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Newspaper
Rossburn Review
Location
Rossburn, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
5
Next Dominion conversion of the Canadian Legion will be held in Saskatoon from May 23 to 27. The event brings together Legion members for ceremonies and reorganizations.
Queen Victoria cried at the royal wedding of her heir, recalling the 1863 ceremony for Edward and Princess Alexandra. Contemporary accounts praised the display of grief and the moving scene as Jenny Lind performed with music by Prince Albert.
A Kansas country editor notes that a man who criticizes his local newspaper is likely without an ad, overdue on subscription, or unhelpful to the publisher, and often eager to see the paper published. He adds a high likelihood that such a man threatens to have his name removed from police court records.
Harry Burns, 70, after 39 years on Toronto street railways, retires from his conductor role. He cites careless drivers and intoxicated riders as his top concerns, noting about 1,170,000 miles traveled, averaging over 100 miles daily.
A Montreal Star account recounts Private Timothy O Hea of the Rifle Brigade who saved a burning ammunition train on the Danville line in 1866. His actions earned the Victoria Cross as announced in 1867, with him later moving to Australia where a memorial stands in Sydney.
A crossword puzzle page shows the puzzle title and column prompts with horizontal and vertical clues. The entry octotn appears among the hints indicating a nine letter word pattern. Readers solve across and down to fill the grid.
Coal was once viewed as a nuisance in Europe two centuries ago. Surface coal seams hindered farming and no one considered burning coal as a fuel. The text notes a historical shift in how coal was perceived and used.
A ten degree global temperature drop would gradually cover Canada the Scandinavian countries and large parts of the United States with vast ice sheets altering climate and geography over time.
The piece argues against nonpasteurized milk, noting certified herds can still carry disease. It cites TB false negatives, estimates 19 500 risk cows in Canada, and urges pasteurization for human safety with home methods from the Health League of Canada in Toronto.
Michigan Soo Evening News interviews insurance and safety officials noting one fatal accident per two million miles for 16 year olds, one in eight million for ages 20 to 25, and one in 21 million miles for ages 45 to 50. Officials call junior drivers poison and emphasize character, courtesy, and judgment in driving.
The germ theory established in the 1870s linked microbes to disease, guiding medical progress. It spurred identification of causes for many illnesses and shaped modern science and public health.
An Ottawa Journal London letter notes Crown Prince Wilhelm seeks exile similar to Kaiser Wilhelm. It recalls the Kaiser’s 20 year Doorn residency and reports Wilhelm petitioning the Dutch government to certify him an enemy so he may take over the Doorn tenancy.
A cafeteria cashier allowed two girls to pass without paying after they handed over a slip reading 1004-180 and claimed I owe nothing for I ate nothing. The stranger note satisfied the clerk, implying the record already settled the bill.
Ancient Egyptians lacking funds for a real pig created a dough pig, baked it, and offered the pastry as a substitute for sacrifice. The pastry served as a stand‑in in their ritual practice.
Oslo Norway is described as the smallest city to boast a subway system. The note highlights its unique status among cities with rapid transit.
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