Passing the Spring Out in a Hudson Bay camp
An 1870s diary fragment details a trading party crossing a red clay river, securing furs, and preparing for an Indian festival. O.Ge-Males recalls tensions with an assistant, the first contact with Kisay-thenish, and a busy trade season as camp life unfolds with feasting, dancing, and ceremonial rites.
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Hudson's Bay
O.ge-Males
Little Clerk
Kesay
Peete
Cartor
Sakatchewan
Ashok
Pierre
Pierre T
Lakefield
Weterboro
Tom Gordon
Laketicid
Ned
Vierre
Black Daniel
Daniel Pees
Kisay-thenish
Ferre
The
Pas
De Valera Replies To Bonar Law Over Sinn Fein
De Valera, president of the Irish Republic, issued a statement reacting to Andres Bonar Law's House of Commons assertion that Britain would ask the United States to curtail Sinn Fein activity. He said he does not believe official representations will be made and asserted his actions are pro Irish, not anti British.
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New York
Rauwona de Valera
Andres Bonar Law
House of Commons
United States
Sinn
Cambridge Debates Equality on Degrees for Women
Cambridge votes to refuse degree to women while, like most universities including Oxford, granting full membership to women. Women attending Cambridge study the same lectures and take the same honors and examinations as men, yet are barred from earning degrees.
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Oxfordave
Decisio
Cambridge
By Air to Oi Fields Vancouver Prospectors Expect Steal a March
Vancouver prospectors plan long distance flight to secure early advantage. unclear text mentions air route, field, and timing as they pursue a strategic move ahead of competitors.
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Vancouver
War Expenditure Report by Secretary of the Treasury
A 1917 era note cites the United States government war costs fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury. It references a figure of 24,910,000 dollars as radio expenditure and distinctions between treasury outlays and war related expenses during the period beginning April 1917 and extending to the actual period covered.
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United States
Houston
Treasury
Canadian Wheat Moving to United States
Canadian wheat destined for the United States has prompted government action at the border. Officials consider duties amid rationing fears as cross-border trade tightens. Strong language hints at policy shifts but details remain unclear.
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United States
Fort WV
Manitoba Liquor Question Discussed By Allied Premiers
Premise to meet this week to discuss the liquor prohibition matter with Manitoba and Alberta delegates. Premier Norris and Attorney General John will represent Manitoba, with Saskatchewans Premier Martin and Alberta cabinet ministers joining. Amendments to the Manitoba Liquor Act will take effect. doctors may issue 100 prescriptions monthly, with a 12 ounce limit per script and penalties for breaches expected.
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Wineny
Manitoba
Premive TC Norris
Thomas H John Im
Mier We Mo Martin
Saskatch
Charles Stewartson
Alberta
Arthur Meghen
Rowell Causes Sensation At Geneva Debate
Canadian delegate Rowell and figures like Lord Robert Cecil sparred over international strategy during the Geneva debate. Rowell asserted stances on distant countries and conference timing while others cautioned about European influence and control.
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Geneva
Han M. Rowe
Meell
Atreedy
Robert Ce
South Africa
Rowell
Fetvos
Europe
Calgary board of trade urges road completion link Calgary to Spokane
The board calls for finishing 32 miles of the Banff Windermere road during winter to connect with existing work and provide a through automobile route from Calgary via Banff and Windermere to Cranbrook and Spokane.
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Calgary Board of Trade
Dominion
Bani Windermere
Calgary
Bani and Windermere
Cranbrook
Spokane
Big Price Paid For English Derby Horse Sale
The chestnut colt that placed second to Kop in last June’s English Derby at Epsom Downs was purchased by John Sanford of Amsterdam New York. Sanford paid 15009 guineas for the horse, which will be shipped to the United States.
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On Kop
Epsom Downs
John Sanford
Amsterdam
N.Y
Sanford
United States
Provinces Must Deal With Their Own Unemployment Cases
A provincial council debate centers on interference by interests opposing newspaper freedoms and withdrawal of advertisements. A committee will settle details in days, aiming to resolve grain grower negotiations and unity among western Canada farmers as they reorganize under new leadership.
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Canada
Reed
Ness
Manitoba
The
Wers
Saskatohe Apalgama United Grain
May Join Little Entente Rome Pact on Adriatic Loans
The Gior nate d Italia reports a treaty settlement of the Adriatic issue where Italy would loan 1,000,000 lire to Slavia through an Italian bank. The secret understanding allegedly outlines a defensive alliance and hints at a broader entente including Jugo Slavia and Cascho Slovakia with Romania, though Italy’s membership is not explicit.
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Rome
Slavia
Rapado
Giornate d'Italia
Italy
of Jugo | Slavia
Cascho-Slovakia
Rovania
Government aid sought as Ottawa refiners press claims
Ottawa sugar refiners appealed to the Minister of Finance over heavy declines in refined sugar. They contended government intervention is needed, arguing their troubles stem from interference with normal trading methods. Officials promised consideration of their representations.
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Ottawa
Plunkett Sees No Hope for Ireland Peace
Sir Horace Plunkett, chairman of the Dublin ML party, warns there is no chance of truce in Ireland and criticizes press reports of overtures. He insists peace cannot come while both sides commit frightfulness and notes the deaths in Ireland would deter further violence.
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Liverpool
New York
Baltic
Horace Plunkett
Dubml
Ireland
Japan Offers to Return Shantung Province to China
Japanese ambassador to Great Britain and head of the delegation to the League of Nations assembly said Japan planned to hand back Shantung to China but could not secure talks with Beijing. He stated Kaio Chow would remain open to foreign trade as the sole condition.
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Seneva—Baron i
Great Britain
League of Nations Assembly
Japan
Shantung
China
Kaio Chow
Armenian Peace Treaty Divides Territory and Armaments
Report from Alexandrople dated December 24 claims a peace treaty with Turkey allocates Armenian lands to Feivan and nearby regions. The accord reportedly permits arms delivery and imposes limits on forces while sovereignty shifts to Turkish control in specified zones.
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Alexandro Je
Armenia
Feivan
Perm
Washingtons Ine British Fibassy? Visas For Ireland Inquiry Committee
The special committee on conditions in Ireland faced visa refusals, hindering its planned visit to Britain and Ireland. The commission seeks to study conditions firsthand, but visa issues block the members from traveling to Ireland to observe directly.
Matchless Pete wins Ontario Winter Fair cattle title
The grand cattle championship at the Ontario Winter Fair in Guelph Ont is won by the Shorthorn steer Matchless Pete bred and exhibited by John Reyss and Son Flora The upset protest against enriching ex Kaiser is noted as the day’s other headline item Britain and France plan to protest German payments to the former Emperor per Tageblatt report
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Guelph
Ont
Pete
John Reyss
Flora
Perlin-lihe Tageblatt
Britain
France
Federal and Provincial Cooperate on Unemployment Relief
A government statement outlines joint Federal and Provincial efforts to combat unemployment through aid and re-establishment programs. It asserts the Treasury will not assume provincial obligations and commits to co operation with authorities, with special attention to disabled or partly disabled workers through the Soldiers Civil Re-establishment department. Since March 1919, the effort reports about 6,000 men employed in joint action.
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Canada
Ueix
Department of Soldiers
Western Wheat Quality of Flour From 1920 Crop
Western flour quality from the 1920 wheat crop outshines last year according to the Dominson Millers Association at their annual meeting. Bread was baked in the Ontario Agricultural College laboratory as millers discussed grades and expectations for the season amid railway board officials and provincial talks.
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Guelps
Dominson Millers
Ontario Agricultural College
Enedish
Directors jailed and fined for spreading a false report
Belfast court sentenced Martin Fitages ald and Hamilton Edwards of Dublin to six months imprisonment and a £500 fine for spreading a false report intended to cause disaffection. The ruling cites the disruption caused by the publication and warns against similar acts.
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Belfast
Martin Fitagesald
Hamilton Edwards
The
of Dublin
Hon T A Crerar To Lead Farmers Party
Hon T A Crerar was officially recognized by the Canadian national Council of Agriculturists as leader of the New National Farmers Party. The council adopted a resolution naming Crerar as national leader and forming a coordinating committee to align provincial and Dominion political efforts toward the party’s National Policy. Norman Lambert announced the council action at session end.
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National Council of Agri
Rhentary
Farme
Count of
Asiculture
House of Commons
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