Striking Contrast In Ruhr Occupation Quiet Advance
The article notes the French advance in the Ruhr Valley caused little excitement and even some welcome from residents. General Degostie promises easy occupation conditions while ensuring troop safety as work proceeds without interference. It recalls Bismarck's harsh tax and shelling orders to enforce compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruhr
Degostie
Duessedorf
Bismarck
Rosenberg
Rheims
Moose Jaw
Scarcity of Horses Prompts North Dakota Farmers to Breed
W C Palmer of North Dakota Agricultural College argues horses are scarce with a seven year production lag. He urges farmers to start breeding large draft stock such as Percherons and Shires, noting profitable markets for 8 to 9 year olds and potential for every farm to maintain work stock while selling at high prices. North Dakota’s lime-rich soil supports strong horse production and forecasts remunerative prices for the next decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
W. C. Palmer
North Dakota Agricultural College
Red Cross Assembly Proposes War Complaint Commission
At Geneva the Red Cross closed its session and backed R G Bennett of Canada in forming a six member commission. The panel will include delegates from Holland Switzerland Spain Sweden Norway and Denmark. It will gather complaints from national Red Cross societies about belligerents and seek explanations from governments and publish conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Assembly
Geneva
R. G. Bennett
Canada
Red Cross
Holland
Switzerland
Spain
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Perhaps Not A Clothing Merchant Trademark Apple
A clothing merchant argues the apple trademark spurred his fashion business claiming there would be no clothing trade if it had not been for an aprile Wampus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wampus
Millais Wins Gold Medal at Age Nine
A nine year old Millais captures a gold medal for paintings showing early prodigy status. The event highlights exceptional young talent in the arts, with observers noting remarkable skill at a tender age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millais
Red Cross Campaign Expands Across Canada in April
The Red Cross launches a nationwide membership enrollment with April activity and provincial canvasses. Western provinces schedule June enrollment, eastern provinces target late May. W F Kerr directs a growing volunteer network in Saskatchewan as part of a universal membership drive linked to peace time health initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Red Cross
Dominion of Canada
Red Cross Society
League of Red Cross Society
League
Saskatchewan
W. F. Kerr
Forest Fire Protection Plans for Western Canada Expanded
Dominion Forestry Branch outlines elaborate forest fire measures for Western Canada reserves. Six planes to operate from High River with daily weather and fire alerts, plus new personnel and equipment readiness to meet fire danger. Past year saw heavy cattle and sheep losses. northern reserves to share resources with charges for arid access and horse fees amid extended season.
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Dominion Forestry Branch
Canada
Alberta
High River
Iwo
Elaargse
Sarioner Sonsom
Trials of German War Criminals After Armistice Campaign
The piece discusses Lloyd George’s push to punish war criminals from the Kaiser down. It notes demands on Holland for surrender, the Versailles pledge to punish offenders, and May trials in Lerpsic before the Supreme Court with British, French, and Belgian evidence. It argues the German court may evade punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd George
Holland
Hohenzollerns
Kaiser
Napoleon
Lerpsic
Toronto Mail and Empire
Vancouver Island Copper, Coal and Ports Near Nootka
A vivid survey of Vancouver Island’s west coast highlights Copper Tidewater’s mines and vast copper wealth potential, along with placer gold, iron, coal, and magnetite. Nootka Packing Co. processes up to 2,000 cases daily, pilchards and salmon. Nootka tribe burial ground is noted. whaling near Narrows Cut Creek and Quatsino Sound is described with coastwise routes and frontier prospects.
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Vancouver Island
Tidewater Copper Co
Barclay Sound
Juatsino
Quinsam Lake
Nootka
Nootka Sound
Esperanza Inlet
Narrow Cut Creek
Cape Cook
Solamder Island
Quatsino Sound
Empire Bonds Strengthened Under New Policy
A garbled ancient text passage describes Empire bonds gaining strength through a new policy. It mentions corrections, loyalty, and a public shift toward stability and security. The fragment references a leader's forecast and the potential impact on local governance and finance.
Sugar Production and Stocks Reported for 1920
The record shows Canadian refiners precracked 698 million pounds of granulated sugar in 1920 with 8.45 million pounds of cane and brown sugar creating a total of 786 million pounds. Exported 78.36 million pounds. Raw sugar stocks end of 1920 at 167.01 million pounds. Receipts of raw sugar by Canadian refineries in 1920 were 905.09 million pounds.
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Itc
Thane
Canada farm values and acreage in 1914 survey
The Bureau of Statistics reports that average occupied farm land is $48 an acre, up from $35 in 1913, with about 53,000,000 acres under cultivation last year and field crops valued at $1.6 billion. There are roughly 665,000 farms, with overall production estimated at about $3,000 per farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Statistics
Canada
Charter Commemorative Tablet Planned for Annapolis Royal
Nova Scotia to erect a tablet in Annapolis Royal to mark the 300th anniversary of King James I granting the Nova Scotia charter. Arrangements to be set during the current provincial legislature session.
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James I of
Nova Scotia
Annapolis Royal
Lethbridge Vieduet Tower Construction Noted At Soramto
A report highlights the Leth be adage wisleret project leading to a tall steel tower nearly two times the height of a nearby bank building. The span measures over five miles with many curved bridges and trestles, totaling about twelve thousand tons of steel and about one and a half million dollars in cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peinerie Institute of Cetsa Elem
Soramto
Beatty
Canadian’ Prime Railway
Tle
Amterestima
Lethbridge
Amd
Terre Sa Loedis
Royal Bank
Kimg
Yonge
Western Canada farming proves profitable for Jones venture
R. RR Jones arrived in Portage la Prairie in 1919 paying 60 dollars per acre for 540 acres. His 1920 wheat crop yielded 30 bushels per acre sold at 2.75 dollars, bringing in 19 000 dollars, about half his purchase price. He previously bred Duroc Jersey hogs in Illinois and plans to stock Manitoba land with the same breed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxvie
Canada
Jones
Portage la Prairie District
Lincoln
Illinois
Alberta Coal Mines Set Record Output in 1920
Alberta coal mines operated throughout 1920 without pause producing about 7,000,000 tons, a record annual total for the province.
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Alberta
Nile River Mouth Width Reported at 185 Miles
A historical note states the Nile River mouth spans 185 miles between the extreme poumes on the Mediterranean coast, indicating a vast estuary width and coastal geographical extent.
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Poumes
Mediterranean
Germany Will Pay if Allies Stand Firm, Says London Post
The London Morning Post argues that German leaders fear Bolshevism and expect Allied unity to force concessions. It predicts Germany will splutter at peak but ultimately yield to demands, sealing a costly victory for Western European powers.
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Germany
Oece
Eax - Suwwiead - Bedach
Bor
Roy
Gorrincey
London Morning Post
High River Air Station Under Construction in Alberta
The Dominion Government has begun work on a permanent air station at High River Alberta and will rush completion. Plans include building a vast aerodrome with a sixty foot span, one of Canada’s largest. A key service will be patrolling forest reserves in the foothills of the Rockies.
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High River
Alberta
Canada
Rocky Fountains
Boatwomen of China dominate on the river
The article notes that Chinese boatwomen control the boat households, handling steering, passenger bargains, money, and provisioning, while husbands serve as deck hands. It claims women possess strong authority and compares Won’s leaping power to a flea’s, though the comparison is fantastical.
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China
Interest Shown In Oil Claims In Pouce Coupe Region
Dominion Lands Staff report activity in Grande Prairie district hints at a busy oil season with Imperial Oil Company expanding holdings along the Pouce Coupe River, drilling to begin soon. Filings span townships 79 to 82 and ranges 12 to 14 west of the sixth meridian as inspectors note long term geological interest and past seepage discoveries.
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Grande Prairie
T. B. Blacklock
Dominion Lands
Calgary
Blacklock
Imperial Oil Company
Pouce Coupe
Spirit River
Pouce Coupe River
Imperial
Fort Norman Gustset
Pouce Coupe &Éld
Fort Norsnan Geld
Albanian Character and Work Ethic Through the Ages
A narrative praises Albanian fidelity and craft while noting tribal toughness and independence. It contrasts harsh ideals of honor with practical skills in shepherding farming and metalwork. The piece also criticizes outside influence by Italian and Austrian monks shaping education and politics in the region.
Sun Flower and Silage Experiment At Strathmore Farm
Dairymen and stock raisers visited the Canadian Pacific Railway experiment farm at Strathmore to observe sunflower silage fed to cattle. E S Mc Rory of the United Grain Growers commented it could help solve the west’s feeding problem. The article also notes Britain bought a great Newfoundland colony for fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Pacific
Strathmore
E. S. McRory
United Grain Growss' Company
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Red Cross Campaign
Sydney Inlet
Tee Coast
Fort Alive
Whalen Pulp and Paper
Coal Harbor
Sound
Hardy Bay
Sland
Nootka Carriery
Kyuquot
Casmernor iGvemeth
Sweawe
Gemcratios
Eee
King James
Geeod
Portage la Prairie
Werreanent
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Police Coupe
Albania
Italy
Austria
Newfoundland
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