Singapore Needs Huge Garrison Urges Empire Hold
A Spectator column warns Singapore requires a 3000 man garrison to deter Japan and argues Britain cannot defend it alone. It suggests moving forces to Australia and urges the empire to decide Singapore’s fate collectively, hinting at a Monroe Doctrine style Anglo American action in the Far East.
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Great Britain
the Spectator
Russia
Port Arthur
Europe
Singapore
England
America
Hawaii
Philippines
Far East
Japan
Spain
Roughages For Steers From Lethbridge Trials
Extensive feeding trials at the Lethbridge Alberta Experimental Station show alfalfa plus supplementary roughages such as corn fodder corn silage or sunflower silage can yield greater gains than alfalfa alone. When alfalfa is the sole roughage the cost to produce a pound of gain averages six tenths of a cent, while using corn silage with alfalfa raises costs to about twelve and a half tenths of a cent per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lethbridge, Alfa
Heroic Skate Rescue Shocks Crowd on Thin Ice
A young boy crawled out on thin ice to pull a playmate from danger after they both fell through. Admirers crowd around as a woman asks how he showed bravery. His simple reply, I had to, hints at the close bond and quick actions that saved a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Fur farming eyed in Australia for native fur stock
Reports from Australia indicate fur farming will be pursued seriously. Native species like opossum bear kangaroo and wallaby are valued for fur and expected to fetch good prices amid rising demand.
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Australia
Fair Hair Blondes Superior Health Say Sir W Arbuthnot Lane
A noted surgeon Sir W Arbuthnot Lane claims fair hair is linked to greater vitality and greater resistance to disease. He asserts blondes possess enormous advantages, including hardiness, compared with dark haired individuals.
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W. Arbuthnot Lane
Magistrate Interrogation on Arrest Look
Defendant described by Constable as having a "pmched" look during arrest. magistrate questions the appearance as part of the case.
Peas For Graim and Fodder Crop With Oats
The Mackay Ottawa Number 26 pea variety from a Macumy cross yields well for grain and straw and makes an excellent fodder crop when sown with oats such as Banner or O A C No 72. Trials across branch farms show strong hay potential for dairy cows and stock. The 1925 Dominion report notes many farmers received seed for testing.
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Mackay Ottawa
Ottawa
O.A.C
Dominion Cerealist
Publications Branch
Agricultural Prosperity as Canada’s Main Task
The Ottawa Citizen quotes W. Peterson urging Canada to focus policies on countryside growth. He argues self contained, prosperous agriculture could end current troubles in a matter of years, contrasting “manless land” with “landless man” and calling for government driven, intelligent business management to unite rural and national interests.
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Canada
W. Peterson
The
Ottawa Citizen
United States Farmers Continue Migration Into Canada
The department of immigration and colonization reports continued movement of U S farmers into Canada despite late season. In November Fargo forwarded 123 settlers and seven cars of effects, vs 105 settlers and four cars in 1925. Kansas City agency rose from four settlers in 1925 to 46 in 1926, Detroit sent 60 settlers in November, up 200 percent from a year earlier. The department runs 17 agencies in the United States and forecasts a very active spring immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Department of Immigration and Colonization
Fargo
North Dakota
Kansas City
Detroit
Half size apple box gains sale in Vancouver market
The half size apple box, legalized recently, is being tested by Associated Growers in Vancouver this season. It has proven popular with small families and apartment residents in Quebec as well, and its introduction is expected to boost apple purchases.
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Vancouver
Quebec
Canadians eat less than one chicken per capita
The article notes Canadians consume fewer than one chicken per person annually, with doubts the average even reaches half a bird. It cites the appealing taste and nutrition of chicken but cites poor condition in which poultry reaches consumers as a primary reason for low consumption.
Farmers Use Most Horsepower
Data show fifty million horsepower powers U.S. farms, while other industries use about half that. Despite abundant agricultural power, a farmer takes 7.13 hours to produce goods equal in value to what one hour of factory output yields.
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United States
United
Watering Cattle Improves Comfort and Thrift at Rosth ern Station
Report on cattle at the Rosthern experimental station notes that constant access to stored heated water reduces shivering and cud chewing, improves appearance, and may justify the cost. A self sinking cast iron tank heater costs about ten dollars with coal use of five to ten pounds daily in cold weather.
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Rosthern
Honor In Regard To Debts And Savings
A column on paying debts to gain respect and a clear conscience. It cites Mark Twain and notes that those who settle fully have better outlooks. Includes a humorous exchange about misnaming and a jail visit anecdote, ending with a remark on those who cannot save due to lack of funds.
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Mark Twain
Quote on Courage and Resolve in Public Life
A saying asserts that society values a man who sheds tears for his causes over one who complains. The line emphasizes strength through emotion and action rather than persistent whining.
Increase in Pensions Paid and Retroactive Awards Cost Canada
The Dominion Government’s Pensions Act report shows a total liability of 32,065,471 for the year ending March 1926, up about 1,500,000 from the previous year. Retroactive pensions, extended filing time to seven years, and board reversals contributed to the rise. disability pensions totaled 46,385 with 20,005 for dependents of deceased servicemen.
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Canada
Boands of Pensions Commissioners
House of Commons
Federal Board
Board of Pensions Commissioners
Cutting Hospital Cost For Poorer Patients
A Chicago Medical Society plan proposes group nurse assignments to cut costs for the moderate income majority. Trained nurses would attend two or more patients but be paid for a single 12 hour duty period. Nurses would be full time half time or group assigned as doctors require.
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Chicago Medical Society
Chicago
Soviet Mercantile Fleet Offers Credit for British Shipyards
reports claim a Soviet petition to build steamers in British yards with a $100 million credit over ten years for a Soviet mercantile fleet. British circles offered no confirmation. The piece mixes unrelated quotes about cash, mining stocks, and family sayings, noting potential savings if good intentions funded material.
Chinese Fishermen Paint Eyes On Boats To Guide Craft
Chinese fishermen paint large eye symbols on their boats to help the vessels find their way at sea. The eye motifs are believed to mislead predators and attract good fortune during fishing trips.
Pioneer Guide of the Rockies Honored in Montreal
Banff guide Tom E. Wilson, famed for leading first white explorations in Yoho Valley and Bake Bowler Emerald Lake, declares hunting in the Canadian Rockies superior today. He is celebrated with a lifetime plaque and a statue by Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, with Mrs. Walcott beside the monument.
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Canadian Rockies
Tom E. Wilson
Banff
Montreal
Wilson
Yoho Valley
Tom Wilson
the Guides of the
Rocky Mountains
Mr. Wilson
Mrs. Walcott
The
Smithsonian Institute
Trail Riders of the
Thousands of Reindeer Starving in Lapland
A Stockholm despatch reports about 30 000 reindeer starving in Lapland amid early heavy snow. The harsh winter drives deer south, causes village destruction, and threatens extinction while studies note 170 000 reindeer in Scandinavia and migration into Sweden and Alaska.
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Lapland
Santa Claus
Scandinavia
Greenland
Iceland
New York
Europe
Stockholm
Alaska
Arctic Circle
Canada climate judged fairly by natives and outsiders
The piece argues that Canada's climate, with its mix of heat and cold, compares favorably with other nations over a year. It contends Canadians often undervalue their weather, while outsiders misperceive it, noting milder seasons and outdoor comfort under clear skies. It favors Canada over Queensland and Australia’s heat.
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Canada
Queensland
Australia
Dominion
Willisons Monthly
Boy’s Christmas card ruse ends with tale of an old Jack knife
An eight to ten year old boy excuses his mischief by severing Canadian Pacific Telegraph forms to craft fake Christmas cards using the tops as envelopes. The china table top is damaged with a jack knife. He leaves the office soaking wet with a blue stained coat, as authorities note the incident with a wry Christmas spirit.
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Greetings
Canadian Pacific Telegraph
Canadian Pacific
New Use Of Air Power In Rail Transport
Air power, once a rail side tool, now powers all electric locomotives starting and reservoir pressure. It provides steady pressure, starts the engine, and avoids electrical sparks, enhancing economical operation of the oil electric locomotive.
Aids to memory urge students to keep cool
Dr. Edgar Fahs Smith, former provost of the University of Pennsylvania and noted chemist, tells students that calmness boosts memory. He cites nervousness as the main reason for forgetting incidents from the past, noting college students often fail to stay composed during exams.
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Edgar Fahs Smith
University of Pennsylvania
King George Declines Albert and Victoria For Royal Names
The article notes King George rejects Albert and Victoria as given names for new royal children. Victoria had favored using either name for all descendants, a wish respected during her lifetime, while Prince George was the first male heir born after Victoria to lack Albert as a given name. Queen Victoria preferred the names Victoria or Albert for successors.
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King George
Albert
Victoria
Queen Victoria
George
Prince George
Victoria Or
Wool Growers to Meet in Calgary Next Year
The Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers Life was organized in 191% and the annual meeting will be held in Western Canada for the first time. Southern Alberta Sheep Breeders Limited invited the gathering to Calgary and the date has been set for March 1.
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Calgary
Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers
Ited
Canada
Southern Alberta Sheep Breeders’ Limited
Road to Home Stretch Shows Varied Terrain
The passage describes an easy start that becomes rough with detours and holes, then tightens into a smoother finish as the final stretch approaches. It contrasts a straight path full of hazards with a smoother late segment.
Dolly’s All Right If You Know How to Take Her
A brief dialogue notes a witty exchange about how to handle Dolly, questioning the proper method as one character plans to take her in a taxi. It captures a light, humorous interaction between speakers.
Wealth and ambition in changing times
The line between desire and action shifts as money drives choices, creating more individuals achieving millionaire status. Ambition, risk, and opportunity converge, reshaping social dynamics and economic boundaries across communities.
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Naval
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Fur Farms
U.S
Mrs. Jenkina
Jones
Pioneer Guide of
Rockies
Lake of the Little Fishes
Emerald Lake
Princess Louise
Marquis of
Lorne
Norrland
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