Inauguration Prospects For Canada Air Mail Line
J S Scott MLC director of the Royal Canadian Air Force spoke in Winnipeg about experiments toward an air mail service linking principal Canadian cities. Tests will guide service scope, with costs climate conditions revenue and other factors studied before launch. The Manitoba wing praised for forest fire duty and a reserve air force may form. 47063 square miles were photographed last season unveiling unknown terrain.
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Prinetpal
Canada
J. S. Scott
Mlc
Royal Canadian Air Force
Winnipeg
Scott
Manitoba
Dominion
Domision Forentry Department
Air Service
Will Lose Privileged Position Says Mayo
The Cincinnati Times-Star quotes William J. Mayo of Rochester Minn predicting medical science will extend life from fifty eight to seventy and beyond. He warns that septuagenarians and octogenarians will become average, losing social privileges and straightening their conduct in public spaces.
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William J. Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Cincinnati Times-Star
City of Vienna ends fire watch duties in historic tower
Vienna discharges four St Stephens watchmen ending a fire watch kept since 1522 while automatic alarms cover the city since thirty years ago. Four Central Police Station guards also cut after a bombing scare in 1924. Patronage persists in monarchies and America.
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Vienna
Tower of St. Stephens
Central
America
Chicago
Louisville Courier-Journal
Ontario Town Widowed by Retired Farmers Tale
The Hon. W. A. Charlton recalls a Ontario town with 27 widows of retired farmers. He says farmers retire to loaf and die, while the women keep house and continue the labor they did before. Moral: keep busy work keeps you alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Charlton
Ontario
Sam
Denmark Relieves Executioner After Twenty Years Service
Herman Christensen of Copenhagen, Denmark, the nation's sole official executioner for over two decades, has been relieved of his duties. Officials say it is unreasonable to keep him on probation since he has not been called to officiate in all that time.
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Herman Christensen
Copenhagen
Denmark
The Hague Launches Municipal Radio Telephone Service
The Hague becomes the first city to offer radio telephony on a commercial basis with a municipal distribution service. The first radio telephone started recently and has met with great success, attracting over 1,000 subscribers.
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The
Hague
Unlucky Thirteen Jurors and a Judge Crowd the Court
A medieval saying notes that thirteen is unlucky for juries with twelve jurors and a judge. It contrasts theory of how things should be done with the difficulty of doing them yourself.
William III’s Role in Britain Acknowledged
Born November 4 1650 at The Hague William III of Orange played a pivotal part in British affairs. He married Mary daughter of James II and later married William and Mary were proclaimed sovereigns of Great Britain in 1689.
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James II
England
William of Orange
Brixham
London
William and
Mary
Great Britain
Britain
The First Four Vices of Men
A compact discussion of early vices citing honestylessness uneasiness idleness and intemperance as the four cardinal faults. It frames honesty temperance industry politeness as habits, education as asset and experience as truth value, with a final note that neglecting gentlemanship marks the offender.
The Coins Of England Through the Ages
A concise historical note traces England’s coinage from the first gold penny under Ibeary II to later issues. It records silver, gold, and copper coins in sequence, noting roundness, new denominations, and key transitions including the introduction of the sovereign and changes in 1815 and 1860.
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Ibeary II
England
Edward I
Edward V
Henry VII
Elizabeth
Guinea
Charles II
Home Printers Demand Canadian Support Over U S Exhibits
A Saint John Globe editorial condemns Montreal Modern-Canada exhibits printed in the United States. It accuses organizers of cynicism and hypocrisy for English and French materials and warns it harms local printers and workers by diverting demand away from domestic suppliers.
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Canada
Montreal
United States
Trades and Labor Council
Dominion
Saint John Globe
Walls Of Paris Disappearing Under Modern Expansion
The Paris fortifications are being removed as leveling machines demolish the masonry. Since 1919, 340000 cubic meters have been torn down and 3000000 cubic meters reclaimed, costing 50000000 francs, with apartment houses new boulevards and parks rising in their place.
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Paris
Prince of Walesa Receives Historic French Army Rank
In Paris a picturesque ceremony honors the Prince of Walesa who is named an Anspessade of the French Army. The title, dating from Louis XIV, now equates to the rank of Corporal in the Saint Cyr Military Academy battalion.
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Paris
Prince of Walesa
Saint Cyr
Louis XIV
Not Difficult for Youth to Benefit From Wealthy Father
The remark notes that a young man can easily secure a good living if he has a rich father. It reflects attitudes about inheritance and opportunity in society. The statement implies social advantage tied to family wealth.
Cannot Maintain Speed: Top World Sprinters Listed
A compiled ranking of the fastest animals names greyhound horse pronghorn hare Texas jackrabbit common fox coyote foxhound and grey wolf. The greyhound tops at 35 miles per hour though none sustain high speed long. measurements used stop watch timing and leaps counted.
Postman Owns Chimpanzee Delighting In Alarms
A Berlin postman keeps a pet chimpanzee that loves turning fire alarms. The chimpanzee breaks alarm glass, then sits nearby as fire engines rush to the scene. The owner has protested threats to shoot the animal, citing its playful sense of humor.
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Berlin
Inglee
Promised Great Car Fails to Climb Steep Hill
Mr Gallagher complains to a dealer that the motorcycle cannot climb the steepest hill promised to be easy. Mr Shean affirms the motor vehicle is “on the level” and a great car despite Gallagher's testing failure.
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Gallagher
Shean
Late King Edward Was A Good Speaker As A Youth
General Sir George Higginson recalls King Edward VII at nineteen receiving military instruction on pacings and later delivering a flawless address to Worcestershire Regiment troops in a saddle. Higginson notes the king grew into a confident, effective speaker over his life.
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George Higginson
Mayr
Grenadier Guards
Curragh
Ireland
Edward VII
George
Worcestershire Regiment
Sir George
Higginson
Edward
Wisdom In High Places Inquiries in Privy Council and Commons
The Privy Council hearing between Canada and Newfoundland recalls Lord Finlay asking about Hochelaga and Sir John Simon suggesting it is an Indian name. In the Canadian House of Commons an Opposition member asked where the Canary Islands are, and William Pugsley replied they are in one of the oceans.
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John Simon
Lord Finlay
House of Commons
William Pugseley
Canary Islands
William Pugsley
Good Yields in Alberta Irrigation District Record Wheat Harvest
A Alberta farm on 37 acres produced 72 bushels of Turkey Red winter wheat per acre. The record yield occurred on Armour and Brimble’s property signaling extraordinary irrigation results.
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Alberta
Burma’s Luminous Spider Eludes Capture
A luminous spider reportedly exists in Burma but no specimen has ever been caught. The claim centers on sightings and local lore with no verified physical evidence.
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Burma
Farmer Sells Wagon Used in The Canadian Film
A farmer in Alberta lent a worn wagon and harness to a movie crew filming near Calgary for two weeks earning 19 dollars a day. The wagon, later sold for 100 dollars with 25 dollars harness, featured in Thomas Meighan's The Canadian shot near Calgary and on a Long Island studio. The farmer joked he only had to smoke while a crew member drove. The film screens in his hometown this winter.
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Thomas Meighan
Calgary
Canadian Pacific Railway
Long Island
New York
Farmer
Deserted Twice Each Year in Winnipegosis Fishing Town
Winnipegosis Manitoba suffers two annual exoduses as 75 percent of the male population leaves for distant fish camps. The fall migration runs Aug 15 to early Oct, and winter camps from Nov 15 to Feb end. Up to 250 fishermen with families depart, leaving the town empty while camps are prepared and radio keeps them in touch.
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Winnipegosis
Manitoba
Indian Village Goddess Image Put to Move Against Smallpox
Tourists find a rough three legged wooden idol by the road in South India. Villagers say the shrine to the village goddess of disease is moved from village to village to avert an outbreak, sometimes destroyed for a fee by a passerby.
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India
South
Thag
Martian life in Wells and Flammarion views
The passage contrasts H G Wells description of Martians consuming blood and their four foot heads with a beak like face to Camille Flammarion’s view that Mars is inhabited and Martians are more beautiful than humans. It notes Wells' non eating Martians and their feeding method.
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H. G. Wells
Mr. Wells
Camille Flammarion
Mars
Willingdon Accepts Chief Scout Role for Canada
The Governor General informs the Boy Scouts executive committee of his pleasure in accepting the office of chief scout for Canada. He has supported the movement in India and other regions.
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Governor General
Boy Scouts
Canada
India
Boy Scout Movement
Schemer Mentions Cloud Cover Then Borrows Umbrella
A wry line notes a cunning person who points to a cloud cover and uses the moment to borrow an umbrella, implying opportunistic behavior. The quote reflects a streetwise view of trust and manipulation without naming individuals.
Should Do Their Bit The British Empire is a Costly Affair
Editorial framing the British Empire as burdensome to Britain’s purse and strength argues for continued imperial rule. It urges colonized and metropole unity, comparing independence to leaving a prosperous family business and maintaining security and status. The piece reflects imperial defense of the empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Connte
Montreal Star
Canadian Actuary Proposes Move to England for Longer Life
W. A. P. Wood, an actuary for a Canadian insurance company, presented statistics at Chicago to the American Institute of Actuaries showing men over 45 face higher death rates in America than in England over the past 15 years. He argues that relocating to England may increase the odds of reaching an older age.
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England
America
W. A. P. Wood
Chicago
American Institute of Actuaries
Wood
Typographical Errors in Newspapers
A look at type usage reveals 10 000 pieces of type per column, seven wrong positions per letter, 76 000 error chances, and millions of transpositions. In the sentence To be or not to be, 2 759 022 errors arise from transposition alone, yet misprints are rare given the rapid newspaper production.
World Peace and Empire Cohesion Warned in League Debate
A speaker argued that without the British Empire’s cohesion the League would be a cipher and unable to preserve world peace. They warned Asia and Africa would face upheaval, while America and Europe could be drawn into global disorder and vast wars.
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League
Asia
Africa
America
Europe
Globe
Coal strike raises grain transport costs to Canada
The British coal strike disrupts grain ships to Canada as tramp steamers switch to coal cargo. Rates to British ports rose from 9 to 10.4 cents per bushel last year and 12 to 12.5 cents this month, now 14 to 18 cents. Continental Europe and Mediterranean routes changed similarly.
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Canada
Europe
Mediterranean
Kingston Standard
Raymond Sugar Refinery beet crop production rises
The Raymond beet sugar refinery operates at full capacity with Alberta sugar back on the market. Excel lent yields are reported. A five acre dry land field averaged just over 12 tons per acre and almost 38 tons from a two acre field. A 50,000 ton crop is expected.
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Raymond
Alberta Sugar
Oldest Taunton sister marks 75 years in convent
At Taunton Franciscan Convent London the community’s oldest member Sister Martha Cuttle celebrated her seventy fifth anniversary of profession. She has lived in the convent during the entire period.
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Taunton
London
Martha Cuttle
Refined Sap Quip Sparks Playful Exchange
In a light moment, Mary asks about the maple syrup joke and the reply notes a pun on refinement, calling the other person a buccaneer in a witty обмен.
Crocodile Hatchling Emerges Energetic After Shell Breaks
A newly hatched crocodile from Ife shows high activity immediately after breaking its shell, signaling vigorous early movement and alert behavior as it enters the aquatic environment.
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E. W. Howe
Prince of Wales
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Newfoundland
Hochelaga
Willingdon
Dominions
British Empire
Raymond Sugar Refinery
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