Canada faces 25000 dangerous railway crossings
Hon. Hugh Guthrie warned of perhaps 25000 unprotected railway crossings in Canada. A Winnipeg hangar fire destroyed one aero plane at Stevenson Field with $13000 damage. Lord Mottistone praised Britain’s defenses and Alberta oil output reached 3,468,461 barrels from January to August.
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Hugh Guthrie
Canada
Winnipeg Flying Club
Stevenson Field
Lord Mottistone
Great Britain
Alberta
Department of Lands and Mines
Schneider
Penny Shortage Hits Seaside Resorts In Autumn Drains
The report explains pennies backed up to seaside resorts as holidaymakers draw copper coins for fun fairs and machines. Large quantities moved east to meet demand for millions of visitors, then drifted back to banks in autumn, easing extra demand on the mint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easide
Duck Hunter Remembers Jack Miner and a Banding Tale
In November 1918 at Old Goose Pond the author recalls a hunt with Dr L Axty and the thrill of four Mallards. A band on a female mallard from Kingsville Ontario reveals Jack Miner’s work in waterfowl study. The piece celebrates Miner, his banding program, and the impact on sport and conservation, with memories of Miner meeting the author in Cincinnati and his Hudson Bay vacations.
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Jack Miner
Dr . L Axty
Great
Miami
Goose Pond
Kingsville
Ontario
Canada
Bor
Ohio
Lake Erie
Iegerlie
Cincinnati
Jack Macr
Hudson Bay
Vssion
Fort al Vert
Esquimaux
Jack Miners
Henry Wadsworth
Jesus Christ
Peony Pollen Potential Shown in Study
A study notes a single peony may release up to 3 900 000 grains of pollen. The finding highlights the flower's reproductive capacity and implications for pollination dynamics in gardens and natural habitats.
Winnipeg police adopt new auto theft curb rules
Chief of Police George Smith announces regulations to curb automobile stealing in Winnipeg. Riot guns resembling shotguns will be carried in cruiser cars with sirens active for one block. If a suspected vehicle does not stop, puncture tires may be used.
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Winnipeg
George Smith
Ita
Indians mark Blackfoot Crossing treaty anniversary at Cluny
Amid 25 tepees and hundreds of visitors, Blackfoot nation and allied tribes celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Blackfoot Crossing Treaty signed on September 22 at Cluny 80 miles southeast of Calgary. Chief Crowfoot, once called Monarch of All, led the signing that ceded rights on the western plains. the only living signer is Calgary resident Mrs. David McDougall, one of the two white women present.
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Cluny
Calgary
Indiana
Crowfoot
Wesern Plains
David McDougall
Blackfoot Crossing
Ancient jar of fruit showcased in Manitoba exhibit
A 50 year old jar of cherries preserved by Mrs. RM of Stonewall since her 1882 marriage attracts attention at the Manitoba Department of Agriculture Extension. The mason jar design and type are rare, marking one of the oldest preserved fruit exhibits in the Dominion. The young wife reportedly never ate them, citing a cautious preference to keep the historic project intact.
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Stonewall
Manitoba Department
Fof Agriculture Extension
Tne
Mason
Mulligan
Robert Whiteman
Ion Service
Dominion
Aay Reed Tae
Winnipeg
America’s largest salamander reaches two feet in length
A historical note reports the antbender salamander attaining an impressive two feet, described as notably good to eat, highlighting its size and purported culinary value.
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Amerca
Jude Devotional Lesson Keeper in the Love of God
Sunday School lesson centered on Jude 21 urging believers to keep themselves in God’s love while awaiting mercy from Jesus Christ. Explanations reference Psalms 23 and Psalm 121, noting dangers from false teachers who pervert grace into immorality and stressing faith guarded by the Holy Spirit.
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Lord Jesus Christ
Jude
Jesus Christ
James
Jan Fe
Christ
Arigen
G. Campbell Morgan
Alice Stevens Recipes for Cakes and Custards
Readable scraps show Alice Stevens recipes for sugar crust pastry dough with dates and a custard mix using brown sugar butter eggs and vanilla. Instructions note dropping dough on a greased pan and baking in a moderate oven with a plea to readers to write for free home cooking advice from Alice Stevens Home Service in Penticton BC.
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Aliee Stevens
Home Service
Penticton
A Wonderful Trip
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a bus journey with high mileage, punctures, and fuel efficiency. The speakers remark on the scenery and garages encountered, noting distant averages and curious lines about miles per gallon and per quart, ending with a laconic exchange about the scenery.
Canadian Adventure Trip of Bob Sim Ends Homeward
Ontario farm boy Bob Sim signs off the Canadian travel series with reflections on home, travel lessons, and the vast landscape from Mount Rundle to Vancouver Island. He recalls 15,000 miles covered, encounters across provinces, and the civic lessons travel affords, thanking readers and editors as the caravan ends.
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Bob Sim
Ontario
Bob
Holstein
Cansla
Canada
Mount Rundle
Banff
Cape Brion
Annapolis
Saskatchewan
Vancouver Island
Landsea
Commercial value of stalk fibers and fuel use
The stalk has a high commercial value as its pith is nearly pure cellulose. Dried stalks are used as fuel, highlighting the dual utility of the plant material in industry and energy.
Insects Shed Skins As They Grow Dozens of Times
Insects periodically outgrow their exoskeletons and shed them to allow growth. This molting process enables developmental transitions across many species and stages, reflecting their life cycles and adaptive strategies.
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Ogden's
Ogden
Montreal
Paso
Vancouver
Yukon
Ottawa
T. D. Pattullo
British Columbia
D. A. Macdonald
Manitoba
Prin ‘Ceas Elizabeth
Post
British Union of
Post Office Workers
Australia
J. A. Lyons
Seaside
London
Anne Acame
Anne Adams
Anne Adama Pat
Winnipeg Newspapers Union
McDermot Ave. E
Ana
Alice Stevens
Mai Times
Civicafe
Dnadian Youth Congress
Civieato
Holstein ‘Ax Chicago
Ilinois
Michigan
Western Canada
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