King George Prefers Plain Ratcatcher Over Rodent Operator
King George VI during a visit to Callington’s Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show spoke against the term rodent operator preferring plain ratcatcher. The Ministry of Agriculture has admitted coining the name in 1940 to attract educated pest prevention workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George VI
Winston ‘Churchill
Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show
Callington
Mary Morley
Ministry of Agriculture
Buckingham Palace
Ministry
George
Corn on the cob recipes from a regional kitchen collection
A nostalgic guide presents multiple corn based dishes including corn fritter muffins curries chowder bean and corn scallop ham fritters and chicken corn griddle cakes with practical steps. Each recipe uses fresh corn and common pantry ingredients to create seasonal dishes.
Concealing Neighbors and Privacy in Garden Design
The article discusses how garages, tall houses, and clutter threaten privacy and offers concealment ideas. It recommends using shade or flowering trees such as elm or maple rather than pyramidal evergreens to preserve space while creating distance and aesthetic appeal.
Gardening ideas to screen and use space in a small yard
A pair of flowering trees and an arbor create shade privacy and a focal point in a small garden. Use the garage side as an arbor back with brick paving and climbing plants. A lattice fence near the kitchen hides waste and provides benches for tools. Narrow strips between driveway and property line offer hedge or fence options with vines, groundcovers, and bulbs for year round appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attelon
Teacher Turns Baker Daily At South River Exhibition
Mrs. F C Pierson a widow and former Beeton postmaster’s wife works at the South RiverContinua tion School near North Bay and for the Big Vair exhibition bakes 20 five pound fruit cakes daily while also preparing 36 000 cookies and 100 gallons of salad dressing. She serves as pantry storekeeper and prepares luncheons for 35 staff members under Mrs Kate Aitken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Pierson
C.N.E
Beeton
Ont
Roo
Tottenham
Kate Aitken
Juota
Women’s
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King George
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Ratfather
Peter Lyne
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Christian Science Monitor
Raymond
Clapper
Eve
Portland Mason
James Mason
Pamela
Miss Mason
Gait LN
Peenen
Robert Stamey
Young Stamey
Molson
Ontario
Sutton
Bellevilli
Peterboro Ingersoll
Zurich
Dresden
Rodney
COE Hill
Maredale
Ohsweken
Park Hill
Norwich Blyth Schomberg
Listowel
Arthur Aylmer Mitchell Brussels
Harriston Caledonia
Bolton Leamington
MT. Brydges
Markham
Teeswater
Grand Valley
Erin Burford Norwood
Woodbridge
Alvinston
Ancaster
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