Winnipeg Humane Society Secretary Praised For 29 Years Service
Miss Sally Warnock has served as Winnipeg Humane Society secretary for 29 years and shows no intent to retire. She has aided thousands of animals including cattle and horses, recalls harsher times of animal cruelty, and stresses preventing pets from roaming streets. Warnock arrived from Ireland in 1911 and held prior posts before taking the Humane Society role. She notes the sadness of animal suffering despite satisfying work helping less fortunate creatures.
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Winnipeg
Sally Warnock
Miss Warnock
The
Humane Society
Manitoba
Ireland
Canada
Colin H. Campbell
Canadian Field Comforts Commission
How To Plan And Lose Out A Cautionary Tale From Claiborne Progress
A farmer trades two chickens for two shirts in a tale about misguided planning. A city economic adviser urges fewer hours and higher prices, doubling costs. each ends with one shirt and one chicken, illustrating a loss from ill guidance.
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Claiborne Progress
Tazewell
Tenn
British Coats For American Troops
A Manchester firm secured a 1,000,000 dollar U.S. Government order to supply American soldiers with civilian type raincoats worldwide. The three year effort builds footing in the U.S.A. market as the company already supplies rainwear to the American public at prices similar to domestic garments.
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Manchester
England
U.S
U.S.A
Mystic Significance of Om as Sacred Syllable
Om the ancient Sanskrit syllable carries special sanctity similar to Amen in many traditions. The term denotes a mystic vibration and spiritual focus central to meditation and ritual.
Stamp Corner highlights world peoples on stamps
A short column by James Montagnes surveys stamps from the British Commonwealth Africa and Asia showing native types. Examples include Solomon Islands Maori New Zealand Aborigine Melbourne centenary stamps Ceylon tea picker and US Indian war bonnet stamps.
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Africa
Asia
Americas
British Solomon Islands
New Zealand
Cook Islands
Aitutaki
Australia
Melbourne
Ceylon
North Borneo
Papan
British Guiana
United States
Mexico
Panama
San Bilas
Paraguay
Peru
French Guiana
Guadeloupe
Suriname
South America
Netherlands
Newfoundland
Dyakman
Porto Rico
Papua
French Oceania
French African Congo
Sierra Leone
Counterfeit bills and high life notes from The Side E
The column discusses checking $10 and $20 bills for counterfeits at banks or restaurants and warns of embarrassment and police questions if passed. It trails into anecdotes about longevity claims, Bernard Baruch, and a dog worth over $20,000, then shifts to European gambling at Deauville and Monte Carlo, ending with a quip about an elephant and jumping.
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Lucy Copestake
Masterpiece
Count Alexis Pulaski
Aly Khan
Aly
Rita Hayworth
Europe
Germany
Deauville
France
Monte Carlo
London Bobby Wills Keep His Helmet
The London Metropolitan police plan gradual uniform changes since 1820 with new low collars and ties while preserving the iconic helmet. The article notes uncertainty about the helmet’s exact origin and recalls historical threats faced by officers in Limehouse.
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London
Bobby Wills
Bobby
Limehouse
Edmonton Journal
Redwood saplings planted in Indian Himalaya for forest wealth
Giant redwood trees are being planted in the Himalayan region of India to boost forest wealth. Seeds were obtained from California, with project aimed at expanding timber resources and ecological benefits.
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Himalayan
India
California
Grub Street Reemerges as Milton’s Historic Name
In 16th century London Milton Street was known as Grub Street, reflecting its historical identity before evolving into its current name. The fact anchors the street's long urban heritage within the city’s changing nomenclature.
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Milton Street
London
England
Grub Street
A Woodlot Can Be Profitable For Farmers
The article argues that a woodlot is a profitable investment for farmers with rough or strong land. It notes cattle should not graze the bush, dead trees should be removed for fuel, and marking them helps in winter. It also recommends removing undesirable species and crooked trees to grow straight lumber varieties.
Good Chimney Guidelines for Small Sunroom and Heating
The piece advises integrating a tiny sunroom with the living room in color, drapery and floor choices. It also stresses inside chimneys for modern heating, proper clearance from combustibles, and regular cleaning to prevent fires and ensure efficient venting.
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Francis James
Miss James
Mystery Cure That Certainly Worked
In St Louis Bob Meier a 23 year old clerk suffered hiccups eight days a mysterious stranger appeared from a black bag he produced two black candles lit them then used a wet noodle tied to a string hung over his head to make Meier laugh at the sight The man left quickly in a large black car after warning not to tell anyone about the cure.
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Milwaukee
ST. Louis
Bob Meier
Mr. Meier
Origin of railway system rooted in Newcastle history
The city of Newcastle on Tyne in England traces its origins to the Roman Pons Aelli and its fort network along Hadrian's Wall. It was here that the English railway system began.
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Newcastle-on-Tyne
England
Hadrian
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British Commonwealth
Central Press
Bernard Baruch
Sweigert
San Francisco Chronicle
O. R
Mrs. O. R
National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association
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