Worldwide brief notes mix of deaths and economic scraps
Edward George Phillips 87, a friend of Charles Dickens, died in Chatham England. In Duesseldorf nearly 14 000 residents still shelter in air raid shelters. Calgary council sets indigent aid at 35 dollars single and 50 dollars married. A Winnipeg stock car of 19 steers sold for 2786 dollars to Joseph Bayet. Ten thousand Parisians join Gen de Gaulle's Rally of the French People. Sgt James Hill sues ex fiancee over parachute silk wedding gown. Canada butter exports: 4 509 400 pounds in 1946, 5 598 300 in 1945, 4 726 700 in 1944.
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Edward George Phillips
Charles Dickens
Chatham
England
James Hill
New Bedford
Mass
Canada
MacKinnon
Farmer and Professor Duel in Train Riddles
A farmer and a professor play a bet on riddles during a train ride. The farmer asks a three legged walking animal and two legged flying animal riddle. Neither knows the answer, so they exchange bets and money humorously.
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O.K
Sugar Consumption Near Pre War Figure
Canada per capita sugar use rose toward the pre war level with officials reporting an annual rate between 80 and 85 pounds per person. Last year was 71 pounds and the recent quarter saw a seven to eight pound increase, while industrial quotas were boosted by 10 percent.
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Ottawa
Canada
Prices Board
Lessons From a Bus Driver on Accident Prevention
Lonnie Lane, honored in Atlanta for twenty years of safe driving, explains that most accidents arise from drivers who fail to signal and from those who ignore safe driving rules. He notes that even someone with 700000 miles accident free still learns from others who have had incidents.
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Lonnie Lane
Atlanta
Lane
New York Sun
Garden Notes Stakes and Plant Grouping For Tall Flowers
Stakes stabilize tall plants and tomatoes to resist wind and rain. Use inconspicuous stakes, tie gently with soft twine, and position wire hoops for peonies. Mix perennials and annuals for year round color. plant front tiny flowers, mid-height fills, and tall back varieties like delphiniums. Watch for pests with early countermeasures. Thin crowded seedlings to at least ten inches apart and space hill-grown crops to three or four plants per hill.
Crossword Puzzle Clue List Mixed with Ambiguous Entries
A dense randomized crossword clue list with numbered Across and Down items, including references to geographic locations, translations, and bit questions. The fragment shows clues such as pouch to discard as refuse, Mournful, Guido's high note, and various cryptic indicators across horizontal and vertical entries.
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Guido
Research on cure for the common cold could bring wealth
The article notes ongoing research into the common cold and its cure with potential fortunes for finders. It argues immunity would greatly benefit public health and reduce related serious ailments, though little attention is given to such research today. It also recalls Portugal's union with Spain from 1580 to 1640.
Young couple builds own auto in London apartment
Londoners watched 20 year old Ralph Albert and his wife carry their homemade two foot ten inch wide HYO 363 car from a second floor apartment. The two seater vehicle uses a three horsepower motorcycle engine and claims 75 miles per gallon with a potential market price around £60.
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London
Ralph Albert
Albert
Helpful hints for removing stains from clothing
A guide on distinguishing washable from nonwashable fabrics and quick stain methods. It covers stains from grease ink fruit blood chewing gum and more with steps for washable and nonwashable fabrics, including temperature guidance and solvent use.
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Little Reggie
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