Admiral Sims Tales On Wit And Worldly Differences
Admiral Sims, a U S Navy figure born in Canada, contrasts British and American manners with quick quips and stories. He cites a Briton entering a room as if it owned it, an American as if indifferent to ownership, and relays jokes about Germans and African American troops to illustrate cultural perceptions. He sums up the difference between London and New York as indifference versus social curiosity.
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Admiral Sims
United States Navy
Canada
Ming Them
Gertan
Hin
Fritz
Rex
Europe
France
Sam
Frances
Germany
Blease
Miatah Fritz
Rastue
Death of an Aged Pioneer Lady Jessie Petrie
Mrs. Jessie Petrie aged 81 died in the city Sunday after a short illness. A native of Dundee Scotland she immigrated to Wyoming in 1880 with her three children and moved to Grand Forks in 1897 where she lived with her son. Survived by two sons James Petrie and Robert P Petrie and daughter Mrs Lloyd A Manly. Funeral held from the family home on Third street at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon with large attendance and interment at Kraternel cemetery.
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Jessie Petrie
Robert F. Petrie
Robert P. Petrie
James Petrie
Vancouver
Lloyd.a. Manly
Boston
Petrie
Third Street
Kraternel
Sale of War Savings and Thrift Stamps May District Report
The district reports May sales figures for War Savings and Thrift Stamps. The summary notes the month’s totals for War savings and thrift stamps across the district with emphasis on the ongoing sales drive and expected future results.
Black drill sergeant and rookies in old bayou defense tale
A harsh drill sergeant addresses a squad of Black rookies urging obedience. He tests reactions with Eyes Right command as the Black soldiers respond with deliberate eye movements. A grateful narrator thanks a hero who saved his wife and receives a clipped token of appreciation.
New Budget Changes Stir Debates at Ottawa Capitol
White's budget delivery sparks talk among western MPs as temper rises over tariff shifts. The plan broadens duties relief for agricultural goods, cuts railway rates on farm implements, and partially reverts the 74 percent wartime tariff. It also includes free imports of wheat flour and potatoes from duty-free countries, higher corporate taxes, and a promise of tariff revisions after stability returns.
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Ottawa
Thomas White
Canada
Minister of Agriculture Resigns in Canada
Ottawa reports Sir Robert Borden accepts the resignation of Hon. T. A. Crerar, minister of agriculture. The correspondence between the minister and the premier remains private, but will be read in the house.
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Ottawa
Jone
Robert Borden
T. A. Crerar
Gainister
Agriculture
Crerar Resignation Tied to Budget Disagreements
Crerar's departure is linked to conflicts with the premier over the budget, with expectations he will expand on his stance during the budget debate. The note suggests ongoing political maneuvering as the budget plan proceeds.
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Crerar
Paper Makers Profit Surge Sparks Government Probe
Government investigation targets pulp and paper firms after profits per pound rise nearly 300 percent in early 1918 versus 1914. Prices dropped 20 percent amid attempts to delay inquiry while two firms faced dividend and stock watering concerns. Canadian publishers face US price pressure as paper costs widen.
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United States
City teachers resign as term ends and staffing changes noted
Miss Helen McEwen Miss McLaughlin and Miss Caroline Munro resign from the public school teaching staff effective term end. Marjorie McArthur of Nelson named to replace Miss Munro. Public school closes for winter vacation on the 27th with Principal Glaspell’s room closing Friday.
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Helen McEwen
Glaspell
Curfew By law Finally Passed By City Council
City council meets with Mayor Harkness and all aldermen present. Debentures of 875,000 and 850,000 in 6 percent bonds approved for local sale. Janitor positions filled by Annie Waldron and Janes Walker. Curfew bylaw reconsidered and finally passed. Bridge repairs referred to board of works. Telegram of protest to Otewa planned over possible duty on raw cream. Bond sale advertising planned and miscellaneous accounts approved.
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Harkness
National Bond Corporation of
Vanoon
Annie Waldron
Janes Walker
Walker
H. L Mackenzie
Board of Works
Otewa
Week’s Temperature Readings From J F Laws Ranch
Government thermometer observations record daily minimums and maximums for the past week at J F Laws ranch. data lists each day's low and high temperatures, reflecting local weather fluctuations over seven days.
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J. F. Laws Ranch
Victory at La Epitids Museon Puzzle
Two western visitors examined an ancient statue in a museum, noting damage to the left knee and helmet. Inscription deciphered hints at a long, dubious past and a potential clue about a revolutionary figure or event.
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la Epitids Museon
W Roam Ghillaton
Warlor
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England
Lises
Britain
America
London
New York
War. Thrift
Grand Forks
Bank of Commerce
Royal Bank
West Grand Forks
Greenwood— Post Office
A Bank of Montreal
Ivneas Phoenix
Bank of
Phost
Midway
Rock Creek
Dist G.E
Greenwood
North Okanagan
South Okanagan
Similkameen
Capital
Thos
P.C
News of
Granby Emette
Fernie
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