Immigrant policy views from Victor Weldie in Canada
Vancouverite Victor Weldie returning from Latvia urged welcoming immigrants and expanding settlement. He praised Canada’s need for population growth to reduce costs, noted Latvia’s emigration limits but allowed settlers, and described Latvia’s stabilized currency and improving conditions aiding trade.
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Uut
Victor G. K. Weltie
Vancouver
Bigs
Latvia
Weldie
183Rd
Camp Hughs
Canada
Welds
United States
Europe
Republic of Latvia
Russian Empire
Lavonia
Courland
Vitebsk
Russia
Siberia
Mr. Welche
John Pitka
Fsihonta
Riga
FE. N. Moquin
Weldhe
Fresh Air Crank Sandy the Orangutan Breaks Windows
London Zoo orangutan Sandy has learned to smash cage glass using a walking stick. Native to Borneo, he thrives in open air while others in the house stay in heat. After disarming the keeper he used a second stick to destroy more glass, prompting officials to add wire netting as Sandy considers further attempts.
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Sandy
Junior
London Zoo
Monkey House
Borneo
The
Pe House
Pencil makers say US buys billions of pencils yearly
Industry leaders state Americans spend over 50 million dollars annually on pencils, framing the figure as part of a vast market. The claim notes a high volume of wooden pencils in circulation, quoting a projected yearly value and production scale.
The High Cost of Style in Modern Living
In an address Provincial Live Stock Commissioner Mr J G Robertson notes remedies for current conditions miss the root causes. He argues farmers produce same products as 50 years ago while stores push rapid fashion changes, inflating prices. He highlights fashion driven costs, stocking practices, and the mismatch between essential production and living costs as a major factor in high living costs. Moose Jaw Times
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J. G. Robertson
Moose Jaw
Disease From Old Book Woman Infected With Scarlet Fever
A Brentford woman admitted to a London hospital with scarlet fever likely contracted from reading a book that belonged to a person who had the disease twenty years ago. A medical authority warns infection can spread to other illnesses and germs can linger in normal atmospheres. Disinfection is urged for rooms and items touched by contagious patients.
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Brentford
London
Vanity of Vanity in Modern Spending on Personal Care
The article notes that American women spend 140 million dollars yearly on hair nets, 445 million on scented soaps, 63 million on cosmetics, 100 million on chewing gum, and 750 million on toilet preparations including talcum powder, cold cream, rouge, and lipstick.
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Israel
America
Lady Astor Retorts at Plymouth Meeting
At a Plymouth meeting Lady Astor faced a country yokel who shouted a farming question about a pig’s foot. Her quick reply was a sharp challenge asking him to remove his boots and count for himself.
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Lady Astor
Plymouth
Missus
High Grade Plano Built From Vast Mix Of Materials
Craftsmen assemble a premium plano using over a thousand varied components including felt wood ivory and multiple metals to achieve superior quality and finish.
Goose tags return from Arctic hunt at Kingsville sanctuary
An aluminum tag marked E R K returns to Jack Miner’s Kingsville Ontario bird sanctuary after a wild goose shot near Baffin Land. the tag was mailed by Rev J W Walton from Great Whale Lake. The goose was tagged in April 1919 by Edward R Kerr of Walkerville, Essex County Wild Life Conserving Association secretary. A fourth tag had earlier returned from Belcher Islands and Fort Albany. The third tag to come back.
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Lake Erie
Baffin Land
Jack Miner
Kingsville
Ont
J. W. Walton
North Country
Great Whale Lake
Edward R. Kerr
Walkerville
Essex County Wild Life Conserving Association
Sam Hart
Toronto
Fort Albany
James Bay
Alfred Miers
Windsor
Belcher Islands
Hudson Bay
Scottish Thrift Maintains National Reputation in 1923
Scotland shows strong savings growth despite Clyde distress. Glasgow Savings Bank deposits reached £7,000,000 in 1923 with depositors’ balances at £20,183,000. Aberdeen Savings Bank reported assets of £5,140,000 and a £241,904 rise. Edinburgh tallied a £594,292 year increase with credit balances at £8,964,361.
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Scotland
Clyde
Glasgow Savings Bank
Aberdeen Savings Bank
Edinburgh
Tea blending tips for green and black varieties
The Washington Star advises choosing labeled brands for consistent flavor and matching guest preferences. It suggests balancing green and black teas, noting green teas awaken nerves, and describes blends like Orange Pekoe with Ceylon or English Breakfast, along with Russian lemon serving differences.
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Hyson
Young Hyson
Formosa
Souchong
Ceylon
Japan
Washington Star
English Boys Learn About Canada Farm Careers
English youth in famous public schools and UK secondary schools will hear about farming opportunities in Canada. Professor W Lochehad of Macdonald Agricultural College tours Great Britain to spark interest in agricultural careers in the Dominion. If successful, a summer course in Canadian farming methods may be held at Macdonald College to prepare boys for placement with farmers within a year.
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Eton
Harrow
Rugby
United Kingdom
Canada
W. Lochehad
Macdonald Agricultural College
Great Britain
Dominion
Macdonald College
But Now Her Before You Married Me You Told Me
A terse exchange centers on financial status before marriage with a quip about wealth awareness. The dialogue hints at past prosperity and current strain as a sharp, ironic remark underscores shifting fortunes. No broader context provided.
Ontario Prospector Uncovers World Famous Gypsum Bed
Ontario prospector uncovers what is described as one of the world’s most important gypsum beds. The discovery centers on a rich deposit that could influence production and regional geology. Further explorations are expected to outline scale and potential yields.
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Ontario
Lines and Mirrors Create Room Illusion in Small Space
The article explains how decorative lines and furniture placement alter perceived dimensions in a narrow low room. It notes horizontal wall lines, low broad furniture, and a long table with a horizontal mirror to widen the space, and invites readers to request lamp shade ideas from Dorothy Ethel Walsh.
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Dorothy Ethel Walsh
Bucksaw Bill and the Bucksaw Tale from Ottawa
A reader recalls the bucksaw and sawhorse from rural life describing the wood cutting routine by the pond, with the tool’s frame, steel blade, thumb screw, and dual-sawing steps. The passage evokes farm work, cordwood piles, meals, and the cherished memory of a bygone routine.
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The
London Advertiser
How Uncle Sam Became the United States Symbol
The tale traces the origin of Uncle Sam from Troy New York where Elbert Anderson stamped boxes with E A and U S after the War of 1812. An inspector named Samuel Wilson earned the nickname Uncle Sam, and a joking misreading linked U S to him. Cartoonists later popularized the figure as a national symbol.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Troy
New York
Elbert Anderson
Anderson
E. A
U.S
Samuel Wilson
U. S
Civility in London Public Life Noted by Berlin Correspondent
A Berlin Boersen-Courier correspondent praises London’s politeness among port and customs officials, policemen, streetcar conductors, and telephone operators. He admires drivers discipline and the public order observed in crowded streets, calling it wonderful.
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London
England
Berlin
Boersen-Courier
U.S. Made School States Dominates Foreign Use
Ninety percent of school states manufactured in the United States are exported for use abroad. Factoring by export, American production fuels foreign markets, highlighting industrial reach and trade impact.
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United States
Dairy success story from Moose Jaw convention
A Saskatchewan farm girl Miss Mary Anderson told how she turned a small herd into a thriving dairy operation. Born in Sweden she arrived in 1912 with little English and now manages eight cows. Her 1923 cream output reached 701 dollars and she expects 1500 dollars for the year, challenging skeptical farmers.
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Western Canada
Moose Jaw
Mary Ande
Sweden
Saskatchewan
Vawn
Turtleford
Miss Anderson
Anderson
Regina
Facing the Sunshine
An inspirational piece urges readers to rise above petty irritations and maintain cheerfulness. It argues that small daily worries affect mood and appearance while big troubles build character, and a positive outlook preserves energy and focus.
New Submarine Eyes See Through Water According to Italian Claim
Despatch from Civitasvecchia, Italy reports Prof. Guglielmotti claims a discovery will revolutionize refraction laws in water. He says long research enables submarine pilots to see through water at great depth, improving underwater vision.
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Civitavecchia
Italy
Guglielmotti
St Lawrence River Discharges One Million CFS
The St Lawrence releases 1,000,000 cubic feet of water per second in a massive discharge event. The figure highlights scale and potential hydrological impact for the region and connected waterways.
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St. Lawrence
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