Kitchener Death Rumors Denied by Admiralty
The Liberal suggestion in the British House of Commons that the boat Lord Kitchener left the Hampshire in should be a national relic was met with a firm denial from the first lord of the admiralty. He stated Kitchener did not leave the ship in that boat and perhaps did not leave at all. Survivors’ testimony had not altered the disaster’s verdict.
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House of Commons
Lord Kitchener
Hampshire
Admiralty
Kitchener
England
Night of treachery in a northern forest romance
Nepeese plots to trap Lac Bain rival Tuboa has died and Ookimow Jeem vows murder to protect love. Carvel learns Baree killed the intruder as Nepeese and he plan a new life at Nelson House after burning the old tepee. A wolfish howl seals their grim reprieve.
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Nepeese
Tuboa
Lac Bain
Iskwao
Carvel
Tomor
Baree
Ookimen
Barée
Nelson House
Woman From Melfort Credits Herbal Remedy Reform
Mrs William Reresis of Box 436 Melfort Saskatchewan says eight months of illness included headaches back pains and fatigue. After two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she could rise dress herself and gained weight from seventy eight pounds to about double. She praises the tonic for female troubles and recommends it to neighbors.
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Melfort
Saskatchewan
Jtme
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wiliam Reresis
Willow Arms Closer to Carvel in Quiet Mating Scene
A short, lyrical meditation follows Carvel as a loon call fades and Willow draws nearer. Carvel, moved by a simple moment, expresses heartfelt gratitude to God before the scene ends.
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Carvel
Illinois professors announce discovery of new element
University of Illinois chemists led by Dr. H S Hopkins with L F Yutema and J S Harris report finding element number 61. It marks the first such discovery in the United States with campus made X ray equipment and follows hafnium’s 1923 Copenhagen announcement.
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University of
Copenhagen
Methods to gauge pneumonia germs virulence announced
University of Chicago researchers announce methods to measure the virulence and killing power of pneumonia germs using electrical instruments. The work aims to assess recovery chances, aid serum development, and explain how serum acts, led by Dr. J. S. Falk who also claims to adjust virulence at will.
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University of Chicago
J. S. Falk
Little Helps For This Week Blessings And Duty
A short devotional page cites scripture from Revelation and Lord Houghton on duty and time. It reflects on vocation as divinely appointed, urging humility and patience while standing at a moment with eternity before and after.
Diplomacy Defined in an Oriental Tale
The Argonaut recounts Earl Palfour recalling a diplomat’s tale about a rajah who dreamt his teeth fell out. The first soothsayer predicts all his descendants die before him, provoking a beating. A second, deftly diplomatic soothsayer says the teeth are his children and his life will outlast theirs, earning a gold purse.
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Earl Palfour
World War veteran died after capsizing near home
Eric Hag gard survived two torpedoings during the war but drowned near his home when a rowboat loaded with lobster traps capsized in heavy surf. An observed quote warns against convincing a man against his will. A remark compares some actors to eggs that rise on stage when useless. Minard's Liniment is mentioned for dandruff.
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Eric Haggard
Skiing Craze Brings Heavy Casualty List
London police report a rising number of winter sports injuries at the Swiss playground. Ambulances continually ferry casualties to Charing Cross station from the skiing area, with broken limbs common among both men and women and many beginners taking part in contests.
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London
Strand
Red Cross
Charing Cross Station
Borden St Charles Milk Letter Contest Promises Prizes
After Easter, The Borden Co. Limited Montreal will award twenty one prizes for letters not exceeding 350 words. First prize 25 dollars, twenty runners up five dollars each. Each entry must include a Tall Size tin label and be mailed to the Contest Editor by April 5th.
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Borden
St. Charles
Borden Co. Limited
Montreal
Record High US Motorists Enter Canada in 1925
Department of customs figures show 2,429,144 US automobiles entered Canada for touring in 1925, up from 1,889,210 in 1924. With four persons per car, about 1,716,576 people crossed, surpassing Canada’s population. Visitors spent an estimated 188,555,540 in Canada, vs 143,512,520 prior year, rising by over 45 million. A colonial visitor to England anonymously donated 2,500 pounds to help restore Durham Castle in gratitude to the King.
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Department of Customs
United States
Canada
England
Durham Castle
Giant tiger kills seventeenth victim in Mysore state
An enormous man eating tiger nicknamed Old Clubfoot has slain his seventeenth person in Mysore state India. Most victims are said to be villagers who strayed from their homes.
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Mysore
India
Public Safety League warns motorists of three gas hazards
Arthur Gaboury of the Quebec Public Safety League issues warnings on three motor dangers. Do not run engines in garages with doors closed, stop the engine while fueling, and avoid smoking near the gas tank or fuel system.
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Quebec Public Safety League
Arthur Gaboury
League
Left Hand Mastery Questioned by a Child
A professor lectures on equal dexterity of hands and challenges students to name actions he can do with his right hand as well as his left. A small voice then asks to see the professor’s left hand in his right hand trousers pockets.
The Wood Rat Trade Rat and a Public Trust
The wood rat or trade rat earns fame for stealing items but leaving a token in return. It deposits spikes nails spoons tobacco glass and odds and ends, usually in exchange for food. The piece ends with a reflection that public office is a public trust when held by others.
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Crescent Beach
Nova Scotia
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Mostra
Illinois University
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