Rock of Gibraltar heralded on Cunard Spring Cruise
Montreal reports Gibraltar as a legendary Pillar of Hercules. The Rock’s name traces to Tarik’s 711AD capture, with Moorish and Spanish sieges shaping its history. Britain gained control in 1704 and Gibraltar remains a symbol of power, likened to a crouching lion guarding the Mediterranean.
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Montreal
Gibraltar
Cunard
Caronia
Greece
Europe
Africa
Tarik
Isabella of Spain
Britain
Great Rock
Mediterranean
Linen Trade Split From Flax Crop Uses
Fewer than thirty percent of the global flax harvest goes to linen production as most acreage grows seed flax for linseed oil and linseed cake.
Garden Notes On Catalogues And Small Space Veg Gardens
Catalogues guide where plants grow best and help amateur gardeners place species by sun shade soil and moisture needs. Even small plots yield much with careful row spacing crop rotation and companion planting. A winding path and hidden corners add mystery and reflect individual style.
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Ama
Noise curb targets hornblower in city crackdown
New York authorities launched an anti noise campaign against horn honking. In one week the No 1 culprit John J Hornblower faced a warning and was ordered to curb his horn. If he fails, a summons awaits.
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New York City
Empire State Building
John J. Hornblower
Public Eating Places Health Standards City Guidance
Public eating places may affect public health if premises equipment facilities utensils and table ware are not kept scrupulously clean. Employees must observe strict cleanliness of hands and clothes to prevent disease germs from reaching customers. Report neglect to local health department for remediation.
Gunpowder origins in ancient China and 1248 claim
The text notes that Chinese inventors created incendiary gunpowder rather than an explosive variant. It asserts true gunpowder appeared around 1248 A.D. and implies a historical timeline for its development.
Guillebaud report finds NHS stable with no major change
London committee led by Cambridge economist C W Guillebaud reports Britain's National Health Service is functioning satisfactorily after two and a half years of review. It finds no need for structural changes, notes stable per head costs, and emphasizes a period of stability for planning ahead.
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Britain
National Health Service
London
Committee of Five
Cambridge
C. W. Guillebaud
Guillebaud
Judge urges subsidies and baby bonus to spur marriages
Oakville Ontario magistrate Kenneth M Langdon proposing government subsidies of 3000 to 5000 dollars for young couples unable to marry due to finances. He suggests a 100 dollar monthly baby bonus after a means test, repayment via low interest banks, and an orientation test to screen readiness before issuing marriage licenses.
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Kenneth M. Langdon
Oakville
Ont
Halton County
Oakville- Trafalgar-Bronte Family Service Bureau
Man's Best Friend Gains In Modern Medical Care
AAP story outlines how dogs now enjoy longer lives due to vaccines antibiotics and new surgical techniques. Experts cite life expectancy around 12 years with some dogs reaching 17. aging illnesses rise as dogs live longer, while vaccination diminished distemper and improved overall care. Dr Hugh Simpson at Iowa State performs canine cataract surgeries with growing success since 1954.
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Hadley Stephenson
Cornell University
Stephenson
Oklahoma Veterinary Medical Association
Westminster Kennel Club
New York
C. P. Zepp
Louis Corwin
James Skelton
Zepp
Iowa State College
Hugh Simpson
Simpson
Heirloom filet crochet patterns advertise decor items
An old advertisement describes attractive front gates and blanket chests suited to brick or stone walls and hedges. It highlights harmonizing designs for landscapes and architecture, then promotes filet crochet Rose squares patterns for bedspreads, tablecloths, and place mats. It instructs how to obtain Pattern 7120 by sending twenty five cents in coins to a listed address.
Alice Brooks Needlecraft Catalogue Offer
An advertisement from the Household Arts Department at 60 Front Street West Toronto promotes the ALICE BROOKS Needlecraft Catalogue. It invites readers to send 25 cents to receive the catalogue featuring knitting crochet embroidery iron ons toys and novel ties. It asks applicants to include their name address and pattern number plainly.
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Household Arts Department
P.P.L
Front Street W
Toronto
Alice Brooks
Retired Colonel Returns to College With Family
Willard A. Whittet, 55, retires from the army and enrolls at Montana State College with his daughter Gay and son Richard. He majors in poultry and quips that he can handle a hen but cannot wrangle a bull at his age.
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Willard A. Whittet
Whittet
Gay
Richard
Montana State College
Be a Courteous Driver Glubb Pasha Knighted in Bath
Lt Gen John Glubb once head of the Arab Legion was dismissed by Jordan as commander and later appointed by Queen Elizabeth as a Knight Commander of the Bath. He travelled to London to report to Prime Minister Anthony Eden after King Hussein dismissed him.
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John Glubb
Jordan
Arab Legion
Elizabeth
The
Bath
Britain
Glubb Pasha
Hussein
London
Anthony Iden
Early American Chest Pattern and Packet Notice
If you enjoy reproductions of Early American furniture this chest pattern should appeal. It features giant dovetail corner joints rugged for character and uses tracing from a full-size pattern. Pine was used originally but close grained wood works too. Pattern 397 is 35c. Also offered is an Early American Packet with five other authentic patterns priced 1.50 postpaid. Order to Home Workshop Pattern Service Dept PLP 4443 West Fifth Avenue Vancouver B C.
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Home Workshop Pattern Service
Department
West Fifth Avenue
Vancouver
B.C
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A humorous tasting of phrases and jokes shows Bennett Cerf riffing on advertising blare and public impatience. It also recounts a Twain anecdote about a reporter waking him for the noon edition and a Nash limerick about Natchez garments. Historians note a Godiva quip about a ride and a muffled domestic punchline.
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Bennett Cerf
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