What Of Canadas Future What Of Canadas Future
The article contemplates Canadas potential growth and development into the future. It cites historical forecasts on population and wheat production, notes Canada’s vast resources and strategic geography, and suggests a long, promising period of economic youth driven by industry, resources, and trade links with Europe and the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Congress
United States
Wiliam Crocke
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Canada
Western
Atlantic
Pacific
Europe
Orient
History of world exhibitions shows varied profits and losses
The article compares past world fairs from 1851 to 1900, noting London’s Crystal Palace success in 1851 with large surplus, mixed results in 1862 and 1867, and losses in Vienna 1873 and Philadelphia, then profits at Chicago and St Louis with White City in 1904 remaining fairly profitable despite high wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wembley
London
Crystal Palace
Prince Consort
Vienna
Lhes
Kensington
St. Louis
Artificial farming experiments claim success with artificial sunlight
The text discusses forcing flowers and vegetables by lighting seeds with artificial sun substitute. It argues the artificial method may be inferior in fragrance and nutrition. It hints at agricultural vaudeville and references a 1877 quicksilver gamecord era with unclear details.
India’s Beggars Split Into Three Noted Classes
A historical summary outlines three types of professional beggars in India the Ascetic Beggars the Holy Beggars and the Tamasha Beggars. Ascetics travel to towns and rely on pity from the disabled and ill the Holy Beggars traverse the countryside with ash saffron and bells while the Tamasha Beggars perform in colorful disguises for sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Europe
London Daily Mail
Tamasha Beggars
Eighteen Greatest Men Listed for Washington Library Facade
University of the State of Washington faculty selects eighteen renowned figures to adorn a new library facade. Names include Adam Smith, Beethoven, Dante, Darwin, Leonardo da Vinci, Franklin, Galileo, Goethe, Grotius, Gutenberg, Herodotus, Homer, Justinian, Moses, Newton, Pasteur, Plato, and Shakespeare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Times-Union
University of the State of Washington
Adam Smith
Beethoven
Dante
Darwin
Leonardo da Vinci
Benjamin Franklin
E. Galileo
Goethe
Grotius
Gutenburg
Herodotus
Homer
Justinian
Canada Forest Industry Powers Half Million People
Canada relies on its forest sector with about 100000 workers directly in lumbering and more than half a million dependent families. Pulp and paper value reaches 250 million dollars yearly with mills employing 33000 and paying 406 million in wages. Lumber, shingles and timber products total 150 million yearly, with invested capital around 259 million and 54000 workers earning 60 million in wages. The forest secures this vast income, a remarkably inflammable resource driving Canada’s economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Dominion
Telling Time By Spices And The French Academy
A long historical column recounts early timekeeping, noting the 400 year arc since the spiral sprigg enabled pocket chronometers and detailing odd devices like M. de Villager’s spice dial clock. It also covers English repeater watches, royal gifts, and Carme’s rise in French watchmaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Academy
Mour
France
Germany
Francois I
M. de Villager
Charles I
England
Louis XIV
Louis
Carme
Public disclosure of income under new tax bill
The article notes a new tax measure requiring publication of each taxpayer name and income tax amount on a local bulletin board. It argues the policy exposes private earnings, could punish wealth and shame quiet wealth, and may affect charitable contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
United States
Bulletin Board
Congress
Two New Fellows at the Boarding House
A brief odd exchange contrasts a farmer and a city man at a boarding house. The farmer asks for cream and the city man wonders if the pitcher contains milk.
Bible Treasure Found In California City
A well preserved 1729 Martin Luther Bible was uncovered in a California city, described as legible and bound with minimal aging. Researchers note its rare survival and potential historic value for early Protestant scholarship.
Submarine-Converted Boats Make Cozy English Homes
In England many people have bought submarine diagers and converted them into house boats. Stripped of the village engines they provide snug living spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Agricultural Men Given High Praise at Guelph Meeting
Dr. J H Grisdale and Dr H M Tory hailed Canada’s technical agricultural men for boosting yields in cereals and fodder crops and advancing plant disease control. The mass meeting at War Memorial Hall drew delegates from Ontario Agricultural College and sister universities in Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Tory
Ie. H M. Tory
University of Alberta
J. H. Grisdale
War Memorial Hall
Guelph
United States
Ontario Agricultural College
Grisdale
Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists
Vanilla Becomes Bonanza For Tahiti Island Growers
Western islands feed a bicycle and car boom as vanilla bean prices surge. Papeete tradesmen and Leeward islanders flaunt wealth with new vehicles and luxury goods. Vanity and revelry fade, natives may return to island life after the spending spree ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahiti
Islands
Chinese science achievements through the ages praised
The passage extols Chinese contributions to global science and technology, citing inventions such as the compass in 1122 B C, paper in the early first century, printing around A D 932, glass in the early second century, and the seismograph in the first century, along with ancient coinage and musical instruments. It asserts wide historical leadership by Chinese scholars.
Ivory from trees called ivory-nut palm
The text explains that ivory grows on trees in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. It is harvested as hard white oval nuts about the size of a small potato from the wild tagua or ivory-nut palm. When dried, vegetable ivory resembles real elephant ivory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colombia
Peru
Ecuador
Brazil
Fixing the Profit Customer in a Shop Window Conversation
A shopman explains selling watches at five shillings each to a skeptical customer. The exchange reveals the price covers costs while repairs generate income as the apparent method of profit.
Dutch Concert Turns Into Sing Along Between Neighbors
In a unique moment at a Dutch concert every man present sang his own song in unison with the neighbor's tune, creating a coordinated choir of individual performances and shared melodies.
Stop the Leaks Lesson From a Thrift Leader
An article urges stopping leaks as key to success. It cites Lincoln and a rejected letter about a man with “lots of ability but no stability.” Leaks include small temptations and petty misdeeds that warp judgment and character. The author urges self-scan and habit review to identify and stop leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3. W. Straus
Americas Society For Thrift
Lincoln
Hilnels
Sugar From Fir Trees in British Columbia
A Douglas fir in British Columbia is found to yield a whitish sugar like substance. Observers note the resin tips of branches exude material after rain and crystallize on the ground. Indigenous peoples already use it for sweetening and scientists value it at about 60 dollars per pound. The finding adds a new natural sugar source and mystery about why the secretion was hidden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Thompson River
Hiim
Village Fire Motto Tantalizes Crew with Old Maid Quip
A town bought a new fire engine and the superintendent proposed a motto for the station. After debate several ideas were offered, then one man proposed a line comparing the engine to "the old maids in our village" who are always ready but never called.
Late Night Club Whist Convo Sparks Domestic Tease
In a humorous exchange after a long whist session, Robinson asks Brown what he will tell his wife. Brown replies he will simply say good morning and let her do the rest, hinting at a playful domestic setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Brown
Subterranean North African Water Sheet Suggested
Reports indicate shafts sunk in recent years show abundant underground water. Experts propose a vast subterranean sea exists hundreds of feet below the surface in the North African waste, implying a major unseen reservoir.
Floating German Fair Sets Sail From Hamburg to Yokohama
The 61st German floating fair will depart Hamburg on July 30 aboard Industrial 1 for a ten month voyage ending in Yokohama. The ship will showcase post war German enterprise, carry a Made to Germany label, and visit ports from Helsingfors to Yokohama. It accommodates 570 exhibitors with facilities including a printing shop, banking, post and telegraph, film and news service. The route includes Helsingfors, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Southampton, Lisbon, Malaga, Barcelona, Palermo, Naples, Piraeus, Constantinople, Smyrna, Jaffa, Alexandria, Port Said, Aden, Karachi, Bombay, Colombo, Madras, Calcutta, Rangoon, Penang, Delhi, Singapore, Batavia, Surabaya, Makassar, Bangkok, Manila, Cantos, Shanghai, Tingtsau, Kobe, Vladivostok, Osaka and Yokohama.
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Hamburg
Industrial
Yokohama
Germany
Europe
Asia
Africa
North
South America
Helsingfors
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Southampton
Lisbon
Malaga
Barcelona
Palermo
Naples
Piraeus
Constantinale
Smyrna
Jaffa
Alexandria
Port Said
Aden
Karachi
Bombay
Colombo
Madras
Calcutta
Rangoon
Penang
Delhi
Singapore
Batavia
Soerayabaya
Makassar
Bangkok
Manila
Cantos
Shanghai
Tingtsau
Kobe
Vladivostok
Osaka
Birds Are Man’s Allies by Insects Eating Birds
The Natural Resources Intelligence Service from Ottawa says birds reduce pest insects and worms, saving crops. It notes robins and other birds work long hours to feed their families, and urges farmers and city residents to stop shooting birds and let them protect the food supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural Resources Intelligence Service
Department of the Interior of
Ottawa
Dickens Son Disappointed Sir Henry Dickens on Parole Case
Sir Henry Dickens, a London magistrate and son of the famous novelist, described a parole experiment with a man of long crime history as one of his greatest disappointments. After release, the prisoner was soon rearrested, prompting the magistrate to vow not to undertake similar tests again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Dickens
London
Sir Henry
Dickens
Please, teacher, have you ever sold a cat
A classroom riddle ends with a boy speaking up after repeated questions about clothes for cats. He asks the teacher if she has ever sold a cat, suggesting the exercise was misguided and highlighting the humor in the situation.
Cold sealing wax seals envelopes without heat
A new cold sealing wax allows sealing envelopes and parcels without heat. Wax is applied from a tube to the surface, a seal is impressed, and within seconds the wax hardens into a symmetric seal. The inventor claims rapid, heat free closure for parcels and letters.
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Newton
Pasteur
Plato
Philosophy
Shakespeare
U.S
On Post Office
Papeete
Leeward
Society Islands
Paris
South Seas
Raiatea
Bora Bora
Cess
Abraham Lincoln
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