Fortune From Uncurling Hair and Bright Inventions
A historical survey notes how inventors such as George H. Dowty and L. R. Waterman built fortunes from simple ideas and improved tech. It recounts Christine Shaw’s cotton reel, Mrs. Walker’s curling hair lotion, Philip Reis's primitive microphone, and Bell's successful telephone later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Dowty
Dowty
L. R. Waterman
Christine Shaw
Walker
Philip Reis
Reis
Bell
Hints That Keep Children Safe at Home
Helen Holbrook, housing specialist, urges parents to remove accident risks for crawling children. Use gates, secure window screens, move pan handles away, store poisons, keep knives enclosed, install stove screens, repair splinters, and cover outlets to prevent injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Holbrook
Miss Holbrook
King and His Court bring wild softball novelty to Toronto
The King and His Court led by Eddie Feigner wow Toronto as four men face world champions Tip Tops, drawing crowds beyond capacity and prompting speculation on how the act could reshape softball. The piece notes the pitcher's edge in softball and suggests balance changes for both sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tip Tops
Peoples
Robertsons
Eddie Feigner
King
Toronto
Lake Ontario
Lobsters Return Home Hint At Coastal Navigation Mystery
Bermuda researchers trapped Bermuda spiny lobsters and released them far from origin. About 20 percent were recaptured later, including returns from two miles out to sea against tides and around landmasses, suggesting lobsters know their home locations. The finding notes a puzzling biological mystery of animal homing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Creaser
Dorothy Travis
Bermuda
Mr. Creaser
FARM FRONTER Reflects on Rail Strike and Farm Impact
A Ontario column editor discusses the rail strike's disruption to farmers and transport, citing a Financial Post editorial that argues farm labor relations suffer most in a tie-up. It notes perishable crops require swift rail movement and critiques union and management actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Financial Post
Post
Canada
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Gene Teel Reader
Ovid
John B
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CCF
Labor
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Bookkrelping & Accounting Service
Irving N. Shoom
Victoria
Warco Grease and Oil Ltd
Rodda Enterprises
Walnut Avenue
Long Branch
Eddie Willard
Forfar Street
Montreal
Quebec
Fergus
A, C. McGarvey
Wood Products
Orrville
Parker’s Dye Works Limited
Yonge Street
Durham County
Port Hope
Rice Lake
Dunnville
Steve Kuchta
W. D. Williams
Gatineau
Harley Davidson
Strand Cycle & Sports
King At
Sanford
Hamilton
Ouellette Avenue
Windsor
A. AloGarvey
Ontario Point
Leslie & Coq
Commissioners Street
Porgnto 2
Beechwood Machinery Ltd
Beechwood Ave
Ottawa
Modern Gun Shop
Dept
Danforth Ave
Darwin
Brookdale -Kingsway Nurseries
Bowmanville
Lor-Beer Laboratories
Granville Street
Vancouver, B.C
Dixon
Munro’s
Elgin
Marvel
America
Bloor St. W
King St
Rideau St
Fatherstonhaugh & Company
Parent Solicitors
Bay Street
Newmarket
Toronto York Nursery Company
Bay St
Quadeville
Bruceton
Renfrew
M. Kennelly
Sec.Treas
Ont
Bogden & Gross Furniture Company Limited
Walkerton
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