Calendar reform debate prompts wide interest in Canada
A discussion on calendar reform references the Marvin plan and Canadian and British involvement. The text cites centuries of calendar changes, noting human error and the Julian and Gregorian shifts, with public figures and organizations urged to consider lightening school tasks and aligning dates with history.
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United States
Chamber of Commerce
Thia
Chateau
Centerbury
Holy See
Canada
Royal Society of Canada
Mary, Oriental Orthodox Catholic Apostolic Church
Mark
Julius
Farmer and horse dealer clash over unruly purchase
A farmer confronts a horse dealer at the market months after a sale claiming the horse bites, kicks, runs away, and chews a table. The dealer confirms the buyer wouldn’t part with five hundred dollars, then tries to walk away.
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Sali
Movy
Orator Argued Over Darwinian Theory In Jest
A London Tit-Bits item notes an orator being provoked by a restless audience. He claims the crowd has evolved from monkeys, while the audience replies that they have evolved, delivering a sharp, humorous exchange about Darwinian theory.
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London
Great Tree Lover and Great Ladies Man Dialogue
A clipped exchange notes concern about rapid denudation of country scenery and the trend of women wearing less each year. The chat format implies a satirical or colloquial item reflecting social attitudes of the era.
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Olr
Occupational Rhymes of Ixona the Pawnbroker
A fragmentary verse notes the pawnbroker Ixona seeking comfort with his wife. It suggests a life of toil and a longing for rest, portraying a craftsman or tradesman in a brief, lyrical sketch.
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Ixona
Ferry crew earns praise for careful boarding note
A stranger in New York observed the ferry sling crew taking care to post a substantial note as the boat departed. One worker expressed pride in the practice, noting that many clever men would attempt to board the vessel even when it was not properly secured.
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New York
It Was Cold Here We Came To Build Under Cows
The speaker recalls a cold arrival and tossing water out the window. They mention Mose and others, describe the chill, and imply building under the cows to stop them from getting cream. The fragment hints at a rural setting and a humorous or rustic tone.
Bank dispute and miscommunication during rehearsal noted
Dialogue fragment shows a coach urging a gong book for rehearsal while a student resists and Luise complains. A separate exchange mentions a joint bank account with deposits and withdrawals, revealing tension over finances.
Tanlac the tonic promised to restore strength and appetite
A vintage advertisement touts Tanlac as a life restoring tonic made from roots and herbs. It claims to cleanse the blood, restore digestion, and bring back color and appetite within days, urging readers to buy from their druggist and begin feeling fit again.
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Taniac
A Brave Man Tor Conveniences Now Devices
The fragmentary text presents a garbled note on new conveniences and devices, lacking clear names or events but implying a discussion of innovative goods. No identifiable people, places, or organizations present to anchor details.
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Tor
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