Holland to ship bacon to Britain in coming years
Holland will send Britain not less than 10 000 tons of bacon under contract this year 75 000 tons in 1950 and 25 000 tons in 1951 A London mint will strike a small coinage of gold sovereigns soon for the first time since 1937 to keep craftsmen in practice A Italian scientist says he has reached the bottom of Vesuvius crater after five years with no sign of eruption soon Farmers reported sales of 40 386 000 dollars in the first quarter up seven percent from a year ago Queen Mary apologized at the Tower of London for delaying access to the Jewel House while inspecting the Crown Jewels Dr Fritz Albrecht a former German meteorological service official has arrived in Australia to assist in cosmic ray research at Melbourne University A sports coliseum for 12 609 spectators at 2 000 000 dollars is planned for Vancouver still in the design stage A United Nations observer said Lebanon has agreed to help reunite Arab families separated by the Palestine war.
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Holland
Britain
London
Fritz Albrecht
Australia
Albrecht
Melbourne University
Journey Ends for Woman After Long Race to Her Husband's Tombstone
Agnes Mash aged 78 saved pension funds for 13 years to buy a tombstone for her husband's grave. The stone arrived and she traveled to Peachland British Columbia to oversee its erection. After returning to her lodging she fell ill and died in her sleep.
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Peace River
Alta
Agnes Mash
BC Apple Crop Estimated Larger in 1949 Forecast
Victoria officials say British Columbia apple harvest will rise slightly in 1949 with an estimate of 7,566,505 boxes, up from 7,272,192 in 1948. Vancouver Island production falls to 20,000 boxes from 23,509, while the Okanagan is pegged at 6,987,505 boxes versus 6,863,241 last year. Crabapple and pear outputs are expected to fall modestly, with grapes rising slightly.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Agriculture Department
Vancouver Island
Manitoba Increases Child Adoption Fee to 25 dollars
Winnipeg reports the adoption fee in Manitoba rises to 25 dollars effective immediately under a regulation by Hon. Ivan Schultz Minister of Health and Welfare. The higher charge applies when the director of welfare or a society places a child for adoption after June 1. If the director's supervision was not required the old 7 dollar fee remains.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Ivan Schultz
Schultz
Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid With Mixed Definitions
A scrambled crosswords page lists horizontal and vertical clues for various words. The grid includes terms related to animals, objects, colors, actions, elements, and measurements, with several entries referencing historical or geographic terms.
Money In Calves
Winters Texas farmer Marvin Hambright believed calves could hold money. After losing a wallet containing forty nine dollars the farmer killed three calves suspecting one’s guilt. A stomach search recovered two tens and a five with four ones. The wife cleaned the bills and the farmer exchanged them, though two tens remain missing.
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Winters
Texas
Marvin Hambright
Hambright
Home Canning Bulletin for Fruit and Vegetables
A reprint titled Home Canning of Fruits and Vegetables from the Dominion Department of Agriculture provides a step by step guide from selection to finished product. It includes processing methods a time table and a quiz section answering common canning questions. Obtain Publication No. 789 2839 by writing the Dominion Department of Agriculture Ottawa.
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Consumer Service
Dominion Department of Agriculture
A.B.C
Ottawa
Tree Planting Car Meeting With Success
The Canadian Forestry Association's tree planting car promotes soil conservation and shelter belts across the Prairie, highlighting growing farmer appreciation for native trees and wind protection. The effort shifts from clearing land to leaving growth, aiding moisture retention and gardens while expanding green belts on the open prairie.
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Canadian Forestry Association
Wingless Chickens Promised For Easier Use In Yard
Des Moines inventor Peter H. Bauman has developed about 400 wingless chickens after 12 years of selective breeding. He says the birds lack flight and need only a two foot barrier, yield white meat, and waste less energy on flapping. Bauman expects higher egg production and meat over time, with larger drumsticks due to upright leg work. Franklin Simmons, born 1839, sculptor of Grant and Sherman busts, lived mostly in Rome after 1868 and was knighted in 1898.
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Des Moines
Peter H. Bauman
Bauman
Franklin Simmons
Gen. AS. Grant
W. T. Sherman
Rome
Italy
King Humbert
Gibraltar Signal Station Height Above Sea Level
The signal station on the rock fortress of Gibraltar sits at 1295 feet above sea level.
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Rock Fortress of
Gibraltar
Kitchen Meditations The Highway Of Life
Poet Jane Dale offers a reflective piece urging a light heart on life’s journey through ups and downs. The meditation compares life to a highway with climbs, stones, sunlit dells, and shared paths toward a hopeful future with a chosen partner.
Gems Of Thought Delicate Pleasures Versus True Pleasure
A collection of aphorisms on pleasure. Bruyere Samuel Johnson Francis Bacon Mary Baker Eddy John Foster Feltham compare true and false delight, highlight anticipation versus fruition, and note unexpected sparks of joy. The quotes emphasize ethical, spiritual, and intellectual pleasure over transient earthly smiles.
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Samuel Johnson
WATCH YOUR LARDER
Public advisory warns holiday travelers to guard food supplies against contamination by pests and rodents. Officials reiterate washing hands, sealing provisions, and maintaining clean storage to prevent spoilage and health risks during absence.
Weekly Tip for Stain Removal
A housekeeping tip suggests handling washable fabrics by soaking the stain in cold water followed by sponging with household ammonia to remove it.
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Mary
Tower of London
Jewel House
Crown Jewels
Vancouver
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Israel
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B.C
Goddess of Peace
Tierra del Fuego
Scotland
By Jane Dale
Bruyere
Francis Bacon
Mary Baker Eddy
John Foster
Feltham
BY William Ferguson
U.S
Loving Odlers
Dorothy Theiss
Port Washington
Wisconsint
Arizona
NEA Service, Inc
T. M. Reg
U.S. Pat
Margarita
Little Reggie
Reggie
Priscilla
al Vermeer
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