History Of Hudson Bay Navigation Spanning Two Centuries
Extract from H M S Cotter in The Beaver recounts Hudson Bay sailing and steam eras from 1731 to 1906. It notes ships like the Erik and the Discovery, captains Grey and Scott, and Moose Factory as a long maritime record, with Lord Strathcona’s Labrador voyages aboard the steam auxilliary.
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Hudson Bay
York
Erik
Greenland
Hope
Greys
Peterhead
Scotland
Alex Grey
H.B.C
Bay Port
Nelson
Trafalgar
Prince of Wales
Hanwell
England
Moose Factory
Waterloo
Eddystone
John Turner
Hadlow
John Davidson
Moose’ Factory
Stratton Island
James Bay
H.B. “Pelican
Labrador
Churchill
Donald A. Smth
Lord Strathcona
Ungava
Commisson
Origin of the limerick name traced to Irish party chant
A correspondent outlines the origin of the term limerick as a five line nonsense verse. The Standard Dictionary notes limericks emerged at Irish convivial gatherings with each guest contributing lines while the chorus sang Will you come up to Limerick.
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Limerick
Ireland
New York Times
General Grant’s Ancestry Traced to Scotch Roots
The record notes General U. S. Grant had Scotch ancestry though his entire lineage remained American through eight generations. It highlights his family’s long-standing Americanization and roots in the United States.
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U. S. Grant
Mew screws fashioned since 236 B.C.
Archaeologists report evidence that zinc screws resembling modern fasteners were produced as early as 236 B C in ancient settlements. Researchers note innovation in metalworking and standardization of screw threads appeared across several regions over centuries.
Torpedo Menaces French Village in World War Warning
A German 100 kilo torpedo embedded in soil near Village Havay, France, unable to detonate. A release attempt with an electrical remote device is planned, with a fallback to encase the torpedo in concrete to prevent catastrophe.
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Village
Havay
France
Mons
Village Havay
Playing the Game and a Questionable Cricket Call
The Toronto Star notes a cricket controversy in Australia vs England where a catch-out appeal was denied as the ball may have touched the bat. Evans faced the next ball on his wicket, prompting newspapers to call it a suspicious stroke and suggest an attempt to avoid an incorrect umpire decision.
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Admiral Sims
Australia
England
Evans
The
Toronto Star
Cattle Dehorning Urged by Markets and Packers
Markets urge widespread dehorning of cattle in Canada citing USDA guidance and premium prices for dehorned stock. Commission men and shippers note reduced bruising and flesh damage, arguing the practice boosts value for feeders and exporters alike.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Canada
Industrial and Development Council of Canadian Meat Packers
Canada Faces Small Share of War Indemnity Burden
Canadians have not expected much from German indemnities. Canada’s share of the Empire’s total indemnity is about 303 million dollars, around 4.5 percent, based on casualties and shipping losses. Even if paid, it would be a minor dent in Canada’s war debt and the burden remains light per capita compared with the British Empire.
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Canada
Toronto Mail
England
France
Germany
The Drummer Seeks A Seat Near A Pretty Neighbor
A drummer asks a woman if the next seat is taken. She replies that she is engaged, so the seat won’t work for him. The moment captures a witty exchange in a quiet, comic vignette.
Longevity Odds Doomed by Statistically Thin Odds
A historic note explains that among a thousand people only one reaches a hundred years and only about one in eleven thousand couples celebrate a diamond wedding, highlighting the rarity of extreme longevity and milestone anniversaries.
Spend your money at home and help your town merchants
A short local-voice message urging residents to buy locally to support community businesses and keep money circulating within the town. It emphasizes supporting local merchants and the economy without specifying products or dates.
Peaceful Ties Foresee Canada United States
The Buffalo Express envisions a Canadian envoy in Washington and an American minister in Ottawa by year’s end. The two nations enjoy stable borders, no armed forces patrolling, and no battleships on the Great Lakes. Trade remains large, and direct cross-border ties should expand. Local merchants are urged to compare prices before mail orders.
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Washington
Canada
United States
Ottawa
Buffalo Express
Great Lakes
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
California
Victoria
Canadian Pacific Rockies
Ice Forms in White Sea After August Far Off
Ice forms in the White Sea more than 30 miles from shore after August and does not meet again until July, indicating a seasonal pattern in sea-ice formation and breakup observed in the reporting period.
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White Sea
Prince of Wales Home Exudes Quiet Busy Life
A new biography of the Prince of Wales describes York House as his official residence on his 27th birthday. It notes his modest private rooms, busy secretariat, trophies from his regiment, and a workmanlike desk signaling a life of constant activity and training.
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York House
Prince of Wales
G Ivey Sanders
Duke and Duchess of York
Grenadier Guards
France
Cleveland Row
Edward
London
End of World Foreseen by Petrie in 200,000 Years
Egyptologist Professor Flinders Petrie predicts the world’s end in about 200000 years due to the atmosphere losing carbonic acid gas its essential food for the vegetable world. Siberian brides must prove cooking skill by serving a home prepared dinner as a test of culinary education when entering their husband’s house.
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Flinders Petrie
Shah of Persia Owns Golden Armchair Adorned with Gems
A royal artifact from the Persian court named the Shah features a solid gold armchair inlaid with precious stones. The display underscores luxury and imperial craftsmanship attributed to the era.
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Persia
Western Farm Help Problems at Regina Conference
Delegates at the Western Employment Service conference in Regina discussed seasonal labor needs for April May and August October harvest periods. Weather swings and uneven ripening drive demand, with calls for standard wages, bigger use of Employment Service offices, and early hiring as insurance against shortages.
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Western Canada
Employment Service of Canada
Regina
Bryce Stewart
Ottawa
United Farmers of
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Farmers’ Associations
Employment Service
Vancouver Island Sport Thrives on Perennial Waterways and Rowers
The article extols Vancouver Island as a premier resort with mild winters and popular water sports. It highlights Victoria and Vancouver Rowing Club girl crews competing with men, notes famed salmon sport including weighty tyee catchers, and quotes conductor W. R. Fletcher describing tidal battles with giant fish that leap and dive before being hauled aboard.
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Victoria
Vancouver
Vancouver Rowing Club
Elsie Cooper
Do. Shamp
R. Matheson
Florence Cooper
Leonie Lalonde
Vancouver Island
Survey to reclaim Alberta swampy lands for farming
Federal agriculture experts will survey muskegs north of Edmonton this summer to assess agricultural potential. The study aims to open rich areas to farming in Northern Alberta and boost the province's agriculture overall.
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Alberta
Federal Department
Edmonton
Department of Agricultural
Semi circular pots and pans double cooking capacity
Pots and saucepans are now made semi circular with one flat side so two match to form a pair and cook two dishes with gas equal to one. London restaurants offer free recipes and cooking instructions for popular menu items. A Roman military standard and a general's camp chair once linked to the Ninth Legion have been sold at auction in London.
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London
Denmark’s two-name monarchy and York Cottage history
The article notes Denmark’s practice of limiting sovereign names to two alternates, naming Christian and Frederick as dynastic options for four centuries. It also recalls York Cottage in Norfolk, once built by King Edward for his staff and formerly called Bachelors’ Cottage.
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York
King George
Norfolk
King Edward
English Judge Sparks Runaway Husbands Debate
A British judge opened a public controversy by declaring that ninety percent of runaway husbands have blue eyes, prompting heated reactions and discussions on gender roles and marriage.
Jewish population concentrated in ten cities in US
Three quarters of the national Jewish population live in ten cities that together account for about 14 percent of the United States general population.
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United States
Central American Rockies Block Gulf Winds from Trade Routes
The Rocky Mountains of Central America form an obstacle to the trade winds that move over the Gulf of Mexico, creating a natural barrier affecting regional weather and airflow.
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Rocky Mountains
Central America
Gulf of Mexico
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U.S
Prince
W. R. Fletcher
Esquimalt
Nanaimo Railway
Fletcher
Giml Scullert GF
WE Uancounse Rowing Club
Denmark
Fredericks
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