National Park Plan Proposed in Manitoba Riding Mountains
Government proposes a Manitoba national park in the Riding Mountains covering about 1000 acres. Obituaries note the death of John McDougall a long-time Manitoba legislator at Lockport. A Kiwanis plaque memorializes the Ashburton Webster treaty friendship. Iyomasa Tokugawa named minister of the Japanese Empire in Canada. Germany ships 8 million dollars in gold to New York. 30.9 million moved since March. J B Sackville of Alberta elected president of the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists for 1929 39. Winnipeg hosts June convention. Dr Thomas Electric Oil praised as farm stock remedy and cattle medicine.
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Kiwanis International
Canada
United States
Iyomasa Tokugawa
London
J. B. Sackville
University of Alberta
Edmonton
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
Winnipeg
Thomas
Manitoba Highway Start Planned for Trans-Canada East
Legislation records a $200,000 appropriation to begin Manitoba's section of the Trans-Canada Highway toward the Ontario border this year. The project is projected to cost about $500,000 when finished.
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Manitoba
Ontario
House
Dusting and Prep for High Gloss Wood Finishing
Thorough dusting with a soft painter's duster is essential before any coat to prevent blotches on wood, furniture, and metalwork. Proper prep includes rust removal, clean brushes, warm conditions, and careful mixing, with drying times varying by temperature and ventilation.
Tactile Assessment Under Firm Pressure
The passage notes that tackiness arises under firm finger or hand pressure, with a second method deemed safe to apply.
Early Jeremiah Call and Devotional Lesson
Jeremiah's divine call in Josiah’s thirteenth year is explored as he resists yet accepts prophecy. The Reading contrasts Jeremiah’s self-doubt with God’s assurance, noting the prophet’s mouth touched by Jehovah and the duty to speak despite fear.
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Jeremiah
Hilkiah
Anathoth
Jerusalem
Israel
Manasseh
Josiah
God
Jehovah
Moses
Gideon
Isaiah
Hamlet
Christ
Hugh Black
Woman's Rat Feeding Sparks London Pest Outcry
A woman in a London quarter keeps rats content by daily garden feeding claiming they are charming. Neighbors protest as officials plan to smoke out the vermin, noting current law does not stop feeding animals on one’s own property.
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London
Jury Deadlock on Army Post Case Title Question
In the exchange the commentators note a hung jury due to disagreement over the titles involved. They remark the jury could not find a Colonel guilty of a Major crime arising from a General riot sparked by a Private quarrel.
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Fletcher
Life as a grindstone reshapes a man by his character
A maxim on adversity notes that life tests a person, grinding or refining depending on the strength and type of steel within. It contrasts rough hardship with the potential for growth through resilience and virtue.
Mrs Josiah Warboys Lived 68 Years in One House
Mrs Josiah Warboys of Ashwell Hertfordshire has spent sixty eight years in the same house marking a long family tie to a single residence.
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Josiah Warboys
Ashwell, Herts
Repainting Wooden Buildings Care and method for restoring wood exteriors
The article guides repainting exterior wood when old paint is in good condition or damaged. It covers using one coat if the underlay is sound, two or three coats if peeling, and removing a failed old coat entirely. It also explains paint preparation, including linseed oil and turpentine additives, and cautions on using blowtorch removal and proper sanding before recampaign.
Staining Shingle Roofs With Proper Shingle Stain
The guide advises staining dry clean shingles, dipping in bulk, wiping with burlap, and draining in a trough. Apply stain to about two thirds of the length, focusing on exposed ends, with paint for aged shingles and priming per house painting directions.
Burglary of a Bag Turns Into a Banter
A boy offers to carry a man’s bag for threepence near a railway station. The man refuses, grows cross, and the boy pursues, asking why the bag is being carried at all. The scene ends with the boy’s innocent question about the bag’s purpose.
Upkeep of Railway Maintains Vast London and North Eastern Line
The London and North Eastern Railway spends half a million cubic yards of ballast 150 miles of fencing 55 000 tons of rails and more than a million creosoted sleepers annually to maintain its 7 0 percent miles of line.
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London and W North- Eastern Railway
London Records Show Over Twenty Thousand Police Officers
A report states London employs more than 20,000 police officers, highlighting a large constabulary workforce in the capital. The figure reflects ongoing police staffing levels in the city and may imply broad enforcement coverage.
Choosing Floor Coverings for harmony and function
Floor coverings form the room foundation influencing tone and harmony. Linoleum offers durability and comfort, with rugs matching walls and furniture. Avoid bold patterns in crowded spaces, balance figured and plain fabrics, and ensure floor tones stay deeper than walls for a cohesive look.
Drunk Dispute Cited by Irish Magistrate and Policeman
A magistrate quotes the defendant claiming perfect sobriety while a police witness argues the man was intoxicated. The exchange highlights conflicting testimony over the defendant's condition and conduct.
Laying and Preserving Linoleum Techniques
The ideal method uses deadening felt underlayment with linoleum paste to prevent bulging and water intrusion. Waxing keeps the floor immaculate, while varnish brightens printed linoleum and preserves patterns. steel wool removes stubborn marks without damage and varnish also protects cork carpet.
Bananas Varieties Noted Across Regions
The article notes many banana varieties by region with counts: Philippine Islands fifty seven, Malay thirteen, Spain ten, Burma eight, among others. This highlights regional diversity beyond common yellow fruit varieties.
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Philippine Islands
Spain
Burma
Australia Supplying One-Fifth of World Wool
Australia provides about twenty percent of the global wool supply, reflecting its large sheep industry and export demand. The figure underscores its pivotal role in textile markets and international trade.
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Australia
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Riding Mountains
John McDougall
Bis
Lockport
Man
Bramwell Booth
Salvation Army
Order of Companion of Honor
Germany
New York
Hamburg
Berlin
Castoria
Aly Castoria
W. N. NO
Gaults Limited
Segina Gahato
Calglev Fomorton
Kyanize
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