Copper Eskimos Of Coronation Gulf Area Insight
The article previews a volume by Dr Jenness on the Copper Eskimos of Coronation Gulf detailing their life language beliefs dwellings dances marriage food and psychology. It notes historical contacts from 1771 to 1916 and warns of rapid cultural change and disease risk from outside contact.
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Jenness
Coronation Gulf
Samuel Hearne
Sir John Franklin
Northwest Mounted Police
Edmonton
Calgary
Hungary Bows To Reparation Demands On Cattle Deliveries
Hungary pledges to fulfill its treaty obligations regarding livestock deliveries after coercive measures were threatened by the Reparation Commission. May 10 marked the deadline for the first instalment of cattle. In Canada, auto license revenue funds Manitoba police expenses as detachment offices sell licenses directly to car owners.
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Hungary
Paris
Rattray
Manitoba Police Department
Hopeless Case The Professor and the Betting Evil
A brilliant western college professor dismissed for heavy betting moves east to a new post. He wagers with the president that a wart exists on his shoulder blade, proving the point and triggering a bet that ends with the professor paying. The tale ends with a remark suggesting the betting habit remains unbroken.
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Western College
Eastern College
West
Prince of Wales Sees Dyak Warriors in Malayan Welcome
During a stop in Singapore on his India return, the Prince of Wales viewed a line of head-hunters and Dyak warriors from British North Borneo. Men wore carved ivoried parangs and python scale armor while tattooed fighters stood behind arched shields. Twenty women appeared among the crowd, one carrying an enemy skull as a decorative fan.
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Prince of Wales
Singapore
Malay States
India
Government House
British North Borneo
Canada dairy holdings and exports shift in early year
The Dairy News Letter reports April 1 holdings in Canada for creamery butter 2 226 157 lbs vs 2 396 123 last year, dairy butter 193 864 lbs vs 455 169, cheese 4 330 400 lbs vs 1 143 252, oleomargarine 164 285 lbs vs 305 360. In Q1 UK imports from Canada total 61 205 cwt cheese, while New Zealand and Australia show strong butter and cheese export gains.
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Dairy News
Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage Branch
Canada
United Kingdom
New Zealand
Great Britain
Australia
Two Ways to Handle a Debtor in Debt Backed by the Globe
A Boston Globe quotation argues that pressuring a debtor on the Anxious Seat is less effective than inviting him to a private office. It contends that encouraging belief in his honesty and offering help will better secure repayment, despite social graces.
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Boston Globe
Exchange in Europe Yields Humorous Money Fluctuations
A traveler from England bought wine in the Tyrol for 500 crowns, kept the bottle, crossed into Switzerland and sold it for fifty centimes ten times. A Swiss fifty-centime coin equals 700 Austrian crowns, yielding the Englishman a 200 crown profit and his wine essentially free.
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Germany
Switzerland
Austrian
Tyrol
Britain Coming Back Strong Says Stratford Official
H. W. Sturdley, new vice president of the Stratford Ontario Chamber of Commerce, just back from Europe, speaks on Britain’s postwar recovery. He says Ireland is the only place in the old country people want to avoid and predicts Britain will be on the job worldwide in six months. He notes workers and employers are reconciling and Britain could spare ten million immigrants for Canada.
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H. W. Sturdiey
Chamber of Commerce
Stratford, Ont
England
Continent
Mr. Sturdley
Ireland
Britain
British Isles
John Bull
Sturdley
Canada
London Allows Taller Buildings in City Skyline Rise
London will permit skyscraper style structures up to 80 feet high after a council backed report. The commission favored greater height and the fire brigade confirmed no risk to firefighting efficiency, signaling a major shift for the capital’s skyline.
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London
London County Council
Wadden Humorous Postcard Exchange from Houston
A. A. Wadden of Houston, B. C. sends a lighthearted ditty about divorce and a wife returning to Alabama. The speaker laments loss of support, then jokes about resuming chores and coing again, reflecting small‑town humor.
Diversified Cropping Systems For Western Dry Areas
Prof G H Cutter of Alberta argues diversified cropping is essential in western dry sections. He cites moisture variation and soils, urging systems adapted to conditions, praising winter rye wheat clovers millets sunflowers and legume crops to conserve moisture and maintain nitrogen. Summerfallow remains important but with less risk and better humus restoration.
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G. H. Cutter
University of Alberta
Edmonton Board of Trade
Opera in Odessa Well Patronized Amid Hunger Crisis
Citizens endure cold halls and street hunger as Odessa opera draws crowds. Patrons wear gloves to play in heatless venues while the Hugenots performance wows with strong voices and well kept costumes from better days. Multiple weekly shows feature Italian German Russian and local Ukrainian operas.
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Odessa
Opera
Land for Reforestation Opens in Simcoe County Ontario
Simcoe County Ontario begins a reforestation policy by purchasing 1000 acres of barren sandy land ten miles north of Barrie for 7500 dollars. Six hundred thousand year old Scotch pine seedlings will be planted over time. About 30 acres will be planted this year with 100 acres annually in following years until all land is reforested.
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Simcoe County
Ontario
Barrie
British Columbia Government-Assisted Industries 1921 Sales Total
Total sales of government assisted industries in British Columbia for 1921 reached 1 560 584 dollars. The figure reflects the value of goods that would have been imported from outside the province and would have required the same amount of money to leave the province.
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British Columbia
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