Wealth Production In The North
Wealth production in the north notes salt refined at Ft. McMurray and fish exports by the A and G W line. The Edmonton area fur trade and sawmill supply are described along with Athabasca asphalt deposits and road surfacing needs. The piece argues the salt refinery marks a growing prairie industry and potential railway demand.
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Ft. McMurray
A. and
G. W
Edmonton
G.W
Prairie
Athabasca
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Edmonton Bulletin
Winter feeding for turkeys emphasizes light morning grain and full night rations
Mr. Gee notes overfed stock turkeys fatten too quickly in winter. Robertson advises alfalfa or clover hay with sparing scratch grain, oyster shell, and water or snow available. As eggs approach, gradually increase rations toward normal fowl levels, with alfalfa meal in mash, light morning scratch, full night feed, and green forage. occasional raw liver and cod liver oil aid breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee. Robertson
Dominion Poultry Luck and Man
Robertson
Publications Branch
Ottawa
Franklin's Epitaph Publicly Revealed From Chicago Collection
The original epitaph of Benjamin Franklin, kept in a Chicago businessman's collection for twenty years, was made public on the eve of Franklin's birthday. The inscription closely matches the famous Poor Richard text with minor word and punctuation changes, and ends with a note about a future edition corrected and amended by the author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
Chicago
Franklin
Richard
Oita Kahn Defends Wealth Critics At New York Dinner
The Chicago Daily News quotes Oita Kahn, a millionaire philanthropist, describing charges against the moneyed classes and likening critics to a forger who fails to obtain Gould's signature. He argues against criticizing others while noting the difficulty of avoiding mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oita Kahn
New York
Gotsa Gould
Skunk
Chicago Daily News
Portmouth's Mighty Naval Arsenal Opens to View
Herbert Vivien describes Portsmouth as Britain's foremost naval hub seen from the sea. He recounts the harbor’s entrance, Forts and gates, the Nelson anchor on Portsdown, and the vast basins and docks where battleships are built. The Grand Fleet’s 1914 role and Portsea’s Hard gate mark a storied naval landscape.
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St. Helen's
Herbert Vivien
Isle of Wight
Southaca Castle
Portsdown HM
Britain
Portsmouth
English Channel
Thames
London Bridge
Portchester Castle
William the Conqueror
Portsea
Unicorn Gate
Marlborough Gate
Plants Struggle For Existence In Plant World Study
Prof J E Weaver and Dr Herbert C Hanson report findings from an inquiry at Lincoln Nebraska on plant lifecycles. They describe deep root systems, rapid pumpkin and squash growth, and high mortality from crowding with mortality rates up to 50 to 60 percent.
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J. E. Weaver
Herbert C Hanson
Lincoln, Neb
F. E.clements
Nebraska
Canadian Bank Deposits Rise in November Report
The monthly statement shows a $21 million increase in total savings deposits held by Canadian chartered banks in November. Demand deposits rose by $55,573,622, and call loans increased by about $13 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Corn proves best summerfallow substitute at Lethbridge station
Over eight years at the Lethbridge experimental station, corn outperformed potatoes and other options as a summerfallow substitute. Potatoes showed uncertain markets and small yields in dry years. Corn requires clean cultivation to avoid weed loss and compares favorably for early hogging off or fodder. sunflowers and wheat in rows fell short of corn's performance.
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Lethbridge, Alta
W. H W. Pairfield
Alberta
Fairfield
Tri bolite Fossil Found in Tyndall Quarries Manitoba
University of Manitoba experts examined a fossil discovered at 20 feet depth in Tyndall quarries Manitoba. They estimate the Tri bolite fossil is about 60,000,000 years old. The long extinct water creature crawled along the sea bottom that once covered the prairies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Manitoba
Tyndall
Manitoba
Prairies
Allenby to Tour Canada Beginning March in Victoria
Vancouver reports Field Marshal Viscount Allenby will start a Canada tour from Victoria on March 5 with Viscountess Allenby. They will be guests of the national council of education which has hosted many distinguished visitors in Canadian cities. Also noted is Henry Ford’s preference for old fashioned things except the horse and burro.
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Vancouver
Field Marshal
Viscunt Allenby
Canada
Victoria
Viscountess
Allen
Lord and Lady Allenby
National Council of Education
Henry Fords
Sacrifice Of Mother Giraffe In Sudan Incident Described
Lieutenant Girard recounts witnessing a mother giraffe save her calf by grabbing it with her neck as hunters approach. The mother is mortally wounded by the attendant’s gunfire while the calf is tossed and killed, and both mother and infant die.
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Girard
Paris
Central Africa
Jardin Des Plantes
la Bugarte
Kansas City Star
How Big Is Your Vocabulary
Dr Frank Hl Vizetelly argues trained professionals exceed Shakespeare in word count while the average person knows 3 000 to 10 000 terms and Woodrow Wilson uses many distinct words. Yet impact depends on usage not size. Jesus’ vocabulary was comparatively small.
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Frank Hl. Vizetelly
Avon
Woodrow Wilson
Vizetelly
Jesus
Wilson
Shakespeare
New Bedford Standard
Sandwich Man Doomed by Changing Ad Tactics
The piece notes London advertisers hire smart social girls to carry sandwich advertisements, drawing far more attention than men. It mentions the cat with nine lives and lines about vocal culture, suggesting a satirical take on public perception and trends.
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London
C P R Latin Time Table De Luxe Souvenir
A satin pocket timetable souvenir marks the first through train service on the Canadian Pacific Railway from West to East. Issued by Geo. D. Somers, the item dates from July 3, 1888, and was printed at his expense for Sir William Van Horne. The western division mileage then was about 2,275 miles, with prairie provinces and British Columbia totaling over jen thousand miles now.
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Canadian Pacific Railway
Canada
Geo. D. Somers
Pasenda
California
Winnipeg
William
van Horne
C.P.R
Prairie Provinces
British Columbia
Compass the timeless guide of exploration and science
The compass, first mentioned in a Chinese legend around 2634 BC, shaped world history by guiding armies and explorers. Brought to Europe in the twelfth century, it enabled voyagers like Columbus to sail despite weather. Today it remains essential worldwide, though hidden forces like earth currents and magnetic storms still challenge its accuracy.
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Hoang
Khiang
Tchoulou
Europe
Persian Gulf
Christopher Columbus
Spain
New World
How And Why To Grow Alfalfa In Canada
A Dominion leaflet outlines why alfalfa is advantageous for Canada its northward range to Fort Vermilion and its long term profitability. It cites 21 tons per acre average ten year yield and high protein content plus versatile uses including hay silage and pasturage. Recommendations cover field quality seed inoculation drainage soil warmth and avoiding early grazing to ensure a winter hard stand and robust growth.
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Dominion Experimental Forms
Canada
Fort Vermilion
Alberta
Pacific Coast
Grimm
Ontario
Dominion Bacteriologiist
Central Experimental Farm
Ottawa
Prairie Provinces
Loss of Eight Million Annual Canada Pottery Breakage
Brigadier General Mitchell's Toronto lecture cited Professor Cuvelley stating Canada loses about eight million dollars yearly due to broken crockery. He warned the nation forfeits goods not produced locally, urging thrift to keep wealth from leaving the country.
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Mitchell
Toronto
Cuvelley
Canada
Women Surpass Men in Cold Water Tests Across Paris
In a set of uncoordinated tests amid a Brittany Atlantic coast and Paris Seine cold spell, French female swimmers outperformed men. Mile. Rose Nougaret swam fifteen minutes at near freezing point, while her husband quit after a short bid. Researchers credit finer muscle texture, protective fat layer, and larger arteries in women for better cold tolerance.
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Paris
Atlantic
Brittany
Rose Nougaret
Seine
Labor dispute aboard Norwegian ship in Leningrad
A Norwegian skipper reported dock laborers on his ship in Leningrad had struck for higher wages. Red Guards arrived, forced workers back to their duties, and kept them on the job for seventy five hours without pay. No British trade union delegation was present at the time.
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Russia
Singing and Shouting Before Breakfast Advised for A Happy Old Age
A physical culturist recommends singing and shouting before breakfast as a method to maintain health and happiness in old age, noting it should avoid muttering or negative behavior. This suggests simple daily vocal activity can boost mood and vitality in later years.
Compact husbands fit modern homes say Ellaine Terriss
Actress Ellaine Terriss argues shorter, compact husbands suit modern housing trends. She notes her own husband Sey mour Hicks is "betwixt and be tween" as evidence that brevity and efficiency are valued in today’s era of small living spaces.
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Ellaine Terriss
Seymour Hicks
Seed Company Replies About Free Pea Seeds Soup Use
A customer applied for ten free pea seed samples and the mail order chief asked why so many. The reply stated the seeds would not be planted but used for soup, clarifying the request.
Mary Anne Plans Marriage Urging Maid To Postpone
Mary Anne announces forthcoming marriage. Her maid, uneasy, suggests delaying, while Mary Anne insists no need to ask the groom to delay. A hotel clerk inquires about a room and bath, prompting a sharp reply from the young town visitor.
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Mary Anne
Weill
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