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Newspaper
Melfort Moon
Location
Melfort, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
5
A fearless traveler and photographer recounts perilous eras from Boer battles to volcanic eruptions and jungle expeditions. He details dangers from bayonets and blasts to charging rhinos and calms of naval maneuvers while pursuing striking images for readers.
Alberta 65.12 acres south of the Red Deer River leased to National Livestock Exchange Limited of Montreal for raising cavalry mounts for the Canadian government and British army. Lease term begins after 1916 with a maximum subsidy of 260 per horse per year, overseen by M. J. O'Brien and secretary Roose.
John Barns president of the board of trade reports exports to Canada totaling more than 222 million. He notes shipments and values reflecting rising Canada trade as discussed with the House of Commons.
The British Union Oil Company has closed its merger acquiring a majority of Union Oil Company of California stock. Seanne Gneenes Slater, vice president of the Union, and Earl Grey led negotiations. The deal unites large Pacific interests as the British firm plans global naval oil station expansion and revises control of subsidiaries. Baron Pierre heads Cunard line interests among those involved.
Mr Martin Harvey urged the Women's Branch of the Antiquarian Society in Montreal to preserve historic monuments in Canada. He cited the west where an old Hudson Bay post was demolished recently for a railway, noting protests but insufficient to save the building.
History commission named by Geove per Cameron includes Professor Chester Martin C N Bell Winnipeg and Hon James Johnson Boissevain. It reports on documents and deposits in archives to aid historical study and preserve materials in Manitoba and western Canada amid proposals to prevent destruction.
Grouting trials at the old London post office site tested cement injection into St Pauls Cathedral to assess strengthening. Borings used liquid cement driven by compressed air, showing cement permeating gravels sands and clay and forming solid masses. Excavations associated with the tests uncovered remains of a Roman pot.
The text notes that some readers are truly awake to the tie of sights and sounds in the months procession, finding endless entertainment and instruction while many others miss the point in a fragmentary reflection on nature and time.
W. J. Boyd and G. Davieo of Ottawa, graduates of the Toronto School of Forestry, departed for Big River en route to the Union for an Amber cruising expedition in fire protection.
The report notes rising routes to Boulogne and Channel Tunnel hopes with 1908 figures reaching 840 574 for the year. Officials say a tunnel would have boosted movement between England and France. The Southeastern employs seven steamers of 54200 indicated horsepower and 3006 tons, plus eight smaller boats, and plans a turbine driven new steamer of 1674 tons, 22 knots, and 1518 passengers.
Mr J W Gibson, science master and superintendent of the Ottawa Normal School, is a Osgoode native with PEI and Queen's MA. He helped establish Carleton county school gardens under the Macdonald fund in Carp Galeta Richmond and North Gower. He begins new work in British Columbia on July 1 of the present year.
Farmers should prepare for the fair by consistently raising quality stock and proper feeding. The piece warns against last minute showing and emphasizes well fed groomed calves lambs pigs and colts as a credit to owners. It also notes Milan’s Daily Chronicle on Giulio Ulivi and ultraviolet rays with explosive claims.
The fragment notes that items were then in use by the Spaniards, referencing Victoria Coloulet in relation to the period or context.
The piece discusses plans to lower rates to penny postage, with Australia favoring it and most nations backing a three cent rate from 1915. Sir John Heneker Heaton, Australian representative, withdraws from the postal union conference citing opposition from officials, recalls former guarantees by Carnegie and Wanamaker, and notes renewed guarantees by European financiers while Britain rejects penny post. The article notes Heaton 65 years old and hopeful for a universal penny postal system and world telegraphy.
An excerpt from Scribner's magazine describes piranhas as man eating fish in the Amazon. The article notes they ignore dead or bloodless prey, attack moving targets, and are drawn to splashing and blood in the water. It cites Indians by a stream and warns bathers to avoid disturbance.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will adopt resolutions to express the body's interpretation of the London safety at sea conference agreement. A subcommittee will draft the resolutions to avoid misunderstandings over treaties including Hay-Pauncefote and Panama canal tolls.
The article outlines timber stumpage changes with a fixed rate and bonuses to capture future timber value, noting a 26 to 20 percent scale and past revenue limits. It highlights widespread interest in adopting fast time across western towns like Calgary Weyburn Regina and Melfort as daylight shifts extend evenings for baseball and daily life.
Col Theodore Roosevelt says existing maps misrepresent South American river courses. He notes errors in the Cyparana and Juruena affluents and claims Bartholomew’s map omits certain upper river details. He objects to mountains shown as valleys and uncharted segments as he descends the unnamed river. Reverend Bernard Vaughan to lead a summer campaign exposing club sins.
At a meeting of machinery trades JE noted that in 1913 trade disputes doubled the average of prior years and caused losses over 11,000,000 pounds for workers of working age.
A New Zealand farmer touring Canada describes farm life and home building differences. He notes Canada’s harsh winters and Niagara region scenery while contrasting with New Zealand’s year round growth and growing forests around his own homestead. The traveler comments on barn sizes versus houses and the development of tree cover on his property.
The Standard defends the appointment of Prince Alexander of Teck as Governor General, arguing old fears of a Canadian royal house are unfounded. It stresses the governor general should be above party and closely linked to the Crown, and notes hostile comments stem from misconceptions rather than the new appointee or his wife.
A London listing markets five West Indian islands forming the Bahama group as for sale. The owner, a landlord of the chain, lives with family in a seven year claimed domain atop a plantation plateau. Great Whale, six miles long, is highlighted among cocoanut plantings with views called the finest in the Bahamas. Asking price: $20,000 for the lot.
A detailed account of the Tower of London keys ceremony, performed nightly for centuries but rarely viewed by the public. Curator Mr. Foulkes describes the role of the chief warder, the blessing of King George, and the solemn Amen response from the guard and escort.
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt clarifies that only American bunting will be used for U S warships despite lower bids from English manufacturers Representative Rogers pressed the issue noting Lowell firms supplied all bunting under existing law The New Bunting Company of Lowell and United States Bunting Company of Lowell bid 431.06 for the contract Bright details of firm names and state actions appear in the report.
Montreal legislation committee considers taxing posters placards and ad sites at picnics circuses park amusements and sporting events to fund relief for the local poor. A councilor and other officials weigh the measure and its potential revenue.
The late Duke of Argyll, a longtime friend of Canada, helped spark emigration interest and supported Dominion prosperity. Born in Staffordshire in 1830, he studied at Edinburgh, Eton, St Andrews, and Cambridge. He served as Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883, amid praise for his tact and leadership.
The new cabinet led by Count Shigenobu Okuma pledges higher national defenses and a stronger economy to bear war burdens. It calls for cutting national debt and concentrating on commerce and industry development.
The Australian government plans to appoint a commission to inquire into the beef trust in Australia. The move is hailed by opponents of the campaign led by The Age and other newspapers. The commission must report by year end and propose administrative improvements.
Fragmentary report notes a dip in immigration and trade conditions affecting ships and markets. The passage mentions shipmen and shipping concerns with unclear context and several garbled terms.
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