Unknown American Unknown Soldier tribute in Capitol rotunda
Citizens from Great Britain Canada and other dominions join a formal procession to honor the unknown dead in the Capitol rotunda with wreaths from King George Canada India and others. Delegations led by Arthur Balfour and Sir Robert Borden attend as flowers from many nations signify shared sacrifice.
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United States
France
South Africa
Great Britain
Dominions
Arthur J. Balfour
Washington
Sir Robert Borden
Canada
Balfour
George
Lord Cavan
Lloyd George
India
Australia
New Zealand
Grand Army of United Veterans of Canada
Sergt. Richardson
Newfoundland
Army and Navy Veterans of Canada
Flanders Fields
Earl Beatty
Higgins
Modern pumps bring water to Beersheba wells
Abraham's Wells in Beersheba and Palestine now have modern pumping gear supplying the town. Historically the wells at Beersheba served Bedouins and their flocks. The "Well of the Oath" from Genesis is noted in biblical record.
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Abraham
Beersheba
Palestine
Postcard Mixup Sparks Brockville Montreal Postmark Confusion
A light note recalls a postcard sent by a husband from Brockville on business that arrived with a Montreal postmark, highlighting postal mixups and witty exchange between a sympathetic friend and a young wife.
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Brockville
Montreal
Toronto
Toy killers and football the next big thing
In a playful debate a speaker warns that toy killers may target sports while another quips the zest for football cannot be removed, citing a New York Times line about persistence in sports culture.
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Ted
Ned
Old Man
New York Times
Home Merchant Purchases Boost Local Community Prosperity
Emphasizes that buying from local merchants strengthens the economic well being of the neighborhood. Encourages residents to support locally sourced goods and services to sustain community prosperity and vitality.
Fire at Paris Pepper Factory Triggers Sneezing Fit
A blaze sweeps a pepper factory on Rue de Flandre Paris causing smoke and crowds to flee. Hundreds of sacks of pepper go up in flames as residents report sneezing and irritation from the thick smoke.
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Rue de Flandre
Paris
Estimation on daily walking for men indoors
An estimate suggests that every man walks about two miles daily even when merely stirring in his room or office.
Maine Seacoast Distance Sharp Difference Reported
A geographic note states Maine’s straight coast spans 220 miles, while the total shoreline measured by following inlets, coves, and contours extends to 2,486 miles. The contrast highlights how coastline data varies with measurement method.
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Maine
Locust beans produced in Cyprus reach 32000 tons yearly
Locust beans are produced in Cyprus to the amount of 32,000 tons yearly.
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Cyprus
Diack Panther Noted as Fiercest Animal
The article describes the Diack panther as possessing the reputation of the fiercest among all animals.
Mars Approaches Earth in Reach of 36 Million Miles
A fragment notes Mars at a distance not closer than thirty six million miles to Earth. The terse line implies a celestial alignment or observational context from an historical page.
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Mars
Earth
Western Canadians Chosen for Major Show Judging Honors
Four Western Canadians are selected to judge at the international livestock show in Chicago. Alex Galbraith of Edmonton leads Percheron judging and Suffolk Punch awards. William McKirdy of Napinka and Andrew McFarlane of Palo, Iowa, handle Clydesdales. J Charles Yule of Carstairs with J E Robbins of Horace, Indiana, judge Shorthorns breeding and fat classes. W L Carlyle of the Prince of Wales ranch chairs swine trade and cross bred classes.
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Chicago
Alex Galbraith
Edmonton
Alberta
Harry McNair
Robert Graham
Toronto
Ontario
Galbraith
Madison Gardens
New York
the Royal
England
William MccKirdy
Napinka
Andrew McFarlane
Palo
Iowa
McKirdy
J. Charles Yule
Carstairs
J. E. Robbins
Horace, Ind
W. L. Carlyle
Prince of Wales Ranch
Millions of Trees for Prairies in Dominion Plan
The Dominion government began a prairie tree program in 1901 to aid settlers. From Indian Head and Sutherland nurseries the scheme now distributes about five million seedlings and cuttings annually, evenly split between Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba, creating shelter belts across the region.
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Dominion
Prairies
Forestry Branch
Interior Department
Indian Head
Sutherland
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Manitoba
Norman M. Ross
Dominion Forest Nursery
Station
Sask
Hospital Districts Proposal Opens Debate at Regina
A. C. Sarvis of Moosomin and J. W. Heartwell of Rosetown urged shifting hospital authority from municipalities to the government before the Saskatchewan Hospital Association in Regina. Speakers blamed local jealousies for hindering hospital work as a resolution to create provincial hospital districts is likely. Thirty nine hospitals are represented at the convention.
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A. C. Sarvis
Moosomin
J. W. Heartwell
Rosetown
Saskatchewan Hospital Association
Regina
Burmese bazaars resemble London emporiums in Mandalay market
Burmese traders derive income from rice and spend on wares that appeal to fancy. Mandalay hosts a large bazaar spanning several acres with goods primarily British but also Italian Swedish Japanese Austrian and American items on offer.
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London
Mandalay
Tubercular Men’s Convention in Winnipeg Tackles Care Needs
Delegates at the first annual convention of tubercular men in Winnipeg established goals to create a national organization to protect the interests of about 10,000 military TB patients in Canadian sanatoria. They urged increased pensions and a public campaign to counter the notion that tubercular men should be avoided.
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Winnipeg
Boiling Rice Adds Lemon Juice For Whiter Separated Grains
The article advises adding a few drops of lemon juice to the boiling water to keep boiled rice very white and the kernels separate. This practical kitchen tip emphasizes simple citrus acidity to improve texture and appearance.
Auntie Warns About Whistling at Table Joke
A humorous exchange unfolds as Auntie scolds for whistling at the table while Bobby deflects saying 4 was whistling at the gog in a playful motherly joke. Roy is mentioned in the odd passing dialogue.
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Bobby
Roy
Canadian Rockies Lore and Lake Minnewanka Legend
Western Canada peaks weave Indian legends into Banff lore as Lake Minnewanka draws visitors by boat. Angling Lake trout and visiting Aylmer’s Canyon offer a mix of myth and scenery, including the Hoo doo rock and Mt. Aylmer views.
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Canada
Canadian Rockies
Pauline Johnston
Vancouver
Banff
Lake
Minnewanka
Aylmer’s Canyon
Aylmer
Sunlight Weakens Clothes Life and Care Tips
Sunlight ages fabrics as the worst enemy with cotton and linen more resistant than silk and wool. Dark fabrics last longer than light ones and coarse materials outlast fine. Dyes fade faster in cotton than wool. Regular brushing helps and store in a dark place when not in use.
Alberta Wheat Grades Reach Record High In Calgary Inspect
Federal grain inspector reports Alberta wheat grading up to No 1 hard. In October Calgary area inspected 300 000 to 400 000 bushels, far above last year’s 20 000. Premier Greenfield personally investigated grading and says Alberta grain is unusually free from tough and sprouted grain.
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Alberta
Federal Grain Inspector’s Office
Calgary
Greenfield
Arkel Launches Hog Breeding Campaign Across Canada
H F Arkel, Dominion livestock commissioner, started the drive to promote hog breeding in Canada and convened a conference with federal departments and swine breeders nationwide. He also led a wartime effort to begin a similar program.
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H. F. Arkel
Dominion Livestock Commissioner
Canada
Mr. Arkel
Memorial Stones For Soldiers Resting In Canada
Canadian granite headstones are to mark graves of soldiers who died abroad and were buried at home. Orders for thousands of memorial stones have been placed by the War Graves Commission in Montreal Toronto Winnipeg and other cities.
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The
War Graves Commission
Montreal
Toronto
Winnipeg
Arctic Fur Schooner Lady Kindersley Arrives at Vancouver
The Hudson's Bay Company schooner Lady Kindersley returned from Arctic posts with a full fur burden. She sailed from Vancouver early in the summer and was built and equipped there.
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Hudson’s Bay Company
Lady Kindersley
Arctic
Vancouver
Town dollars boost local community spending
Every dollar spent in the town supports local businesses and strengthens the community economy by circulating money within the area, helping shops, services, and jobs to thrive.
The Overworked Banquet
The piece notes how Marshal Foch visits provoke long public banquets with speeches and toasts in multiple languages. It laments fatigue from two months of events, praising Foch as a hero and deserving of admiration and sympathy.
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England
France
Marshal Foch
United States
Boston Commercelal Bulletin
Pioneer Masterpiece Wins Belgian Class at Iowa State Fair
First in class of Belgian horses at the Iowa State Fair went to Pioneer Masterpiece bred and raised at Lampman Saskatchewan by George Rupp. The horse previously won provincial shows at Regina and Saskatoon and is slated for exhibitions at the International Stock Show in Chicago and the Canadian Royal Show in Toronto.
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Lampman
Saskatchewan
George Rupp
Regina
Saskatoon
Chicago
Toronto
Boy Scouts Help Traveler In Uganda Ride
A traveller in Ankole District offered a rupee to two boys who had pushed his broken down piki along the road. They replied they were Boy Scouts and did not expect a reward for their good deed.
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Ankole
Uganda
Central Africa
Winnipeg Winter Carnival Planned for 1922 Conspiel
Winnipeg hosts a large winter carnival expected to draw about fifty thousand visitors from across the continent. The event is slated for early 1922 during the con spiel, pending approval by leading local businessmen.
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Winnipeg
Admiralty Orders 2.5 Million Feet of Lumber for English Ports
The British Admiralty has placed a 2 500 000 foot lumber order with British Columbia manufacturers for delivery to multiple ports along England's east coast.
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British Admiralty
British Columbia
England
Canadian Railway Casualties in 1919
During 1919 one passenger died per 1 452 000 carried and one injured per 128 772 carried. Casualties rose slightly from the previous year with 35 killed and 372 injured. The year also saw 162 employees killed and 1 904 injured, plus 35 employees, 1 passenger and 5 others killed and 4 458 employees, 20 passengers and 27 others injured.
Coal Production in Western Mines Shapes Dominion Supply
The 1901 coal output for the North West Territories reached 246 649 tons while Alberta in 1920 produced 6 908 63 tons. The 1920 Alberta production valued at 30 220 172 dollars accounts for 40.7 percent of Canada’s total coal output. The Mines Branch notes 288 coal mines, 1 copper ore mine and 3 shale mines were active.
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Dominion
Northwest Territories
Alberta
Canada
October 1920 Construction Contracts Fell Slightly
MacLean's Limited reports October building activity valued at 18,997,200 compared with 19,505,700 in September and 18,159,500 in October 1920. Western Provinces totals: British Columbia 2,255,100 Alberta 879,000 Manitoba 586,800 Saskatchewan 471,200.
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MacLean’s, Limited
British Columbia
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Submarine K-1 to Be British Navy's Secret Submersible
The keel plate of the new K-1 submarine is described as a secret project. It is said to be a submersible battleship far surpassing the M class with a twelve inch gun. The craft is an experimental vessel with special pay for Chat ham dockyard workers due to required precision.
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Chatham Dockyard
Canada’s Poultry Industry Gains Ground in Value and Practice
The Canadian poultry sector grows in importance with an estimated 1920 return of 120 million dollars. Developments include standardized eggs for market, expanded inspection, cooperative marketing, and efforts to promote exports. Last year 429,204 cases inspected and over three million dozen eggs marketed under supervision, boosting breeder focus on high producing strains.
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Canada
Great Britain
Cattle Expected to Double in Price by Next June
P. Burns told Calgary livestock discussants that cattle should rise to about twice their present value by June. He urged stock growers to hold their herds and avoid flooding the market, arguing that steady demand requires deliberate marketing rather than rushed sales.
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P. Burns
Calgary
Burne
Praise for Canadian Universities by the Duke of Devonshire
The Duke of Devonshire as Leeds University chancellor lauds Canadian universities as built for 500 years hence. He notes funding comes from individuals or provinces, with provinces aiming to provide a direct path from national schools to universities.
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Duke of Devonshire
Leeds University
Canada
Dangerous motorist abuses must be stamped out
The London Daily Express argues that abuses of road privileges threaten public safety and will lead to stricter restrictions on motorists, urging immediate action by the motor industry to curb dangerous behavior.
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London Daily Express
Discovery of Pottery Clay Deposits at Desbaratsa Ontario
An important discovery of pottery clay and phosphates at Desbaratsa Ontario promises valuable deposits for field drain tile, flower pots, and with sand admixture for brick. The material also suits cement manufacture.
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Desbaratsa
Ontario
Fish From Alberta Batches Move Through Edmonton En Route Chicago
Eight carloads of Northern Alberta fish traveled through Edmonton in October on the way to Chicago and other United States markets.
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Alberta
Edmonton
Chicago
United States
Pearl Shapes Ranked by Value Across Descriptions
A cataloging note lists pearls by shape with round pearls at the top followed by pear-shaped and then egg-shaped varieties. The ranking emphasizes evenness of form and classic desirability in jewelry craftsmanship.
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Abraham's Wells
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Alberta Wheat
Arkel
Foch
Lampman, Sask
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Canadian Railway
Western
Western Provinces
Burns
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