Plain Horse Sense On controversy and farming politics
A letter from Walter L. Miller of Tara Ont praises the Plain Horse Sense column while readers urge more disagreement. The piece cites A Millard's speech at the Ontario Farmers Union in Arthur on political action, noting farmers long engaged in politics and questioning non political labels. It suggests organized farmer representation in parliament could impact policy and invites further reader letters to Ellis, Box 1, 133, 18th St, New Toronto Ont.
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Walter L. Miller
Tara
Plain Horse Sense
Mail
A. Millard
Ontario Farmers Union
Arthur
Millard
Hansard
Ellis
18Th St
New
Toronto
Ont
Red Postage Stamp Honors Stalinallee in East Berlin
The East German government issued a new stamp depicting Stalinallee also called Red Glamour Boulevard in the Soviet sector of Berlin. The street formerly Frankfurter Allee has been rebuilt in Soviet style and recalls the revolt by East German workers last June.
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Stalinallee
Berlin
Frankfurterallee
Etiquette Answers On Invitations And Guest Conduct
A reader asks about handwritten announcements for marriages and the etiquette of social visits. Answers cover hand written versus engraved wedding notices, paying train fares for college guests, visiting a sick employer, seating etiquette in cars, sending engagement cards, napkin placement after meals, and whether to leave a spoon in a plate.
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Jeff
How to Care For Fur Coats and Household Tasks
Wet fur coat drying advice suggests hanging the coat to air dry near an open window, then brushing with a stiff brush. A home bleach tip uses crushed eggshells in a salt bag to whiten clothes during washing. To prevent bubbles in cake batter, mix promptly and avoid letting it stand. For furniture cleaning, wipe with warm water and a touch of vinegar before polishing.
Moifaa Wins Grand National After Near Death in Channel
In 1904 Moifaa, a rough looking but fearless New Zealand steeplechaser, survived the English Channel ordeal and shocks the Grand National field at Aintree. King and Prince of Wales witness the race as Moifaa, guided by an expert rider, outruns rivals by eight lengths to claim the coveted trophy. The English crowd, spanning 26 runners, cheers a dramatic comeback that leads to royal interest in the winning horse.
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Canada
New York Garden
Allan Stanley
Garden Wolves
New York Rangers
New York
Gallery Wolves of the Garden
Stanley
Garden
Ching Johnson
Ott Heller
Ranger
Sonja Stanley
Lynn Patrick
Lynn
Lester Patrick
Howling Wolves
Channel
Moifas
Aintree
England
Moifan
London
Moifaa
Prince of Wales
Lord Derby
Spencer Gollan
English Channel
Toontrol
Milk substitutes in war era Italy and Germany
During the war Italy and Germany developed vegetable based substitutes for milk. These substitutes, often protein from soya beans combined with cereals, maintained growth and health in young children despite the shortage of dairy milk.
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Italy
Germany
The Real Jack Horner and the Abbot’s Pie Deed
A sixteenth century tale places Little Jack Horner in England during Henry VIII s campaign. The Abbot of Glastonbury hid a monastery deed in a pie and sent it to the King, but Jack Horner kept the plum and paper for himself.
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Jack Horner
England
Henry VIII
Glastonbury
Jack
Jack Hoerner
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Siena College
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Henry Disston and Sons Lif
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Sankmhy - Aspin Chain
Continental Transport Applicances Limited
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Hogle Nursery
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Medica
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Ottawe
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Queen St. HE
Logan Toronto
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Sigin Wranper Post
Queen ST. Bast
Marvel
America
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Eime St
Hamilton
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Town & Country Equipment & Supply Ltd
Mutual Street
Ramsay Co
Bank Shrest
Ottawa
Petherstonbaugh & Company Patterns Attorneys
Peresonal
Medico Agency
Terminal A
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Lonely Hearts Magazine
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