Drama of Black Rod and the royal summons in Parliament
The article explains the ritual of the Black Rod ceremony in the British Parliament, detailing knocks on the door, the summons to the House of Lords, and the sovereign’s attendance. It covers the office’s origins under Henry VII, its duties including guarding Parliament doors, and notable past interruptions such as the 1969 Blue Streak missile debate.
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Black Rod
Iyama
Perhepe
Black Heel
House of Commons
House of Lords
Henry VII
Soverign
Brian Horrocks
George Mills
Commons
Rabbits Big Business at Heathergill Farm
In 1961 a rabbit farm started at Heathergill Cumberland with 500 does and is now among the world’s largest. It produces meat rivaling chicken in price and palatability and plans a processing factory in Malta with talks on a France project. Trade delegations from Russia and Switzerland visit this October while a by product line yields 1.5 million worms for fishing, food, and aquariums.
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Heathergill
Cumberland
Malta
France
Russia
Switzerland
Cumberland Farm
Insisting on Fear Worsens What Is Feared
A concise observation notes that fear itself harms, and pressuring others to fear compounds the harm. The remark emphasizes personal courage over spreading dread in social or public contexts.
The Small Feeder and Cattle Feeding Tips
Cattle feeders hope fall and winter replacement costs stay low enough for profit. Smaller farmer-feeders fared better than large operators due to lower overhead. An editorial suggests buying and selling smaller lots more often, avoiding a fixed target group, and using a qualified buyer when needed. Invest in labor saving devices aligned with operation size and use low-cost feeds, including self-grown roughages.
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Meat Packers Council of Canada
Drovers Journal
Across Hired Palloree Distinctive Atmosphere Puzzle
A cryptic style crossword fill reads Across and Down clues with various partial words and hints about topics from chemistry to geography. The grid includes clues like Hushed moon themes and medical professions, suggesting a themed puzzle with multiple wordplay twists.
The Return of the Speaker and Ceremony of Black Rod
The Speaker bows and withdraws to the bar as the House of Commons and Black Rod prepare to travel to the House of Lords. Black Rod, famed for enforcing decorum in the Strangers Gallery, once led Vivien Leigh from the chamber during a protest against the St James Theatre closing. The Black Rods attire is a striking antique uniform including a cocked hat, tunic, breeches, stockings, buckled shoes, and a sword.
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Black Rod
Commons
Serjeant-at-Arms
House of Commons
House of Lords
the Commons
Black Red
Brian Horrocks
Vivien Leigh
St. James’ Theatre
London
Pattern Coupon for Anne Adams Patterns Mail Advance
A pattern coupon addressed to Anne Adams Patterns at Dept P PL 60 Front St Toronto Ontario invites print submission. The notice lists the mall size and location details for pattern delivery and indicates required printing by the recipient.
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Anne Adams
Dept. P
Front St. V
Toronto
Ontario
Hygiene cuts mastitis outbreaks by half in dairies
Bacteriologist Mr. P. K. Neave of the National Institute for Research in Dairying reports that improved hygiene can halve clinical mastitis by reducing bacterial exposure. Trials across thirteen farms show hygiene sections 70 percent fewer new infections than non hygienic controls over a year.
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P. K. Neave
National Institute For Research In
Bloodhound Said to Track Trail Over a Day Old
A bloodhound is described as able to follow a scent trail more than a day after it is laid. The article notes the dog’s acute sense of smell and reliability in trailing concealed scents.
Saskatchewan drives funds for mental health research
Saskatchewan citizens back the Canadian Mental Health Association division in a joint effort with researchers to fight psychiatric disease. The Moose Jaw program, a $30,000 initiative for diagnosing and treating children, highlights ongoing campaign needs as November fund canvassing begins.
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Saskatchewan
Canadian Mental Health Association
Saskatoon
Moose Jaw
Sask
Editorials and the Habit of Writing Weekly
A columnist reflects on why weekly papers skip editorials and how pressure to fill columns leads to weaker content. It notes printers overloaded with news and ads, editors stealing editorials, and the risk of libel from venomous rants. The piece argues for writing regularly to preserve a paper’s voice and identity.
Absenteeism at $18,000 salaries shocks Ottawa Journal
The Ottawa Journal editorial rails at MPs returning from a two month break to find many absent during key votes. It cites 201 of 265 in attendance for a crucial pension funding decision and notes missing one third of Conservative MPs on a nuclear arms treaty vote. It argues MPs should put Parliament first and welcomes backbenchers demanding more policy input.
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Ottawa Journal
Canada
Commons
Liberal Party
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Viehling
A. C. Gordon
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Raf
IRN
Ana Atiry
Price
the Post-Express
Napanee
New York Times
Montreal
the Glengarry News
Alexandria
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