Culture and the source of Western Canada’s artistic growth
The essay argues culture in Western Canada springs from country districts and farm life rather than cities. It credits small towns and rural schools with early artistic development, noting many artists rise from country roots to win provincial awards and contribute to arts in cities. It contrasts rural and urban approaches to thought, education, and decision making in community life.
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Prairie Provinces
Canada
United States
Europe
Britain
Orig
Peter Erom
Attornptees
Fatee
Teare
Te. Gintry
CemUs
Usc
Montreal Borrows Most But Plan Used Widely in Toronto
Montreal homeowners were the largest borrowers under the home improvement plan while Toronto shows broader usage. After five months of operation the total loan amount reached 2,409,850 dollars by March end, figures released by acting finance minister Hon J Liissey.
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Toronto
Montreal
Hon J. Li Iissey
Italian sailor seeks world voyage for ocean science data
An Italian sailor scientist plans a scientifically equipped ketch mission to sail around the world collecting oceanographic and astronomical data. Captain Sorrentino aims to show a single navigator can traverse stormy seas and provide valuable information for navigators. He will use still and cinema cameras to document travels and will publish a travel report. Ramsgate adopts new coat of arms featuring a lifeboatman and coastguard under a crown and lighthouse. In 1876 Bell patented simultaneous telegraph signals on a single line.
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Sorrentino
Italy
Japan’s Living Buddha Weds Poetess in Kyoto Ceremony
Count Kocho Otani, head of a major Buddhist sect and spiritual leader of 13 million, married 19 year old poetess Princess Yoshiko Takadaiji in Kyoto before about 20,000 guests. He distributed 1.5 million yen to the poor as his bride gave away 1.5 million fans to guests. she wore 11 layered kimonos in the ritual. Perfumed butter is served in many Parisian restaurants.
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Kocho Otani
Japan
Kyoto
Yoshiko Takadaiji
Kimihiro
Invisible Ray Report Spurs Wiltshire Road Phenomenon
London correspondent for the Ottawa Journal recounts rumors of a Wellstan invisible ray that supposedly halted cars near Salisbury Plain. Drivers were told to wait and, after about ten minutes, their engines restarted without mechanical issue.
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London
Ottawa Journal
Wiltshire
Salisbury Plain
Toronto scientists unveil zinc protamine insulin advance
Medical scientists at the University of Toronto announced a new zinc protamine insulin preparation that shows greater effectiveness for diabetes. Dr H J Cody said the modification, produced commercially by Connaught Laboratories for the past two months, provides longer remission of symptoms and fewer infections, during an alumni dinner in Winnipeg.
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Toronto University
Toronto
H. J. Cody
Western Canada
Winnipeg
Connaught Laboratories
Cody
Mistaken Question Highlights Newcomer’s House Rules
A Daily Sketch report notes Lady Astor’s lapse at question time in the British House of Commons. The 18 year veteran asked Minister Morrison a question, but was reminded the speaker, not the minister, is addressed. Separate items mention Melbourne trams with loudspeakers announcing stops and maple sap concentrated to syrup.
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House of Commons
Daily ‘Sketch
Lady Astor
Mr. Morrison
Minster of Agriculture
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Ramsgate
England
F Ahield
Coastguard
Alexander Graham Bell
Cary
Sanely
Ro Evaaralal
Melbourne
Austr
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