Rebellion Days 1884 85 and Indian Ties in Saskatchewan
Narrative recalls a settler's warns and kindness toward Nut Lake Indians, a return journey from Qu Appelle seed gathering, and a later crossing of creeks to La Corne. He recounts meeting loyal Metis like Xavier Ratoche, a council, and a confrontation with Ric’s men sent by Riel, who sought cattle but found Indians cautious and cooperative.
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Hamme
Hin
Nut Lake
Touchwood Hills
Saskatchewan
Qu’ Appelle
Touchwood
Sos-coo-pi-toon
Buty
Prince Albert
Batoche
Ft la Corne
Old
Ft. la Come
Geo. Goodillow
Zavier Ratoche
Ric
Pasquia Hills
Madane
Ka-Nak
Raven
Carrot River
Chas. Robertson
la Corne
Riel
Neeswa-pi-tis
Goodfellow
Alberta farms push for end of cattle embargo
May raise cattle and farm education in Alberta shown as champions of removing the Canadian Cattle Embargo. Sir William Bell, M P, and Colonel Grant Morden urge lifting restrictions while Alberta reports 640 agricultural students and three new colleges opened this winter with modern equipment and courses in farm activity.
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Alberta
Wm. Bell
Union of London Meat Traders
Walters Long
Erne and
Lee
Grant Morden
United States
England
Canada
Early to bed and early to rise proverb noted
A traditional saying emphasizes that an early schedule makes people healthier and wealthier, contrasting with negative outcomes for those who stay up late. The adage is commonly cited in household advice and public health discussions.
Canada to create its own national navy after peace
The Boston Transcript argues for a Canadian navy to be manned by Canadians, boosting national pride and safeguarding merchant ships. It says even a small force would strengthen the British Imperial Navy and should be endorsed by the Admiralty and the British public, asserting no threat to world peace.
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Canada
Admiralty
Boston Transcript
Northwest Territory May Become Canadian Tenth Province
The Northwest Territory, left over after Saskatchewan and Alberta formed, could become Canada’s tenth province. In seventeen years, oil at Fort Norman and Arctic exploration reveal wealth. Much remains unknown, but Fort Norman's discovery spurs further study, with Parliament poised to address administration in the coming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest Territory
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Canada
Fort Norman
Arctic
Vancouver Province
Test For Longevity From Old Advice Column
The piece argues longevity links to larger heart lungs and digestive organs with a long trunk and short limbs. It notes eye color and ear position as temperament indicators and describes facial and nasal traits related to lung strength and overall vitality.
Italy considers two bread grades under price bill
The government proposes an amendment to raise bread prices creating two grades. One cheap bread for the poor and a luxury bread to bear part of the cheaper bread's cost, forming a two-tier system in Italy.
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Italy
English Newspaper Proclaims It Publishes Abroad News
A historic English newspaper notes its policy of printing content that had already appeared in foreign publications. The statement reflects a self described limit and practice in disseminating international items to readers.
Germany seeks rights to confer with Allies on war crimes trials
Germany asks permission to send a representative to London to discuss how to prosecute 32 living war crime suspects from the Allied list. Of 45 named, 13 are dead or missing. evidence against the rest is described as inconclusive, with Britain reportedly providing data but lacking concrete facts for prosecution in Leipzig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Foreign Office
London
Department of Justice
Entente
Berlin
Leipsiz
Lord Robert Cecil lauded for saving League assembly
The Manchester Guardian credits Lord Robert Cecil with steering the League of Nations Assembly to success through sane idealism and a dominant, disinterested leadership. It praises his good sense, broad grasp of affairs, and unyielding purpose, arguing honesty and character outweigh clever political maneuvering.
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Assembly of the League of Nations
Lord Robert
Robert
Manchester Guardian
West Canada to see large pulp and paper mill project
Ottawa reports a federal order in council authorizing sale or tender of a large pulp wood berth east of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba. The bidder must build a pulp and paper mill costing at least 1 million dollars and run it to produce at least 100 tons of pulp daily, with half of it converted to paper.
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Manitoba Free Press
Ottawa
Canada
Dominion
Lake Winnipeg
Manitoba
Maxims Trashed on Wall by Rothchild Elder Bank
Maxims posted on a bank wall by the elder Rothchild offer guidance to workers. They urge truth and integrity, patience in trouble, politeness, and perseverance, though the lines contain misspellings and archaic phrasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothchild
Cutting Converse Sick Tonsils Parlor Quick Fix
A judge jokes about tonsil removal as Hick suggests a range of tonseral parlors. The exchange portrays a satirical, informal courtroom moment with casual banter over medical remedies.
Western Canada Industrial Outlook Shows Bright Promise
The Dominion Bureau of Statistics reports 1919 boot and shoe production in 161 plants across Canada with 19.3 million units and 63 million dollars factory value. Alberta estimates farm and livestock value at end of 1920 at over 430 million dollars, with western agrarian potential surpassing one billion. Factory hiring is rising, housing and road projects loom, and regional plans target pulp mills, power lines, and public buildings as prosperity returns.
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Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Quebec
Ontario
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
British Columbia
Alberta
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Western Prairies
West
Pacific Coast
Manitoba Power Commission
Kenors
Port Arthur
Fort William
Harrison
B.C
Massett Island
Save the Forests T A Sparks Warns of Timber Shortage
Forest fires over 75 years have erased 450 years of supply at current consumption. West ern Retail Lumbermens' Association president T A Sparks warns Canada faces prairie timber loss in 25 years and total forest disappearance in 50, risking 100000 jobs and 300 million in capital unless citizens act to preserve forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.A. Sparks
Western Retail Lumbermens’ Association
Canada
Mr. Sparks
Invest in Health Walk and Enjoy Outdoor Hobby
The piece urges investing in Health Walks to work and choosing hobbies that include fresh air and exercise. It warns against mechanical routines and favors social games that relax the mind while building the body, emphasizing rest and recreation as paths to good digestion and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commion
Boston Globe
Pacific Coast Fisheries Revenue Report for Captain Martinson
Revenue from the Pacific coast fishery highlights Captain Tony Martinson and his crew earning five thousand dollars each in the past season. Martinson's earnings were substantial, enabling him to purchase an eleven thousand dollar vessel and still retain a surplus from the prior season's catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Martinson
Martinson
Big Coal Option Granted In Copper River Area
A half million dollar option on a trial area of twenty square miles along the Copper River has been granted to A. C. Garde, a mining engineer from Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copper
A. C. Garde
Vancouver
Farmer of the Future Must Be a Mechanic Says Dr Gray
Dr. D Gray, superintendent of the Central Farm at Ottawa, argues the farmer of the future must be a mechanic. He cites Ottawa Central Farm tests showing cost differences between smaller and larger tractors for discing and plowing, noting fuel and cylinder costs per gallon.
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D. Gray
Central B
Nial
Ottawa
Agricultural Gazette of Canada
Mr. Gray
Central Farm
Fae 107 TM Executed in 1609 Incident
A fragment notes a 1609 event where an entity labeled 107 TM and an associated group named a be or abe were executed. Details are sparse, with unclear identifiers and missing context about location or cause.
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O-Ge-Mas-Es
Little Clerk
Peterboro
J. H. Burnham
Peterborough
Canada’s
Navy
Germany
Lord Robert Cecil
Converse
Western
Pacific Coast Fisheries
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