Alberta Leads Wheat Race to Base of the Rockies
Edmonton Bulletin editorial praises Alberta for sweeping wheat prizes at the Chicago winter fair. It notes wheat area extended to the Rockies, with Alberta earning seven of twenty three Canadian awards and dominating oats as well. The article highlights high altitude yields at Cayley and Calgary and compares Canadian oats and barley futures to U S norms, arguing Alberta's prairie farming now stands as a continental strength.
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Minneapolis
Kansas
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Prairie West
Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Iowa
League Endures Hostile Criticism and Survives to Grow
The League endured hostile criticism at Geneva and fears of breakup as Argentina withdrew. Yet it survived, admitted new members, and closed with forty seven nations adhering to it, despite opposition even in Washington.
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League
Geneva
Argentina
Washington
Hardihood
The
New York Times
Faint Heart Dialogue Snippet From Edinburgh Scots Dialect
A brief Edinburgh Scots dialogue features Doris and Jack with a humorous miscue about a kiss being interrupted by a grit. Doris urges action while Jack jokes about the mouthful, capturing local character and humor.
Immense Elk Bones Found At Pines Lake Site
A trapper uncovered bones and eight foot antlers on the shore of Pines Lake in Leelanau county Michigan. Excavation continues as pioneers recall no prior sighting of an elk of such size and strength from the area.
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Pines Lake
Leelanau County
Michigan
St Rege
New Zealand Firm and Merchant Fined for Tweed Profiteering
In Wellington a merchants firm receives 3000 pounds and an individual merchant 400 pounds under the 1919 profiteering law. The magistrate called the profits outrageous, noting the firm's 100 percent margin and high costs. He said imprisonment would have been possible if the law allowed. London despatches report the case as the first major action under the statute.
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Wellington
New Zealand
N.Z
London
Coming Back Strong Wife Birthday Banter
A humorous exchange shows a wife reminding her husband it is her birthday and a playful rebuff from him pointing out she is merely a day older. The light tone captures domestic humor typical of the period humor column.
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London Opinion
French Banknote Found to Harbor 80 Million Bacilli
French scientists examined a small denomination banknote in circulation for months and found 80,000,000 bacilli thriving on its surface, highlighting concerns about contamination in everyday currency.
Present Heir as 19th Prince of Wales Since 1301
The current heir to the British throne holds the title Prince of Wales, the position dating to its creation in 1301. He is recognized as the 19th holder of the title.
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Prince of Wales
Sparrow tanky for short dis tances at the rate of about 80 miles
A fragment notes a sparrow tanky for short distances moving at roughly 80 miles. The text mentions speed and distance but lacks clear subject details or event context.
Progressive Party Leaders Address Winnipeg Meeting
The Dominion Leader of the Progressive Party and the National Progressive Party presented their first policy declaration at a Winnipeg gathering on December 10, greeted with enthusiasm. Premier Drury of Ontario also spoke to the crowd and was warmly received.
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Dominion
National Progressive Party
Winnipeg
Drury
Ontario
Not Getting Excited About Britain Naval Policy
The Victoria Times argues Britain should not rush into a costly new naval buildup while the United States and Japan expand their fleets. It suggests avoiding alarm and waits for lessons from recent wars, ready to build only if wartime experience demands and under a flexible two keels to one policy if necessary.
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Great Britain
United States
Japan
Britain
Vicwria Times
Whistling Swan Found Across Iceland Lapland and Russia
A swan known for its whistling or trumpeting calls has been observed in Iceland, Lapland, and northern Russia. The bird emits a sharp whistle through its coiled wind pipe, generating a distinctive sound noted by observers.
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Iceland
Lapland
Russia
Tense US Japan relations spark arms race view
The Toronto Mail and Empire notes that distrust between Americans and Japanese grows as the United States expands naval and military power. It cites Gen eva Ishii urging Japan to bolster armaments, US naval policy debates, and fears of British influence in provoking aggression.
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Japan
United States
League of Nations
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Representative Kahn
California
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Pacific
Phillippines
Hearst
Great Britain
Little Brown
Toronto Mail
Empire
Premier Rhallis Offers Steady Hand for Greece
The Edmonton Bulletin notes Premier Rhallis plans to keep the office not for desire but lack of viable successors. It argues Constantine is popular with Greeks but warns his foreign policy risks ending the Greek Empire’s prospects. Rhallis may avoid blame if a crash occurs.
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Greece
Constantine
Edmonton Bulletin
Strength of growing plants and trees echoed
The text compares plant and tree strength, noting grass can split rock and oak roots lift granite. It adds a proverb about training helping a man but not teaching him to seek towels before washing his eyes with soap.
Indian Spiritualism and a Pagan Saulteaux Guide
The narrator recalls Essa-wa-pum-o, an elderly Saulteaux hunter, who finds winter bear dens and prays to Kitche Manitou. After a winter hunt feeds his band with bear meat and furs, the old man explains bears’ milk to cubs as God-given, reflecting a clash with the Bible and Christian belief.
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Essa-wa-pum-o
Saulteaux
Essawapum O
Huge Sum to Run New York City Budget
The Greater New York City government seeks 345 million dollars for the coming fiscal year. The figure, more than two thirds of the national congressional appropriation for 1916, is asked by the board of aldermen’s finance committee as it drafts the 1921 budget.
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New York
Congress
United States
Board of Aldermen
Committee On Finance
Woman’s Taste for Flattery Meets Awkward Flatterer
A woman may love flattery yet despise an awkward flatterer highlighting the tension between charm and clumsy praise in social interactions.
Banff Carnival Sets Sights On New World Ski Record
Banff prepares for the annual carnival from January 29 to February 5 amid Canadian Rockies grandeur. The ski hill, rebuilt on Anders Haugen’s guidance, offers four jumps and aims to break the existing world record with substantial cash prizes and a long prize roll for each foot surpassed. The program also features ladies hockey led by Vancouver, regional teams from Calgary Edmonton Vulcan Winnipeg Ottawa, and an elaborate ice palace with a large fireworks display. The Connaught Skating Club vows strong Eastern Canadian and U S entries, with possible plans to seek amateur federation support for the Canadian Championships.
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Anders Haugen
Brooten
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Frank Patrick
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Calgary
Patricias
Edmonton
Vulcan
Alberta
Winnipeg
Ottawa
Dominion
Connaught Skating Club of
Saskatoon
Amateur Athletic Union of Canada
Tributes to the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey
Crowds line up at Westminster Abbey to honour the Unknown Warrior. A mother lays three medals awarded to her son beside the grave while others offer flowers and prayers. The tomb bears the inscription For King and Country. Greater Love Hath No Man Than This.
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Britain
Westminster Abbey
The Value of Politeness in Business and Life
The Springfield Republic caption notes decades of advice on politeness. Politeness builds patronage and friendships through personal friendly treatment. It enriches private life and public relations, yielding nonfinancial rewards in personal and social success.
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