Uncle Joe’s trouble ends with a minister and a lamp
In a rural scene Jenny and I learn Uncle Joe ends up jailed after a mistaken car door heist. Aunt Martha frets as a minister arrives with luck and cash, while a lamp atop a road pile signals caution for drivers amid the odd misadventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny
Joe
Martha
Police ‘Department
Uncle Joe
Ant Martha
Aunt Martha
Joe Quinn
Mr. Morrison
Cimonini
Ontario Forest Tent Caterpillar Invasion Forecast For May
An emergent invasion of billions of forest tent caterpillars is expected across Ontario from North Bay to Lake Timagami and beyond. Entomologist J A Oakley urges selective control using DDT and aerial spraying when leaves are partly opened, noting wind limits and trout stream precautions.
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Ontario
North Bay
Lake Timagami
Georgian Bay
Sault Ste. Marie
Midland
Parry Sound
Ontario-Quebec
Muskoka Lakes
Lake of the Woods
Lake Nipigon
U.S. Boarder
Lake Joseph
Gays J. A. Oakley
Oakley
Tent Caterpillar Invasion Prompts Community Fight
The tent caterpillar hatches as poplar buds emerge and mass on trunks. Up to 100000 caterpillars may infest a single tree, then migrate as trees defoliate. Fully grown larvae reach 1.5 inches by June end, pupate for 10 to 14 days, then become rust brown moths. Communities must unite to curb the invasion.
Water sterilizer uses jet principle for domestic supply
A water sterilizer operated by weater current uses a jet action not requiring perfect valve closure. Dose is controlled by a silver needle valve. Visible and permanent color comparison samples are built in to verify effectiveness.
Early with Grass Seed and Plant Breeding Tips
A regional guide explains sowing grass seed early in cool spring weather and even before snowfall. It urges high quality Canadian mixtures, proper soil, two‑way broadcasting, sharp mowing, and fertilizer use to deter weeds. It also covers sweet peas advice, plant support, and cautions about climate suitability for flowers and vegetables, plus plant breeding progress.
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Canada
England
Vancouver Island
Red River Valley
Price Controls during Antwerp Siege
During the Dutch Revolution Antwerp authorities imposed widespread price controls as Parma's siege tightened. The move may have seemed politically shrewd, limiting inflation and unrest, but it risked shortages and economic distortions amid wartime scarcity.
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Antwerp
Duke of Parma
India
Lower
Bengal
Irving 5S. Olds
United States Steel Corporation
Naoussa Rebuilds After Communist Destruction With Aid
Naoussa Greece rebuilt after a 3 day Communist raid left ruins and killed and kidnapped residents. Marshall Plan funds funded a cotton spinning plant, 40 000 spindles and 191 looms. Textile workers rose to 4500 as population climbed from 12 000 to 16 000 in a year.
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Than
Naoussa
U.S
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Jos Gals
M. J. Collins
Britain
Midland-Muskoka
Chambers of Commerce
Greece
Italy
Ont
Quebec
Ottawa River
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