Left handed child and handwriting challenges noted
A handwriting consultant describes the difficulties faced by left handed children, noting the need for tailored tools and encouragement. Recommendations include early supervised use of ballpoint pens, then suitable fountain pens with broad points, and avoiding making the child feel inferior for his tendency. Historical examples include notable leftys like Babe Ruth and Leonardo da Vinci.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Babe Ruth
Leonardo
da Vinci
Michaelangelo
Dionne
Proclamation of George the Sixth by the Governor
A proclamation issued by Leonard Outerbridge as Lieutenant Governor cites King George the Sixth Defender of the Faith. The document references the Crown of Great Britain and its dominions beyond the seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Great Britain
Ireland
Leonard
Outerbridge
Appointment of Bruce Bolton Feather Esquire
The document appoints Bruce Bolton Feather Esquire to conduct an enquiry into the prices paid or offered to fishermen and the returns received by merchants and exporters for fish of 1950 production. The appointment is made by authority and with the advice of the Executive Council for Newfoundland.
Commission appoints inquiry into fishermen prices in Newfoundland
The 1951 Newfoundland inquiry grants the Commissioner power to summon witnesses and require evidence to investigate prices paid or offered to fishermen versus amounts received by merchants and exporters. It authorizes experts to assist and directs a prompt report of findings to the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The proclamation is dated February 17, 1951, at St John’s.
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Cxatters
Andi
Leonard Cecil Outerbridge
Newfoundland
St. John’s
Canterbury Through the Ages Pageant and Stationers Hall
The piece traces the origin of stationery to medieval monks serving parishioners in churchyards and notes the term stationers for followers of the trade. It mentions England’s copyright office at Stationer’s Hall and a Festival of Britain pageant where Canterbury pilgrims grow beards. Also references Class I reservists and King's Regulation 978 on hair and facial grooming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Britain
Fables and warnings mix in a murky reader note
An uneven piece blends references to the Panchantra fable The Frogs That Rode Snake-Back with critique of price controls and cautions about drugs and measles. It cites Lin Yutang, notes Slow Poison as a cautionary tale, and ends urging safety for medicines and arthritis sufferers.
Sales agents wanted for Rawleigh products in Montreal
Good workers wanted to sell Rawleigh products to families door to door. Complete line of food products extracts spices toiletries. Thousands of dealers now making a good living. Write W T Rawleigh Co Ltd 4005 Richelieu St Montreal Que. 12 Mar 31.
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Rawleigh
W. T. Rawleigh Co. Ltd
Richelieu St
Montreal
Que
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Cates
Cigster
B.m
Firat
Jerlyn Madison
The
W.A. Sheaffer Pen Company
Bruce Bolton, Feather
Esquire
Council For Newfoundland
Bruce Bolton Feather
Province
James J. Spratt
the Twillingate
Lovat
Canada
USA
Ford Motor Car
Hillman Minx
Sunshine Bicycles
Trash Maid of Avalon
Barnes Marine Engine
Great Eastern Oil R.C
Hope Chest
White Clothing Co
Purity Factories Limited
Knefor, Stormking
Brick
Reralg S. Doyle-Ltd
Waterfoot
Lin Yutang
America
Europe
Lin
Maritime Life Assurance Company
B.H. Buty
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