Dawn Ride and Desert Chase Wins Devona a Promise
Devona and Dale escape a rattlesnake driven chase on a desert ride. After a perilous display, Dale confesses love and Devona returns it, ending in a kiss and a vow to protect their happiness forever.
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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1941
Page
7
Model of House-Fly Reveals Its Unwholesome Home
The Royal Ontario Museum presents a scaled model of the house-fly at 187 200 times its actual size. It shows body spines and porcupine-like hairs, large compound eyes, and a extended sucking mouth. A second model displays the fly’s brain heart and stomach, while an enlarged foot part reveals bacteria. A culture dish illustrates bacteria growth and a dead mouse serves as maggot nursery. A giant fly also secreted saliva and feces on icing to emphasize contact with humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Kurata
Royal Ontario Museum
St. Thomas
Wall of safety and pride after naval blows
The New York Post remarks that Americans felt safer after British relief when the Hood sunk and again when the Bismarck fell under British action. It condemns isolationists and praises English seamanship as a fearless display of pluck during adversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Post
Remarkable German Bomb Nosepiece Shatters No Glass
A circular nosepiece from a German bomb flew through a London apartment window and spun around the room. It circled the walls and crossed the glass doors of a built in china closet without breaking them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Farm Accidents Highlight Herd Bull Dangers
Insurance reports warn farming is risky with herd bulls causing the highest fatal accidents on farms. The text also notes unrelated facts about cooking, eating technique, and seawater salt content.
Two Fees and a Duke Tale of a Doctor's Bill
A New York physician recalls a story from years ago when he treated Doris Duke's father in Durham North Carolina. After a day and a half at the Duke estate he billed $14 000 for a diet change. Duke protested but paid after the specialist offered two fee choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Durham
N.C
Doris Duke
Duke
Gems on Liberty and Government in Historical Thought
A collection of quotes on liberty from Cowley Wilson Lincoln Eddy Bulwer-Lytton and Burke. It contrasts self governed law making, limiting state power, and dignity with order. The passages reflect differing views on personal freedom within political structures and moral virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowley
Town Names Spur Local Grievances Over Dog Moniker
Residents of Dingo Australia express frustration with living in a town named after a dog breed. Mail misreads as John Jones Dingo, creating ongoing annoyance. In contrast Ceratodus and Green Pigeon residents appear less bothered by their unusual town names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
John Jones
Lost wooden soldiers and a grown man’s honesty
A sergeant recalls childhood wooden soldiers and a mother’s hopeful words. The passage notes a man who refuses begging or stealing seeks a trustworthy grocer to survive, reflecting on cost and experience. The tone blends humor with cautionary insight about pride and honesty.
Duke of Connaught nears record for field marshal tenure
The Duke of Connaught, who became field marshal in 1902, may surpass the Duke of Cambridge as Britain’s longest serving field marshal if he lives to celebrate three more birthdays. Born at Buckingham Palace, he was once praised by the Duke of Wellington as a fine boy.
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Duke of Connaught
Duke of Cambridge
Canada
Buckingham Palace
Duke of Wellington
Royal Engineers
Royal Artillery
Rifle Brigade
Award Given for Notable Blunders in English Brigade
Officers at brigade HQ of a western Canada led 1st Division create the Order of the Bowler Hat to praise outstanding oversights. Instituted by a former University of Saskatchewan professor brigadier after a string of stupid mistakes. Two Edmonton lieutenants have received it for misleading a night convoy and failing to deliver a rum issue. The mantel displays the bowler hat as a reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Canada
O.B.H
University of Saskatchewan
Edmonton
India studies vegetable oils as lubricants for engines
An article notes India researching vegetable oils as potential lubricants for internal combustion engines. The discussion reflects interest in alternative fuels and lubrication options, citing ongoing investigations and potential applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
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Darling
Mary
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Niagara Falls, Can
Bismarck
Millionaire
Liberty
Woodrow Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
Mary Baker Eddy
Bulwer-Lytton
Edmund Burke
Dingo
the Duke of Connaught
Daily Mail
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