Century Man John Piper of Toronto Reflects a Nation’s Growth
A long life of John Piper of Toronto traces Canada’s birth as a nation from scattered colonies to a federation. He recalls War of 1812, insurrection, responsible government, and early transport milestones like canal work, the first Canadian railway, and steamship advances. The piece spans governors, telegraph beginnings, and the advent of the telephone during his lifetime.
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John Piper
Toronto
Canada
Elaven
Upper Canada
York
John Pipher
Upper
Lower
Ceneda
Nfe
Confeders
Ander
George Lil
George III
Victoria
Edward VII
George Vvere
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Quebec
Coteau du Lareades
Sault Ste. Marie
George Stephenson
Pipher
Alexander Graham
SING LAWS RESCINDED
A historic note describes rescinding laws that set aside waters from Grondine Point to the French River in October and November to secure fed eggs for hatcheries. The regulation aimed to protect parent fish but was dropped after unsuccessful efforts and to adjust provincial fishing licenses.
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Georgian Bay
Grondine Point
French River
Old Lacroix Building Mirrors Montreal’s Colonial Past
In Montreal's St. Jean Baptiste district the Lacroix building survives with its medieval charm and four foot thick walls. originally a fur trader residence and warehouse, its antique door and dormers evoke 18th century life amid colonial uprisings. Separately, a magnet lifting method doubles pig iron capacity from 1,060 to 2,000 pounds by stacking pigs vertically to increase contact with the magnet.
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Montreal
Lacroix
St. Jean Baptiste Street
Lacroix House
Chateau de Ramezay
Hat crown fan aids cooling in hot weather
A late invention used abroad provides relief in heat by a small storage battery powered fan attached to the crown of top hats. The fan is activated by touching a switch, delivering a welcome breeze above the head.
Hat Etiquette in Toronto Court Sparks Military Debate
In Toronto Police Court Chief Inspector Archibald orders soldiers to remove hats but two Royal Canadian Dragoons refuse. After revealing they are a military escort they depart then return with hats still on to reclaim a deserter. Col Grasett cites civil law over military. Denison notes previous escorts complied. Vancouver's mayoral chain of office, worth twelve hundred dollars, features five shields and a large central coat of arms, with smaller enamelled shields and a two and a half pound weight.
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Toronto
Archibald
Royal Canadian Dragoons
Denison
Vancouver
Beloit Youth Edits The Searchlight Weekly
Louis T. Merrill a Beloit high school student edits The Searchlight a paper printed by blue print process. The three week publication schedule covers Beloit Wisconsin with the fifteen year old responsible editor handling illustrations and advertising duties.
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The
Searchlight
Beloit
Pension grant extends for life to famed Finnish composer
Finnish composer Jan Sibelius already enjoys a life pension from the State to avoid existential struggle with his music. The latest term renews the pension for sixty five years, signaling continued support amid ongoing financial uncertainty.
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Jan Sibelius
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Mayor's Chain of Office
Eruna
Iris
Chamberlain
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John Nairn
Life Insurance
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Man
Brandon Fur Mfg Company
Brandon's
Rosser Ave
Brandon, Man
Arrow River
Ninivta
T. E Conover
Rox & Niniota
Band of Hamilton
GEO Law
O.H. Tench
Crandall, Man
J. P. McDonald
A. Eine Display of
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W.A. Speers
McNaught’s Drug Store
Victor Machines and Records
Buffalo
Leath Rand Webb Stayons
Giloves & Mitts
Lm Taylor
Tam
W Wright
F. C. Sparling
Geo. Sheardown
Wm. Johnson & Son
Imperial Oil Co
R. Bailey
Echo
St Jan
Harmiota
Stewart & Eby
Hamiota Flour Mills
Hone
Hotel Cecil
A. L. Beaubien
Best Hotels
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the Hamiota Bakery
W. J. Stinson
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