National Floral Emblems Chosen As Symbolical Of National Characteristics
A discussion of national and provincial floral emblems across North America and Europe. It notes the Maple Leaf and Trail ing Arbutus as historic symbols, with provinces officializing Trillium, Anemone patiens, and Wild Rose. It traces royal and national associations of the Rose, Thistle, Shamrock, Lily, and other flowers and mentions US state flowers adopted in recent decades.
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Nova Scotia
England
Scotland
Ireland
Manitoba
Alberta
Ontario
Saint-Jean Baptiste Society
Montreal
Denis Benjam
Viger
Massachusetts
Pilgrim Fathers
Plymouth Rock
Provincial Horticultural Society
South Dakota
North Dakota
Iowa
New York
Georgia
Edmonton
Women's Institute
Department of Education
Ontario Horticultural Association
Edward I
Provence
Henry VII
Cadwallon
Edwin
Northumbria
St Patrick
Egypt
India
Japan
Germany
Prussia
Sweden
The
Daughters of America
France Introduces Fish Shaped Car With Engine At Rear
French sportsman Andre Dubonnet tests a fish shaped car near Paris. The 21 hp six cylinder engine sits in front of the rear axle, with the driving seat above it. Reported top speed reaches 120 mph, fuel use 40 percent lower than standard cars, outperforming a conventional model at 90 mph.
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Andre Dubonnet
Monthlery
Paris
England
Value Of A Garden Vegetables Fresh From
Fresh home grown vegetables supply proper suet balance with vitamins and minerals aiding health and complexion. Vegetables are deficiency foods providing hidden nutrients missing in many modern meals. Fresh-from-ground produce avoids loss from storage, making garden veggies doubly valuable for health and beauty.
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Nature
Rock Wool Industry Enters Canada In 1994
Canada began rock wool manufacture for insulation in 1994 with three plants. The Department of Mines Ottawa notes most production used for building insulation. Industry growth stemmed from lab work and limestone deposits near the Niagara district Ontario discovered during a survey by the time one resources department.
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Canada
Department of Mines
Ottawa
Niagara
Ontario
Department
One
Think Twice Before You Shoot Says Snapshot Guild Founder John Van Guilder
The Snapshot Guild urges amateur photographers to improve composition by adjusting viewpoint and timing. Emphasize the main subject, position secondary objects carefully, and consider light and shadow to avoid losing the focal point. John Van Guilder signs the guidance.
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Paragrapher
John van Guilder
Royal Marines Welcome King as Commander in Chief
The King has assumed the command of the Royal Marines, replacing King George. The Marines, famed for guarding Buckingham Palace St James Palace and the Hyde Park magazine, mark the first time in 270 years they have mounted guard at these sites. Meanwhile western sheepmen use lighted lanterns on poles to deter coyotes at night.
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Royal Marines
Fighting Services
Edward
George
Buckingham Palace
St. James Palace
Hyde Park
Coronation Robes Worth Eight Hundred Thousand Ordered
Nobles plan lavish coronation costumes spending about 800000 for 1600 robes. Velvet robes cost 425 each with coro nets 90, made from crimson ecclesiastical fabric in northern England. Enamel coating promises easy cleaning though upkeep remains costly.
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England
Get Busy On A Lovely Panel Wall
Decorative wall hanging features iris and spirea motifs to brighten a corner. Simple embroidery stitches outline single running and French knots for the spirea, with a lining and no frame. Pattern 5569 offers a 15 by 20 inch transfer, color suggestions, stitch diagrams, and materials. send 20 cents to Household Art Dept Winnipeg Newspaper Union 175 McDermot Ave Winnipeg.
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Household Arte Dept
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
McDermot Ave
Winnipeg
Campaign to remove horns from cattle in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan agriculture department plans a broad campaign to dehorn cattle after losses to horned animals during shipping. J G Robertson notes past efforts reduced horn growth, but neglect renewed the push. Dehorning methods include pliers and caustic potash on horns.
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Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture
Livestock Division
J. G. Robertson
Robertson
Wildlife federation bid gains eastern support in Montreal
Eastern Canada wildlife societies endorsed a national federation and formed a preliminary committee to finalize details. They plan to urge Ottawa to convene a conference, with representatives from Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba and Ottawa. The group includes B H Innis E H Cook C Cedric Cooper H A Stewart Charles Fremont C G Keyes Arthur B James Pitblado Bonnycastle R Keifer W J K Harkness and B W Taylor as biological delegates.
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Canada
Montreal
East and West
Will
Ottawa
Nova Scotia
B. H. Innis
New Brunswick
EH. Cook
F. Cedric Cooper
Quebec
H. A. Stewart
Charles Fremont
Ontario
C. G. Keyes
Arthur B. James
Manitoba
E. B. Pitblado
RH. G. Bonnycastle
R. Keifer
Canadian Forestry Associaton
W. J. K. Harkness
B. W. Taylor
Agricultural Outlook Forecast Of Wheat Prices For Current Crop Year
Saskatchewan farmers face moderate optimism about the current crop year as Farm Outlook notes wheat prices depend on numerous national and international factors making forecasts unreliable. The report cautions against budgeting for higher prices and suggests no significant drop is expected. Canada’s reindeer herd nears its Arctic summer range with northward movement starting April 1, led carefully toward the fawning season.
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Saskatchewan
Department of Farm Management
University of Saskatchewan
Canada
Arctic
Kittigazult
Strange flame colored animal shot in Verona stuns scientists
A five foot long creature described as flame colored and pig shaped with bear like front and duck like hind feet was reportedly shot in Verona. Scientists puzzled by its appearance, with speculation about its origin and rarity. The report notes unusual employment in Peleium's area as a possible clue.
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Verona
Waterfowl refuges expand under federal supervision
The United States has set aside increasing acres for wild ducks and geese as safe havens from hunters. The Bureau of Biological Survey now oversees about 2.1 million acres for refuges and sanctuaries, with CCC workers expanding wildlife work sevenfold to 5,600 personnel. Four major flyways include Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific, with Mississippi hosting the densest fowl populations from Montana to Michigan into the Delta region.
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United States
Bureau of Biological Survey
Civilian
Coservation Corps
CCC
Mississippi
Central
Pacific
Plains States
Montana
Michigan
Canadan
Appalachian States
Atlantic Seaboard
International Sport Doctors Congress to Meet in Berlin
Doctors from about 20 nations including the United States will convene in Berlin July 27 to 31 for the International Sport Doctors Congress. Main topics include treatment of athletic ailments and injuries ahead of the Olympic Games.
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United States
Berelin
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Florida
Cail
King Edward
Famous Corps
Alice Brooks
Alice
Brooks
House of Commons
J. H. Thomas
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
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New Zealand
South Africa
Thomas
Belgium
Tanganyika
Tanganyik
Treasury
Winston Churchill
Peleium
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