Ontario Radioactive Minerals Found in Precambrian Rocks
Investigators report radioactive minerals occur widely in Ontario Precambrian rocks from Parry Sound to Kingston area. Uraninite and euxenite are primary ores with uranium and thorium. radium by product potential remains strong with current high prices and limited ore supply.
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Ontario
Dominion Department of Mines
H. V. Elleworth
Parry Sound
Kingstone
United States
Lake Superior
French
Ottawa
Kingston
Ellsworth
Colorado
Alberta to Investigate Potato By-Products for Farmers
Howard Stuthhbury, coal trade commissioner, authorized by the Alberta Government to lead a thorough inquiry into potato by products. The aim is to help farmers dispose of second grade and culled potatoes as growers push for an outlet. Premier Greenfield supports the project.
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Alberta
Howard Stuthhbury
Greenfield
Kentucky man finds possible Cincinnati relative in tale
A Kentucky man believes he has found a relative of a Cincinnati girl who spoke of cold work harvesting winter wheat. The Kentuckian notes the young woman discussed tobacco and tobacco raising and wistfully said she would “like ever so much to pee tobacco field” especially when it is fast plugging out.
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Kentucky
Cincinnati
Chinese Girl Wins Prize in Manhattan School Test Cook
A 12 year old Chinese girl wins a prize in a school kitchen test in Manhattan. The article notes prior bias against Chinese cooks and recalls similar incidents affecting the child.
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Manhattan
Moving Towards Prosperity Spending Money Constructively
A Regina Post editorial argues for spending to boost industry, not mere hoarding or frivolous purchases. It praises investing in buildings, homes, railways, roads, and wharfs, plus farming improvements like drainage and fertilization, while warning against wasteful spending with no practical value.
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Regina Post
Balfour Reflects on Two Great Parliamentary Dramas
Lord Balfour, honored by the City of London Conservative Association, recalls with relish the rise and fall of the Irish Party under Parnell and the rise and collapse of German power from his youth to his later years. He spoke of Paris after the Commune and of signing the Versailles Treaty as Foreign Minister.
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Lord Balfour
City of London
Conservative and Unionist Association
Parnell
Germany
Lord Salisbury
Paris
Prussia
Versailles
Europe
William
Quaint Marriage Customs of Princess Marie of Roumania
The article describes a traditional Roumanian wedding rite observed by Princess Marie of Roumania. On returning from church she crossed a cloth barrier, spread wheat and sugar, and later brought bread and wine to the palace while embracing a child and gifting a garment she sewed.
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Marie
Roumania
Jugo
Air travel price and schedule between London and Marseilles
An new twice weekly air service between London and Marseilles started August 14 with costs of 80 and a seven hour 700 mile trip. Deluxe two engine French Pullmans carry 14 passengers leaving Croydon at 8 am and arriving Marseilles at 5 pm. Gare time and fare listed as 11, paying 980 for return trips.
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Channel
London
Marseilles
Giant de Luxe
Valuable Imperial Throne On Display At Victoria and Albert
The Victoria and Albert Museum hosts a rare throne of Emperor Chien Lang in London after private donor George Swift funded its purchase. The throne, once paired with another in Nan-Halid zee near Pekin, features red lacquer and carved lacquer work with symbols of good fortune and longevity.
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Victoria and Albert Museum
Chien Lang
London
George Swift
Nan-Halidzee
Pekin
German Town Celebrates Its Thousandth Birthday
Groslar in the Harz marks its one thousandth year with a day of ceremonies attended by prominent figures from across the country. The town dressed in fresh paint and decorations, recalling imperial days, with Kaiserhaus shining for the anniversary. A morning program featured public leaders, followed by a long historical pageant, a mountain folk picnic, and an evening local folk play.
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Harz
Goslar
Kaiserhaus
Henry III
Germany
Two Japans and the liberal danger in foreign policy
A Boston Globe editorial notes two distinct Japans, one martial and one cooperative. It argues outsiders must extend fellowship to liberals, praising the Washington Conference for empowering them and warning that white jingoism fuels the so called yellow peril.
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Washington
Boston Globe
Memory Fractions Highlight How We Perceive News
A statistic notes that people recall three fifths of what they see and only one fifth of what they hear. The finding underscores the challenge of conveying information effectively through mixed media and the value of visual aids.
Coffee to the Greeks and Romans Unknown to People
A fragment notes that coffee was entirely unknown to the Greeks and Romans, reflecting a historical or cultural observation with limited context.
King George Receives Credit for Speech on Local Government
The King spoke at the London County Council opening praising efficient local government and dignified civic buildings. He warned that a well housed authority is essential and urged citizens to value responsible leadership, noting the speech was likely written by himself though others claim ministers authored it.
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King George
London
London County Council
George
Saskatchewan grain exhibit to travel to Chicago show
Saskatchewan farmers urged to prepare grain grasses and clover seed samples for the International Hay and Grain Show in Chicago this December. M P Tullis will oversee the Saskatchewan field crop exhibits with shipments prepaid by the department. The government handles samples from Regina to Chicago and back and ensures proper placement.
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Saskatchewan
Chicago
M. P. Tullis
Department of Agriculture
Regina
Rebuilding Bank of England Preserves Exterior Facade
Plans for rebuilding the Bank of England outline a largely new interior while preserving the existing exterior walls and as many interior rooms as possible to retain the building’s character. The project aims to keep Threadneedle Street’s historic silhouette intact.
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Bank of England
Woman Reveals Husband’s Hidden Earnings in Shore Ditch Court
In Shoreditch County Court a woman explained she knows her husband’s earnings because he refused to tell her before. The exchange highlights questions of income disclosure within marriage and the boundaries of disclosure during legal questioning.
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Shoreditch
Torpedo planes threaten modern battleships in new air attack theory
A London Graphic-inspired scenario imagines torpedo carrying aeroplanes attacking a battleship fleet. Planes rise above anti-aircraft fire, locate targets, drop torpedoes at 400 to 500 yards, and retreat under smoke screens. Defenders face nerve strain and misfires, while carriers and flying boats, weather, and screens complicate the outcome.
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England
London Graphic
Empire wireless link to be established by Imperial Government
The Imperial Government plans a direct wireless chain linking England to the Empire with a new 240 kilowatt station near Hourn Lincolnshire. Five stations will operate England Egypt India South Africa Australia enabling 10 million words a year initially and 20 to 30 million later, reducing costs by omitting Suez Singapore Hong Kong and East Africa links. Original capital of 1 243 000 pounds and annual 425 000 pounds will be altered with government bearing 853 000 pounds of capital and 268 000 pounds of annual charges.
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Suez Canal
Singapore
Hong Kong
East Africa
Australia
South Africa
India
England
Egypt
Hourn
Lincolnshire
Imperial Wireless Chain
Suez
Unity and service urged by Lord Shaw in Victoria
Lord Shaw of Dumferline told the Canadian Club in Victoria that consecration to work for the land and community is the secret of happiness. He praised Ireland's future, predicted Britain would soon see smoother water after postwar strains, and urged generous community service and unity. He spoke on England’s financial strain and a world-wide rebalancing. He envisioned Ireland as a brilliant jewel in the British Empire.
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Lord Shaw
Dumferline
Victoria
B.C
Ireland
Britain
England
Sweden May Build Navy Under Parliamentary Plan
A parliamentary commission backed by navy experts proposes a ten year Swedish naval build program. It calls for four 6,500 ton fast armored cruisers at 30 knots, twelve destroyers, six large torpedo boats, three mine layers, twenty two submarine chasers and other minor craft. The plan awaits parliamentary consideration with a likelihood of approval in upcoming sessions.
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Sweden
Ice Carried in Wooden Boats From Norway to England
The article notes ships used to transport ice from Norway to England are fast wooden boats because a cargo of ice would thaw in iron vessels where metal conducts heat too quickly.
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Norway
England
Pennsylvania Firm Builds World's Largest Watch
A Pennsylvania company manufactured the largest watch ever built, measuring nineteen and a half inches in diameter, known as Mameter, a notable achievement in timepiece manufacture.
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Pennsylvania
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