Postal Library Plan for Canada Advocated by Women's Civic Club
Tracy argues for a nationwide postal library funded by Canada’s post office. He estimates ten million dollars for books and fifteen million for installation, with four percent interest supporting annual costs. The plan would place libraries in post offices, linking service with existing distribution and transport networks.
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Women's Civic Club of
Lethme
Tracy
M.A. Et Mat
Postal
S Ag
Agalo
Canada
Canadian Post Office Department
Astor Service
Post Office
Postal Library League
Women’s Civiclub
Lethbridge
Dominion of Canada
Borden
National Council of Women
Germans arrange for tour of business leaders in 1915
A group of prominent German businessmen plan a six week exploratory tour in 1915. The voyage will cover England Scotland Holland Canada and the United States with a month in Canada and a month to six weeks in the United States.
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Pibe
Camsross Lilsig
Busi Biesmans
Canada
Fateh
Setat
Cape
Transvaal
Natal
Orange Free State
Rhodesia
England
Scotland
Holland
United States
China produced biggest book Encyclopaedia giant volume
The London Times notes a massive Encyclopaedia volume lent to the London Library by Wilfred Merton. It contains sections 19, 8665 and focuses on subbamboos. The work, titled Yung Lo Ta Tien, is described as the Great Dictionary of Young Lo with about twenty two thousand eight hundred seventy seven sections, bound in multiple thick volumes.
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Wilfred Merton
London
London Times
Giles
Sieea
Sanba
International Irrigation Congress Set for Calgary Exhibition
Delegates from several provinces and states will attend the International Irrigation Congress in Calgary. The event will feature a vast display at the Calgary Horse Show grounds with about 25 exhibits plus Dominion and United States government displays. Attendance is expected near 66 000 as the congress marks a historic international expansion and Canada hosts the first meeting of its kind.
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Erie
Calgary
Feoisiigeted Farma
United
United States
Canada
Fire Notices In National Parks
The Dominion parka branch issues a new fire warning notice for national parks. Notices are now tin baked enamel, durable against weather and animals, despite higher initial cost.
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Dominion Parka
Dominion of Canada
Fish in Hudwen Bay Investigation in Hodeon Bay
The department of maring and faberica wees ct announces an inquiry into the fisheries of Hodeon Bay. The report seeks to determine whether 1 cent costs will be imposed and outlines the initial steps of data collection and assessment.
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Hudwen Bay
Hodeon Bay
Department of Maring and Faberica Wees
McArthur outlines railway reach toward Lesser Slave Lake and BC
Mr McArthur reported completion of 170 miles of the railway to Lesser Slave Lake and plans to reach the Smokey River this fall with the line to the BC boundary by 1916. He said 131 miles toward Smith cross Athabasca River are under construction and thousands of homesteads are available between Smith and BC. The lines will open 150000 square miles of virgin land rich in minerals with coal seams up to 14 feet thick.
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Eace River
Lesser Slave Lake
McArthur
Smokey River
Peace River
British Columbia Boundary
Smith
Athbasca River
Dominion
British Columbia
Mti Arthur
Alberta
Early English Coffee Use in 1634 Travel Tale
A 1634 English account notes Sir Henry Briant tasting coffee in the Near East after German traveler's earlier introduction. It describes how coffee was served hot at Caipe houses in Turkey, its perceived health effects, and its appeal as a harmless social beverage.
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Wngland
Sir Henry Bieunt
Vis
Werner
Henry
Odio
Turkey
Lacedemonians
Silver Lead Mining Surge Expected in British Columbia
Activity rises as silver prices climb due to Mexico's reduced supply. Rich silver lead mines in British Columbia, especially beyond the Slocan, are producing larger quantities though overall output remains limited.
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Mexico
British Columbia
Arctic study trip by Toronto observatory meteorologist
John Patterdon of the Toronto observatory sails for the Arctic to study air currents, inspect meteorological service stations along the Mackenzie River, and meet the Stefansson party at Fort Miassy near the Mackenzie region.
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John Patterdon
Toronto Observatory
Arctic
Mackenzie River
Stefansson
Fort Miinessy
United States Population Figures From Early Census Report
A historical note reports a continental population around 88 million with continental totals near 6 million for another region. The data references early census style figures and governmental estimates.
Controversy Over Spring Duck Shooting Sparks Debate
The article reports strong statements by Mr. Bradshaw and others criticizing spring duck shooting and urging cooperation to protect wildlife. It notes declining wild fowl numbers, calls for stricter enforcement, and warnings that continued hunting may endanger Canada’s game status.
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Cidette
Bradshawnen
Dre Willam
New York
United States
Canada
Bradshaw Oyrt
Game Guardian
Bradshaw
Royal North West Mounted Police
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I Ma Tin
Postal Department
China
Irrigation Congress
U.S
Continental
Olidert
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