Treasure Hunt on the Rose of Devon and a Queen's Fortune
Sir Philip Wilberforce hides a vast galleon treasure on a mystery island. The narrator and Mistress Wilberforce plan a voyage aboard the Rose of Devon with Captain Matthews to reach the isle, seeking wealth and escape from misfortune. A hard headed Master Ficklin doubts the tale, but the pair proceed, arming crew and preparing for peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mistress Wilberforce
Philip Wilberforce
Countie
Devon
Phefan
Philip
London
Geoffrey
Ficklin
Plymouth
Httle
Rose of
Samuel Matthews
Matthews
Pimball
British Copper Refinery Plan Mentioned in Vancouver
Vancouver Province notes possible British controlled copper refinery in Vancouver and asserts Britain may have bought out major American producers. The piece calls the situation humorous and ties it to war driven copper production while suggesting benefits to British Columbia. A light moral about a fat cat and scarce mice closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
British Columbia
Guggenheims
Lewisohns
Copper Trust
Alberta Liquor Act Provisions on Liability and Prosecution
The proposed Alberta Liquor Act sets strict liability for occupants of premises where liquor sale or distribution occurs, making them responsible for acts by tenants, servants, or employees. It details burdens of proof, witness descriptions, and penalties including prison terms for agents or officers of vendors, with provisions for prior convictions, court procedures, and enforcement timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
General Revenue Fund
Alberta
Viviani's Wife Leads Aid to Soldiers and Hospitals
Mme Viviani, wife of the French Premier, directs a nursery for soldiers' children and visits hospitals with wounded from France Britain and Belgium. She notes practical help over vocal charity and highlights women’s work for the war effort. The article also cites Canada’s seed grain loans and drought relief payments to Saskatchewan and Alberta totaling over 11 million dollars with additional funds anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viviani
France
Mme
Mme. Viviani
Dominion
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Summer Agricultural Training for Quebec Teachers
The Quebec Department of Agriculture plans August summer courses in elementary agriculture at Macdonald College for Protestant public school teachers. About 900 teachers are Protestant, vs 6,000 Roman Catholic teachers with other instruction. Quebec remains largely rural and aims to spread farm knowledge via school programs with a $15 bonus per teacher and coverage of tuition and major expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Department of Agriculture
Macdonald College
Ontario
British Columbia
Mail
Toronto
United States
Canada
Ontario Agricultural College
Dominion
Christian Science Monitor
Sugar Beet to Replace Wheat Across Belgium to France
A British Board of Agriculture report notes Belgium and Holland each grow about 150000 acres of sugar beet, France 550000, totaling 850000 acres. If all were wheat, Europe’s three countries could gain about 20000000 bushels, with Austria Hungary 1050000, Italy 130000, Russia 1900000, Spain 100000, Sweden 70000 acres elsewhere.
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Belgium
Poland
France
British Board of Agriculture
Holland
Europe
Austria- Hungary
Italy
Russia
Spain
Systematizing Manure Hauling for Farm Efficiency
Farm Progress notes a need to organize manure hauling and application so it does not disrupt other tasks while maximizing benefits. The best plan should balance workflow with full advantage to the farm operation.
Johnny What Is an Expert Explained
A fellow who tells others how to do the things he can not do himself. He offers opinions and guidance while lacking firsthand proficiency in the tasks he prescribes.
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Scottiah
Germany
Johnny
Pat
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Freeask
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Dept. H
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All Soo
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