Orange Blossoms and a Quiet Night Romance
A warm night on a boarding house porch follows Helen and Jerry as a shy romance unfolds. Helen seeks ink for a letter to an Old Faithful boyfriend, while Jerry plans a brave gesture to confess his feelings, racing the mail train deadline with a staged delay that ends in a vow to win her. The narrator notes the budding affection beneath the orange blossoms and the pair’s decisive moment.
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Rebellion Veterans Waited Fifty Years For Medals
McGuire of Regina presided at the North West Field Force Association annual meeting where Lt Col Fairfax Webber presented 1885 medals to Edward Robinson Indian Head Sask D G McLean Glenbrea Sask Albert Bannister Regina and W J Battle. Col Webber praised their hardships and noted the long wait for medals. W E Read Saskatchewan force secretary treasurer said veterans under the 1886 Militia Act were entitled to 160 acres in land in script. An Ottawa application seeks 160 cash per member wearing the 60 year medal.
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Regina
North West Field Force Association
Fairfax Webber
Edward Robinson
Indian Head
Sask
D. G. McLean
Glenbrea
Albert Bannister
W. J. Battle
Col Webber
W. E. Read
Fort Saw
Saskatchewan
Riel
Ottawa
Maple Eggnog Duo for Porch Guests
A simple summer duo combines maple yolk mixture with milk and a stiffened egg white for a cooling drink. Beat yolks with maple syrup and salt, add milk, fold in beaten egg white, then chill and serve with a dusting of nutmeg for one.
Wheat shipments from Canada flood Antwerp in June surge
At the Antwerp docks hangars brim with Canadian wheat. June saw 190000 tons locked in the port, feeding Belgium and Holland, the British 21st Army Group, and US forces. Three thousand tons daily depart by rail to Germany for US armies as Bruges prefab wagons are assembled for rapid transport. Captain Peter Williams notes 80 rail wagons daily, moved from prefabricated parts to Antwerp by Canadian engineers and Belgian labor.
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Montreal
Europe
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Holland
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Definition of civilization in Montreal Star satire
A satirical definition claims civilization is when men collect money from women who paint their faces and tint their nails to fund sending missionaries abroad to teach the savages not to do the same. This ironic remark critiques social display and missionary zeal.
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Montreal Star
Corn Flakes Refrigerator Cookies
A recipe mixed with corn flakes and orange rind, using 2 cups sugar and 4 cups corn flakes. Combine with sifted flour, baking powder and salt, add milk and shortening, fold in crushed corn flakes, chill dough, slice and bake on ungreased sheets at 425°F for about 12 minutes yields about five dozen cookies.
Tungsten Found Only With Iron And Manganese
Tungsten does not occur in native form and exists in minerals alongside iron and manganese. The statement notes tungsten’s absence as a free element and its natural association with other metals.
Veterans Return Home Seek Normal Life in Society
The Calgary Herald notes veterans returning from service want to come home and live like normal citizens. They seek stability, not exploitation or mistreatment, and call for effort from the individual, friends, families, government, and the community to help them transition to civilian life.
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Calgary
Herald
Dress And Hat Pattern Offer For Young Ladies
Pattern 4766 features an eyelet frock with hat to match. pattern 4765 comes in sizes 10 12 14 and 16. Frock and hat size 12 require 22 yards 30 inches. Send twenty cents for the pattern Adams Pattern Office, address request.
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Adams
Dream of a Eurasian Tunnel Across the Strait
A speculative note discusses future engineering visions linking the American continent to Russia and Europe via a tunnel under the Strait. Some engineers deem the concept plausible, envisioning a formidable undersea route that could reshape transcontinental travel and trade.
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Rusia
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