Notable Puns and Spoonerisms in Historical Remembrance
A recounting of witty plays on words from Charles II through literary figures. It highlights how Charles II forgave Rochester due to his humor, anecdotes about Dr Spooner who coined spoonerisms, and various clever quips from actors and critics of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Earl of Rochester
Hester Isom
Emily
Reowas
Charles Lamb
Maine
Arthur Ivan
Longone
Sullivan
Fa Fis
Suntitr
Tes
iWistiotar
Sauith
Av Spooner
New Colleges
Sisford
Joe Louis
Gutim
Toronto burghers back Sunday sports amid heated debate
The Toronto electorate narrowly backs Sunday sports as a city issue. The column muses on potential venues and formats including a burlesque theater as a venue and discusses the broader implications for athletic events and bingo. The piece previews a look at major sports highlights and recalls a famed Pasadena January game.
Scout Deed Dismissal Provokes Laughter and Lesson
A Scoutmaster questions three boys about daily good deeds. Two claim they helped an old lady cross the street, but the third clarifies the elderly helper was the same woman. The trio learns a lesson on true deeds and intent.
Canadian cheese export hopes ride on packaging and size
Dr. H A Derby on a Canadian dairy push cites Britain’s postwar cheese slump and potential demand from the United Kingdom. He warns packaging flaws, box weight limits, and export box dimensions must improve to boost sales while keeping cheese lighter and properly ventilated to avoid mould.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Ontario Cheesemakers Association
H. A. Derby
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Derby
International Dairy Congress
Stockholm
Uniteds Kingdom
Canada
United States
Australia
New Zealand
Department of Agriculture
United Kingdom
Mixed rural classifieds with tractors, boats, and livestock
A miscellaneous Ontario and Manitoba classified list offering SOLID heavy timber, honey, Fordson tractors and other equipment, outboard motors, canoes, bicycles, fishing gear, and motorcycles. Includes Jersey bulls, land for sale near Sundre, Alberta, Harrow Creamery, and White Holland Poults orders with government approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Honey Producers Co-operative
Toronto
Ford Tractors
Fordson
Millbrook
Ont
Jogghnson
India ‘Canoe Co
Peterboro Boats
Trailfra
Hamilton
GMNS
Harley~ Davidson
King ab-Sanford
Mrs. UK
Butterfly Lake
Sioux Lookout
Ontario
Canada
Jersey Bulls
Arthur Hi. Rutley
Berwick
Northland
Mary Maxim
Sifton
Manitoba
Shoreline Turkey Ranch
Harrow
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Befure
Ord Ih
Max E. Petitpierre
Ernst Nobs
Nen
Berne
Whaitzis
Toronto Temple of Art
France
Thay x
Star Theatre
Nothie
Pasadena
California
Reese
California Golden’ Bears
Ohio State Buckeyes
Joe Stalin
Maestri
Wee Gyay
Ohio
Buckeye State
Buckeye
Fire Bay Les VF Ee
Thlass
Speddsin
Shart
England
Zealous
Het
Baodino Ave
Ata
Montreal
Monkton
Onta O
Fisher Okeharagsroovp
Alcoved
M. Es
Guelph Ontario
Goddard Chick Hatchery
Britannia Heights
Ramsay Co
Bank Street
Ottawa
Department HL
Parker's Dye Works Limited
Yonge Street
DODGE
International
Shale Otl Company
Orangeville
BeRoy Coleman
Blenheim
Avring
Latvian Relief Association
Bay St
Roont
Sevaidte
Ana
Dixon
Price Post
Queen S. M
Logan Toronto
Marvel
America
Bloor St. W
Rideau Street
Sethorstonbaugh & Company
Bay Street
Crew
Transcons
Avarantina
Betance
15Th Street
New
Whith
K.P. Hollander
Quebec
York St
London
Dr. Chase
Dennis
Tod
Sidats
Aters
Pemerany
Lavicouye Elena
Stoeadyeen
Iyiui
Bey
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