Canada urged to grow bulbs as war disrupts imports
Dominion Agriculture experts say wartime shortages will force Canadian amateurs to develop new bulb lines. Germany's conquest cut off 98 percent of tulip bulbs, leaving limited supplies in British Columbia, England, and California. Some foresee British Columbia expanding to meet demand in five years. Florists already shift to cyclamen, snapdragons, and stock as substitutes.
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Coal butter and sawdust flour touted in German experiments
TheGerman idea for a spreadable coal butter uses 64 percent water and 17 percent mineral oils, 16.5 percent starch and 2.5 percent salt. They also propose a coarse synthetic flour with a 20 percent admixture of sawdust plaster and Baltic sand mixed into ordinary flour.
Next Likeliest Accident Victim Indicates Pedestrian Risk
Traffic expert Burton W. Marsh notes a male pedestrian over 50 is the surest death risk in motor crashes. Based on a nationwide three year survey, non drivers are often victims and mid block night crossings with alcohol use raise danger.
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Christ's Concern for the Lost Luke Fifteen Parables
A Sunday school lesson outlines Luke fifteen parables the lost sheep the lost coin and the lost man to illustrate God’s grace and the joy of repentance. It notes publicans and sinners drawing near while Pharisees murmur and emphasizes salvation as God’s motive not human effort.
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Babes in the Woods Puzzle Clue Grid
A crossword style puzzle list with multiple numbered clues across and down items including definitions and word play for entries such as gods of love and venereal hints. It presents a vertical column of numbers and associated clues including 1 Hour 2 Eagles hor 3 Fresh water annelids and more.
Obscure Sermon Echoes In Scout Founder Obit And Language Note
The report reflects on a Boy Scout founder’s death framed by moral parables about repentance and lost coins. It contrasts religious exhortations with a side note that Germans playing lawn tennis are urged to use German terms like gemischtes doppel for mixed doubles.
Farm Radio Forum debuts on CBC Eastern Canada airwaves
A new series Farm Radio Forum launches January 21 on CBC in Ontario and Quebec and 11 p m in the Maritimes. It runs Tuesdays for twelve weeks from 10 to 10 30 EDST. Topics include farm problems and farmer viewpoints with the Sunnyridge community and The Old Timer introducing participants. Future broadcasts feature Col John McCrae and war progress discussions.
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Between Ourselves Radio Chats on CBC Network
R B Farrell hosts a Sunday noon chat program between Ourselves on CBC network at 12 15. Farrell combines journalism and military service with a broad career and a recent Army Navy history series.
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Chew Dens of Yemen Attract Loyalists To Britain
The article describes Yemen chewing dens where people, including women and children, gather to chew khat the flower of paradise. Chewing is done to soft music in luxurious surroundings, producing rapid tonic effects and signaling strong allegiance to Britain.
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Duke of Windsor Wore Crayon Stripes in Miami Suit
Fashions set by the Duke of Windsor influence both men and women. His recent Miami visit featured a suit with a low end wide gorge and a bold white stripe, paired with a gray shirt and maroon spotted tie, signaling current style directions.
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