Arctic Treasures Added To Memorial Museum Collection
Treasures from the Arctic join the Victoria Memorial Museum via the Arctic expedition led by Captain Nernies hey and naturalist J. Dewey Sor from the University of Alberta. The haul includes Arctic invertebrates birds fossils pelts and hundreds of photographs detailing Eskimo life and the Arctic voyage.
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Arctic
Memorial Museum
Ottawa
Victoria Memorial Museum
In ‘Awa
Hey
J. Dewey Sor
Rota
University of Alberta
Tor Vite Lande
Soper
Erkimes
Strathcona Sound
Antarctic
Saper
Sunmurer
Iceland’s Modern Growth and Rich Fisheries Prosperitys Ahead
Iceland expands industry with fishing and cod exports driving growth. Herring output surpasses prior years with strong demand in Scandinavia. In 1921 Iceland shipped 27 500 tons of dried and salted cod mainly to Britain and Mediterranean regions. Trade friction with Spain and Portugal over wine imports has eased via most favored nation trade agreements.
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Lerland
Britain
Mediterranean
Iceland
Spain
Portugal
Northern Ontario's Resources Seen As Marvellous
James Lyons minister of lands and forests for Ontario toured Northern Ontario and predicted vast development in the next fifteen years. He cited 1,200 workers and four fire crews this year at a cost of 30 thousand dollars, with optimistic local sentiment about resource development across the region.
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James Lyons
Ontario
Dominion
Three Degrees Peceident Discusses Philanthropy Career
The Three Degrees Peceident Puelicher of the Ameri ceh Bankers Association discussed a talilionaire's career. He said he made his money in many ways, but in old age he is a philanthropist.
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Peceident Puelicher
Americeh Bankers Association
Mr. Puelicher
Americans Will Buy Herring From Canada
The Fisheries Department predicts strong winter business for Vancouver Island herring in Nanaimo and Barclay Sound districts despite tariffs and U S competition. Preparations expanded curing capacity and improved Seoiet style processing for the United States market as Alaska supplies dwindle, attracting American buyers to British Columbia.
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Fordney
United States
Alaska
Nanaimo
Barclay Sound
Vancouver Island
Marine and Fisheries Department
China
The Choice of Climates Quips on Cold and Heat
The Fort William Times Journal cites a quip about climates noting a fool freezes in Canada’s winter while a wise man succumbs to heat in New York or Pittsburgh. It contrasts cold and hot season dangers among populations.
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Canada
United States
New York
Pittsburg
Fort William
Mexico Calls Educated to Teach Reading and Writing
The government cannot quickly fix literacy gaps, so the University of Mexico appeals to educated Mexicans to teach reading and writing. Thousands of volunteers have joined the effort and a diploma is awarded for teaching one hundred pupils, conferring symbolic value and preference in government employment.
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Government of Mexico
University of Mexico
Vancouver Campaign Seeks 100000 for City Tourism Drive
A business campaign in Vancouver aims to raise 100000 to fund advertising the city to attract more tourists. Early progress is strong and supporters expect the fund to be oversubscribed. In 1923 Vancouver hosted about 500000 visitors, yielding 24000000 in revenue, compared with 2.8 million visitors and 20 million in 1922.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Washington
California
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
New York
Canada
Winnipeg
Medium's Friend Publisher Chides Conan Povie on Spirit Belief
The New York publisher George Deran jokes about Conan Povie's strong belief in spiritualism. Friends tease him, but he takes it well. A London dinner in Golders Green features a quip about how Doyle would order his roast beef, punning on Holmes and medium.
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George Deran
New York
Conan Povie
Sir Arthur
Hesters
Sherlock Holmes
Skyscraper Church Tops Chicago Skyline
The First Methodist Church in Chicago stands as the city’s highest building at 557 feet, costing four million dollars. Its lower floors host an auditorium and social center, with many religious groups occupying offices. A revolving cross at the summit is lit by electricity and visible across four states, built with city council approval.
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First Methodist Church
Chicago
Untitled Phrase Sparks Family Disagreement
An old judge quotes a domestic argument where Aunt Mary urges Bob to retire as supervisor while mentioning chickens. Bob concedes but notes the old hen accompanies them, illustrating a domestic dispute with rural imagery.
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Mary
Little Bob
Hule Bob
Advance In Dairying Showcases Canadian Agriculture Growth
Alberta seed production expands with 50 000 bushels to be cleaned at a cooperative plant, far above last season’s 16 000. Plant capacity limits to 56 000 bushels, while over 500 registered seed growers emerge as Canada shifts to larger dairy output and export markets.
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Alberta
Department of Agriculture
Paintings Found Hidden Beneath Warsaw Palace Walls
Restorers uncover valuable 18th century Italian school murals dating to 1602 during Warsaw Royal Palace restoration. The works were concealed under papers and tapestry placed during the Russian occupation. Efforts are underway to fully restore them, but the painter remains unknown.
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Warsaw
Robert Louis Stevenson Noted For Legal Pursuit To Please Father
Robert Louis Stevenson pursued a law career to satisfy his father who feared he would starve if he wrote. The move contrasted with his eventual fame as a literary figure.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Alberta to Represent at Chicago Hay and Grain Show
Alberta will send a comprehensive educational exhibit to the International Hay and Grain Show in Chicago this December. The exhibit is prepared jointly by the provincial department of agriculture and the Alberta University with individual farmer displays under preparation and freight paid by the department.
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Alberta
Chicago
Provincial Department of Agriculture
Alberta University
Department of Agriculture
Got Off Lightly at Home Shooting Lesson
A fragmentary report notes an elderly man sustained a gunshot wound during a home lesson involving cornet practice. The exchange hints at a casual room setting and a near miss rather than a deliberate act. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
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Jones
Scott
British Columbia Farms A Centerpiece Of Canadian Agriculture
A Dominion survey shows British Columbia hosts 22,975 farms of one acre or more up from 16,958 in 1911 and 6,501 in 1901. The province has a high average farm value, with intensive farming and diverse crops, aiming to expand fruit and nut production as settlement grows.
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British Columpbia
Dominion
Pacific Coast
British Columbia
Canada
Moorish Chief Tariff Origin in Spain Port Toll
The Moorish chief Tariff, based near Gibraltar, imposed a toll on passing vessels. His levy became a recognized charge and was added to the price of goods.
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Spain
Gibraltar
Kanzas
Svar
Alberta Names Rhodes Scholar for 1921
Joan M. Caseels of the University of Alberta is chosen Alberta Rhodes scholar for 1921. A native of Stirling Scotland he spent most of his life in Alberta and earned public and high school education in Calgary.
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Joan M. Caseels
University of Alberta
Alberta
Stirling
Scotland
Bert
Kayink
Calgare
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Denmark
Sveinn Bjarnepen
Scandinavian Countries
United
Resources of
North
N. U
Fisheries Department
B.C
Mexico
Reyes Pennry
United Kingdom
Belgium
The
Muda
British Guiana
Jfondu
Dbarbadoes
Jamaica
Trinidad
Tobago
Cuba
France
Hong Kong
Newfoundland
St. Pierre
Miquelon
Prairie Provinces
Prairies
Yukon
Orion Countrie
God
British Columbia Farms
Tariff
Rhodes
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