Decline of Victoria Influence Reflected in Royal Names
Observers note the first christening in over a century without the name Albert as Princess Elizabeth’s son is titled Prince Charles of Edinburgh. The choice signals a shift toward Stuart names and hints at future kings, while a Time and Tide poem mocks black market talk and Conington’s ten year public telephone booth wage under health insurance prompts rethink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Victoria
Albert
Elizabeth
Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Empire
Canterbury
Charles Philip Arthur George
Prince Charles of
Edinburgh
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Charles the Third
George the Seventh
Time and Tide
Conington
England
Thomas Murdon
Murdon
Radio claims in Izvestia clash with Western reality
A December Izvestia piece boasted Soviet farms with radios outpacing the West, claiming four percent of collective farms would have radios by 1949. The author notes the figure implies one radio per twenty-five farms, a ratio likely unimaginable in Canada, and suspects Soviet propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zvestia
Russia
Canada
Thei
Lavestia
Forecasts and memories from a sports column year end
The writer recalls sports optimism for hockey and Montreal’s dominance in the Stanley Cup era while lamenting a lost Louis Louis piece. He notes a near miss about Joe Louis retirement and hints at future heavyweight matchups as part of a 1948 forecast. The tone blends boastful prediction with reflective nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal Canadiens
Joe Louis
Brown Bomber
Louis
Year in Sport Forecasts From a Hard Luck Prophet
The columnist bluntly recalls 1948 sports prognostications across horse racing, baseball and more. He notes a Derby misfire, a King's Plate miss, Toronto Maple Leafs fading, and an almost Boston World Series outcome, framing his luck as amusingly mixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Florida
California
Jim Fair
Ontario
Woodbine
Toronto: Maple Leafs
TNT
Leafs
On Books Some to Be Tasted and Some to Be Chewed
A reflection on reading approaches classifies books by how they are consumed. Some are read in parts for quick sense, others read with light attention, while a few demand full, careful digestion and study.
Poultry Hatcheries Advertise National Chicks and Deals
A dense page of classified style notices offers baby chicks and ready-to-lay pullets from multiple Ontario and New York suppliers. Listings include Top Notch Chicks Guelph Bray Hatchery Hamilton Martindale’s Caledonia McQuigge Ameaster Tweddle Fergus and Parker's Dye Works with catalogues, discounts, and early order incentives. Also a patent attorney listing and general dyeing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Commission
Watkins
Rawleigh Sagssnis
48Th Street
New Toronto
Guelph
Ontario
Bray
Bray Hatchery
John N
Hamilton
Barly
Monkton Poultry Farms
Monkton
Martindalh
New Hampshires
New Havenshire
New
Fergus
Help Wanted Farm Help In Ontario Immigrant Notice
Immigrant farm help from Holland arriving spring 1949 apply Dutch Immigration Committee P.O. Bar 234 Chatham Ontario. Also listings for tools machinery and house goods from Toronto Montreal Ottawa retailers and suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Dutch Immigration Committee
P.O. Bar
Chatham
Ontario
Chatrs Foldins
Ail Tipes
Milecon
Chair and Tabln CO
Bloor ST. W
Toronto
Accordians
Tistrz
Hasepsitje
Eess Haulpment and Machinery Division
P.O
Biation
Morris and Sons
Jarvis Street
Queen
Gells
Jay Novelty Co
Place D'Armes
Montreal
Que
For Sale High Powered Rifles and Trapping Notice
Timed for Ottawa and Calgary readers, the notice promotes high powered rifles for sale, Mink Wolf Fox trapping methods, and bounties. It advertises Fisher Box 424 Calgary, and Ross Sales Box 261 Hamilton, with sales kits and premium lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen St
Ottawa
Marvel Hairdressing Schools Offer Career Opportunities
National ad copy promotes hairdressing training at Marvel Hairdressing Schools in Toronto Hamilton Ottawa with free illustrated catalog and opportunities for men and women, plus preparatory courses for government service exams and a separate ad for patent agents, astrology readings, and real estate listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Marvel
America
Stoor
Toronto
King St
Hamilton
Rideau Street
Ottawa
Premier
Yonge Street
B.C
Puerto Rico’s Topography as the Most Mountainous Island
The article notes that Puerto Rico stands as the most mountainous island in the South Atlantic region. It highlights rugged terrain, elevations, and dramatic landscapes shaping the island’s geography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Island
South Atlantic
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Great Britain
Bigcks
Tony Adamic
Walt Clay
Walt
By Sivelt Crpric
All Union
Boston Red Sox
Heaven Bless
Ramsay Co
Bank Street
Department H. Parker's Dye Works Limited
BOR Sale
Ruth Campbell
Wales
Craig
Chamberlain
Ontawa
Sele
W. P. Woodward
Simeone
Wew Airforce
Mackinawa
Hollinger’s
Graig St. East
Snow Fence Write Model Fence Co
River Street
P. J. Lyons & Company Limited
Kirktown Cottage
South Lancaster
W. Ebeil
R.R
London
Beaver Board
Rodlbrick
Charette
L. Gonneville
M’f’g. Charette
Waverley Motors
Albert St
Dixon
Munro
Elgin
France
Britain
United States
Ruhr
Germany
Krupp
Ruhr Valley
Duisberg
Europe
Mein
Pat
NTS Tetherstonaugh & Company
King West
Eve Winfield
Thurlow
Vancouver
Dinnick
Youge
Sally
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