Social and personal items from the week
Mrs HT LePage of Toronto and Mrs H P Moot of Moorecroft spent the weekend with friends. Several locals and visitors from Dauphin and Toronto were noted. Margaret Shaw widow of James Barclay died at her Molins home. Dr Dora Wood underwent appendicitis surgery in Guelph. Mrs B D Rachlin returned from Toronto after garment fitting classes and a proficiency certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HT. LePage
Margaret Shaw
James Barclay
Molins
Dora’ Wood
John Wood
St--Joseph's Hospital
Guelph
B.D. Rachlin
Toronto
Charles Schwab Gives Exceptional Tip in Old Time Scene
An anecdote recalls Mr Charles Schwab tipping a colored porter one dollar after a lengthy service. The porter expressed sincere gratitude, bowing deeply and calling him the exception to the usual average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schwab
Lipton a World Famous Loser and Sportsman Like Figure
A reflective feature notes Sir Thomas Lipton as the best loser in the world. It highlights his persistent attempts at the American Cup, his gracious defeats, and the respect he earned from admirers in America and Britain, framing his failures as part of a larger virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Museum
Glasgow
Sir Thomax
America
Thomas Lipton
Cant KeeI Her There Breezy Domestic Quarrel
A wife challenges her husband amid a domestic row about clothes and a home. The exchange shows tension over control and status as the couple argues about keeping up appearances. The short piece captures a moment of marital strain and social expectations.
Polar Regions Contrast Inhabits And Seasons
The Arctic hosts about a million inhabitants with varied plant and animal life and a three month long summer. The Antarctic appears far more barren with few creatures, no permanent residents, and brief insect activity limited to ten days each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orth
South Polar
Arctic
Potassium Uses Across Industries Highlighted
A National Geographic bulletin notes potassium and its compounds have wide roles including fertilizer potash and aluminum sulfate in water purification. It covers uses in photography, medicine, glass making, mining gold with cyanide, explosives, bleaching, dyers, and baking powder production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovery ‘Drug Store
Saya
National Geographic Society
Tadpole to Frog: A Short Life of Transformation
A fragmented account traces a tadpole’s growth from aquatic egg to frog. It describes water breathing, a long digestive tract, and gradual loss of tail and fins as the creature becomes air-breathing, noting diet shifts from algae to animal prey.
Birds in Folklore Symbolism Across Cultures and Ages
The article surveys how birds appear in world folklore with the wild goose as an emblem of messenger and fate. It recounts the tale of an ambassador’s letter attached to a goose, leading to a dramatic rescue, and notes cranes and phoenixes as emblems of longevity and talismanic power across civilizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Cuckoo Nest Drama and Horse Muscle Atrophy Noted
An article discusses fostered cuckoo nests with a mother bird guiding toward her African origin and a separate note on Charley horses and a muscle wasting condition called sweeny. It mentions the Cayuga strenuous exercise movement and associated pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uasted
Acton Triumphs 4-1 Over Elora In Hockey Showdown
Acton outplayed Elora 4-1 in a lively arena clash. Marzo scored twice with Moore and Morton adding goals as Acton dominated from the start and held off Elora’s late push for a decisive victory.
Acton and Georgetown Lead Early Group Standings
The upcoming schedule shows Acton at New Hamburg Fergus at Elora and Georgetown at Fergus with several postponements. Acton has recent wins over Georgetown 6 0 and Elora 4 1 while New Hamburg beat Fergus 4 2 and Georgetown beat New Hamburg 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
New Hamburg
Fergus
Elora
Georgetown
New Hamburgh
New, Hamburg
Banff Carnival Sees Winter Queen Reign In Canada
Dorothy Sandish is crowned winter sport queen as Banff hosts the annual carnival. Visitors from the United States and Canada partake in mushing behind huskies, skating, and mountain trail events, enjoying the peak thrills of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Standish
Rocklox
United States
Wall
Contordero
Rain and Snowfall Across Earth Despite Evaporation Balance
The Washington Star notes that average rainfall on earth totals about 16 million tons per second. It explains the moisture cycle, with every ton of water that falls eventually returning to the air by evaporation, though not always at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woods
Elora Wil
Noam Maton
Acton
Mooney
Brown
Elora
Greer
Jack Keniner
Maurio
Vera
Grezy
Walser
Jack
Norm Morton
Jack Kentner
Norm
Lerry
Erora
Terry
Marzo
Yes Morton
Runnells
Ylora—town
Droy
Fischer
J. Runnells
Quinn
HW. Runnells
Ridley
J. Runnelly
Willy
Anderson
Aolon—Greer
J—seniner
Gibbons
Morton
Wallers
Warco
Weaslel
BD. Morton
Resereso
Johnny Jones
Guelph
Washington Star
Tama Place
Greas-eyed man mystery teased by storied detective
A garbled exchange hints at a Greasy-eyed man and a hidden watcher as detectives probe a puzzling scene. Names and clear details are unclear, but the mood implies a developing suspense in a crime inquiry.
Brampton Faces Beer Licenses Cost and Bot Fly Fight
Brampton council discussed beer license costs totaling 742.54 with total election expenses near 938.92. hotel keepers requested a poll while Mayor McCulloch noted the vote transparency. County Livestock Improvement Association reports show over 3 000 horses to be treated for bot fly, with positive responses from owners and local committees praised. Syren Turbridge Aunt Albert Prince faced Toronto court for armed robbery and theft. Burbridge and Prince pleaded over counts in the getaway case. Credit Mason Lodge officers were installed in Georgetown with ceremonial details. Dauphin Manitoba farming notes describe wood supply from Riding Mountains reserves and local population of about 5 000. Ladies of the Funn Women’s Club hosted a social with music, talks, contests, and a planned outbound dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beampton
R. P. Worthy
Brampton
W.W. McCulloch
Morac
Haltan
Canvaters
J. 2. Whitelock
Syren —Turbrdge
Albert Prince
Toronto
Lg & Sequel
Tuckett’s Ltd
Hamilton
Burbridge
Brince
Punting on a hilltop bike ride ends with brake mishap
A garbled report describes two riders on a thin bicycle reaching the hilltop. One recalls not keeping the brake on and losing control, reflecting on the near elimination and the outcome.
Vacuum Cleaner Demonstration Sparks Yorkshire Mixed Response
A salesman extols a vacuum cleaner to a Yorkshire woman who seems unimpressed. He demonstrates by pulling soot from the chimney and spreading ash and garden soil on the drawing-room carpet. The woman asks where the electric switch is, revealing skepticism about the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nome E
Mr. Cameron -McMillan
Dauphin, Man
James McMillan
Knox Avenue
Allan Savage
Custom
Wm. Felly
St. Joseph‘s Hospital, Guelph
W. D. Smith
Jennie McDougall
M. Smith
George Mason
Sebicand Brs
Paaltto
John Langford
A. D. Boardman
Habla
Temple
Faye
Mothae
Roya
A. H. Ar
Pischer
Flora
Bus Morton
Nori Morton
Walters
J. Wentner
Murzo
Booly
Pergus
PA PI Seetentee
Elora Yerrang
Georgeetown
New Mamburg
Xain
Stora Detectiver
Nin
Dude Ranger
Zane Grey
George O'brien
Mickey Mouse
Mickey
Trina Gol
Carson
Toye
Charles Nutteworth
Jimmy
Oddity
Little Peller
Treatire
Fox News
Hir James Warrle
Sturring
Welon Whiyes
Treasure Chast
Weobert
Loula Stevenson
Credit Masone Lodge
KE. Y. Barraclough
A. C. Robinson
George Dobson
D. P. Crichton
W. Bord
W.G.O. Thompson
Dre. G. Gollop
George Pord
McMiMan
Uinca My
McMillan
Dauphin
Manitoba
Riding Mountains
Court House
Power House
Westby
Funn
Jessie McGregor
Storey
Uilz
Quet
Alea Jossle
John McGregor
Friendshin
E. Harrop
Gore District Mutual
Norwich ‘Union Consign’ Fire Insurance Company
the Casualty of
Canada
Amorance
the Merchants Casualty Co
The
Portage-tt-Prairie Mutual
Wood’ S Grocery
Amily GR
Royal
Denby
Buckingham
Warker’s
Christie's
Ford
Tudor
de Luxe
Tudor Tudor Youring
Phaedon
Norton Motors
Ontario
Chamoisetta Gloves
HOYS
Wen
Vuhuddes
Rey
Aviatian Welmebl Ray
Dbs
Abehley
Lindley
Wrom
Pate
D. Rachlin & Co
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