Cana dian painter Horatio Walker dies at 80 in Quebec
Noted Cana dian painter Horatio Walker of Listowel Ontario died at his Island of Orleans home in Quebec at age 80. The obituary notes his Canadian roots and his prominence in art circles.
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Sudetic Mountains Named Sudeti by German Inhabitants
The Toronto Star notes that the Sudeten range, called Sudeti Montes by the ancients, acquired a German name for its inhabitants. The term Sudetas, derived from the German usage, is discussed regardless of its linguistic origin.
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Money is No Roost for Pigeon in Hidden Records
A fragmented note likens money to a homing pigeon that never returns once tucked away, illustrating concerns about funds vanishing or unrecoverable in concealed ledgers. The quirky analogy underscores financial secrecy and audit risk within the period.
Time Capsule and Juvenile Delinquency Notes
A future time capsule will be buried 50 feet beneath the New York World's Fair grounds with a 800 pound metal letter and a record book by Canadian geophysicist Sherwin Kelly. The booklet will guide future historians to locate the cache using electrical prospecting methods and will record science, industry, religion, and social achievements. The piece also cites New York Chinatown's juvenile record, noting only one delinquency case among 3,000 children in eight years, attributed to strict parental reverence and mild punishment.
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Public opinion shapes government and policy
The passage argues that governments at local, state, and national levels rely on public opinion, shaping it through elections and official standing. It notes that in Canada the 1937-38 feed wheat estimate for live stock and poultry is 18,938,000 bushels versus 15,794,000 in 1936-37.
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Raleigh's Garden Guilty as First Irish Potato Plot
Sir Walter Raleigh grew Ireland's earliest potato in a garden still standing at Youghal near Cork. The historic site links to the 16th century introduction of the tuber in Ireland and remains a point of local heritage.
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Sir Walter Raleigh
Ireland
Youghal
Cork
Rice widely consumed surpassing all other foods worldwide
The article notes that rice now stands as the most eaten staple globally, surpassing every other food in total consumption. It highlights rice’s role in diets across diverse regions and implies continued prominence in future meals.
Adelina Patti Highest Paid Opera Star Lifetime Earning
Adelina Patti, famed as the era's top soprano, reportedly earned five million dollars over her career, establishing a record for operatic earnings.
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Adelina Patti
Sunday School Lesson on Spirit and Truth
Golden text from John 4 24 declares God is a Spirit and worship must be in spirit and truth The lesson links Exodus 20 4 6 32 1 8 and John 4 19 24 with a devotional from Psalm 100 emphasizing worship.
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Second Commandment Warns Against Image Worship
A discussion of Exodus 20 4 6 explains the prohibition on graven images and the danger of idolatry. It argues worship must be directed to God in spirit and truth and notes the consequences of false worship across generations.
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Assyria
Egypt
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Marseillaise Written by Rouget de Lisle
Rouget de Lisle, a French royalist, authored the anthem that would become the opposing revolutionists battle hymn, shaping revolutionary fervor and national identity amid upheaval.
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Rouget de Lisle
Astronomers at Yerkes Discover Giant Star Near Williams Bay
Three astronomers at the Yerkes Observatory Williams Bay Wisconsin report finding a star whose diameter is about 3000 times that of the sun. The discovery highlights a remarkable celestial object in the study of stellar sizes and cosmic scales.
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Fog Immerses Queen Mary in 12 Hour Docking Delay
The New York Post reports dense fog delayed the Queen Mary at the New York entrance for 12 hours. The liner carried $45 million in gold and silver, with $4,000 extra food costs and overtime for customs inspectors. About 2,000 meals were served instead of 1,000 as the ship waited.
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New York Post
Cunard
White Star Line
E. B. Pimbly
Queen Mary
Unclear Journal Phrase Refers To China Marriage
A reader quotes a witticism about marriage from a Chinese context and questions why the China reference is singled out. The remark suggests cultural ideas on when a husband learns a wife’s character after vows.
Battery health note on freezing risk
A fully charged battery has no danger of freezing according to the referenced guidance. The statement highlights chemical stability when cells reach full charge, reducing frost-related concerns under typical conditions.
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