Favorite Hymns and the Great Hymn Writers Through History
The article surveys church hymns from early Greek and Latin roots to modern times. It highlights composers like Fanny Crosby John Mason Neale and Bishop Keble, noting famous hymns such as Safe in the Arms of Jesus There is a Fountain Filled with Blood and Rock of Ages. It discusses reach of hymnody across generations and regions through translations and sung tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syncerts
Jesus
A.field
Fanny Crosby
John Mason Neale
Exeter
Christendom
Keir
Keble
Heber
Kebe
Toylady
Cowper
God
Smart
Ian Manyther
Francis Ridley Havergal
Hed
Hymin
Gould
White
Sears
D. A. Evans
New CPR Station at Toronto
The former CPR station in Toronto is leased to the City for one dollar a year. The upgraded facility promises growth for the district as Front Street is completed next year. The piece notes Toronto’s long-awaited attention and hints at larger regional expansion in the near term.
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CPR
Toronto
Lepublic
CFR
Front Street
Queen City
Shakespearean Adversity Quotation Echoed by Lawyer
A misquoted Shakespeare line sparked debate after a lawyer cited a 65 percent figure in an unrelated claim. The Houston Transcript notes the confusion over origin and accuracy of the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Hoston
Women at Work Hold Key to War Output in Britain
Estimates show seven million strong women now fill war and peace jobs across the British Isles. Women nationwide take training as dairy hands and talkers while Scotland and Northumberland assign such tasks regularly. Devonshire and other counties see milking by young girls before school. many shift twelve hours at lathes and on motor buses, shaping metal, timber, and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tets
British Isles
Scotland
Northumberland
Devonshire
Out door fireplace stove for summer cooking at home
A simple primitive stove idea uses two brick piles and a tin sheet to cook outdoors. It suggests using accumulated rubbish as fuel and setting a table under the trees for a camping feel without leaving home.
Aquatic Food Plants From China Offer Swamp Crop Prospects
The article notes Chinese use of swamp lands to raise aquatic crops including water chestnuts, water nuts, and aquatic bulbs. It highlights the kauba or wild rice water bamboo as a potential experiment, describes its taste and stalks, and contrasts bamboo as not an aquatic plant requiring fertile drained soil for cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Liquid air research advances by Clark and Onnes
Prof A L Clark of Queen's University, returning from Holland invited by Prof Onnes of Leyden, reports progress on freezing and liquefying air. Their joint results will appear in the Royal Academy of Amsterdam proceedings. Onnes predicts a bright commercial future for liquid air within twenty five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Clark
Queen's University
Holland
Onnes
Leyden University
Onnes and Clark
Royal Academy of Amsterdam
Queen's
Clark
Williams Pink Pills for Blood Health Claim Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a remedy for anemia and low vitality. It claims quick blood enrichment and restored color, sharing a Kingston Ontario testimonial on improved health after use. The pitch urges purchase from druggists or by mail.
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Dr. Willams
de Willams
Dr. Williams Medicine
Alcohol as Fuel Sparks Prohibition Era Debate
A chemist suggests alcohol from distilleries could meet multiple post prohibition needs such as winegard production, pickling, canning and cold storage. He warns limited nonrenewable fuel supplies require careful future use and pricing considerations.
Female officer promoted at girls college in Astrakhany
A female military officer is promoted to the rank of under-officer at a girls college in Astrakhany. She applied for permission to remain, leveraging her German language skills during Uerbung expeditions and other duties. The story also notes wartime injuries and ongoing hospital care, with references to Vermitage worm remedies and public praise of medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Astrakhany
Mi Mary
Railroads Mobilize Women in Wartime Efforts
The piece notes rail workers joining the war effort across England Canada and the United States with thousands of men at the front and women taking on clerical and station roles. It highlights shifts in attire and duties as clerical and transport tasks fall to women while committees weigh changes in service and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
Cntry
England
Canada
United States
Dominion
Nerviline Promises Night Cure For Colds And Coughs
An old advertisement touts Nerviline as a rapid remedy for tonsillitis sore throat chest colds and coughs. It claims quick relief with a warm soothing rub and highlights a large 50 cent family bottle and a 28 cent trial size sold by dealers nationwide.
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Neret
Catarthozone Co
Kingston
Canada
Minard's Liniment and legal notice appear in curious ad fragment
The text includes a jagged oath about a firm Cheney & Co of Toledo offering to pay damages and a notary, then a pushy ad for No-Dr J D Kellogg's Asthma Remedy promising relief and a package today. The OCR mixes names, locations, and promises with legal formalities.
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State of Chin
Totate
Scan County
Pram
J. Cheney
Cheney & Ca
Do Tinens
Toledo
Ube
Act
Chenry & CO
Toledo, O
J.D. Kellogg
Germany’s War Crimes Seen Through Art and Memory
The Ottawa Free Press argues Germany’s atrocities are permanent in Europe’s galleries, condemning the Kaiser and predicting ongoing punishment as artists from Holland, the United States, and other nations depict the war’s horrors. In a Nashville note, Wallace University School players stop a game as a black woman crosses the lot amid a boy’s racial remark.
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Belgium
Germany
Europe
Holland
United States
Ottawa Free Press
Wallace University School
Nashville
Tennessee
Prepared Farm Preparedness Against Hard Times
Canadian farmers should emphasize preparedness to weather shortages. Grow food for family and stock, maintain canning, preserve meat, and stock feed in silos. Proper planning aids farm business, better labor use, and protects against losses during lean periods.
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Farier
Gar- Geer
Monteal
Government efficiency and farm development in north lands
A compact summary notes concerns about government inefficiency in Canada affecting soil development and resources. It mentions Russian wheat crop forecasts, labor scarcity, and a local remark about hesitation versus action. An unrelated medical ad praises Dr. Thomas' electric dressing for persistent sores.
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Canada
Winnipeg
Tribune
Russia
The Bayard of the Turks A section on Nur ed Din
The Times of India describes Nur ed Din as a chivalrous Turkish commander during a siege. It notes his reputed acts such as proposing a truce, driving cattle into the town, and handing over wounded enemies, portraying him as a gentleman و sportsman who fought honorably and restrained the Arabs when possible.
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Townshend
Nur-ed-Den
Nazim Pasha
Nur Ed-I
Times
India
Promoting Swimming as Vital Life Skill Across Generations
The text urges readers to treat swimming as essential, not optional recreation, noting emergencies can arise at any time. It emphasizes lifelong training and consistent emphasis on pool safety and rescue readiness, warning many overlook swimming as a crucial skill.
Manitoba Dairy Output Surges With Creamery Butter Exports
The article notes a strong dairy season in Manitoba from spring through June with seven cars of creamery butter shipped out. It mentions no need to import milk or sweet cream during this period as production and shipments remained high.
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Manitoba
Minard's Liniment Cures Dipatheri Question at Magistrate
A garbled police record shows a magistrate asked about a man charged with a dynamite related matter. The reply from officers indicates a terse exchange as they described the arrest and its context, leaving the full details unclear in the damaged text.
Manitoba Fish Life Ranging Across Lakes and Rivers
A fragmentary survey notes Manitoba fish diversity with sturgeon in Red Rivers, bass in Red and Assiniboine, goldeye in Winnipeg waters, catfish in northern streams, and pike use. It mentions Lake Winnipes feeding grounds, limited records, and open seasons for net fisheries under treaty rights and provincial management.
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Manitoba
Winnips
Black Hear Island
New York
United States
Winnipeg
Pembina
Winnipes
JD. A. Frans
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Muller
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Corntessel
Washington Star
Aly
Lambaco
Minard
Willie
Cilene
Jextinet
Philadelphia Ledger
Binks
Nrs
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