The British in Shanghai and Foreign Settlement History
The article explains Shanghai’s two cities the International Settlement and the French Concession detailing territory rights since 1842 treaties the mix of foreigners and Chinese residents and the British led administration. It notes Shanghai’s pivotal role in China’s foreign trade and customs revenues, with British capital and people dominating the settlement.
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Shanghai
Nanking
Hoomunchae
United States
Ufe
Fig
London Times
China
Toronto
Ship's Doctor Beaumont Guides Majestic Through Oceans
Dr J C Beaumont chief surgeon of the White Star Line has logged thirty plus years at sea and over 900 Atlantic crossings. He has cared for more than 11 million passengers while traversing hundreds of miles of water and facing the tempers and trials of travelers far from land.
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Majestic
J. C. Beaumont
White Star Feet
Tests Reveal School Inspector's Grim Day in Northern City
A local inspector in Northern City tested children for admission to a mentally defective institution. While walking home he overheard two women discussing a failed examination of a girl named Jeanie. The incident highlights bureaucratic pressures and public reaction in a troubled district.
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His
Jeanie Wis
Red Color Curbs Private Cars in Japan Imperial Policy
Metropolitan police issue orders banning privately owned vehicles from being painted red the color reserved for the imperial household authorities refuse licenses for red cars and dealers with red stock face a dilemma. The text also oddly references a "really gifted crap shooter" as a separate remark.
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Japan
Sleep Debate Sparks Five Hour Day Proposal
Montreal Star reports Dr. Martin of Stanford University argues men may sleep too much and a five hour workday could be better, challenging the long held belief in eight hours as optimal. He notes rest can come from activities like dancing or reading, upsetting social and industrial norms.
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Toromto
Martin
Leland Stanford University
Montreal Star
Safety Rules for Matches and Electric Irons
The article emphasizes storing matches in separate places for unused and burned ones and warns against disposing of burning matches in waste baskets. It notes many fires start from matches or from overheating electric irons. It advises disconnecting irons when away and preferring models with automatic control or power-on indicators.
Farmers Should Keep Sheep in Ontario Holds
Dominion Livestock Commissioner H. B. Arkell urged Ontario farmers at the Sheep Breeders' association meeting in Toronto to expand sheep holdings. He cited Canada importing 46 million dollars worth of woollen goods while producing less than 5 million, and praised the Canadian Co operative Wool Growers for cutting wool costs by about ten cents a pound this year.
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Dominion Livestock
H. 8. Arkell
Ontario Sheep Breeders’ Association
Toronto
Mr. Arkell
Missing Pat Blows Up Quarry Disaster Story
A quarry worker Pat drops dynamite and vanishes in a blast witnessed by Mike. The quarry owner asks for Pat as Mike cryptically notes he may return as fast as a would-be dad, implying Pat is gone. Old paper and cardboard are being treated to feed cattle in Europe.
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Pat
Mike
Europe
Finishing Lambs Reported from Lethbridge Experiment Farm
A four group trial at Lethbridge Alberta Dorminion experimental station tested grain levels with alfalfa hay for 83 days from November 3 to January 36. Groups fed varying rations showed average gains per head of 36.8, 24.4, 23.8 and 22.6 pounds respectively with feed costs per head of 2.89, 2.08, 2.33 and 2.07 dollars.
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Lethbridge
Alberta
Dorminion
W. H. Fairfield
Luxury Tramps Hotel Opens in Abergavenny With Modern Comforts
Luxury quarters for tramps open in Abergavenny Monmouthshire offering push buttons attendants hot baths hot suppers and spring mattresses. Guests must milk cows feed pigs and chop wood after a night in the facility, blending comfort with chores.
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Abergavenny
Monmouthshire
Eng
Roman Brutus executes disobedient sons after campaign
In a historic reference, the first Brutus executes his two sons for disobeying orders during a military campaign, illustrating strict discipline and harsh consequence in ancient Rome.
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Brutus
Loneliest Man in London Grounds Guards Eerie Night Shift
George Beckwith, the sole resident watchman at the derelict British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, patrols the empty grounds with a hurricane lamp. He describes owls, rats, cats and dwindling birds as true inhabitants while avoiding dangerous gaps and lakes on foggy nights.
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London
George Beckwith
Wembley
Beckwith
Exhibition
Africa
Australia
Canada
Most Absent Minded Man Found In Liverpool Cash Stash
A retired builder in Liverpool hid two thousand dollars in a cistern three years ago and forgot it. The present tenant uncovered the money, leading to the rightful owner who recalled stashing the funds due to distrust of banks.
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Liverpool
Coyotes Grow Bolder in Cariboo Region
Old-time residents report higher coyote numbers and bolder behavior in the Cariboo area of British Columbia. The animals have caused widespread losses this winter, prompting ranchers in interior districts to petition officials to raise the bounty from two dollars to deter further depredations.
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Cariboo
British Columbia
Keeper’s Secret Exchange Sparks Office Mischief
An office boy reports the book keeper’s instruction to keep watch and wake him, revealing a tale of covert duty and late arrivals within the workplace. The exchange hints at tense dynamics between boss and staff amid looming oversight and quiet mischief.
Catalina Island swimmer San George Young sees family sendoff
San George Young, famed Catalina Island swimmer, travels with his mother to California after a major victory. In a Toronto photo at Union Station, left to right: John Walker coach, Isabella Young, Jennie Young, and Mrs. Young. They depart on the Canadian Pacific for the South.
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George Young
Catalina Island
California
John Walker
Young
Toronto
Isabella Young
First Canadian Railway Oxen Haul Trains Through Hudson Bay Route
H. J. Symington recounts how Canada’s first railway operated in the west with oxen pulling wooden cars on the Hudson's Bay Company line from Lake Winnipeg to the South Saskatchewan. He notes the lag between this and steam locomotion and cites US and English precedents and public opposition to new transport.
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Hudson's Bay Company
Frst
Canada
H. J. Symington
K.C
Winnipeg Caledonian Club
Dominion
Lake Winnipeg
South Saskatchewan River
Grand Rapids
Hudson Bay
England
Champlain St. Lawrence
Symington
United States
Carolina
Foods Contain Oxalic Acid in Strawberries Spinach and More
An analysis warns that rhubarb spinach strawberries tomatoes and potatoes contain oxalic acid and other traces that can irritate or harm if consumed in large amounts. It notes dangers of potato tops and rhubarb leaves and suggests moderation while acknowledging nutrition and variety in diets.
Alberta Municipal Hospitals Report Surplus Funds Across 17 Institutions
All seventeen municipal hospitals in Alberta show cash in the bank with balances from 759 to nearly 20 000 dollars. Several facilities are investing excess funds in provincial savings certificates, reflecting strong business health.
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Alberta
Pawnbroker Profits Tied to Interest Rates
The text notes that a pawnbroker’s profits depend on the interest he takes in his business and adds that virtue has its reward, citing that Joan Rockefeller recently saved a Sunday school pupil in 1565.
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Joan
Rockefeller
Flax for Fibre Production and Seed Quality Factors
The article outlines key factors for a satisfactory fibre flax crop including soil uniformity, weed control, drainage, and fertility. It notes broadcasting seed, fall plowing, fine tilth, and heavy rolling as prep steps, with Riga Blue and Dutch Blue as productive varieties and germination goals around 90 percent. It also discusses sowing rates from 1.294 to 2 bushels per acre for fibre yield gains.
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Dominion
Why I am glad I am a girl essay shocks London
A crowded lecture room at University College in London heard Dr. C. W. Kimmins read an essay by a schoolgirl on why she is glad to be a girl. The piece contrasted girl roles with a boy’s path to manhood and widowed duties.
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University College, Gowerstreet
London
W.C
C. W. Kimmins
London County Council
Private Schools Association
Young Men Leadership Dominates U S Industry Finance
Heads of about sixty lead one hundred top organizations in industry finance transportation and communication with bankers as the youngest group at about fifty five. Financiers constitute the oldest group with broader activities, illustrating that the country favors young men across ages.
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N.Y
Attacked by captive coyote near Guelph injures boy
Thomas Filek, 12, was attacked by a captive coyote while at play near his home in Guelph Ontario. The animal knocked him down and mauled his legs and body before his older brother drove it away. The coyote, held in captivity since it was a pup, was destroyed.
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Guelph
Ont
Thomas Filek
Doorknob Sparks Confusion Over Handel Joke
A playful exchange centers on identifying a concert humorist. One speaker insists the performer is named Doorknob while the other lists famous composers including Beethoven Mozart Wagner and Handel, clarifying the misunderstanding. The banter echoes lighthearted misnaming in a social setting.
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Beethoven
Mozart
Wagner
Handel
Honeymoon Sparks Light Up with Quirky Band Request
A playful exchange between newlyweds prompts laughter as one jokingly asks if a brass band should accompany their honeymoon journey and the other quips back. The lighthearted dialogue captures wedding-week mood and affection.
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