada
Romanian girl learns English in six weeks at Windsor school
Clara Gruenfeld a 16 year old Romanian displaced person who arrived in Canada two months ago has mastered English in six weeks. Now at Kennedy Collegiate she studies algebra physics ancient history French and Latin with Grade II students while speaking German Romanian Hungarian and French. Principal Gilbert notes the rapid progress. She hopes to attend college after finishing at Kennedy.
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Windsor
Clara Gruenfeld
Romania
Kennedy Collegiate
Canada
A F. S. Gilbert
Kennedy
Clara
Czechoslovakia
Springtime in Manitoba Love of the land and prairie life
The speaker invites a journey to Manitoba to witness spring’s return after winter. The text celebrates the land’s rebirth from ice to flowers and birds, the joy of children freed from winter, and the enduring pride in Manitoba's seasons and future. It expresses longing to rest there among prairie sunsets.
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Manitoba
Will Search for Ark London
Egerton Sykes, a 54 year old former civil servant, plans to lock up his Chelsea flat this summer to search for Noahs Ark on Mount Ararat. He believes parts may be preserved in ice on the 17 000 ft mountain.
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London
Egerton Sykes
Markham Square
Chelsea
Mount
Ararat
Abolition of Rationing Ends Butter and Meat Coupons
Rationing in Swedish restaurants is ended. Butter and meat dishes no longer require coupons, marking the end of ration restrictions.
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Stockholm
Antiseptic Ointment Ad Promotes Dr Chase’s Ointment
An advertisement touts Dr Chase's Antiseptic Ointment as a trusted remedy for over 30 years. The brief copy emphasizes its antiseptic properties and enduring brand presence for everyday skin issues.
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DR. Chase
Money order returned to Alberta woman after 28 years
Granum Alberta confirms a 28 year old money order sent by Mrs Traur to a U S firm for butter churn parts was never cashed. A U S company later asked Granum postmaster P A Smith to verify residency. The letter reappeared in a desk drawer after a change of ownership. Pasteurized Milk Is Safe.
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Alberta
Granum
Alta
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Hudson Bay
Victor Emmanuel
Italy
Cairo
Naples
International Refugee Organization
Dean Acheson
United States
Iran
R. 3. Malone
Winnipeg
16Th Infantry Brigade
Canadian Army
A. Blanchard
Turtle Mountain
Boissevain
Man
Fish and Game Association
Gretna
Morden
Red River
Pembina Hills
Sive
Goverrer
ENO Wew
Carter
Society of Friends
D.P
By Jane Dale
Prairies
Fko
Royal Society
David Aylmer Scott
Connaught Laboratories
University of Toronto
Scott
Lewis Craft Supplies Ltd
Water St. Saint Jobs
Yonge St. Toreste
Enue
BY William Ferguson
Berlin Zoo
M. Rec
Kwiz Korner
Sabine River
Rio Grande River
State
Gues
NEA Service, Inc
Germany
State of
Texas
Little Reggie
MarGaRia
Prisci
Santwic
Hanks
Walda
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