Prairie Provinces Grow Quietly Shaping Dominion Power
A New York Times summary notes Saskatchewan and the Prairie Provinces outpacing older regions in growth. It cites population gains from 21,060 to 63,609 in four years and a rural-urban split that marks prairie development. The piece forecasts Prairie influence increasing as Manitoba and Alberta report results.
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Wheel
Prairie Provinces
Saskatchewan
Dominion
Quebec
Ontario
Manitoba
Alberta
Prairies
Maritimes
New York Times
Home a cherished word across ages and borders
The Montreal Star reflects on how the word home holds deep meaning for listeners of all ages from exile to old age. It notes home as sanctuary for children and a place of relief for youth, a beacon for adults in joy or sorrow, and a serene sunset corner for the elderly.
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Montreal Star
Young Jersey Lad Borrows From Bank to Build Dog House
Otto Stant, a 12 year old from Orange New Jersey, with 3.29 in savings, asks Walter Van Riper president of a local bank to loan two dollars. He promises to work after school and pay six percent interest, noting his plan to secure the loan with initiative and personality and to repay in three months.
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Otto Stant
Orange
New Jersey
Walter van Riper
Tiny gobies fuel Luzon workers meals in Philippines
In Luzon the smallest fish, gobies about half an inch long, thrive in Lake Buhi. Known as tabies or smarapan, millions are fried and pressed into cakes so a laborer may eat thousands in one sitting.
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Philippines
Luzon
Buhi
Read Letter From Sir James Barrie Fails In Reading
A London Scots dinner moment sees the hon. secretary attempt to read a letter from Sir James Barrie. He reaches “Dear Sir” and then cannot decipher more, holding the letter up as if read while the room cheers.
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James Barrie
Sir James Barrie
Diving bell with four legs walks seabed designed by western engineer
A four legged diving bell walks on the ocean floor, engineered by a western designer. The sight provokes hearty laughter as it contrasts with traditional underwater craft.
Bonhomme Habitant Sold To American Collector Sparks Flurry
A longtime Montreal wooden habitant statue named Bonhomme, carved by M. Jobin for A. Dubord at 123 St Paul street, has been bought by J. A. Sparhawk of Brooklyn. The carved figure stood on a tobacconist shop pedestal for years, briefly vanished during college clashes, then reappeared before its sale.
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A. Dubord
St Paul Street East
Tobacconist's
Canada
Dubord
Bonhomme
Montreal
Sparhawk
Louis Vian
St. Paul Street
McGill
Laval
French College
Frays
Victoria Bridge
Jobin
Quebec City
Locomotive Whistle Costs Railways Millions Annually
U S railways spend about eight million dollars each year on locomotive whistle blowing. Each hour of use consumes about four tons of water and 1.2 pounds of coal. Suggestions include moving the whistle ahead of the smokestack and using a high pitched note for longer range.
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U.S
United States
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Is North America Sinking Theories Probed by Tide Gauges
Geologists debate whether the continent sinks or tips southward. The National Research Council will install tide gauges at multiple points to measure shoreline change. Expect slow movement, perhaps a foot or two per century, and a long wait for conclusive results.
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North America
National Research Council
Word With Two Meanings In Calf Club End Feeder
The final project for the boys' calf club asks about the disposition of an animal at the end of the feeding period. One boy describes it as very quiet and tame but prone to kicking, another as very violent.
Elixir of Life Story Debunked By E. W. Howe Panel
A Rochester Minnesota anecdote dismisses the elixir of life as bunk. The piece stresses that longevity and comfort come from self care, a common-sense message echoed by E. W. Howe's Monthly.
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Mayes
Rochester
Minnesota
E. W. Howe
Unlikely Pair Swap Tales From The Road
Two hobos chat about shabby cars and a surprising ride to the next town. One recalls a near Faustian bite while the other reflects on a misleading lift and odd luck on the road.
Newspapers Indispensable Says New York Man
Pred A. Walker, chairman of the Publishers Association of New York City, told a luncheon that newspapers are the eyes ears and mouth of the world. He argued public relies on daily press for truthfulness and accuracy and that chaos would follow if papers were suspended.
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Pred A. Walker
Publishers’ Association of
New York City
Broadway Association
Campaign to Rename Town A Sparks Local Debate
Citizens of Looser launch a drive to rename their town while opponents stress the name’s historic link to old English for cattleshed. Proponents cite a need to reflect modern identity amid past failed formal submissions.
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Looser
John Barleycorn
Beer
Ontario forest fire fleet to be standardized for speed
Jon W. Finlayson, Ontario Minister of Lands and Forests, announced that the province will augment its fleet of government airplanes for forest fire control. He stated the aircraft will be standardized to maximize speed and firefighting efficiency.
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Jon. W. Finlayson
Ontario
State Manager and Isis Clerk Exchange Brief Remark
The exchange shows a tardiness complaint from a state manager and a casual reply about buying a car by the Isis Clerk. The dialogue highlights workplace friction and a personal purchase.
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Isis
Ski Riding Behind Motorcycles Grows Popular at Canadian Resorts
Ski riding at 90 miles an hour drawn by motorcycles draws crowds at several Canadian resorts as thrill seekers chase high speed runs and bold stunts on groomed slopes.
Boys Prove Scouts Promote Duty in Canada Camps
Ontario Council report at Hamilton annual meeting notes over 70 boys from the province spent weeks at 215 summer camps last year. Across Canada similar results showed no accidents or forest fires at Scout camps, reflecting strong responsibility among the youth.
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Scout Association
Ontario Council of the Boy Scout's Association
Hamilton
Canada as a Producer National pride cited by McCormack
The Victoria Colonist quotes John McCormack praising Canada's status as a top producer. It highlights Canadian excellence in wheat and notes the small population yet global impact. It mentions Canadian athletes gaining fame in the United States, with two women among runners.
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John McCormack
Canada
United States
Victoria
Passenger taunts porter on train to New York
A passenger asks what time the train reaches New York. The porter replies that arrival depends on time zones and daylight saving, noting 7:15 in Eastern time, 2:15 or 3:15 with daylight saving, and adds they may be late by an hour and fifty minutes.
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Negro Porter
New York
George’” Porter
Snake and Central Exchange Cryptic Phone Message
A terse recorded exchange features Snake asking for 22 double 2 and Central replying with 22227. The caller presses for speed and hints at a later game described as a train with the recipient.
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Snake
Central
The Turpin Turpentine Turpinite Tale of a Daring Explosive
The piece recounts M Pugene Turpin the French chemist who died at 78 and created two explosives melinite and turpinite. It notes turpinite’s extreme lethality making its use impractical and recounts Turpin’s trial pardon and the shift to lyddite in Britain.
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M. Pugene Turpin
Melville
M. Turpin
England
Lydd
War Office
Standardize Binder Twine Standards and Bank Founding
The Government considers raising binder twine standards by changing from feet per pound to total feet per ball and setting a minimum breaking strength. The House of Commons hearing includes Agriculture Minister statements. The first savings bank appeared in 1819 in Ruthwell Scotland, founded by the Rev. John Duncan.
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House of Commons
Ruthwell Village
Scotland
John Duncan
The mongoose immune to cobra bite noted
A noted fact states the mongoose alone resists a cobra bite, highlighting its unique immunity among animals.
New Winnipeg Immigration Hall Opens Modern Dominion Facility
The Canadian National Railways completed and turned over to federal authorities a state of the art immigration hall in Winnipeg. The dormitories house over five hundred newcomers with separate quarters for women and families. The building includes kitchens restaurants rest rooms offices and direct access from trains to the hall to protect arrivals from unsympathetic hands.
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Canadian National Railways
Federal Immigration Department
Winnipeg
Dominion
Mystery solved by airplane reveals Thelon headwaters origin
The Topographical Surveys Committee report recounts G. I. Blanchet D.L.S. exploring northeast of Lake Athabasca in 1926 to identify the Thelon headwaters myth. They traced a river from Tazin Lake to a plateau above Lake Headstamen, finding a northeast flowing stream that later joined the Dubwant, debunking a 150 year old assumption about Hearne’s Thelon. The finding highlights vast untapped Canada and the need for reliable maps to aid mining and timber development.
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Thelon River
Canada
RW Caunley
D.L
Deo Jon Land Surveyor
Hophies
Lake Athabasca
G. I Blanchet
D.L.S
The
Athabaska
Tazin Lake
Theton River
Lake Eadstamen
Hearne
Wholdala Lake
Cautley
Cobalt
Porcupine
Kirkland Lake
Roya
Red Lake
Prince of Wales Prefers Simple Private Dinners
Passing Show notes the Prince of Wales hosts private bachelor parties with minimal ceremony at St James Palace. He chooses simple dishes and quick notice dinners for about twelve guests. Table setting is plain white and gold chairs with silver bowls and few flowers, highlighting his contrast between official duties and private pleasure.
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Prince of Wales
St James Palace
Future Flivver Fuel From Coal Carbonization
A Bureau of Mines study of European low temperature coal carbonization methods suggests smokeless solid fuel could substitute oil and gas if sold at adequate prices. German and French processes are examined for commercial viability and product economics.
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Bureau of Mines
Germany
France
System
Magazine of Business
Bee Culture Progress in Western Provinces
Significant advances in beekeeping across Alberta Manitoba and Saskatchewan shown by rising honey yields. An Alberta keeper produced more honey in 1925 than the entire province did in 1924. Manitoba’s honey crop trebled in three years and Saskatchewan’s 1924 crop was over six times 1918.
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Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Mrs Whyte Discusses Husband as Valet and Cook
Mrs Whyte notes her husband serves as valet, butler, and cook. Mrs Browne confirms the roles, adding humor as the exchange ends.
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Mrs. Whyte
Mrs. Browne
Unclear Fragment Cites Driving Policy Issue
The note discusses personal liberty and riding with two drivers who are described as full of something. It presents a viewpoint on transportation norms and individual choice without concrete details or context.
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