Radio Sparks a New Era in Canadian Life
A sweeping article notes radio’s rapid spread across Canada from coast to coast. It highlights growing use in railways, forests, fishing, and industry, plus new companies forming in Vancouver Winnipeg Edmonton and St John. A $100 annual receiving license is required, with a Toronto convention pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Dominion
Forestry Service of
British Columbia
Newfoundland
Wireless
Maritime Radio Corporation
St John
N.B
Vancouver
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Alberta
Manitoba
Dominion of Canada
Canadian Pacific Railway Tees
Departments of Agriculture
Marconi
Toronto
Gems With Magic Power Across Elite Tales and Talismans
The article recounts ancient beliefs in stones granting eloquence and health, citing sardonyx rings worn by Disraeli and jet worn by royal figures. It notes a Spain tale of a fatal ring linked to Madrid’s patron saint, tracing a cursed lineage from Mercedes to Infanta del Pilar and beyond.
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Disraeli
Persia
Russia
Petrograd
Moscow
Spain
Madrid
Mercedes
Christina
Infanta del Pilar
Duc de Montpensier
Influence of the Opal in Folklore and History
The opal is described as once a fortunate stone prized in ancient Rome for those born under Leo Libra or Aquarius. A plague era Italian prejudice cast it as unlucky, a myth linked to Seneca figure Nonius who chose exile over selling an opal ring to Mark Antony for 20 000 sesterces. The opal was later found in Nonius tomb.
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Italy
Rome
Nonius
Mark Antony
Mark
Cleopatra
Radiophone Reveals Strange Carpet Sounds And Seeds
A vivid description compares cigarette ash on carpet to rocks, and bursting grass seeds to a four gun report, heard through a remarkable device named the radiophone, illustrating early audio technology and sensory impressions.
Curious to Know About Measuring the Moon and Stars
The quote from the New York Sun muses on how distant the moon and stars are and asks who did the measuring and what method or stance they used. It reflects a curiosity about astronomical distances and measurement history.
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New York Sun
World’s Work Forces Half-Hearted Income Limit
A concise note observes how certain forces keep earnings from reaching full potential. It notes hesitation and partial commitment dampening financial outcomes and shaping overall economic flows.
Impossible Speed of a Rolling Wheel Demonstration
A discussion proves a rolling wheel has a stationary contact point while the top moves far faster. By cutting corners of a square wheel and varying spoke counts, it shows the same effect, culminating in blur at the top and a clear bottom in camera stills.
Loganberries in Alberta Growers Eye New Fruit
The Alberta government tests loganberry bushes to assess suitability for local cultivation. Hon. Geo Hoadley notes imported United States bushes planted on farms across the province. British Columbia growers already cultivate on Vancouver Island and Lulu Island as cooperatives form to process juice and fruit. A Vancouver meeting with eighty growers produced optimistic estimates of expanding to 500 acres in two years with new factories and selling agencies needed.
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Alberta
Logan
Geo. Hoadley
United States
British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Lulu Island
Vancouver
Training Police Dogs For Wrist Grip Capture
A detective in padded gear simulates a fleeing robber as police dogs are trained to seize criminals by the wrists. The suit includes elbow to wrist and hand pads, guiding the dog to grip only at the wrist and showcase protective skill.
Philippine Islanders Demand Home Rule After 1898 Freedom
The Philippine Islanders, freed from Spain by the United States in 1898, now seek home rule. They argue that the Organic Act of the Philippines promised self government, contrasting with the earlier pledge of independence.
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Spain
United States
Montreal Herald
Virtue Rewarded in Proverbial Reflection
A brief aphorism notes that virtue is its own reward, implying rewards are unnecessary if virtue is pursued. The line underscores moral consistency by suggesting ethical behavior yields internal satisfaction rather than external incentives.
Improved Mechanism For Sorting Letters
A retired British post office worker devised a new mechanism to sort letters into locality bundles and route them correctly, reducing mis-sorted mail and cut errors. Demonstrated in London, the system makes sorting faster and more accurate for dispatch on mail vans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Great Britain
London
England
Invisible Inks and Fugitive Pens Recounted
A historical note explains invisible inks that react to heat or chemicals and fade over time. It mentions cobalt chloride ink that appears blue when warmed and fades, and a Paris sold ink called Lover’s Ink that supposedly vanishes within a month, later halted by police.
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Paris
Alcohol as a fuel potential sparks British research drive
British researchers funded by a government grant report alcohol fuels show higher efficiency than petrol and benzol. Studies stage tests on ether's effect and mixtures with petrol benzol and paraffin. Meanwhile Scottish oil discoveries at deep depths promise quality with high petrol kerosene lubricating oil content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Scotland
An Appreciation From a Neighboring Exchange Subscriber
A letter asks for copies of the paper with an obituary of the writer's aunt and publication of a clipped marriage notice. The writer also offers two bull calves for sale and requests stopping his subscription due to hard times.
Woman Throws Stone and Bachelor Holds Baby Scene
A striking moment features a woman hurling a stone while a bachelor cradles a baby, illustrating an unusual public tableau. The scene centers on unexpected roles and social contrasts in a single vivid snapshot.
Technical Education in Canada Promoted by Royal Commission
Canada expands technical training after 1919 Technical Education Act grants 10 million dollars over ten years to provinces. By 1920, 139 schools enroll 60,546 students offering courses across industrial and commercial fields. Programs include pre vocational, evening, co op, and women’s classes, with advisory committees aligning curricula to local industry needs.
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Canada
North America
Europe
Lfe
Dominion
British Columbia
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Municipal Boards of Education
England France and the trade crisis foreseen
The Argonaut argues Britain needs German and Russian markets to revive trade and feed mills as millions are idle, while France seeks protection and security from a powerful neighbor. It warns that England’s path toward Germany and Russia benefits England but harms France, highlighting deep national fears and economic stakes.
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New York
France
Great Britain
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Germany
United States
Italy
England
Doles
Rhine
New Air Boat For Cherbourg Southampton Service
A six seat air boat with Rolls Royce 3765 HP engines is being built for the Cherbourg Southampton passenger and mail service to start in September linking with trans Atlantic steamers. Flying boats need not reach high altitudes over sea and offer added advantages. Insurance premiums on these flying boats are about half of those on lines between London and Paris.
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Cherbourg - Southampton
London
Paris
Reminiscences of a 19th Century Connecticut Couple
Mrs Henry F Pellett born 1844 in Connecticut recalls marriage sixty years earlier. Husband had six dollars to start, enough for minister and a week of honeymoon. Tailors made a man’s coat for twenty five cents and initial living costs were 192 45 dollars. Wages were correspondingly small as times changed.
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Connecticut
Henry F. Pellett
Buffalo Times
Ontario temperance act amendments target swamp whiskey labels
The Attorney General proposed amendments to the Ontario Temperance Act to make the sale of swamp whiskey and affixing false labels punishable to the full extent of the law. The new penalties would be enforced by magistrates across Ontario.
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Ontario
Far North Survey Campaign To Map Resources
The Federal Government dispatches surveyor and geologist parties to the far north to map the country and assess resources. The expedition will traverse to the Mackenzie River delta and winter on Herschel Island.
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Mackenzie River
Herschell Island
Local merchants urged to buy at home for support
Community leaders call on residents to support local merchants by shopping locally to boost jobs and keep money circulating within the town. The initiative highlights small businesses as vital to the area's economy and resilience.
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Loganberries
British Post Office
New York Bank
Britain
Far North
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