Fire Prevention Week Urges Action Across Canada
Canada faces annual fire losses exceeding one hundred million dollars in property and firefighting costs. A royal proclamation designates October 9 to 15 as Fire Prevention Week with six guidance points for inspections, safety, and public education to reduce fire hazards and save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior
Ottawa
Boy Scout
Fie
Adjourning Earthquake Shakes City Council
A sharp earthquake jolted a Western city during a council meeting causing officials to rise and depart. The clerk, enforcing formality, crafted a formal adjournment statement: On motion of the city hall, the council adjourned.
Oldest House Plan Artifacts Revealed in Nesopotamia Exhibition
Ancient architect drawing about four thousand years old, ground plan of a 17 room house, shown with precise lines. The display is part of an international exhibit tracing early architectural concepts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nesopotamia
Rising Air Mail Dreams Land On Roofs In Big Cities
The piece envisions planes landing on rooftops of major post offices such as Chicago and New York structures. Advances in aircraft tech soon make roof stops feasible without helicopters, enabling mail planes to pick up and deliver letters directly at large city centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Air Mail
Becom
Webfoot Dogs Impress at Crystal Palace Show
Two Abyssinian Sand Terriers with webbed feet and hairless bodies drew the spotlight at the $500,000 Kennel Club show in Crystal Palace London. L Cura, second prize in foreign dogs, said the dogs escaped a crate of pythons and noted their sand swimming ability though they resemble giant rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Africa
Kennel Club
Crystal Palace
London
Eng
L. Cura
Bees Show Way Home Beacons for Human Navigation
The article discusses the homing instinct shared by birds and bees and observed in dogs and pigeons. It explores theories on how bees use antennae to measure flight angles and memory, and how lines in the air might guide animals home. It suggests humans may someday regain a homing sense to aid aerial travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairies
Foremel
Fashion Pattern No 1663 For Ladies Frock
The pattern describes a versatile ladies frock with shifting hip trimming and a convertible collar for daywear or a collarless sleeveless version for evening. A contrasting ribbon detail is optional. Sizes 36 to 44 with yardage details and price 20 cents.
How To Order Patterns Address Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Pattern order notice from Winnipeg union lists pattern number and size at 115 Methernot Ave. The note mentions a taller made girl is acceptable while most men prefer the ready maid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg Newspaper Union
Methernot Ave
Winnipeg
Rain After Battle Across Ages Sparks Theories
The article recounts ancient claims that heavy rain followed battles, from 101 B C after Caius Marius to World War I era experiments. It notes Plutarch’s speculation on divine cleansing or air changes and asks whether meteorological patterns are mere coincidence or scientific truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aix
Caius Marius
Plutarch
Radium Wedding Celebrated by Clerland Couple
An elderly couple Monsieur and Madame Clerland marked their seventy years of marriage known as the Radium Wedding. Both born in 1836 in a small town in Ciarente, they recently celebrated this milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsieur
Madame Clerland
Ciarente
Cameraman Meets Mary Queen of Scots Impersonator at Banff Festival
A Banff Alberta sequence shows Francis James portraying Mary Queen of Scots during the three day Scottish Musical Festival at the Banff Springs Hotel. The encounter occurred in the hotel gardens as the cameraman, newly arrived to cover the event, adjusted his equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rived
Banff
Alberta
Mary Queen of Scots
Francis James
Danff
Toledo man makes life size Bible figures in shell covered scenes
Toledo real estate dealer Cassius Hettinger crafts life size biblical figures from concrete and shells, building a Last Supper scene at his home. He travels for shell supplies, works days without sleep, and welcomes tourists who visit the display on the outskirts of Toledo. He plans a spiritual gallery amid his waxed canvases and immigration notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Cassius M. Hettinger
Hettinger
Lake Erie
Zachariah
British engineers claim supremacy in speed battles at sea and air
The article lauds British achievements in speed records, noting Major Seagrave's 203 mph car run and a British seaplane’s 28 mph Schneider Cup win. It claims Britain leads in engineering with a seaplane capable of Atlantic crossing much faster than Lindbergh, underscoring wartime prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Great Britain
Major Seagrave
Britain
Atlantic
Lindbergh
New York
Paris
Sheep farming potential tied to BC lands and fairs
In British Columbia two million sheep capacity, about 100000 current head, up from two years ago. At Duncan on Vancouver Island the first province sheep fair focused on grazing on logged-off lands and burned areas. Commissioner Mackenzie noted 60900 acres burned last year, half near Vancouver Island, and fireweed provides feed for sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway
United States
Union
Michigan
New York
Washington
Minnesota
California
Massachusetts
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada Colonization Association
Prairie Provinces
Duncan
Vancouver Island
T. P. Mackenzie
Plant at Royal Botanic Gardens Aged A Thousand Years
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Regent's Park London hold a plant believed to be at least 1000 years old. A South African native called Kaffir bread is known to botanists as Acetlertos Altensteinii and its age is inferred from leaf scar counts. The plant needs little nourishment from outside and stores food and water inside itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Botanics Gardens
Regent's Park
London
South Africa
Not Much Difference Ingle Was An Elder In A Scottish Kirk
Not Much Difference tells of Ife an elder in a Scottish town seeking spiritual aid after learning he has a floating kidney. He asks his minister to set the prayers of the congregation to work. The minister fears laughter at the term, while Ife insists there is nothing funny about a medical scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
New Zealand Butter Arrives for Canada Trade Route
The first shipment of New Zealand butter to Canada for the season is en route with plans for regular winter consignments via Vancouver and Atlantic ports. Prices are expected near 29 cents per pound. The note ends with quirky sayings and a reflection on understanding and forgiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Canada
West
Vancouver
Atlantic Sea
Also Mentioned on This Page
People of
Dride
Johnny
W. xX
U. Ie
Webfoot Dogs
Mary
Mystery
Banff Springs
Stelling
Staxter
Harlow
Royal Botanic Gardens
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!