Plain Horse Sense prompts reader debate on politics
A reader letter from Walter L. Miller of Tara Ontario praises the Plain Horse Sense column as democratic and urges more controversy. The piece discusses farm politics, farmer organizing, and the potential impact of farmers having their own representatives in parliament, inviting further reader input to stir discussion.
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Walter L. Miller
Tara
Plain Horse Sense
Mail
A. Millard
Ontario Farmers Union
Arthur
Millard
Hansard
Channel
East German Stamp Depicts Red Glamour Boulevard
The East German government issued a stamp showing Stalinallee, now Red Glamour Boulevard in the Soviet sector of Berlin. The street formerly Frankfurter Allee has been rebuilt in a Soviet style where workers began a revolt last June.
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Stalinallee
Berlin
Frankfurterallee
Etiquette Q and A on Invitations and Guests
A collection of etiquette guidance covers handwritten announcements, inviting friends, hospitality costs, visiting an ill employer, seating etiquette in cars, gifting engagement cards, napkin placement, and leaving a spoon in soup. The tone remains advisory and practical for social situations.
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Jeff
How to Care for a Wet Fur Coat and Household Tips
Practical tips cover drying a wet fur coat by hanging it near an open window and brushing when dry. making a chalky bleach from eggshells for whites. avoiding bubbles by not letting batter stand after mixing. cleaning furniture with warm water and a touch of vinegar before polishing.
Moifaa the Ugly Brute Wins Grand National Drama
Aintree stageed a dramatic Grand National where Moifaa the awkward looking Australian steeplechaser overcame treacherous seas and 26 rivals. He surged ahead eight lengths clear as King and Prince watched in awe. The King later bought Moifaa for his royal stables.
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Moifas
Aintree
England
Moifan
London
Moifaa
Prince of Wales
Lord Derby
Spencer Gollan
English Channel
Toontrol
Milk substitutes from plants tested as child nutrition in war
During the war in Italy and Germany vegetable based foods were developed to replace milk for young children. These substitutes mainly used soy protein and cereals and reportedly maintained growth and health effectively.
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Geremany
R. R. A. Dean
British Medical Research Council
Italy
Germany
The Real Jack Horner in Tudor England Pie tale
A sixteenth century England tale describes Abbot of Glastonbury hiding a monastery deed in a pie sent to Henry VIII. Little Jack Horner allegedly took the deed and claimed the plum as his own in this historical anecdote.
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Jack Horner
England
Henry VIII
Glastonbury
Jack
Jack Hoerner
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