Are The Voters Indifferent about Elections
An analysis of voter apathy contrasts 1896 and 1912 turnout with 1900s patterns, noting low engagement despite universal suffrage. It cites campaigns and devices to mobilize voters, yet says less than half vote, raising questions about electoral value, minority influence, and the need for “one vote, one value” to energize participation. The piece links apathy to party dominance and suggests reforms to restore democratic impact.
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William Jennings Bryants
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
National Civic Federation
Cam Falen
Himelf
Qubec
House of Commons
Nova Scotia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Germany
Geercotar
Canada
Great Britain
Hette
Eclipse Impact on Magic Foxes Noted in Shipments
Reports describe the eclipse affecting fox shipments and data collection from Canada to western points via Montreal and Prince Edward Island. The science publication records several consignments to British Columbia and movements through Alberta Manitoba and Minneapolis as observers document the astronomical event. Memorial gardens in the British Empire Exhibition honor war deceased.
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Montreal
Prince Edward Lland
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Minneapolis
Man Sentenced in Liverpool Sashes Mideast Scandal
A man was jailed for seven years for a violent assault on a woman during a drunken quarrel aboard a ship near Liverpool. The assailant threw the victim over a ballast trade railing, causing fatal injuries. A week later the accused faced sea duties but was later intercepted after wireless authorities alerted authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creman
Boundary commission row clouds Irish border talks
The governments of Great Britain and Northern Ireland refuse to appear before the boundary commission or submit statements, while the Free State submits a formal protest under Article 12. London delays are seen as hindering the commission and signaling Britain’s indifference to Irish input.
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Uorter
Great Betain
Northerm
Ireland
Coramiaston
Free State
London
Boundary Commission
Great Britain
Diamond Dyes Promote Easy Cold Water Coloring
Diamond Dyes offer beautiful color with cold water for tinting soft shades or permanent hues. Each 25 cent package includes simple directions for dyeing wool, silk, ribbon, linen, cotton, and mixed fabrics, advising customers to tell their druggist the fabric type.
Women Detectives In Turkey Report Moral Conduct
Turkish women detectives are being engaged by the chief of the Constantinople police. They will be entrusted with the special duty of reporting on the moral conduct of members of their own sex.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Dr Williams Pink Pills Offer Blood Renewal Hope
Aimed at anemia in women, the ad claims nine out of ten suffer from cloudiness and fatigue. It touts Pink Pills as a reliable blood enricher that purifies bad blood and strengthens weak blood, citing Mrs Mary Trainor of Perth Ontario as a testimonial. Available from dealers or by mail for 30 cents per box.
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Dr. Williams
Irland
Mary Trainor
Perth
Fadger
Tain
Dr. Wiliams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Zeppelins to Carry Letters Across Atlantic at 25 Cents
Dr Hugo Eckner announces a planned weekly Zeppelin mail link between the United States and Europe. The Zeppelin Goodyear venture will not yet offer passenger service but aims to move about half a million letters weekly at 25 cents each, seeing strong business potential.
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Atlantic
Zeppelin
United States
Europe
Hugo Eckner
The
Meat Tin Company
First Saskatchewan raccoon trapped on Moose Mountain Reserve
An Indian trapper caught Saskatchewan’s first registered raccoon on Moose Mountain Reserve. The pelt was fairly sized and in excellent condition. Provincial inspector at Carlste confirmed it as the province’s first recorded specimen. The text also notes plans for a Prince Rupert grain elevator and other unrelated items.
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Saskatchewan
Moose Mountain
Carlste
Giant Zeppelin project to build super-lift airship
Dr Arnstein arrives as vice president of Goodyear Zeppelin Corp to head a 12 member technical staff and begin construction of a giant airship with 6 million cubic feet gas capacity, over twice the size of the ZR and Shenandoah. Arnstein oversaw many zeppelins at Friedrichshafen and designed ZR-2.
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Pme
Germany
Karl Arnsigin
Zeppelin
Goodyear‘Zeppelin Corporation
Arnstein
Shenandoah
Dr. Arnstein
Britain to Resume Trade With Germany
The Anglo German Trade Treaty was signed by both governments. It guarantees most favored nation status, eliminates war era restrictions, and eliminates discrimination between Germans and other foreigners. Germany gains minor trade concessions, placing England on par with prewar trade relations.
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Frey
Perliament
Germany
England
Murder charge questioned for Eskimo in Far North
The Department of Justice weighs whether to charge Ter-Goo-Yuk, an Eskimo, with murder in the death of tribesman Oob-Pa-Tow Fuk north of Baker Lake in the Northwest Territories. No arrest plans soon due to doubt over evidence and high costs of patrols and trial in Chesterfield Inlet.
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Department of Justice
Baker Lake
Northwest Territories
Coronation Bay
Chesterfield Inlet
Chocolate Covered Figs Confection For Children
A New Orleans confection suited for children and Christmas. Figs are steamed, centers removed, and filled with a chopped mixture of nuts and candied fruits. They are dipped in unsweetened chocolate to stay soft and moist for a long time.
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New Orleans
Queen Mother Alexandra Celebrates Eightieth Birthday
Queen Alexandra marks her eightieth birthday with King George Queen Mary the Prince of Wales and Norway's crown prince among attendees. Though feeble she remains in good health and drives her water car daily even in bad weather. A family dinner was held but the celebratory festivities were modest despite many gifts and messages of congratulations.
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Queen Alexandra
King George
Queen Mary
Prince of Wales
Crown Prince of
Norway
England Plans 150 Million Tide Power Project on Severn
The British Government will spend 150 million pounds on a Severn River tidal power scheme to generate electricity for the surrounding region. A committee of electrical experts says harnessing Severn should proceed, with spring as the expected start.
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Severn
Frenchman Breaks Seaplane Speed Record at 192 mph
airman Paunier, piloting a new amphibious plane with 35 hp, broke seaplane speed records for 100 and 200 kilometer courses while carrying 500 kilograms. His average speeds were about 192 mph for the shorter and just under that for the longer distance. The test used a ten kilometer course with a brand new, untried machine.
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Paunier
Asthma Remedy Promises Cure and Odd Ancient Find
Mrs Tippler chats with her husband about drinking to courage while Dr Kellogg’s asthma remedy is praised as a breakthrough. A Rome dig uncovers a massive tusk or tooth, likely from a prehistoric animal, near the foundation of a house. The League of Nations health committee notes heroin as medically necessary.
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Rome
League of Nations
Wheat King of the World Crowned at Chicago Sweepstakes
J C Mitchell of Dahinda Sask wins the wheat sweepstakes at the Internation al Livestock Exhibition hay and grain division, crowning his third world title after wins in 1919 and 1920. The winning sample, Marquis hard red spring, weighed 64.6 pounds per bushel.
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Mitchell
Dahinda
Sask
Chicago
Canada
International Livestock Exhibition, Hay and Grain Division
J. C. Mitchell
Marquis
Building Output In Canada Sees November Rise
Canada’s building activity for November totals 24,614 million dollars with residential at 12,695,100, business at 4,813,600, industrial at 102,100 and public works at 5,022,800. Limited data shows public works share rose to 204 percent.
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Rece
Canada
Ocober
MacLean Building Reports
Public Works and Utilities
Young thinkers dream of future roles in wartime tale
Fragmentary dialogue captures two youths imagining their futures. One as a president and the other as a soldier, with a playful exchange about war and heroism, reflecting wartime ideals and childhood ambition.
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Heqpes
Pena Castle
Cin
Portugal
Leeds
Fletcher
Serpoe
Dirigible Mail Service
Prince Rupert
Federal
Department of Trade and Commerce
Canadian National
Minard
Coide
Akron
Cannes
Britain
Far North
Queen Mother
5. D. Kellogg
James
Pather
Reep Minart
Marconi
Great West Electric Co. Ltd
Winneg ‘Distributors
Bruce Rateubiatributers, Ltd
Calgary
Jimmy
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Hines Fox Ranching
Caneas
Fee
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Post Office
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