Orbs of Heaven by Rev John Swalwell
Article discusses Sirius the Dog Star as the brightest fixed star, its location in Canis Major, its distance and brightness, and revisions in its understanding. It explains how Sirius relates to Orion and Betelgeuse, notes spectroscopic lines, and mentions a planet revolving around Sirius discovered by Professor Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirius
Orion
Procyunm
Pleiades
Orions Belt
Proryon
Greyhound
Betelguese
Aldebaran
Regel
Peware
Ptolemy
Spectroscope
Ite
Ball
Earth
Canis Major
Neptune
Estevan
Mercury
Mars
Saturn
Suan
Sheriff Sale Notice for Saskatchewan Lands
District Court directs sales of the lands of B. Lisney I. T. to settle the interest in the North East Quarter of Section Four Township One Range Four West Saskatchewan. Sale set for February 12, 1918 at 2 PM at the Sheriff’s Office Evan, Saskatchewan. Cash terms. transfer to be confirmed within sixty days. Sheriff Nichol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clendenan
Satevan
Sesk
Eee
Lloyd of Ghalaw Tik
B. Lisry
Finsteen
Meridia
Saskatchewan
Levan
Choomber
Nichol
Engineers Examinations Notice for Weyburn Sask
The Department of Public Works announces examinations for engineers. George Draager of Weyburn will oversee exams in Estevan January 28 and 29, and in Carnduff January 31. Applicants with no prior certificates must provide proof or experience. Bring references. non English speakers may use amanuensis under Act. Exams begin in the morning. Regina December 13, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Draager
Weyburn
Saskatchewan
Estevan
Bremen
Important Notice on Monthly Accounts and Prompt Payment
The notice asks customers with monthly account accommodations to cooperate by prompt monthly payment. It emphasizes supplying goods at low cash prices and paying cash for supplies, and urges accommodation holders to avoid extending credit beyond the usual monthly basis due to hard times. Phone 4.
Sirius and the Dog Star in myth and astronomy
The article links Sirius to Egyptian astronomy and heraldry, noting its heliacal rising signals Nile floods and its role as the Dog Star. It discusses ancient beliefs about Sirius guarding the Equator, the dog days, and its enduring astronomical significance in a contemplation of the universe as a Divine thought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canis Major
Sirius
Equator
Cereberus
Tatarus
Hell
Great Britain
Ula
God
Local Notables and Visitors Reported Across District
Miss Florence Bayles visits Lt. Hall who is ill. Bryan Bayles calls on Crosby. Leblanc boys spend New Year in Estevan. Adam Stevenson sick last week. Ed Venne attends first 1918 sound meeting Monday. J Heffmaster buys three sows from L C Hall. Joe Aulger shoots rabbits Wednesday. Ivor Antonious repairs telephone lines Wednesday. Dr Bromley of Eddywan attends Dingler children on New Year’s Day. Nora Tiller returns after teaching Rasseldale School all summer. YW G Hart viewed large tract in district this peing. Ed Venne helps butcher extra stall fed steer Saturday. Dingler children home with new retina condition. Bryant Bayle and Miss Bayles visit T H Tislee home. Ratepayers meeting of Madiganactrol district set for Jan 14 at 2 p.m. Mr and Mrs T T ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Bayles
Crosby
Leblanc
Estevan
Adam Stevenson
Ed. Venne
J. Heffmaster
L. C. Hall
Joe Aulger
Ivor Antonious
Dr. Bromley
Eddywan
Dingler
Nora Tiller
Rasseldale
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Aner
Wan
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Regina
Elwood
Cou
AD Leagues
Todling
Iment
Templeman
Ment CO
Rocery
L of Sopp
Tom
Mr. Wiggs
Wiggs
Delight Theatre
Hursday
Mrs. Wiggs
Metropolitan
May B. Hurst
Deection
the United Producing Co., Ltd
View Hill Grain Growers’ Association Ltd
Kenisee
Comanteretin
Unfieens
Muanes L. A. Good
New Life Beer
Chippewa Water Co
Duncan Motor CO
Heaven
John Swalwell
B.S
Sheriff's Sale
Engineers’ Examinations
Department of Public Works
Joe Ward
Iam
J, Ward
Harry Johnson
Toh
Tableland News
Florence Bayles
Lt. Hall
L. ©. Hall
Madiganactrol
Mr. and
Mra. T. T Have
Max Wilchick
Frobisher, Sask
Estevan Steam Laundry
Rumford Laundry Ltd
Rosser Ave
Brandon, Man
Cole
Royal Household
Holmgren Bros
T. H. Kelly's
T. A
Apply Progress Office
Canada
Family Herald
Weekly Star of Montreal
Correy
Saskatoon
Anatase
Domini
Menitole
Taskatehewss
Terenna
Dominion Lands Agency
Cerein
Lee Warth
Thominton Lamie
THE
Salvation Army
Holiness
Young 'Opie
Hetley V. Jones
Fein
Sorem
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