The Green Thumb by Gordon L. Smith
Speedy growth in vegetables comes from timely planting and continuous harvests. Gardeners use staggered sowings and multiple varieties to ensure ongoing yields and double crops. Maintain steady care from spring through midsummer, then persist to protect the effort over six months.
Driver and Judge Discuss Weather Tie to Traffic Fine
A chaotic exchange has a driver equating today’s fine with cooler tomorrow. The judge questions the remark as the driver claims a change in weather will affect penalties.
The Killer's Target Ends in a Morning Bank Feud
Joe Sand a bank clerk in Webbyville battles fear and resentment as he contemplates murder. A sudden armed robbery turns into a fatal shootout with a masked intruder, leaving Joe stunned by a moment of unintended valor and reconsideration of his murderous plan.
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Elmer Dunning
Webbyville
First National Bank
John Morrie
First National
Joe
Dunning
Harry Coats
New York
Coats
Joe Sands
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Sand
Harry
Topaz Makes History With Radar Guided Sailing
Britain's 1076 ton Topaz claims to be the first ship to maintain regular sailings by radar. From Ostend in thick fog the captain steered blind by radar dots, then navigated the Thames and docked at midnight. By noon four engines cleared her cargo and she loaded a fresh cargo for another ship?
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Britain
Ostend
Tilbury
Thames
Motoring Musings and Warnings Amid Traffic Quips
A satire on driving habits and time pressures. It notes the risk of gambling minutes of life on speed and cautions about car noises while offering light advice on handling new cars and conversations about one’s own vehicle. It also mentions a 1930s trend: Britain increasing rayon and nylon output with fewer workers.
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Britain
Subsidies to British Farmers Began in 1924
The report notes that subsidies for British farmers were introduced in 1924, marking a new government policy to support agricultural income and stabilize prices. The move affected farming communities across the country and influenced later agricultural reforms.
Alberta Motorists Must Register Within 36 Hours
The Financial Post notes Alberta requires visiting motorists to register with provincial authorities within 36 hours, a rule absent in other provinces and most U.S. states. It argues provinces should grow up and adopt a freer approach within a larger country.
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Vince
Alberta
Financial Post
Misprint Obscures Proverb in Readers Letter
A caller complains the editor misprinted a proverb used in the article. The editor asks for specifics, noting the line should read a word to the wife is sufficient, not the printed form.
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