Aim Of Colonization Body To Bring Under Production Great Tracts Of Idle Land
The colonization group announces a 1973 start with active recruitment and plans to cultivate idle lands. They report many prospective settlers and a large land supply through the 22-year plan, with hundreds of agents in Canada and the United States and interest from British and Nordic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M A. Brown
Seward Everett
Winnipeg
Good Solma
Setilera
United States
United Kingdom
Dominion
Canada
West
London Shines Fade As Bootblack Trade Declines
In London the once numerous bootblacks have dwindled from about 2 000 to roughly 160. Earnings dropped from pre war days of £2 to £3 a day, and crowds now refuse street shine over caution. A recent incident in Piccadilly Circus shows the uneasy mood as traffic nearly halted by a boot shine.
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London
Piccadilly Circus
First Baby Show Held in Springfield Ohio in 1884
Wealthy uncle discusses nephew with mother noting he is intelligent and talented in music and may become a conductor. The exchange ends with a quip about bus or trolley car. The piece references the first baby show held in Springfield Ohio on Oct 14 1884 while a stray line warns a camera drop may misfire.
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Springfield
Ohio
Canada’s Chantecler hen born from Father Wilfrid’s work
The Chantecler, a winter hard Canadian hen, was developed by Father Wilfrid at the Quebec Agricultural Institute after years of crossing Cornish with White Leghorn and Rhode Island Red, Wyandotte, Plymouth Rock lines. The builder aims for a prime egg producer in zero weather and a flesh-friendly bird. A memorial movement at Oka, endorsed by Minister W. R. Motherwell, plans a granite block bust and an iron arch with two Chantecler birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Wilfrid
Quebec Agricultural Institute
Ohe
Rhode Island
Wyandotte
Plymouth Rock
W. R. Motherwell
Oka
Bank of England Is Well Protected
A sentry with a bullet wound near a bullion room triggers a look at the Bank of England’s security. The article notes comprehensive emergency measures from fire and burglary to organized attack, with armor plate steel and concrete forming a strong bulwark and the bank’s detectors soldiers and watchmen ensuring no unauthorized entry.
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Bank of England
Viscount Grey Cultivates Bird Sanctuary as Pleasure
Lord Grey cherishes a bird sanctuary where robins feed from his hand and he studies birds as living beings. He values the life and beauty of nature over scientific detail, believing deep observation reveals character and charm in birds and other animals.
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Lord Grey
London Morning Post
Canada Train Exhibit Plans For Paris Display
Plans finalize for a Canada trade exhibit tour after France visits to major centers. A stationary display in a large Paris building will showcase Canadian products with a proposed large diorama offering a bird's eye view of Canada.
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Canada
France
Paris
Inherited Two Thousand Pounds From Uncle in Scotland
A letter reports an inheritance of two thousand pounds from an uncle in Scotland. The message notes a postage due on the letter and mentions the sum precisely.
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Scotland
Cricket Outcry Surpasses Hornet But Lacks Courage
A misquoted line suggests a cricket makes more noise than two hornets yet has less courage. The quip contrasts vocal display with bravery, implying a playful jab at the louder yet braver creature.
Influenza germ isolated by Rockefeller Institute announcement
Dr. Simon Frexner of the Rockefeller Institute reports isolating the influenza germ. The finding signals future anti toxin development but does not end the disease yet. It emphasizes continuing health warnings and caution against treating colds as minor, noting the war toll from influenza.
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Simon Frexner
Rockefeller Institute
Discoveries In China Attract Upsala University Interest
Swedish paleontological expedition in China reports great significance of finds for international research. Mesozic dinosaurs turtles and fishes at Shantung, large Eocene deposits with reptiles and mammals. Remains also found at Paotechu by Dr Otto Zdansky to be shipped to Upsala University. Dr Seven Hedin plans a new Asia expedition with Swedish staff.
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Upsala Univeraity
China
Anderson
Shantung
Paotechu
Otto Zdansky
Upsala University
Seven Hedin
Asia
Canadian Eggs Dominate British Market, Says Hunter
R K Hunter told Winnipeg Poultry Association that Canadian egg production in 1922 nearly doubled the prior year with 250 000 660 dozens produced. Exports reached 3 619 006 dozens while imports stood around 7 500 000. Per capita Canadian egg consumption ran about six eggs weekly, contrasting with 31 the year before. eggs gained first preference in the British market due to quality and handling speed. The speaker noted the vast U S area of 2 026 789 square miles, with 53 015 miles of water not counting the Great Lakes.
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Canada
R. K. Hunter
Winnipeg Poultry Association
Hunter
United States
Great Lakes
Cattle Markets Outlook for British and Canadian Trade
The Dominion Department of Agriculture outlines British market prospects for Canadian cattle after embargo removal. Best profit comes from early mature, well finished steers around 1200 pounds. Emphasizes dehorning, pure bred bulls, and timing by season to fit British demand from March to November.
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Dominion Department of Agriculture
Canada
United States
Howe Market
Britain
Ottawa
Royal Visit Ushers Guests to Quirinal and Vatican
King George V and Queen Mary will visit Rome as guests of King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena at the Quirinal Palace in spring. They will also visit Pope Pius at the Vatican and receive royal honors. Cardinal Gasparri cannot meet them at the British embassy due to church state relations and will instead call from the British Minister’s residence.
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King George
Queen Mary
Victor Emmanuel
Queen Helena
Quirinal Palace
Rome
Aiso
Pope Pius
Vatican
Cardinal Gasparri
Holy See
Royal
Italy
World Congress Idea Declared Impracticable by Bonar Law
In the British House of Commons Prime Minister Bonar Law rejected Labor member Mr Turmer proposal for a world congress with United States Germany and Russia to prevent another war. He said the plan was impracticable.
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Bonar Law
House of Commons
Labor
Turmer
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Russia
Town Moved by Truck to Cadillac Michigan
Jennings town relocated eleven miles to Cadillac Michigan by motor truck. Houses measure 24 by 30 feet to 24 by 40 feet, reflecting varied sizes in the move.
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Cadillac
Jennings
Mich
Britain Supports Scout Association Leadership in Public Interest
The Montreal Star notes that public support for the Boy Scouts Association is vital as interest wanes after early enthusiasm. It cites General Sir Arthur Currie setting an example and argues the movement builds good citizens, especially evident in air raid loyalty in London. The piece urges leaders and patrons to sustain the institution.
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Boy Scouts’ Association
Arthur Currie
London
Montreal Star
The Secret of Profitable Dairying Cow Testing Worthwhile
A Dominion pamphlet argues cow testing boosts milk output and profits across Canada. Testimonies from Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, New Brunswick and more cite increased interest, better feeding, business usefulness, and clarity on each cow’s production, urging testing as essential.
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Dominion Dairy and Cold Storage Branch
Ontario
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Prince Edward Island
Starter for Airplane Engines
A gasoline self starter for airplane engines can start a cold five hundred horsepower motor in seventeen seconds. It weighs forty pounds, is mounted in the fuselage, and operated by a lever within reach of the pilot. The starter provides both spark and ignition to the engine.
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Popular Science Monthly
First International Newspaper Exhibition Opens in Prague
The opening of the first international newspaper exhibition in Prague features more than 450 papers from around the world. Organizers aim to gather diverse papers by nationality scope and advertising, with selections from United States Britain India France South America Canada Japan China Persia and Europe.
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Prague
United States
Great Britain
India
France
South America
Canada
Japan
China
Persia
Airplane Aids Firemen At Paris Arc de Triomphe Fire
An airplane using wireless gear hovered over a Paris building near the Arc de Triomphe to guide firemen. It relayed flame progress and located a petrol stock that exploded, warning that the roof would collapse within ten minutes.
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Arc de Triomphe
Paris
Medicine Hat Industry Survey Signals Strong Spring Activity
Medicines Hat Industries reports favorable industrial conditions after a recent survey. Flour mills see rising demand for high grade flour and operate at full time. Stoneware and clay plants run to capacity with solid spring prospects.
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Medicine Hat
Cruel Treatment Fresh Primus and Fresh Secundus Exchange
Dialog from a historical compilation features two voices debating treatment of a rejected suitor. Primus asks what to do if the girl says she never wants to see him again. Secundus suggests standing and leaving as the other falls.
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Yeu
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